Turtle Bay ResortvsFairmont Orchid
Both properties are recommended by writers. On balance, Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii scores slightly better than Turtle Bay Resort. Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii comes in at 88 with approval from 12 sources such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
Turtle Bay Resort Show All Reviews
57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Ideally located on a five-mile stretch of a secluded North Shore bay, this luxurious 880-acre property has a high hip factor."
Jetsetter
"Family-friendly boutique surf lodge with two championship golf courses on Oahu's famed North Shore." Full review
Fodor's
"The Turtle Bay Resort boasts spacious guest rooms averaging nearly 500 square feet, with lanai that showcase stunning peninsula views." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Set on a wide stretch of oceanfront on the North Shore of O’ahu, this resort has guest rooms, beach cottages, and ocean villas."
BlackBook
"Smack in the middle of legendary surf breaks, golden sand beaches and the North Shore's "pray for surf" scene, this resort is in the midst of what makes Hawaii surf culture world famous."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This 840-acre spot is the one and only resort on Oahu’s rugged North Shore, home to some of the best surfing in the world." Full review
Zagat
4.0
"For a "romantic escapade" that feels "light-years away" "from the hubbub of Waikiki", this "breathtaking" and "very private" resort offers "incredible" Pacific views."
Afar Magazine
"Shaka! We got to stay on the beautiful North Shore of Oahu for two weeks in December. Typical beautiful Hawaii winter weather, the rain and clouds would usually break in the late..." Full review
Gayot
"Casual, quiet and seasonally lively, this resort is located about 45 minutes from the Honolulu Airport and the shopping and nightlife of Waikiki."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The only resort on Oahu’s North Shore, Turtle Bay offers activities from surfing to golfing that encourage guests to both relax in and interact with this remote and world famous setting." Full review
Fairmont Orchid Show All Reviews
1 N Kaniku Dr, Puako, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
From $368/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter
"The Fairmont Orchid remains one of the top-rated hotels on the Kohala Coast because people love its understated approach to luxury." Full review
Frommer's
"Beyond the 10,000-square-foot swimming pool lies a cove of soft sand, where the Hui Holokai Beach Ambassadors make guests feel at home in the water and on shore." Full review
Fodor's
"This first-rate resort overflows with tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, sandy beach cove, beautiful wings with "open sesame" doors, a meandering pool, and renovated rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The spacious rooms in this luxury hotel have big lānai (verandas), sitting areas, and marble bathrooms, each with a double sink and separate shower."
Zagat
4.5
"Fans call this "plantation-style" Kohala Coast beachfront resort "the gold standard" thanks to a combination of "classically upscale touches.""
Gayot
"One of the premier destination resorts along the Kohala coast, this hotel offers a quality resort experience that is uniquely Hawaii."
Condé Nast Traveler
90.0
"This stucco resort on the Kohala Coast is fronted by a white sand beach." Full review
goop
"Set on 32 acres along the Kohala Coast, the Fairmont Orchid spills onto a white-sand lagoon beach and the bright blue-green waters of Pauoa Bay." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Nestled in a sheltered bay along the northerly Kohala Coast, this towering hotel offers sweeping Pacific views from almost every one of its 540 rooms and suites." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A blissful seaside retreat with a protected lagoon, huge pool and excellent amenities – including snorkel rentals and tours of nearby Hawaiian petroglyphs." Full review