Fairmont Orchid sits on 32 oceanfront acres along Hawaii Island’s Kohala Coast, with gardens, pools and lava-rock shoreline framing Pauoa Bay. The resort combines recently refreshed accommodation with a relaxed beach-club setting, giving guests easy access to the water, coastal paths and sunset-facing restaurants. Rooms are spacious and resort-like, many with balconies and garden, ocean or partial ocean views. Dining ranges from beachfront tables at Brown’s Beach House to more casual poolside and lounge settings, while the large oceanfront pool, cultural activities and Spa Without Walls give the property a strong sense of place.