Holualoa InnvsFour Seasons Resort Hualalai
Both hotels are praised by travel writers. On balance, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai scores significantly higher than Holualoa Inn. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai comes in at #1 in Hawaii with praise from 11 reviewers such as Gayot, oyster.com and Frommer's.
Holualoa Inn
76-5932 Mamalahoa Hwy, PO Box 222, Holualoa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96725
From $440/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"The 7,000-square-foot contemporary Hawaiian main building hosts six immaculate suites, all with warm hardwood floors, luxurious baths, and timeless furnishings." Full review
Gayot
"This contemporary inn offers luxurious outdoor/indoor living with its open floor plan and airy common areas."
Fodor's
"Six spacious rooms and suites—plus a private, vintage, one-bedroom cottage that's perfect for honeymooners—are available at this beautiful cedar home on a 30-acre coffee-country estate." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This luxurious, wooden, two-storey bungalow – originally built as a residence for a former publisher of Honolulu's main newspaper – has operated as a cosy six-room bed and breakfast for over 30 years." Full review
Frommer's
"The 7,000-square-foot contemporary Hawaiian main building hosts six immaculate suites, all with warm hardwood floors, luxurious baths, and timeless furnishings." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"From gleaming eucalyptus floors to river-rock showers, serene beauty shines in every soul-soothing detail." Full review
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Show All Reviews
72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
From $1,072/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars
"From the moment you enter the open-air lobby and sip the fruity rum punch offered at check-in, you will be in pure Hawaiian heaven at this Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort." Full review
Fodor's
"Beautiful views everywhere, polished wood floors, custom furnishings and linens in warm earth and cool white tones, and Hawaiian fine artwork make this resort a peaceful retreat." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Luxurious oceanfront accommodations are available here in bungalows that surround three swimming pools."
Zagat
4.8
""Worthy of your bucket list", this oceanfront Kaupulehu resort is the "perfect blend of Hawaiian and luxury", offering "large and elegant" rooms (with marble bathrooms and soaking tubs)."
Gayot
"Located just ten minutes from the Keahole-Kona Airport and about a half hour from Kona, this resort is one of the best in the islands."
Condé Nast Traveler
92.6
"Palm fronds drape over low-rise bungalows, and earth-tone guest rooms have lots of bamboo, thatch, and slate." Full review
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Book a ground-floor unit if you want your own outdoor shower.
The Telegraph
9.0
"Blissful, serene and over-the-top, the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai surpasses the brand’s already high expectations." Full review
goop
"The seven varied pools at the Four Seasons on the Kona-Kohala coast provide ample opportunity for R&R, as well as fun and games for the kids." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"“Perfect,” “heaven,” and “the best vacation of my life” are just a few ways guests describe this understatedly gorgeous, isolated resort where most of the 243 rooms...have ocean views." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Grand resort in dramatic grounds along a half-mile rocky shoreline on the north Kona Coast, adjacent to Kona Village." Full review