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Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons ResortvsHalekulani Hotel

Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele and Halekulani Hotel are both rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, Halekulani Hotel scores significantly better than Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele. Halekulani Hotel comes in at #1 in Hawaii with accolades from 17 publications like The Telegraph, Concierge and Forbes Travel Guide.

Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort
8/10
1 Keomoku Hwy, Lanai City, Lanai, HI 96763
From $650/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Victorian-style Four Seasons Resort Lana’i, The Lodge at Koele has extensive and perfectly manicured grounds and a more sophisticated feel than its sister resort." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This elegant retreat sits against Lanaihale, the island’s tallest peak, in the cool mist of the mountains." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Refurbished as a Four Seasons Resort, this country property is unique among Hawaii's top-of-the-line hotels." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"In the highlands above Lanai City, this grand country estate exudes luxury and romance with paths meandering through formal gardens, a huge reflecting pond, and an orchid greenhouse." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The 102-room Four Seasons Lodge at Koele is a serene, upscale resort with a Greg Norman-designed golf course." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Here at the edge of Lānai City, 1,700 ft (520 m) above sea level and 8 miles (13 km) from the nearest beach, the air is cool and misty."
Zagat Zagat
4.8
""You'll feel like you're at Hogwarts" rather than Lanai City when you stay in this "first-rate", "cool country manor" in the "hills of Lanai" a few miles "upcountry" from its Manele Bay sister."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
86.6
"This plantation-style lodge has an orchid house, stables, and an old church on its grounds, offering a blend of refinement and Hawaiian aloha spirit." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Upcountry plantation-style on Hawaii's pristine Lana'i with championship golf and horseback riding." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"An upcountry Hawaiian sensibility pervades this 20-acre central-highland property on sparsely populated Lanai." Full review
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Halekulani Hotel
9/10
2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $530/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Since opening in 1917 on this prime Waikiki beachfront spot, the Halekulani has grown to 454 rooms—but it still manages to feel like the most intimate, peaceful hotel on the island."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A heavenly Waikiki Beach hotel with an award-winning spa and five restaurants and lounges." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"From the moment you step into the lobby, the attention to detail and impeccable service wrap you in privilege at this beachfront location away from Waikiki's bustle." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"One of the island's best hotels... formal, understated elegance." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Elegant and upscale, the Halekulani - 'House Befitting Heaven' - is Waikiki's only true luxury hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Service rules at this recently renovated 5-acre Waikiki Beach beauty, which has existed for nearly a century." Full review
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Located on the beach, the Halekulani defines elegance. It has manicured tropical grounds, tastefully simple decor, a spa, superb cuisine at La Mer and its signature “orchid pool.”"
Star Service Star Service
"Like a diamond on a rhinestone cap, this exceptionally elegant hotel is a standout in the heart of Waikiki." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"One of the top hotels in the world, the graceful Halekulani presides over the shores of Waikiki Beach like an elegant grande dame."
Gayot Gayot
"Nestled along historic Gray'€™s Beach in Waikiki, this hotel is widely known as one of the best on the island."
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