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Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki BeachvsSensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort
Both Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele and Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele ranks slightly better than Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa. Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele is ranked #9 in Hawaii with praise from 12 reviewers such as Gayot, Zagat and DK Eyewitness.
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa, Waikiki Beach
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
2365 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $224/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "This historic beauty—the oldest hotel in Waikiki—is still a wedding and honeymoon favorite with a sweeping main staircase and period furnishings in its historic Moana wing." Full review
OysterUpscale
"As Waikiki's first hotel, the 1901 plantation-style oceanfront Moana Surfrider offers a dose of historic charm on one of the nicest -- albeit most congested -- stretches of Waikiki Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet "The hotel's selling point is the historic main building: non-guests as well as guests are free to sit on the nostalgic, front-porch rocking chairs." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Meticulously restored 1901 Beaux-Arts property—the first hotel on Waikiki Beach—with an Old Hawaii vibe (afternoon tea is de rigueur), plus one of Waikiki's only beachfront spas." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Teatime on the Banyan Veranda will carry you back in time; enjoying contemporary Hawaiian entertainment in the same stunning setting is a highlight of any visit."
Star Service "Located in the heart of old and new Waikiki, this hotel shares this famous stretch of the beach, as well as the top of the ranks, with its historic peer, the superior Royal Hawaiian." Full review
Gayot "Built in 1901, this hotel deserves its title as The First Lady of Waikiki."
BlackBook "At more than 100 years old, the Moana has retained its graciousness over the years. Heavy dose of charm offers relief in a jungle of post-70's behemoths."
Zagat3.5
""Sip high tea on the veranda" of this "beautifully maintained" beachfront "legend", and be sure to "snag a rocking chair" on the porch to soak up the "gracious" "old-style Hawaii" ambiance."
Condé Nast Traveler "The hotel is one of Waikiki's most historic, having opened in 1901; despite renovations and rebranding, it has maintained its classic appeal." Full review
Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's Gayot Fodor's Oyster DK Eyewitness Zagat Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
1 Keomoku Hwy, Lanai City, Lanai, HI 96763
From $650/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
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 "This elegant retreat sits against Lanaihale, the island’s tallest peak, in the cool mist of the mountains." Full review
Gayot "Refurbished as a Four Seasons Resort, this country property is unique among Hawaii's top-of-the-line hotels." Full review
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
OysterLuxury
"The 102-room Four Seasons Lodge at Koele is a serene, upscale resort with a Greg Norman-designed golf course." Full review
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."
Zagat4.8
""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 Traveler86.6
"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 "Upcountry plantation-style on Hawaii's pristine Lana'i with championship golf and horseback riding." Full review
Travel + Leisure "An upcountry Hawaiian sensibility pervades this 20-acre central-highland property on sparsely populated Lanai." Full review
