Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons ResortvsMaui Inn
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele is preferred by most reviewers compared to Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono. Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele ranks #9 in Hawaii with accolades from 12 reviews including Fodor's, Gayot and Frommer's.
Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort 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
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
"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
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
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
"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
Maui Inn
2199 Kahookele Street, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
From $265/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Gayot
"One of the very few legal Maui County private vacation rentals, this Wailuku inn offers an upscale casual setting and is finished in wonderful Hawaii designer decor."
Fodor's
"Built in 1924 and listed on the State of Hawaii Register of Historic Places, this home with knowledgeable innkeepers offers the charm of old Hawaii." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1924 by a wealthy banker as a wedding gift for his daughter, this historic home has been lovingly restored by hosts Tom and Janice Fairbanks."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Lush Island greenery, quick-to-the-airport location and the thoughtful charms of a historic building combine for a peaceful and cosy stay." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Though the house was built in 1924, impeccable restoration has allowed this plantation-style home to include all the modern comforts." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms in both the inn and the three-bedroom Vagabond House are decorated with native ohia wood or marble floors, high ceilings, and traditional Hawaiian quilts." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Hawaiian hospitality is a highight at this elegant period home." Full review