Prince WaikikivsSensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort
Both Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele and Prince Waikiki are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele is the choice of most reviewers compared to Prince Waikiki. Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele comes in at 89 with accolades from 12 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Gayot.
Prince Waikiki
100 Holomoana St., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $208/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This slim high-rise with 538 oceanfront rooms including 57 luxury suites fronts Ala Wai Yacht Harbor at the ewa (west) edge of Waikiki." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This bland, 578-room high-rise 10 to 15 minutes from the main Waikiki action -- and, alas, its beach -- features strong service and two good restaurants." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Every room at this marinafront hotel overlooks the picturesque Ala Wai Yacht Harbor. There are two award-winning restaurants: Prince Court offers Hawai’i cuisine, Hakone traditional Japanese."
Star Service
"This hotel remains one of the top business addresses here, a plush Japanese workhorse that provides fine accommodations and service but only middling facilities." Full review
Gayot
"Located on the very western edge of Waikiki and set back from the beach, this twin tower hotel was completely renovated in 2011."
Zagat
4.2
"The "aloha spirit" of this 28-floor, 578-unit resort... makes this "local favorite" the "essence of a Hawaiian getaway"."
Condé Nast Traveler
"For the on-the-go traveler who doesn't want to to give up on amazing views and decent dining, this is a fantastic spot." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Surrounded by panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, the hotel offers contemporary accommodations, poolside cabanas, exclusive Club Lounge, and access to the Hawaii Prince Golf Club"
Oahu Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's
"Inviting restaurants and an infinity pool...every room, even on the lower floors, boasts a yacht harbor view. This hotel is on the quiet side of Waikiki. " Full review
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