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Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons ResortvsThe Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele is preferred by most writers compared to The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas. Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele comes in at 89 with accolades from 12 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Hideaway Report.
Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
Gayot
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
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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
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas Gayot Zagat Fodor's Travel + Leisure Frommer's
The Telegraph Frommer's Frommer's
Lonely Planet
3838 Wyllie Road, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722
From $327/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot "This property is popular with the timeshare crowd for its spacious units and spectacular views."
Zagat4.7
"These timeshare villas perched "atop beachside cliffs"... are enveloped in "lush" grounds, with "spacious", "modern" rooms."
Fodor's "The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas marries the comforts of condominium living with the top-notch service and amenities of a luxurious hotel resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure "First off, one of the pools at this resort has a pirate ship in the middle—which all by itself is enough to drive many kids wild." Full review
Frommer's "Superb “vacation ownership” property that nonetheless offers nightly rentals, this 18 1/2-acre bluffside resort is a winner with families and couples seeking condo-style units with resort furnishings." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This sprawling, family-friendly retreat is found atop a cliff on the northernmost reaches of verdant Kauai." Full review
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There may not be easy beach access, but there are four pools to choose from.
Frommer's "In contrast to the hotel-style Westin (see below), this elegant condo complex is so enormous it has two separate lobbies." Full review
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Tip: Ask for some leeway with the 4pm check-in and 10am checkout times.
Frommer's "A superb “vacation ownership” property that nonetheless offers nightly rentals, this 18 1/2-acre bluffside resort is a winner with families and couples seeking condo-style units with resort furnishings and amenities" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Each condo-like ‘villa’ boasts a full kitchen and washer-dryer, while studio units have kitchenettes; all share a multi-level, kid-friendly pool complex. The views are expansive." Full review
