Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons ResortvsHana-Maui Resort
Both properties are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele scores significantly higher than Travaasa Hana, Maui. Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele comes in at #9 in Hawaii with praise from 12 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure 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
Hana-Maui Resort Show All Reviews
5031 Hana Hwy, PO Box 9, Hana, Maui, HI 96713
From $449/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Jetsetter
"The mix of adventure, relaxation and truly experiencing a destination are hallmarks of Travaasa." Full review
Frommer's
"This is luxury in its purest form." Full review
Gayot
"This resort was built by Paul Fagan in the 1940s and is staffed by warm, smiling locals."
Fodor's
"A destination in itself, the former Hotel Hana-Maui might have a new name, but this secluded and quietly luxurious property still delivers the tropical Hawaii of your dreams." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"You won’t find a radio, a TV, or a clock in the open-air cottages at this "breathtaking resort" with a perfect design score." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Relaxing hotel on Maui’s rugged east coast." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"It’s as calming, private, and exclusive an experience as you’ll find anywhere in Maui. By night, soak in the private, two-person hot tub and let your cares fade away." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Travaasa is Maui's original resort, having opened its doors in 1946 in the most peaceful corner of the island." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Travaasa Hana is situated in a cherished part of Maui the Hawaiians call ‘Heavenly Hana’." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Hana Maui Resort offers an off-the-grid escape where the only thing not to miss are the colorful sunrises." Full review