Turtle Bay ResortvsSensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort
Both Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele and Turtle Bay Resort are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele scores significantly higher than Turtle Bay Resort. Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele ranks #9 in Hawaii with praise from 12 reviewers such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Zagat.
Turtle Bay Resort Show All Reviews
57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Ideally located on a five-mile stretch of a secluded North Shore bay, this luxurious 880-acre property has a high hip factor."
Jetsetter
"Family-friendly boutique surf lodge with two championship golf courses on Oahu's famed North Shore." Full review
Fodor's
"The Turtle Bay Resort boasts spacious guest rooms averaging nearly 500 square feet, with lanai that showcase stunning peninsula views." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Set on a wide stretch of oceanfront on the North Shore of O’ahu, this resort has guest rooms, beach cottages, and ocean villas."
BlackBook
"Smack in the middle of legendary surf breaks, golden sand beaches and the North Shore's "pray for surf" scene, this resort is in the midst of what makes Hawaii surf culture world famous."
Condé Nast Traveler
"This 840-acre spot is the one and only resort on Oahu’s rugged North Shore, home to some of the best surfing in the world." Full review
Zagat
4.0
"For a "romantic escapade" that feels "light-years away" "from the hubbub of Waikiki", this "breathtaking" and "very private" resort offers "incredible" Pacific views."
Afar Magazine
"Shaka! We got to stay on the beautiful North Shore of Oahu for two weeks in December. Typical beautiful Hawaii winter weather, the rain and clouds would usually break in the late..." Full review
Gayot
"Casual, quiet and seasonally lively, this resort is located about 45 minutes from the Honolulu Airport and the shopping and nightlife of Waikiki."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The only resort on Oahu’s North Shore, Turtle Bay offers activities from surfing to golfing that encourage guests to both relax in and interact with this remote and world famous setting." 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