The Restaurant at Turtle Bay Resort

"On-site amenities include the restaurant, Ola, a golf course, a surf school, tennis courts, and the posh Spa Luana, where guests can indulge in pineapple pedicures and macadamia-nut body scrubs"

"The new full-service Nalu Kinetic Spa and the North Shore Kula Grille have already opened; two new shops are still forthcoming at this writing, and another restaurant, Paakai, will replace 21 Degrees North"

"There are many good restaurants and bars along with a perfect pool, golf and so much more"

"The lobby and gym have been opened up with ocean views, the spa has doubled in size, the restaurants’ menus have been revamped to highlight locally grown ingredients, and revamped rooms have a calming, neutral palette and walk-in stone showers"

"Turtle Bay is fresh off a $45 million renovation, refurbishing 410 of its rooms and opening a new 11,000-square-foot spa, two restaurants and a bar"

"For a "romantic escapade" that feels "light-years away" "from the hubbub of Waikiki", this "breathtaking" and "very private" resort on the "quiet side" of Oahu offers "incredible" Pacific views from "beautiful" and "well-manicured" grounds comprising 36 holes of golf, hiking trails, swimming pools, "upscale" restaurants and a spa; while critics claim the "shining gem on the North Shore" has gotten "tired" "for the price you pay", most report a "delightful" stay"

" Several outstanding restaurants include the Kula Grille, serving seasonal regional cuisine, and Pa'akai, offering a unique experience with the tableside preparation of authentic Hawaiian dishes"

"It also doesn’t hurt that guestrooms, restaurants and spa are top-notch"

"This is the rural, remote side of the island, where houses are shrouded in jungle and hole-in-the-wall restaurants serve some of the best local food you’ll find"