Rooms clean/ great location/ house keeping excellent/friendly chickens/ grounds well keep/ great…read morepool area/ highly recommended for a relax time My only complaint was the manager not very friendly, not very accommodating. It seemed like the staff didn't like him as well. No Aloha whatsoever. ask him to help told me he's not housekeeping. My response was. I'm not either paying good money to be here how about a little service from you. Ridiculous shitty personal skills. Amazed that he would have that type of job in such a friendly warm place.

I had made reservations and I was worried because our flights were cancelled due to severe weather…read moreconditions. Ashley and staff have been so gracious with helping me ensuring we get taken care of. Without delays, questions or any hesitation. I was hoping to at least hotel credit but I was surprised they gave me a full refund! Wow! Thank you for the Aloha and amazing customer service!

We are celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary. We got married here when we're 24 and 22. We love…read morethis hotel. We spoiled and pampered ourselves extra this year. The staff were very well trained and extra friendly compared to last year. We enjoyed the spa services ( massages and pedicure) and soho New York haircut and lashes extension services. The staff at both locations were professional and pampered us. We want to say an extra mahalo to Megan Ibara and Eian Tsosie for the early check in and late check out accommodations and meticulous housekeeping services. They made our stay extra magical and memorable. Also want to shout out to Tre at the seaside grill. Everytime we stopped by and grabbed a bite to eat he was so kind to recommend special dishes and drinks and made us feel so welcome. He is such a friendly cheerful guy. We want to come back every year to celebrate our anniversary. Here's to another 33 years !! Cheers, Jay and JoAnn Stone

Review 51 (2026)…read more Stayed from 8/18-8/23/2026. We booked/reserved last March, Golf course view with Lanai. This was the third time staying at Kahala hotel. We stayed in 2024 60th anniversary/birthday, (Kahala hotel was built in 1964), and in 2025. When checked in, Front desk Ms. Lingling Yu assisted us, she offered upgraded with free charge, to Dolphins room. Our room was located in Dolphins Lagoon, when we opened the lanai door, we could see the huge lagoon, Dolphins were swimming right in front, also we could see ocean. Fantastic!!! Everyday we enjoyed breakfast at Plumeria Beach House, looking at the ocean and garden. Our choices were, Thin pancakes, Vegetable omelette, Açai bowl, and Classic Egg Benedicts, everyday different menu. Servers were so nice, some staffs remembered us. The last day checked out day, server brought birthday cake for me. On 8/21, we ordered "Grand Kahala Breakfast ($100)" Room in service at 10am. Room service came at around 10am, server brought big table into our room, set up for us. Food and coffee were just made, cold menu as fresh and cold, hot menu as fresh and hot. We spent the most of the time in the hotel, just lying down at pool area, reading the books, taking a walk along the beach. For shopping or a little trip, hotel provided free shuttle buses to Kahala Mall, Waikīkī and Ala Moana. We loved "Kahala burger "at Seaside Grills. For dinner, we went to Arancino at the Kahala 2 times, Alan Wong inside property, a few times we went outside the property. Everyday Ms. Lingling Yu texted me, " How are you doing? If you need anything please let me know". How sincere and thoughtful. Daily housekeeper cleaned up our room, always gave us amenities. When we needed something we called, housekeeper came and brought right away. Over all, I will give 10+++ stars. Facilities : Lobby 10 Staffs especially Ms. Lingling Yu 10 Room : Dolphins room 10 Restaurants : Plumeria Beach House, Arancino at the Kahala, Alan Wong 10 Room service : Grand Kahala Breakfast 10 Pool and beach 10 Shuffle buses drivers 10 Bell staffs 10 Housekeepers 10 Everything was so wonderful. Thank you so much for everything. We had such wonderful and relaxed staying here at Kahala hotel. We are looking forward to staying next year in August again to celebrate my birthday.

I will never forget the way the Hawaiian breezes felt in my hair. And I will also never forget the…read moreoutstanding hospitality, accommodations and luxury of this gorgeous hotel. I love that it is in the heart of Waikiki, very walkable to shopping and nightlife should you want to leave the grounds of the resort. The nightly local music with hula under the sky is magical. Reservations for dinner, or grab a first come first serve cocktail table at 5 to watch the sunset! There is also nightly jazz in the bar. La Mer is a one of a kind French experience and Orchids is fantastic for any meal of the day. Just outside the hotel is a delightful oceanfront park where the hotel hosted yoga each day. A highlight for me. Great poolside service. The beach is small, so if you are looking to lounge on the beach, that's not really much of an option. This hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World. So you know it has the highest standards. That brand has never steered me wrong. And the fact that it is not under a massive hotel chain umbrella means it can maintain its authentic individuality. Pro tip: if you have a late flight, there is a lounge where you can relax and prepare for your departure, as check out is 11am.

Review: Beautiful property with lovely touches, but rigid service and poor beach access fell short…read moreWe recently completed our first trip to Honolulu, staying at the Halekulani while nearly seven months pregnant and traveling with our 3.5-year-old. As many mention, the property itself is pristine--calm, spotless rooms, excellent toilets, and comfortably sized showers and tubs. The nightly turndown treats from housekeeping (ranging from chapstick to custom coasters) were a delightful detail we looked forward to each evening. Breakfast was included and decent, though it skews heavily toward traditional Japanese options. As a pregnant guest, I was a bit disappointed by the lack of basics like oatmeal, and the requested toast turned out to be basic white bread. We encountered some exceptional team members. Donna at the front desk was wonderfully warm, remembering my son's name from our second day. A lovely woman at the pool with very long hair and a gentleman who plays in a band were also fantastic--he consistently helped us set up cabanas so I could stay out of the direct sun. Unfortunately, two major issues significantly impacted our stay: * Unprofessional Pool Management: The pool manager (who did not wear a nametag) was surprisingly rude. After another attendant helped us secure a shaded cabana the day prior to ensure I had sun protection while watching my son play, the manager confronted me about "saving" cabanas. Considering the hotel was not full, the aggressive tone taken with a heavily pregnant guest was completely unwarranted and unlike anything I've experienced at a property of this tier. * Misleading Beachfront Experience: The hotel advertises itself as a beachfront resort, but the accessible beach area is extremely minimal with choppy water. Between the lack of loungers or shade and the large Mai Tai catamarans constantly docking right next door, swimming isn't practical, nor is relaxing on the sand if you need sun relief. We truly wanted to love our stay, but given the premium price point, the combination of poor beach access and an unnecessarily hostile interaction at the pool left us thoroughly disappointed.

Arrived this afternoon. The lobby is expansive and beautiful. The hallways to the guest rooms are…read morelooking worn for a supposedly 5-star resort. Carpet is dingy in places and a smell of old carpet. Some signage is worn. Trash cans full and needing to be emptied and walls that are scuffed up. Our east facing, ocean room has some furniture that is a bit worn too. On a positive note, we ate at the poolside cafe for a sunset dinner. The setting was gorgeous with quintessential surfing wahines having an evening surf session to accentuate the aloha vibe. Our server Monica was great, but the Cesar salad was meh. I've stayed at other Ritz-Carlton resorts and in my opinion, this is not a 5-star resort. Either downgrade to a 4-star resort or remedy the needed improvements. Mahalo

If you're a regular Ritz-type customer, then the prices shouldn't bother you. If you're not, be…read moreprepared - restaurants, hotel, resort fee, valet - $$$$. The hotel is beautiful - I think all rooms get some kind of amazing view; not sure if some rooms are updated and others aren't, but ours was pretty dated. The decor was nice but bathrooms were definitely "older". Housekeeping comes daily, which is nice. The gym has one of the best views of all! Hotel lobby bar is a great place to enjoy the open air views. The resort fee does include an umbrella and two chairs on the beach - first come, first serve. Pool gets crowded, so we spent time on the beach. You are isolated, so unless you want to drive, you are stuck with the property restaurants. We tried Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi - casual, food was okay - sauce heavy food; Alaia - beautiful setting, food & service good; Ho'olana - grabbed a sandwich here (enough for 2 ppl) & took it to the beach for lunch - probably the best meal we had - was delish; Room Service - pizza & 1 glass of wine - $65.13 before additional gratuity. We much preferred the dining in Haleiwa, but it is about 25 minutes. Kahuku is only 5 minutes away - lots of food trucks, but not open for dinner. Great location if you're looking to get away but the hotel itself can get crowded (pool, beach & restaurants/bars) and we were off season. But hard to go wrong while in Hawaii.

I loved my 8 night stay at the fairmont kea lani this year. I splurged a bit on the ocean view…read moresuite and it was worth every penny! Their suites are spacious and the lanai is perfect to watch sunsets every night. The pools are crowded and I did not use them but I did like the beach and service throughout the hotel. Check in was an easy process. Lux in particular was super nice and helped me deal with an issue I was having. They have a nice gym, I didn't use it as I having too much fun on this trip! Plenty of restaurants on site. Self parking is free and plenty so valet isn't necessary. My advice is to call the concierge before you arrive and book the complementary canoe ride as it gets filled fast. I called them from LA 2 weeks before arriving and got the last spot. It was one of the highlights of my trip! If you like great service, amazing views and like staying in South Maui, this is one of my favorite hotels there. I will definitely be back!

08/27/2026 Aloha…read more Only complaint was while we driving in and coincidentally someone was on the driving entryway and point us to the back of parking instead of to the front to check in. We stupidly walking around like an idiot with our luggages looking for the front desk.

Stay at Noah & Pete's air b&b! It has everything you need in paradise! Comfy beds, fully stocked…read morekitchen, gorgeous and comfy furniture! Beach towels & chairs! And the linai! I was instantly relaxed the second I landed here on Molokai and entered this sanctuary of a condo! My two teen daughters enjoyed adventures in the jeep to town, new beaches and to get (ڡ*) food at the food trucks!

If you are celebrating something, celebrate it here. Whether it is a birthday, an anniversary, or…read morestraight up life....you deserve the kind of pampering and luxury at Sensei! Especially if you want to escape the loud and busy city life, Sensei is so peaceful and quiet. If you are searching for serenity, it is here. The only thing you will hear, are the waterfalls and wind through the trees. From the moment you arrive on Lanai, you are greeted by name. This is no average check in, you are invited to sit on their plush couch as they serve you a light refreshment before they bring you the details of your stay. From there, we were personally escorted to our luxurious guestroom. It is bright, crisp, and clean. They provide a keepsake flask and offer filtered water stations throughout the resort. Room "keys" are water proof wristbands, making it easy to lounge in their pool, jacuzzi, or onsens. There's several small outdoor onsens that are nicely landscaped. How convenient that you can identify vacant or occupied on the onsen path marker. Really nice shuttle is available to take you to the city or other Four Seasons resort near Manele Bay. The shuttle service will also take you to their many outdoor activities/experience areas. We opted for clay shooting (separate pictures and review for the Lanai target range.) Probably the only time we really saw other resort guests, was in Nobu for dining. Otherwise, it was sparse in common areas. If you're looking for a relaxing and peaceful retreat, this is exactly the place for much needed luxurious spa treatment. All the employees we encountered were very polite and helpful, thank you. Enjoy!

We have been here 4 times now. The first few times were absolutely excellent! This last trip was…read morenot worth the expense. The communication with Sensei before and during our trip was terrible and pretty much non-existent. We stay at Four Seasons resorts often and never have I had an issue with communication like Sensei. The massage tables had cheap sheets that were scratchy; not what I would expect for a $700 massage. The room temperature never got below 70. The miso cod at the restaurant was extremely fishy tasting and not fresh. Pretty disappointing for such a pricy place.

Wow -- can't say enough good things about our stay in the Hibiscus Bungalow! Reservation,…read morecheck-in, arrival instructions, and all the facilities were exactly as described! Walk right out onto the beach to watch or catch waves coming in! Lots of great sand stretches and wasn't crowded at all during our stay. A/C mini splits in both bedrooms service the entire bungalow and easy to control. Ceiling fans in major area helped with air flow! Closing the blinds in the afternoon was a must for us to keep the place cool, however we were out playing anyways so it was easy to close them off in the mid to late morning. Location was exactly what we wanted, just in between the small town vibes and a short drive to Honolulu!!

I rented two bungalows for my family. One was the newly renovated Guava and one was the Heliconia…read morewhich was conveniently located right below. The location of the bungalows were perfect for my son's wedding at the Sunset Ranch. It was literally 10 minutes away from the venue. The Guava was absolutely beautiful! The only issue we had was running out of hot water on the first night. The second night was better as we staggered our baths. The Heliconia was also nice but you tell that it was older. I gave the Ke Ike Bungalows a 4 star rating instead of a 5 only because there were no facial tissue provided, and the water was really slow to drain in the Heliconia's bathroom sink. That being said, I would definitely return. My plan is to stay at one of the bungalows fronting the beach on my next visit.

What can I say? This is the Four Seasons Resort and it is the epitome of luxury. The hotel is…read moregorgeous, bright and clean. When you're standing in the lobby, you look up and can see all the room doors and at the very top is the atrium. You take the stairs down from the lobby and you'll find the beautiful pool area overlooking the ocean. You'll also see two restaurants by the pool, Noe and Mina's Fish House. There's no self parking for this resort. It's only valet service.

Staycation for the New Year!…read more Our family enjoyed welcoming 2026 by lounging around the pool, beach, walking the beach path and more. It was such a relaxing 2 days. Four Seasons hotels are top notch in making their guests have a great experience.

We've stayed at all the Four Seasons properties in Hawaii (except Sensei) and Lanai is our…read morefavorite! It's also our favorite property for food. On our most recent trip, we stayed for 3 nights, and would've been happy to extend for another night. This is a great spot if you just want to live the resort life and relax by the pool. There are also activities that you can do off site, and a shuttle that goes into the city every hour. The downtown is small, but is worth checking out if you have the time. There's a handful of restaurants, a grocery store, a new retro-themed bowling alley, and movie theater. There are also a couple of hiking trails by the hotel. If you walk towards the beach, towards the left there's a short hike, and on the right is a longer hike along the water. The hike on the right is much harder--I'd describe it as an ankle breaker. It's mostly hiking over a lot of rocks, so you'll want to have the appropriate shoes, plenty of water, and go early in the morning to try to avoid the sun. On site, there are plenty of great views of the water, and five excellent restaurants to eat at: 1. The Break. Great casual spot for coffee, breakfast sammies, musubis, and acai bowls in the morning. Also serves lunch and dinner. 2. Malibu Farm. Nice restaurant by the pool for breakfast or lunch. Fresh, healthy, and local ingredients. This was my favorite spot. We came for lunch our first and last day. 3. Osteria Mozza. Italian restaurant by Nancy Silverton. Tasty pastas and pizza. 4. Views. This spot is a short car ride away, near the golf course. Nice spot for lunch for the scenery, but I prefer Malibu Farm for the food. 5. Nobu. We didn't visit this resaurant. In addition to the food, the rooms were spacious, and the staff was so friendly. We felt like VIPs while staying here.

Beach and oceanfront resort was lovely, but I preferred Four Season Sensei Lanai over this…read moreproperty. Sensei was recently and completely renovated and unique in its offerings. Complimentary shuttle between both properties so you can still enjoy the beach if staying at Sensei. This beach resort is beautiful but typical of most high end beach resorts in Maui, Oahu etc.