Four Seasons Manele Bay
Sitting right on Hulopo`e Bay, the Four Seasons Manele Bay is as spectacular outside as in. Dolphins and turtles are visible from the hotel while the bay has wonderful snorkeling and a protected, white-sand beach. Many guest rooms have ocean views. All have down bedding, thick terrycloth robes and state-of-the-art technology. The hotel's pool overlooks the ocean. There is a high-end spa and golf at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Challenge at Manele Bay. The course is cut into lava fields along cliffs fronting the Pacific. The views are matched by the challenges presented by the lava rock and hilly fairways on the course.
Four Seasons Manele Bay
1 Manele Bay Rd.
Lanai City, Hawaii 96763
(808) 565-2000
fourseasons.com
Four Seasons Lodge at Koele
Located in the highlands of Lanai, the Four Seasons Lodge at Koele is not at all what you might expect in Hawaii. The English country manor theme is played out in the fireside lounge, horse trails and formal gardens. The guest rooms in this small hotel (102 rooms) are quite large and some have fireplaces. All are well-appointed. There is a high-end spa, hiking trails, tennis and a pool. But for golf nuts, the real draw is unlimited use of the putting course and the woodsy Experience at Koele golf course. A round at Koele--designed by Greg Norman and Ted Robinson--is filled with lush scenery, views of Maui and Molokai as well as the challenge of stepped water hazards and tight fairways.
Four Seasons Lodge at Koele
1 Keomoku Hwy.
Lanai, Hawaii, 96763
(808) 565-4000
fourseasons.com
Other Options
If you're looking for a more affordable option while in Lanai, you can still take advantage of the resort golf courses while staying in town at the Hotel Lanai or Dreams Come True Bed & Breakfast. The Hotel Lanai is a rustic 11-room property tucked into a stand of Cook pines in Lanai City, and Dreams Come True is a four-room bed & breakfast with limited amenities.
Hotel Lanai
828 Lana'i Ave.
Lana'i City, Hawaii 96763
(808) 565-7211
hotellanai.com
Dreams Come True
1168 Lanai Ave.
Lana'i City, Hawaii 96763
(800) 566-6961
dreamscometruelanai.com
About The Author
J.D. Chi is a professional journalist who has covered sports for more than 20 years at newspapers all over the United States. She has covered major golf tournaments and the NFL as well as travel and health topics. Chi received her Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University and is working toward a master's degree in journalism.
