The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue vs Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele is the choice of most writers compared to Kaua'i Marriott Resort. Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele scores 88 with accolades from 10 reviews like Jetsetter, Frommer's and Fodor's.
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
3610 Rice St, Kalapaki Beach, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
From $339 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"This 345-room, 11-suite resort is a laidback property with plenty of activities for all ages."
Condé Nast Traveler
85.8
"Built on Kalapaki Beach, the Marriott’s 800-acre Kauai resort is a good fit for families and business travelers alike."
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Frommer's
"This 10-story, multiwing hotel—the tallest on Kauai since opening in 1986...superlatives include Kauai’s largest swimming pool, a sort of Greco-Roman fantasy that would fit in at Hearst Castle"
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Anyone looking for a classic Hawaii resort experience won't be disappointed here."
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Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort
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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."
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Frommer's
"This elegant retreat sits against Lanaihale, the island’s tallest peak, in the cool mist of the mountains."
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Gayot
"Refurbished as a Four Seasons Resort, this country property is unique among Hawaii's top-of-the-line hotels."
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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."
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Oyster
Luxury
"The 102-room Four Seasons Lodge at Koele is a serene, upscale resort with a Greg Norman-designed golf course."
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