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Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons ResortvsKo'a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele ranks marginally better than Koa Kea Hotel & Resort. Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele has a TripExpert Score of 89 with recommendations from 12 sources including Travel + Leisure, Oyster and Fodor's.
Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort
Forbes Travel Guide
Frommer's
Gayot
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Zagat
Condé Nast Traveler
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure 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
OysterLuxury
"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."
Zagat4.8
""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 Traveler86.6
"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
Ko'a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach Frommer's Gayot Jetsetter Oyster Zagat Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph Travel + Leisure Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
2251 Poipu Road, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
From $429/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Everything seems to run like clockwork at this jewel box of a hotel, hidden between the sprawling Kiahuna Plantation Resort and the densely built Marriott Waiohai Beach Club." Full review
Gayot "This low-key beachfront boutique resort offers a tranquil modern vibe in its idyllic spot on Poipu Beach."
Jetsetter "A self-contained beachfront oasis in the sunniest part of Hawaii’s lush Garden Isle." Full review
OysterLuxury
"This 121-room Poipu boutique hotel offers five-star features." Full review
Zagat4.3
"Those seeking a "romantic getaway" could not "ask for a better experience" than a stay at this "intimate", "secluded" 121-room "boutique" resort."
Fodor's "This boutique property offers a high-end experience without the bustle of many larger resorts, making it a great place to forget it all, and a perfect romantic getaway." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Has more sedate pleasures: an unadorned swimming pool tiled in deep blue, a sophisticated restaurant/lounge with a sashimi tasting menu, and an expansive lawn overlooking a cove." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Ko’a Kea’s dreamy south Kauai location, on the former grounds of Sixties-era Poipu Beach Hotel, has been popular for decades." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The tranquil property offers a more intimate escape than nearby mega-resorts, and because it was constructed on the footprint of a 1960s hotel, it has a superior location that’s closer to the ocean." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"This upscale home-away-from-home has an understated elegance that maintains a modern tropical style. " Full review
