The Spa at The Kahala Hotel & Resort

"View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay › Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 Amenities: Beach, Golf, Pool, Spa, Tennis, Water sports"

"Also on-site? Two pools, a gym with a full suite of classes — hula aerobics, beach boot camp — a 10-room spa, an extensive kids club and a range of Hawaiian cultural activities"

"The 550-square-foot guest rooms, decorated in an understated Island style with mahogany furniture, are spacious: bathrooms have two vanities, and the lanai is big enough for a lounge chair"

"This includes light and airy guest room style, the fabulous Kahala Spa, the state-of-the-art CHI Health & Energy Fitness Center and the stellar, beachside Hoku's, serving contemporary fusion cuisine under the direction of executive chef Wayne Hirabayashi"

"Rattan accents are perfect for spacious rooms doneup in neutral tones"