If you are someone who loves the country feel, open space, fresh air, trees, grass, and that calm…read morenature energy, this hotel is absolutely for you From the very front of the property, it feels peaceful, grounding, and welcoming. My other half and I stayed in a one bedroom room in the front with a shared porch, and it honestly set the tone for the entire stay. Check in was smooth and effortless. The front desk girls were wonderful, friendly, and welcoming. From the moment we arrived, the place felt very secure. You always hear stories or concerns when staying at hotels, but here I truly felt safe. Safe enough to feel like I could leave the doors unlocked, which I did not because safety always comes first, but the comfort of feeling that way says a lot. Let's talk about the bed because wow. The bed was incredibly comfortable and the sheets were next level. Manaola Comforters Lanai Hotel, you really did your big one here because I slept so good it almost felt disrespectful to my bed back home One of my favorite parts was the porch with rocking chairs. If you want to sit outside, enjoy the fresh air, and just slow down, it is right there waiting for you. Even better, there are steps directly to the outside, so if you want to quickly run to your car, you can. That convenience alone made this stay feel so easy and thoughtful. Your room and your car being right there made everything feel seamless. Now let's talk about the bathroom. First of all, the shower temperature. I wish I had it at home. Perfect pressure, perfect warmth, and the aesthetic was beautiful. Clean, modern, and calming. And now... the toilet. Yes, we are talking about the toilet because it deserves its moment The brand is Toto, and we are officially friends now. The warm seat changed my life. My expectations are now forever altered, and going home to a non warm seat was genuinely disappointing. If you are unsure about the extra settings or not used to them, totally fine. You can use it like a regular toilet. But if you are brave and curious, I highly recommend trying it. I will let you experience that magic yourself. The room also had a really good size TV. You can sign into your Netflix or YouTube, or just watch cable. There were drawers and a good size closet, perfect for a short stay and still enough space to feel organized. Here is where things get really fun. When you first enter the room, there is a small screen that controls everything. And I mean everything. You can adjust your shades from sheer to blackout, control the lighting to be brighter during the day or dim at night, and adjust the temperature for the entire room. The room felt so homey and cozy, yet the technology was very high class. The best part? You do not have to get out of bed to turn off the lights. That alone deserves a round of applause This hotel delivered comfort, safety, convenience, and thoughtful details at every turn. From the nature filled surroundings to the cozy yet modern room, it truly exceeded expectations and I didn't take a lot of photos or videos, but trust me on , Five stars without hesitation. I would absolutely stay here again

The walls are paper thin. I guess it wouldn't be bothersome if your neighbor didn't have a built-in…read morespeaker box in his throat. The gap between the bottom of the door and the hardwood floors allows noise to easily travel into your room. I was uncomfortable how this hole in the ceiling fan looked like a camera. I told management, however they said it was a remote sensor. Most remote sensors for ceiling fans are in the base of the fan, leaving it out of site. I could just be paranoid, but wanted to note that. Aside from noise and weirdly placed sensor, the decor of the room was great, staff was nice, food was good, and live music in the restaurant was awesome.

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.

First time in Lana'i and I'm happy we decided to stay at Sensei between the two Four Seasons…read moreoptions as we needed some quiet mid-year R&R. We ended up staying in the Kaiholena Suite, and loved the balcony, bathrooms and living room with the games, very large screen TV, and comfy sitting areas for working and relaxing. I really liked the beautiful chess set which we made use of. The Sensei team was amazingly attentive, addressing all of our needs, and making us feel completely welcomed. Everyone from the front desk, masseuses, transportation, restaurant staff and everyone in between, we greatly appreciated their kindness and service. Special thanks to Elliott who assisted us with a minor thermostat issue in our room which was resolved without issue. Sensei by Nobu was a wonderful dinner with a relaxing ambiance and delicious entrees and desserts. We opted for a custom massage, snorkeling, and some hale time, well worth booking ahead of time, thanks to the wonderful Sensei experience team. Everything was seamless, from the transportation from Lana'i air to the resort, transportation to the snorkeling experience from the lobby, shuttle service to the other resort for dinner, to checking out and departing at the end of our stay. We loved the library and spent some time playing billiards and shuffle board. Some favorite things about Sensei vs the Four Seasons beach resort (based on my observations: -Slower pace overall -Mostly adults, no kids under 16 -Feels geared more towards relaxation and wellness experiences -Still have access to the beach resort via the shuttle that runs every hour -Feels more like a tropical hidden getaway Pros: Exceptional staff, gorgeous well kept garden and grounds, delicious restaurants and food options, beautiful suite, and seamless transportation. Cons: Having to leave.

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.

Completed the The Adventure tower on 10/23/2022 with my family of 4. We had such an awesome time…read moreand are definitely coming back again. Kacey and Aileen at the front desk were exceptional. Made sure we were well taken cared of prior to our activity. Our tour guides AJ and Maria were awesome. Very thorough regarding safety and how to properly operate the harness and clips needed for the activity. They even kept a watchful eye as we climbed all around the Adventure Tower. Ensuring we were not only having fun but also making sure we were in no danger. To sum it up, it's like a jungle gym on steroids. An array of climbing obstacles consisting of two levels ranging from super easy to extremely difficult on both levels. No two obstacles were the same. HIGHLY recommended activity for the family. Looking forward to doing it again on our next trip to Lana'i!

I don't give many 5 star reviews....this place was awesome. It all starts from the check in all…read morethe way through the exit. The customer service was excellent. The family had so much fun on the adventure ropes course. I would definitely recommend this to any family or group of friends heading to Lanai to have some fun together.

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!

A must visit place if you are on Lanaii. There are only a handful of places that I would designate…read moreas must visit on Lanaii (neither of the Nobus to me are must visits), but on the four season properties, this is the place I would definitely eat at again! Obviously the Viewwws at the Views is the selling point! Tables positioned towards the ocean with both indoor and outdoor dining. On a nice sunny day, really hard to get any better views. Some seats also get a nice view of the 18th green so you can watch golfers finished their rounds! Food was good, 4.5 good. If you can get the shrimp pita. Sadly was sold out, but is definitely the most popular dish. The ahi sandwich was delcious and the tempura roll were both excellent. Staff, extremely nice. As with everyone on the four seasons property! Since its on the four seasons property, prices are obviously a bit high. But the overall experience was extremely positive. The food, the service, and the viewwws were well worth it!

Sadly we discovered how good the food was here at Views late during our trip last year. So for this…read morepast trip, we made a point to dine here after each round. The food and service are outstanding. Portions are often large enough to share among 2 especially if you have dinner plans. Grilled fish sandwich is super tasty and the fries were fried to a perfect golden brown and well seasoned. Tortilla salad - large enough to share and was super tasty (had this 2 days in a row). Love the fact you can add a protein for a few. Prawn BLT - crowd favorite and has been one the menu since day 1. Pretty tasty but I should've asked for a bit more of the aioli (?) as the pita was a tad bit dry. Fries again were fried to a perfect golden brown and well seasoned. Ginger snap ice cream sandwich - came highly recommended by the staff at the clubhouse and sure was tasty. Ginger snap cookie sandwiched in between coconut ice cream. Can't go wrong with their daily lemonades as all have been good. Service has been phenomenal each visit and the entire staff always welcomes you with a huge smile. Ask for a table on the patio for an awesome view of both the golf course and of the Pacific

We spent a full week at Pu'u O Hōkū Ranch, and honestly, this place is something special. The…read moreproperty is gorgeous. It's secluded, peaceful, and surrounded by incredible views. The rooms were comfortable and the swimming pool was perfect for relaxing. There are trails and hikes right on the property. The ranch's farm-to-table approach made the experience special. Having fresh meals prepared and served by the chef for breakfast, lunch, and dinner made us feel incredibly spoiled. The staff was wonderful and made us feel welcomed throughout our stay. This is a place where you can unplug. There are no TVs, and that was nice. No constant noise, no distractions, just nature, good food, fresh air, and time to actually relax. A few things to know before booking: the road up is narrow and winding, and you are definitely remote. The nearest stores aren't exactly around the corner, so come prepared. And bring mosquito repellent! The mosquitoes absolutely LOVED us. We were getting eaten alive no matter how much repellent we used. I do wish there were a small gym or some basic fitness equipment, and a sauna or jacuzzi would have been a nice addition after hiking. This isn't a traditional resort. It's rustic, peaceful and beautiful. It's a ranch. If you're looking for nightlife, shopping, or a typical resort experience, this probably isn't for you, but then again, this island isn't for you either. If you're looking to disconnect, slow down, eat well, explore nature, and wake up surrounded by beautiful scenery, this place is absolutely worth experiencing. One week here was exactly the reset I needed.

Stayed here for a week with the family and it was worth it. All inclusive with farm to table food…read moreand great staff. The lodging is up to date and spacious. They have a huge pool and great family room to relax and chill. Plenty of hiking trails and plenty of activities to do. Eric is a great host and all the cooking chefs are fantastic.

First time to Molokai, honestly didn't know what to expect. Quiet, local and laid backstarts to…read moredescribe the Island. It's Hawaii 50 years ago. Spent copious amount of time looking up where to buy food and things to do. Sadly, talking to some of the locals and further reading some of these things weren't available. Part of the reason to go to Molokai was to visit the leper colony, Kalaupapa but it was still not open to tourists. We did go to the lookout for a view. Absolutely stunning.... Got sidetracked back to the condo. It was very affordable at $124/night, staying 4 nights. It was also clean and well supplied for beach items, bedding and towels. The kitchen was a bit short on supplies but we made it work. The condo was very quiet, which was incredible, listening to the wings, which never seemed to let up. Each morning we were greeted by the rooster walking around, welcoming the first rays of light. Along with the rosters, there were hens, turkeys, peacocks and a few cats that stopped by during the week. Grocery shopping was done in Kaunakakai, 20 miles away at Friendly Market or Misaki's. Prices were expensive but that was to be expected. We also got some local food from people selling on the street. The laulau was amazing. The bread from Kanemitsu's Bakery was amazing and affordable. The beach at the resort wasn't bad, but the surf was very rough, crashing right at the beach making our tough to get in and out. The beach itself was nice, quiet with very few people. Some nice trails to walk, including the now defunct and overgrown golf course, carts paths are still intact. This isn't glitzy and glamorous. No 5 star hotels or restaurants to eat at. Still sold good local island food can be found at the poke trucks in town and at Mana'e Goods & Grindz! Can never go warring with a moco! It was my speed, enjoying every moment of it, more than Maui, five days later. No commercialization and very few tourists. Rental car was cheap, and the flight runs trip on Mokulele was fun. You want retro Hawaii, this is it! Great time, friendly people. This is Hawaii!

Gorgeous well maintained facility with friendly staff. The workers kept a distance (perhaps because…read moreof covid) but we're very courteous when we did interact. They did an excellent job of keeping the place clean! The grounds were well landscaped with large grassy areas and lots of native flowering plants. We also enjoyed seeing the wild turkeys, peacocks and deers. There were wonderful trails to walk on along the road and previous golf course. It is located along a beach that has amazing sunsets. You can walk to the beach from your room and walk along the beach but the water is not for swimming. It is too rough and rocky. The pool is great and even has a hot tub. We also enjoyed the various grills and trash cans across the grounds. They also had a tennis court and library! We will be interested in returning again!

The Inn was stunning, we loved the design. When we arrived there were two employees in an argument…read moreand didn't see us. After we checked in, went to our room, we came back down to get dinner and the two staff were arguing again, it was a bit awkward to say the least. The staff the rest of our stay was very friendly, helpful and polite. The walkway to the private beach was great. We enjoyed our time at sunset listening to waves and birds. The restaurant has been closed for a while. There were no thermostats in the rooms, at night it gets pretty hot with the doors closed and no way to cool off, even with the fan. I couldn't sleep well the 4 nights we stayed. That's the only reason for the 3 star rating. The walls are soundproof, the windows are not. The locals cruise the Main Street at night with their music, hooting and having fun- I didn't mind, but if you're a light sleeper.

A lovely, cozy, rustic inn. My husband and I have stayed twice, and both times were great. They…read morehave great selection of complimentary teas and coffees, and cute cats roaming around. Definitely recommend.

Grand Wailea is a luxury oceanfront property in the Wailea area of Maui. It's located directly next…read moreto Wailea Beach and spans 40 acres. It's also located next to The Shops at Wailea, a luxury shopping mall. We were told that the resort was in the shape of a turtle, and once that was mentioned the resort map made it obvious. The resort is along a string of luxury hotels right by the water connected by a walking/running path. In the morning you'll see tons of people along that path. We got a double queen bed with ocean views, and the bathroom contained both a tub and a shower. The resort amenities include but are not limited to a gym, multiple pools (including an adult-only one), lounge chairs, cabanas, water slides, and a spa. The spa had complimentary fitness classes which we took advantage of. Some of them were on the beach and in the fitness room, but some are paid. There are activities like massages, sound baths, and other types of wellness activities. To use the pool amenities you need a wristband which you get by one of the covered areas. Only valet parking is available for $80/night. They also have a on-site luau which I went to although I've been to better ones. There's a chapel and we even witnessed a wedding during our time there. We also went to Nobu at the resort which I enjoyed. Although it's a luxury resort, some parts of the resort were outdated and broken such as the room signs. The room interior was modern but some exterior parts of the building were on the older side. The location and the views are definitely the selling point of the resort, and it's a place you want to stay at to take advantage of the views and amenities.

After a 7 night stay last week this will be the last time we go to the Grand Wailea. This was my…read moresecond stay at the hotel. It started from the entry to the resort. What I thought were rocks were actually plastic looking boulders. This would have been fine but on the walkway to the Wailea shops there were broken boulders so you see that they are fake and the pond empty. An eyesore. The room service staff were great and took good care of keeping the room clean. However the refrigerator in the room had been turned off and had a stale smell. Having 4 TV's at home and actually had a Samsung I think I know how to troubleshoot problems. As we were getting ready to retire we turned the TV on and were directed to the promotional hotel page. We had no access to regular TV. Called the front desk for help and they asked me "do you know what is wrong?" No that is why I am calling you. Instead of going to bed I had to wait 30 minutes for help to arrive. The problem ended up being on the hotel end and the problem was fixed. The repairman dropped his toolset in my clothing drawer below the TV and left. Which I had to make a trip down to the front desk to drop off. In addition to dropping off the tools I had received a letter in the room telling me of upcoming service and they needed 45 minutes in the room. Not sure why this maintenance was not done on the front end or back end when I left? Now I am getting annoyed and the woman at the front desk said they are SEVERELY understaffed. The manager did give me a $300 credit but the damage was already done. Our room was $815 a night. The pool area was a circus, which I understand because families want that last summer trip. A great portion of the pool was closed for maintenance, including the lazy river. If you want a nice chaise lounge with an umbrella you need to get to the pool very early and stake your claim. So you are competing for your space. One of the days the towel station was out of towels. If you want a preferred area or cabana you are going to pay. There were some positives on the property but the negatives prevailed. The hotel is tired and needs to be upgraded. Especially for a Waldorf Astoria. In retrospect I should have gone down the street to the Four Seasons or the Fairmont. Even though I am a Hilton Honors member.