72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States | (808) 325-8000
Beautiful luxury hotel along the beach with immaculately landscaped grounds
8 unique pools—one in the ocean and another with a swim-up bar
Spacious, elegant rooms have furnished terraces, flat-screen TVs, and tables
Swish bathrooms come with tubs and outdoor showers
Beachfront restaurant, steakhouse, and upscale eatery serving Californian cuisine
Sushi lounge, beach bar, and 24-hour room service
Full-service spa with a tranquil garden and wellness therapies
Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole golf course
Extensive fitness center plus yoga, Pilates, and spin classes
3 pickleball courts and 7 tennis courts
Snorkeling in lava rock aquarium
Cultural Center with free classes and activities
Free kids' club
Free internet and self-parking
Removed from popular destinations off-site
The beach is smaller and rockier than others on the Kohala Coast
Entry-level rooms feel a bit simple for their price
The pristine, 249-room Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is a beachfront luxury property on the Big Island's Kohala Coast, offering ample amenities for both couples and families. Lush and beautifully landscaped grounds surround private bungalow-style rooms and suites tucked along winding paths throughout the large property—all with furnished outdoor spaces, big tubs, outdoor showers, and free Wi-Fi. The thoughtfully designed architecture, pools (all eight of them), and public spaces are indulgent without seeming excessive. Dining options are high in quality and include a steakhouse, beachfront restaurant, and sushi lounge. Snorkeling with an eagle ray (and often green turtles), fitness and cultural activities, a full-service spa with a garden and wellness therapies such as Reiki, and tennis courts keep guests occupied, as does a kids' club and an 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. Rates here are expensive, so it's worth considering the more affordable Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection.