Hawaii
Kona Village
A Rosewood Resort.
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, sprawls along Kahuwai Bay on the Big Island’s lava-sculpted Kona Coast. Standalone thatched hale with outdoor showers, Asaya Spa, pools and a saltwater lagoon set an unhurried rhythm. Expect outrigger canoeing, snorkelling and cultural workshops. The mood is refined, barefoot-Hawaiian, sunset-soaked, minutes from petroglyph fields.
9.6
Four Seasons Lanai
Four Seasons Resort Lanai perches above Hulopo‘e Bay’s protected marine reserve, zen-calm rooms and suites; lagoon and adults-only pools; Hawanawana Spa; Manele Golf overlooking the Pacific. Dining spans Nobu Lanai to Malibu Farm. The mood is polished, serene, with spinner dolphins, tidepools, and red-rock cliffs minutes from the resort’s gardens. 9.8
Four Seasons Hualalai
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai unfurls along the Big Island’s lava-strewn Kona coast. Low-slung, island-modern rooms and villas ring palm-framed pools and a swimmable King’s Pond teeming with tropical fish. Hualalai Spa, championship golf, and canoeing shape sunlit days. The mood is polished, serene, with sunsets blazing over rock and sea. 9.6
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay crowns Kauai’s North Shore cliffs above a crescent of emerald water. Eco-chic, light-washed rooms and suites, an expansive wellness centre, multiple pools, and ocean-to-table dining set an unhurried rhythm. The mood is polished, restorative, surf-kissed, steps from Princeville trails and sunsets over Bali Hai each evening. 9.2
Hotel Wailea
A Relais & Chateaux Hotel.
Hotel Wailea crowns a hillside above Wailea’s beaches, an adults-only, suites-only Relais & Châteaux hideaway. Lush gardens, ocean-view lanais, a cabana-lined pool, yoga and mixology classes, and a beach club shuttle shape relaxed days. Farm-to-table dining and private Treehouse dinners star. The mood is romantic, quietly glamorous, sunset-soaked Maui by night. 9.4
Sensei Lanai
A Four Seasons Resort.
Sensei Lāna‘i, an adults-only wellness retreat amid Cook pines, pairs Zen-modern rooms with private lanais. Personalised programs, from yoga and hiking to nutrition and thermal therapy, orbit the Sensei Way. Nobu Sensei, serene pools, and sculpture gardens set the mood. Polished, contemplative, minutes from Hulopo‘e Bay and red-dirt uplands nearby. 9.8
Halekulani
Honolulu.
Halekulani brings quiet, oceanfront elegance to Waikiki, with light-filled rooms framing Diamond Head and the Pacific. The iconic mosaic-bottom pool, Spa Halekulani, and gracious service set a relaxed rhythm. Dine at Orchids and La Mer; sunsets and slack-key at House Without A Key. Polished, timeless, steps from the golden Waikiki sands. 9.6
Montage Kapalua Bay
Montage Kapalua Bay terraces above Namalu Bay on Maui’s northwest coast. Residence-style suites with kitchens and lanais feel breezy and luxe. Cane & Canoe and cliffside Sunset Patio anchor evenings; Spa Montage, multi-tiered pools, and trails fill days. Polished, residential, minutes from Kapalua Bay Beach, snorkelling, and the Plantation Course. 9.6
Ritz-Carlton Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay Resort crowns O‘ahu’s wild North Shore on a wave-lashed peninsula. Oceanview rooms and beachfront bungalows, an adults-only pool, Nalu Spa, and horseback riding frame sunlit days. Golf by Palmer and Fazio, surf lessons, and Kuilima Cove snorkelling await. The mood is barefoot-surf luxe, minutes from Hale‘iwa and breaks. 9.4
Mauna Lani
Auberge Collection.
Sat on a pristine beach, Mauna Lani is a beautifully designed and presented resort. Airy modern rooms & suites, an Auberge spa, palm-framed pools, and outstanding dining at the CanoeHouse set the rhythm. Snorkelling with turtles at Makaiwa Bay, outrigger paddles, golf, and sunset rituals unfold daily. Luxe, restorative with a buzz. 9.4
Espacio The Jewel Of Waikiki
ESPACIO, The Jewel of Waikiki offers nine full-floor suites facing Waikiki Beach. Each has a private balcony, kitchen, and butler. A rooftop infinity pool, spa, sauna, and Mugen’s refined dining elevate downtime. The atmosphere feels discreet and residential. Set on Kalākaua Avenue, it overlooks the surf and strollable beachfront below. 9.8
Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina
Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina lines a calm lagoon on the island’s sunny west side. Light-filled rooms and suites, adults-only and family pools, tennis and golf, and Naupaka Spa set easy days. Mina’s Fish House and La Hiki lead evenings. Four Seasons luxury, relaxed, and 30 minutes from Honolulu. 9.6
The Kahala Hotel & Resort
The Kahala Hotel & Resort sits on a peaceful cove east of Waikiki. Bright rooms and suites overlook the ocean or Ko‘olau ridges. Hoku’s dining, a serene spa, pool, and gentle beach set relaxed days. Families and couples mix easily. Ten minutes from Waikiki, yet it feels hidden, polished, and relaxed. 9.4
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