Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort

The only reason I did not give this hotel all five stars is because my husband and I like a very cool room and for the first three days we stayed there our air conditioning was not working. The hotel was beautiful and the staff was outstanding. This is not a good place to go if you are a very social person and enjoy the social night life. This is a very serene and quiet hotel and sometimes you even feel like the place was built just for you! We needed the quiet from our busy lives so it was perfect for us. Friends had come along and we had many nights of hot tubbing all to ourselves! Fitness center had newer Matrix equipment and they had fruit out for you to take after your work out and a large container of iced fruit water that they changed the kind of fruit daily. There was also an ice water container in the main hotel lobby. The pool staff continually waited on you bringing you the fresh water and occasionally a small taste of different fruit smoothies or a kabob of pineapple. We saved a bit of money going into the market in town and getting some snacks, bread, and liquor for during the day and having a nice meal somewhere at night. The maid service came in twice a day to refresh everything and brought in fresh ice morning and night. The gift shop we found was actually the best place to get gifts and various articles. We took the shuttle down to manele Bay to spend the day by the ocean. Enjoyed the peaceful surroundings so at Koehle that we only went once during the week.

Very relaxing. Extremely comfortable. Many activities to keep you interested if you wish to do so. Staff very accommodating and pleasant. Meals beautifully presented- chef was outstanding in catering to my allergies of eggs & nuts. Grounds are maintained to high standard. A pleasurable experience and just what we needed after the company which I work for closed down prior to our departure.

We loved it there so much that if we could move to the resort and live there we would have. Pros: the lodge itself-amenities-staff-the room (we had a garden view)-the scenery- out away from all the noise-woodsy landscape- food-chochalate milk (have to try it it's unbelievable)- scones-recreation room-library- everything everything was perfect. cons: can;t think of any, for us it was perfect, but if your looking to stay someplace that is close to the ocean then this resort because it's up in the mountain it's about 20 min away, but they offer shuttle services that takes you to the manala bay resort (their sister resort) and you can charge everything to your room at the lodge and use their facilites, ocean view lounging. we spent our days at manala bay and our afternoons and evening at the lodge by the fire place. amazing. please keep the prices reasonable so we can visit again! Mahalo

It was a fun experience at the lodge but I think the slow island speed is not something I would want to do again. The resort is beautiful and if you do visit, it's to really enjoy all of the resort amenities and activities-- not necissarily the island. Service was impecable.

This is the most beautiful and amazing hotel and was perfect for a much needed relaxing getaway. The staff were friendly, the rooms are exceptionally comfortable and clean and the grounds are beautiful. I can't recommend it enough.

This place will make you feel the weight of the world disappear! Everything is stellar and first class. If you feel stress here, then there's something wrong with you. We are already planning on coming back. I will give a bit of advice in getting there. Most of you will be getting there by boat I presume, so for those of you who get quesy I highly recommend taking some dramamine prior to the UPS and downs of the expedition to the island of lanai. Other than that, VIO CON DIOS!

From the food to the level of service at the hotel, everything was top notch. It is the warmth and hospitality of the local people, the workers of Lanai that create a wonderful atmosphere. If you enjoy relaxing and dining, this is the place to be. I would recommend this property to anyone who is looking for a very special place to spend with family, and to get away from the "hustle and bustle" of every day life. We look forward to returning someday!

When we walked in we saw a very out of date room. There was red, green, blue, yellow and pink striped carpeting. The pull out couch bed was so thin that you could feel the springs by touching it. If you don't sleep well your vacation is not worth much.