Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort

There are two Four Seasons hotels on the island. Manele Bay is newer and on the beach. The Lodge is more on the countryside. I chose the lodge and was very happy. Although there was no water/beach around, it was very peaceful, quiet and serene. There was a shuttle every 30 minutes between the two hotels so it was perfect: I could take the shuttle to the beach, relax a little and then go back to my hotel, leaving the more " popular" Manele Bay to return to the more quiet, more reserved Lodge. Definitely would stay there again, very much with the nightly rate.

Besides the magnificent natural beauty of the surroundings, the staff go over the top to please. We came 12 yrs. ago for our honeymoon, our 1st anniversary and now our 12 yr. anniversary again. I must say, they have only seemed to improve with time. It is the small things that add up to be special. We received leis upon arrival, fruit filled water served throughout our stay, fruit on a stick out at the pool, random cold wash clothes and with turndown service, our clothes were folded! All the staff were extremely friendly and always helpful. For our anniversary, our room was upgraded, dinner menus printed and messages written on chocolate along with sparkling wine served chilled! This is a perfect place to get away and do nothing but there are lots of choices in activities if you so choose. This time we drove a side by side in the mountains above the lodge, read by the pool, played miniature golf, did yoga in a pagoda and fell asleep in a hammock stargazing. I can't wait to go back!

Nice hotel, been there many times. HOWEVER, they seem to have raised the price of the shuttle service which you HAVE TO GET. There are no taxis on Lanai and no public transportation so be prepared to add another fifty dollars PER PERSON to you bill just for a ride to and from the airport. I was SHOCKED when I saw it on my bill, it used to be twenty which was still pretty outrageous.

Great hotel to get away from it all. Everything was very expensive but I received a good price for a 5 star hotel. Breakfast in the lobby restaurant at the lodge was great--best pancakes ever!

What a great hotel experience! Truly 5-star! They cater to their guests from the moment they pick you up at the airport to the moment you leave. We felt like a welcomed guest.

We had a fantastic vacation - very quiet and relaxing. NO CROWDS!! The first three days I had to work in Honolulu... its a very busy, crowded, bustling city full of tourist. Lanai - the exact opposite which was perfect for us. We enjoyed our lazy mornings on the porch with the local cat - Koelle, the golf at both the challenge and the experience - two totally different courses - no crowds - And our afternoon sunsets. The food was very good (a bit pricey) and the service unbeatable. The Lodge property was very spacious and accommodating. It was like being on our own ranch - but in Hawaii.

It was truly a Five star resort hotel. These wasn't anything that I would review negatively. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay very much at the Lodge at Koele. It was very peaceful, quiet and joyful throughout our stay. We love the surrounding nature. We took a walk every day watching sunsets. People were courteous and friendly. We simply enjoyed our stay very much. Weather was perfect for us. It was not too hot nor too cold. It was just a peaceful heaven for us.

The hotel is great and the staff is helpful and friendly. Definitely a great place to get away from it all.

What a glorious and elegant place .... The Lodge at Koele far exceeded any expectations regarding beautiful accommodations. The hotel and grounds were impeccable. We enjoyed strolling around and admiring the natural surroundings. The pool was comfortable; excellent food & service at the restaurants and bar service was friendly. Everything was upbeat and positive .... however, I should mention one aspect I wasn't prepared for and that was that it was COLD up there! The Lodge is set in the highlands of the island so temps dropped approx. 10 degrees from Manele Bay (the spot where we arrived). There really isn't any ocean view at The Lodge.... and, sadly, in all its splendor, I had fleeting moments when I felt like we were at a mountain lodge or ski resort in Colorado or Utah! There were shuttles that went between the hotels and through Lanai City so we took advantage of them and enjoyed the warmth and sunshine down below at Manele Bay.... All in all, we loved our stay at The Lodge at Koele - but in all fairness, if we should ever return, I would consider booking the Four Seasons at Manele Bay for a more tropical island experience ......

This was absolutely the best hotel experience I have ever had. To my surprise, the hotel shuttle stopped in both Lanai city and Manele Bay. This allowed us to fully enjoy the city and the other Four Seasons property. The hotel atmosphere at the lodge was amazing and something different from the usual beach hotel in Hawaii. When we arrived in our room, there were small plush horses on both the beds for my 3 and 5 year old. They also had their names spelled out in sponges in the bathtub. One night, we came back to chocolate milk and cookies waiting for us! I would absolutely stay here again and will tell all my friends what an amazing time we had. Truly first class service!