Hawaii Island, HawaiiKailua-Kona
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Volcanic oceanfront bungalows
Kailua-Kona Hawaii Island, Hawaii
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Resort WellnessOutside the door
The house
Four SeasonsVolcanic oceanfront bungalows
Low-slung bungalows sit along volcanic black lava fields, where pool attendants deliver chilled Evian spritzes and ice cream beside the surf.
“Instead of a hotel tower, you’ll find charming bungalows carved into the black lava rock.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Low-slung oceanfront bungalows, with attendants serving chilled spritzes beside the pools.
Exceptional
A 1.8-million-gallon swimmable lava-rock aquarium alongside eight distinct swimming pools.
Remarkable
Private open-air garden treatment hales paired with an outdoor hydrotherapy circuit.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler, The 50 Discovery and AFAR.
this Four Seasons is a restrained and relatively sedate affair, composed of low-slung two-story villas and bungalows, scattered amidst winding pathways, gardens and pools.
“the campus’ classic Hawaiian post and beam structures are nestled between saltwater pools, private beaches, tropical fauna, and countless swaying palms.”
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along the quiet Kona-Kohala Coast, ancient basalt fields meet white sands and tidal pools under open Pacific horizons.
The rooms
Slate floors and hardwood trim open to private lanais, while ground-floor bathrooms lead into secluded outdoor showers framed by volcanic rock.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Swimmers can snorkel alongside eagle rays in the lava-rock King's Pond or swim laps beneath a garden pergola.
The spa
Treatment hales sit in open-air garden courtyards, where private soaking tubs rest beside running stream waterfalls.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
'ULU Ocean Grill
The open-air dining room sits on the oceanfront, serving fresh island catches prepared over open flames and woks.
The Four Seasons Hualālai feels exactly right for Hawaii, in terms of architecture, design, and vibe.
At the table
Beach Tree Bar serves sunset cocktails under thatched eaves with nightly live music, and Miller & Lux cuts dry-aged steaks.
How it began
Constructed on an ancient fishing village site, post-and-beam pavilions were designed around preserved natural anchialine pools along the volcanic coast.
“The onsite spa enables guests lose their worries to the wind while and evening at the Beach Tree Bar will intoxicate the senses.”
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Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.