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Four Seasons Lana'i The Lodge at Koele
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9 reviews for Four Seasons Lana'i The Lodge at Koele
The Lodge at Koele has to be one of the most unique properties in Hawaii. Located up island on Lana'i and built and decorated to resemble a hunting lodge it feels like you are living in 1920's. We enjoyed horseback riding, playing croquete on the lawn and playing on the putting green. It was also close to the Munro trail where my husband went biking.
The pool area was only ok, so when we wanted to hang by the pool or beach we took the shuttle service down to Manele. I would highly recommend this island and property experience.
We stayed here for 1 night after staying at the Four Seasons Manele Bay for 1 night. This place had a totally different feel. It didn't feel like we were in Hawaii anymore. I loved the lobby area with the gigantic fireplaces on both sides and the 2 huge chandeliers. The library room had a cozy and romantic feel, except that they didn't have the fire going. We had dinner at the Terrace restaurant and the food was delicious. Even the bread and butter was so good that we had it refilled 2 more times. We ended that night with a dip in the jacuzzi, staring up at the stars. The next day we golfed but had to hurry back to check out of our room. After that we used their putting course to kill some time and just walked around checking out the hotel grounds. It was beautiful. I loved it here and didn't want to leave.
High up into the slopes of the island of Lanai - you will find the Lodge at Koele - a traditional looking hunting lodge. You are up in the cloud line so it gets cooler up here - hard to believe that you are in hawaii!
Looking down the mountain you will see lush tropical green, beautiful golf landscape and the occasional sighting of the deer that roam the slopes. It is very quiet and remote on this island - you willl have have thoughts of 'Fantasy Island'....but you will not want to leave the resort.
I felt truly pampered here - the service was outstanding!
We snuck away from Oahu for a few days following our wedding for a mini-honeymoon in Lanai. We stayed at both Four Seasons properties and were wholly impressed by both! They are a most wonderful experience---exactly what you would expect from a Four Seasons. The staff went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful stay, the transportation was prompt and comfortable, the grounds at both resorts were impeccably maintained and the attention to detail in the whole presentation is without compare.
The only down side to both of these properties is that they both used to be owned by Starwood and still carry some of the feel of a Starwood property. The bathrooms are not what you would expect from a Four Seasons and the rooms are a little on the small side. The staff and atmosphere, the attention to detail, and the fine decor throughout the resorts more than make up for the only shortcoming we observed.
We will definitely be back and would recommend both of these properties to anyone and everyone!
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I visited the Lodge for dinner, hiking, horseback riding and golf. Totally different setting from the beach vibe in Manele Bay. The lodge is set in the Lanai upcountry and tends to be a bit cooler. Service is attentive and spot on. The grounds are stunning. There is an orchid greenhouse, Japanese bamboo garden, gazebo and lake. Activities at the lodge include hiking, skeet shooting, golf and horseback riding. We had a great time walking around and horseback riding. Lanai's red clay can get everywhere. They have a really nice putting course that even had waterfalls and sand traps. I don't often see those on regular golf courses. Nicely done FS groundskeeper Willie! There are a lot of hang out and lounging options in the lodge and they have two huge fireplaces to keep the chill off. There is also a stocked game room with some pool tables and classic board games. Dining at the lodge was great as well. Pony up for the dining room as it was our best meal on the island yet again.
The Lodge was an extremely well-appointed, relaxing getaway - though it did feel more like Connecticut than Hawaii after staying down at the Manele Bay Four Seasons Set further inland and further up from sea level, it is decorated and designed like a sportsman's lodge. Inside, there is a huge great room area with 2 fireplaces, live music every night and great cocktail service. There are also a library, tea room (the tea service was delicious and surprisingly affordable), game room, and music room. Outside there are 2 croquet lawns, a bocce court and an 18 hole executive putting green. We tested out all of the different sporting options, which was a lot of fun. The nearby Experience at Koele golf course was beautiful to behold, especially the 17th green (though we didn't get to play it). We did a 2.5 hour hike up to Koloiki Ridge while we were there, which had great views, despite the fog, and was a pleasant, moderately difficult hike. In terms of off-grounds experiences, we did the 4x4 jeep rental to off road around the island, which we would recommend, as well as the Lanai Pines clay shooting, which was a lot of fun. The food was good - outside of tea service and drinks/apps, we only ate at the Terrace (the Dining Room looked very pricey), but my fish entree was delectable and the creme brulee was fantastic. All in all, a great place for a relaxing escape - but it is very quiet up there in the wooded hills so make sure you bring good books for the evenings!
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After the hotel picked me up at the airport, I was greeted at the Lodge with a beautiful lei and a refreshing glass of pineapple juice --perfectly appropriate from the pineapple island. The setting is beautiful although a little bit chillier than the warmer Manele Bay resort. The setting is relaxing and feels like it has escaped time. The service is excellent and the grounds are full of fun actiivities --hiking (you are rewarded with views of Maui and Molaki), golf, executive golf (putting), several croquet courses, tea, pool lounging, gym, shooting range, horseback riding, etc. Worth the trek to this island!!
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It's a beautiful resort in the forest of Lanai. The temperatures are about 15 degrees cooler than Manele Bay. Fantastic restaurants and an incredible golf course.
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Wow, talk about being pampered. I had the extreme pleasure of being a guest here for 4 nights for a wedding, so the extra special treatment might have been due to the association with the wedding party. Besides the warm feeling the Lodge atmosphere brings, it's easy to see the 5 stars are a result of their impeccable service. The friendly locals' attitudes remind me so much of the warm reception that I get back in Thailand. It always seemed like my stateroom was being cleaned 3 times a day. Room service was so attentive it was scary. I never quite knew if a maid would appear suddenly to wipe my ass for me. During some idle time I took advantage of the well maintained tennis courts and putting course. My only gripe during the stay was with the shuttle service between Manele and Koele. I can't fault the drive entirely but a night of heavy drinking at the Manele hotel and the wild hairpin turns up the cliff area led to severe motion sickness and several cases of projectile vomit.
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