Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Hubby and I both agree 5/5 on our stay here!! We came as part of our honeymoon and they didn’t let us forget it! We felt celebrated everywhere we went. Service was excellent, of course. Everyone was super accommodating and ensured all of our needs were met. The hotel reception was fantastic with accommodating with our check-in/check-out needs. We stayed in the “partial-ocean view golf room” which is the only type of room that isn’t situated around any of pool areas. They’re a 3 min walk from the pools. At first, I was a little bummed and thought maybe we should have booked a different room because the other ones are more central but we ended up very happy with our room! It was very private and quiet. We liked that we could leave our curtains open and never see anyone outside. Everyday we started our morning with a yoga class, Kiersten was an awesome yoga instructor. We’re beginners and she was attentive, funny, and super motivating. Hubby loved the lap pool. Then we posted up at the beach chairs. The ones in front of the adults only pool don’t fill up until like noon so there’s no rush. We were always able to get one. One day, a sea turtle plopped up on shore right in front of us!!! Staff came by to fill out waters, take orders periodically, and even clean our sunglasses. We ate lunch at our beach chairs everyday which was delicious every time. I was super anxious about this resort not being adults-only but there’s a “adults only pool”, a “quiet pool” and a “kids pool”…. except for dinners, I literally forgot there were children on the property at all. We loved the Resident Beach House for dinner. You can only reserve this restaurant after 3pm the day before you want to dine (or the day of) but we didn’t have trouble calling for a 530pm reservation a few hours before. The food was better here and the vibe is more laxe/casual. Beach Tree and Ulu were good too. We did 6pm reservations everyday which allowed us to enjoy an incredible sunset with our meals everyday. Also, since we were the earlier reservations we always got a “front row” table to the beach which was really nice.

Hualalai is the full package — truly, there’s no better place to spend a week in Hawaii as a family. From the moment you arrive, you’re struck by the natural beauty of the layout. The resort unfolds seamlessly across the coastline, with lush gardens, serene pathways, and views of the ocean from nearly everywhere you walk. It feels expansive, yet intimate and welcoming— and you are always just steps from the sand. What makes Hualalai so special for families is the variety of activities and ease of access to everything. Pools for every age group, a fantastic kids’ club, tennis, golf, cultural programming, and ocean adventures are all right at your fingertips. The snorkeling in the protected swimming area is fantastic, we saw turtles daily— in addition to the pond designed for all ages to snorkel.. And because the beach is never more than a few steps away, you can move effortlessly from your pool chair to the sea throughout the day. The staff are phenomenal — attentive, warm, and genuinely invested in making your family’s stay unforgettable (shout out to the girls running crafts by the family pool and Maggie at Ulu breakfast— we hugged every day). The food is excellent and choice is plentiful — especially breakfast, the residents beach club and Ulu.. there’s no need to leave property, although you can stroll down the beach to dine at the rosewood without even getting in a car. For families, it strikes the ultimate balance: enough activities to keep everyone entertained, enough beauty to keep you in awe, and enough calm to let you truly relax. Would make for the perfect intergenerational trip as the resort is very accessible and flat, yet efficiently expansive. We learned Four Seasons Hualalai is not just a resort, it’s an experience that becomes a family tradition. We would return every single year without hesitation if we could.

We were exploring the island on our way to Hilton Wiakoloa Village Resort. When we pulled into the entry there was a sign stating beach parking full. A man stepped out of the building and asked what we wanted? I said oh it looks like the sign says beach parking full he said "No its not! In a gruff and offensive manner I just haven't had time to update the sign". I then asked if we could access this beach- he said drive around and you can ask your questions there- just leave!" (There were no cars behind us and no one was waiting on us to move) He was an angry offensive excuse for a human. I looked at him and said we are happy to leave and told him I hoped his day got better. I would never stay at this resort! So much for ALOHA!

ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES that I encountered were so kind and helpful. I met so many last friends from all parts of the US. The restaurants, especially the Japanese restaurant, were delicious. My room was huge. I used the outdoor shower everyday and it was one of the most restful experiences of my trip. The valet attendants were so welcoming each time I pulled up after exploring outside the resort. The ocean front restaurants brought so much calm to my life that I cannot put it into words. The spa was an experience in and of itself. The outside garden and the other outdoor amenities (sauna, steam room, cold plunge, hot tub, treats, were just amazing. The banana bread at the breakfast restaurant is worth traveling 10 hours to just get another bite. I needed a restful and relaxing vacation and I got it plus more. I forgot to mention the pool with the swim up bar. The employees went above and beyond my expectations. Sam, who made sure that my sun shades were clean and that I had coconut ice cream deserves a promotion. She is so professional and kind. Tiffany, at the breakfast restaurant, was also too kind that I cried on my last day because I had to say goodbye to her. The marine biologist at the pond where the beautiful eagle ray swam is doing an amazing job. My room cleaner was even extremely kind and on top of EVERYTHING. I spent most mornings on the outside patio reading my bible, listening to the ocean waves, and marveling at the beautiful sunrise. The sunset was also marvelous. I was supposed to stay for 4 days. However, I extended my stay twice because I just did not want to leave. Eventually, I realized that I had to get back to reality. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is not just a hotel. It is definitely a home away from home. This may sound mushy but it is true. I will definitely come back. I am rearranging my 2026 vacations to make room for FS Big Island after realizing that it is somewhere that I want to visit at least every 6 months, if not sooner. Thanks for making my stay so special.

The big positive is the property is spectacular with nice rooms (outdoor showers were a 10). There are some clear negatives with the staff 1. They overcharged us by thousands of dollars which I noticed on the bill post departure. I messaged them twice and got no response. I had to call and bug them to get it dealt with. I asked to speak to the manager Graham about this and he never called. 2. Kids club. We were told our 4 year old would be fine there if our nanny stayed with him. Not at all true. And they were weirdly exclusionary. “He can view the activities and TV through a crack in the door but cant sit inside.”. Just weird… We had an adult with him as discussed. The staff there were nice but it was inconsistent with our conversation and our experience at other FS kids clubs 3. Staff was mixed. Some cases great, some cases clueless. Didnt know when breakfast was, didnt know if they had a kids club, not sure on allergies. Some other bill issues. Just not typical FS best in class stuff Overall - Gorgeous property and broadly a very well intentioned staff but competence was mixed