Vacationers who want to feel they have truly escaped the enclosed spaces of modern lives love the ambiance provided by the hotels and resorts on Lanai. There are three examples of the delightful variety available of this style, in several places and in different price ranges.
Hotel Lanai, located in Lanai City, is a cozy operation. There are ten rooms, originally built for housing the executives visiting the Dole Plantation. James Dole was the owner who had this luxurious vacation spot built for important guests. There is actually an eleventh room, a separate cottage which has one bed, a hammock on a deck, and a TV with DVD. The Four Seasons Resort nearby offers golfing. All 11 rooms include complimentary breakfast, special plans for families, concierge service, free fax and parking. Now considered an historic landmark, with its classic lanai design of plantation style rooms, hardwood floors and ceiling fans, the combination of the beautiful, native decor and lush tropical environment make this a special option for a fairly inexpensive cost.
For a destination resort with Lanai theme, the Four Seasons offers a choice of two different hotels on the island.
The Four Season Resort Lanai has the Lodge at Koele. The slightly higher location inland is cooler. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s spa, horseback rides, archery range or clay target shooting. For golfers, there is a marvelous course designed by golf greats Ted Robinson and Greg Norman. Guest services include in-room safes, 24-hour room service, whirlpools or hot tubs to relax in, internet and fax services for those who are still on business or want to keep in touch. For a break from all home chores, baby sitting and laundry services are available, while guests enjoy some of their fine dining opportunities. The rates are moderate but one great cost-saver is the free 3rd night after two paid nights in a row.
The Four Seasons Resort Lanai located on Manela Bay is true Island vacationing, located on beachfront property and a marine preserve. Guests enjoy the use of the hotel’s spa, golf or tennis courts. There is fine dining after golfing on the excellent Challenge at Manele golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus.
This destination resort hotel offers every amenity including in-room safes, 24 hour room service, use of a whirlpool or hot tubs, business services such as fax, internet and computer access, babysitting and a special activities program, called the Keiki program, for the older kids. The marvelous location and amenities all command the highest nightly rates, but there is the offer of a free night after any single stay of three nights.
Among the Hawaiian islands, the island of Lanai is a vacationing paradise, the essence of the Hawaiian experience, with sun and beach, all the swimming activities from snorkeling to kayaking to deep sea fishing. For those who are not into water sports, there are helicopter tours, horseback riding and the magnificent golf courses.
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