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| Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Koele |
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The Lodge at Koele
The 5-Star Lodge at Koele is set in the central highlands of Lanai and is one of Hawaii's rare inland hotels. They just completed a $50 million dollar upgrade in order to be branded a Four Seasons Resort. And like all Four Seasons Resort properties, The Lodge's service is impeccable and the atmosphere is luxurious.
Reminiscent of a fine country estate, it features an upcountry Hawaiian setting with extensive art, a Japanese hillside garden, Hawaiian fruit gardens and a new Pagoda imported from China. Secluded among decades-old towering Cook pines and Banyan trees at an elevation of 1,600 feet, The Lodge is surrounded by acres of gardens, sculptures and gazebos.
With 102 luxurious rooms and suites, The Lodge at Koele offers unbelievable comfort in their Garden Rooms where each room has a spacious 98 sq. ft. lanai with rustic outdoor furniture and a living area that is 406 sq. ft. The rooms are beautifully decorated and include ceiling fans and oil paintings by local artists. There is both air conditioning and heating as well as the signature Four Seasons Two Poster Beds, with down duvets and pillows. The full marble bathroom features a large vanity with lighted make-up mirror, a deep soaking tub with shower along with L'Occitane bath amenities and 100% cotton oversized bath towels and thick terry bathrobes.
The living area features an entertainment center with a 40-inch LCD television and CD and DVD player, private bar, coffee maker, writing desk, in-room safe, dual-line telephone and high-speed internet access. Other amenities include complimentary overnight shoe shine and daily newspaper, twice-daily housekeeping service, 24-hour room service, voice mail and even hiking sticks.
The elegant Dining Room is the ideal place for a romantic, intimate dinner with its ambiance of a country estate living room with a wood burning fireplace. Open for dinner only. The Great Hall features High Tea in the afternoon, 2:30 to 4 pm and in the evening for appetizers and drinks with live entertainment by local musicians. With its stunning view of the gardens and reflecting pool, The Terrace offers contemporary American grill selections and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also features both a children's and teen menu.
The Experience at Koele Clubhouse features soups, sandwiches, salads and light snacks, which can even be ordered from your golf cart and delivered to your location on the course. The Trophy Room is a great spot for those who love table games and big screen TV sports with drinks and snacks offered throughout the day. Finally, there is the Tea Room Bar with its creative cocktails, drinks to warm you on a chilly night in the highlands and a great light menu, open from 11 am to 11 pm daily.
There are all sorts of activities available, from sporting clays, archery, croquet, an executive putting course, horseback riding (fee), great hiking trails, lawn bowling, and two fabulous golf courses available to play at including The Experience at Koele and The Challenge at Manele. Other property amenities include a pool and two whirlpools and a state-of-the-art Fitness Center that features a weight room, men's and women's locker rooms and a spa treatment room.
The Lodge at Koele offers a peaceful and luxurious retreat, where guests can enjoy sensational activities, gourmet cuisine and the promise of not only rejuvenation from the stresses of everyday life, but memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Note:
The Experience at Koele golf course will close for aerification on 11/13-14,2007.
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| Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay |
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Lana'i at Manele Bay
The 5-star Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay is surrounded by lavish gardens on the sleepy little island of Lanai, where often time seems to stand still. Situated along the cliffs above the beach, the Manele Bay is a resort of unimagined luxury and beauty. With the white sand beach and the blue waters of the Pacific, the views are breathtaking.
Manela Bay has 236 luxurious rooms and suites, with the standard room 576 sq. ft. They are beautifully decorated with tropical themes and a private terrace or balcony. Linens include quilted duvets and down pillows. Bathrooms feature marble double sinks, a deep soaking tub and 100% cotton oversized bath towels. Room amenities include a 40" plasma screen cable TV, high-speed internet access (fee), CD and DVD players, dual-line telephone, complimentary daily newspaper, terry bathrobes and so much more.
Restaurants include the main dining room, Hulopo'e Court, open for buffet breakfast and dinner; Ihilani, open for dinner from Tues. to Sat., featuring contemporary Italian cuisine and The Ocean Grill featuring local seafood in an al fresco oceanfront setting. They serve casual lunches during the day and continue with the seafood feast in the evening. The golf course's Manele Clubhouse features cliff-side dining with island-influenced cuisine for lunch or afternoon snacks. There is also a choice of dining at the Manele's sister hotel, The Lodge at Koele.
The swimming pool has lovely views of the ocean, two whirlpools and a pool bar. There are three outdoor tennis courts, American and British croquet with complimentary equipment, an executive putting course, horseback riding (fee) at Koele and a 14-station sporting clay course and archery range (fee), also at Koele.
The Fitness Center features a state-of-the-art gym with The Spa offering signature treatments and massages, to mention a few. There are 11 treatment rooms including red cedar dry heat saunas and eucalyptus steam rooms. There is a Teen Center and a Kids for All Season program (fee) with a full range of activities for children aged 5 to 12 years.
For golfers, there is the 7,039-yard par 72 Manele Challenge. High above the crashing surf of Hulopo'e Bay, the Challenge is an unbelievably beautiful course.
Walk down to the beach and swim where dolphins play and Humpback whales pass by during the winter months. Use the complimentary Snorkel equipment to snorkel among Hawaiian Green Sea turtles and colorful tropical fish or explore the tide pools nearby to see Sea Cucumbers, Sea Stars and other mysterious looking creatures of the sea.
Or, you could just laze in a comfortable beach chair with an umbrella at the pool or on the beach, where the staff is always ready to bring you complimentary water, lemonade, fresh pineapple and even popsicles and cool towels to refresh yourself. Read a book, stroll the beach, swim laps in the pool, snorkel or just watch the clouds go by. Whatever you choose to do, it will be magical, because this is truly a magical resort.
Note:Regularly scheduled shuttle service operates from 7 am to 11:30 pm daily between the Four Seasons Resort Lana'i at Manele Bay, The Lodge at Koele and Lana'i City. A one time transportation fee, charged on arrival, includes round trip transfers from Lana'i Airport or Manele Boat Harbor and unlimited scheduled island shuttle service. Round trip rate for adults is $30; children ages 4 to 12 years $12.40 and children under 3 years complimentary.
Note:Effective August 13 to November 10, 2007 the front nine holes of the Challenge at Manele Golf Course will be closed for to install new greens. During this time, a special rate of $125 per person, per day will be offered for unlimited same day play, shared cart included, tax and gratutity not included.
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