Enjoy staying in homes so that we can cook and not bother every day with breakfasts/lunches/dinner every day on long vacations and get a lot more space/bedrooms. But, loving resorts and so many times villas are the answer that are associated with resorts.
It is located in Hualalai and for an additional $50/day per person above 14 years of age - you get all access to The Four Seasons and Hualalai country club (just like Four Seasons guests). Plus you get a golf cart with a witty name to use. There is a wonderful gym, tennis, golf, and then, of course, all of the Four Seasons Pools.
Though starting a peak travel period but since the pools have specific targets -- it never really feels that full. Plus, adults have an area away from the families which sure they appreciate! Of course there is the kid's club and that's when parents can have alone time to do as they please.
Spending most of the time in King's Pond, the pool in the ocean (very creative), and the huge family infinity pool. The Four Seasons makes it very safe for children to snorkel and make it as authentic as possible.
And could not imagine just staying at the resort. All of the Hawaiian islands offer so much enjoy exploring, but, resort time is important, and give ourselves enough days to do both.
For example --Children will never forget going to Volcanoes National Park and seeing lava glow at night. Or will not forget catching 150 pounds of Mahi Mahi with their Dad off the Kona coast. The Hilo side of the island is just beautiful and quite different from where the resort is located. Also can enjoyed a family session at Dolphin Quest.
We can make reservations for dinner one night at sunset at The Four Season's Ulu Grill. And real enjoyment at our meal and have a perfect table to enjoy the sunset.
So, if you want The Four Seasons, but, you want more room, a gourmet kitchen, etc.Highly recommend renting a villa at Hualalai. You can still get private catering, daily maid service, etc. if you want it -- it will just cost more. Would have paid the same or a bit less at The Four Seasons but got so much more space and value, in our opinion, than staying at the hotel.
As usual, the staff at The Four Seasons is wonderful and most of the time would come up to ask for pool service. A few times to ask - especially at the family pool. Note: during peak travel times there is a clear pecking order to getting prime chairs: 1. Four Seasons guests 2. Hualalai villa owners 3. Renters of Hualalai villas (us). Only one time did that mean chairs a bit away from the prime area. Really not a big deal since rarely sat in our chairs anyway and 'away' is just a few feet further. Again, this happened only once.
Just wanted to let everyone know that you have other options than staying at the actual Four Seasons -- you get more room, etc.
As on all the major islands -- there is Costco -- go there and stock up -- prices are about the same as mainland and it also carries local items.
Enjoy this resort!
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