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Four Seasons Resort Lanai, The Lodge at Ko'ele



(800) 819-5053 or (808) 565-4000
One Keomoku Hwy., Lana'i

102 rooms, pool, spa, fitness room, 24-hour room service, valet-only parking, 2 restaurants, conference room, game room, coffee maker with free coffee daily, Web-tv, hi-speed Internet access in rooms, Wi-Fi, valet-only laundry, children's program (at Manele Bay), 18-hole putting green, lanais on all.

The most expensive lodge you ever saw and certainly the ritziest. Located 1,700 feet up in the misty cool center of the island, the lodge is for those who want a formal, less Hawaiian experience. (Some Hawai'i residents like it for this very reason. They consider it a getaway.) The place looks more like an English manor house than a Hawaiian hotel with its manicured lawns, formal gardens and green houses. Tea time is from 3-5 p.m. while sitting next to the fireplace reading Tennyson or Shelley. (OK, so we don't really read those dudes, but dang, the tea sure is good. Unfortunately the service is not attentive enough for a Four Seasons.) Food is the weak spot here. It's worth nowhere near the $45-$65 you'll spend in the formal dining room. Even the bar charges $6 for pineapple juice. (Though they say it's fresh squeezed it's no bargain on the "pineapple island," where no pineapple is grown anymore. It's all imported!)

At press time many Lana'i residents were of the opinion that the island's owner wanted to turn Lana'i into another Aspen, Colorado. Long-time shop owners (who rent from the owner) were closing, making way for newer shops that will cater to upscale visitors.

The recent renovations are lovely and in keeping with the theme. The colors are very fresh, bright and English with a hint of Asian influences. The rooms feel spacious and the lanais are generously sized. The bathrooms are finished with gold-toned fixtures and deep soaking tubs.

Many amenities are included in the room rate, such as valet parking, room safes, 18-hole putting green, fitness room, cabana chairs by the pool, croquet, kids' day program, and a game room with computers, board games and billiards. Mini bars can be personalized to your tastes. Internet is an extra charge and local calls are $1. You can arrange a horseback ride, golf, archery or even clay-shooting near the property. You have access to all the facilities at Manele Bay, too.

Rooms (406-560 sq. ft.) are $375-$730, suites (693-1,170 sq. ft.) are $850-$1,700.

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