Best for
Choose Hualalai if you prefer two-story bungalows to a resort tower, with rooms set among the North Kona coast's lava landscapes.
Best for
Choose Hualalai if you prefer two-story bungalows to a resort tower, with rooms set among the North Kona coast's lava landscapes.
What makes it special
Reserve a ukulele lesson at Ka‘upulehu Cultural Center to try playing the instrument yourself, with guidance from the resort's cultural ambassadors.
Room to consider
Choose Makaloa Villa for private pool days beside an ocean-fed pond, with a fire-pit lanai for your family’s evenings together.
Insider tip
Help forge a personalized chef’s knife at a hillside coffee farm, then practice using it in a cooking class back at the resort.
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Black lava, white sand, and low-rise bungalows give Four Seasons Resort Hualalai its unmistakable Hawaii Island setting. Along the Kona-Kohala Coast, the resort opens onto the Pacific through a series of crescents, each gathering rooms around a different part of the grounds. There are 249 rooms and suites, comprising 196 guest rooms and 53 suites. For many guests, location on property matters as much as square footage: the nearest pool, the outlook from the lanai, and the walk to dinner all shape the day.
'Ulu Terrace places these rooms beside the golf course's eighteenth hole on both bungalow levels. A walk-in closet joins the bedroom, while granite finishes line the bathroom. Local artwork also forms part of the interior.
In a King version, a sofa shares the open bedroom with a rounded low table nearby. Framed botanical designs hang above the seating in this layout.
'Ulu Terrace places these rooms beside the golf course's eighteenth hole on both bungalow levels. A walk-in closet joins the bedroom, while granite finishes line...
Set centrally within the resort, these lower-level rooms occupy the Seashell and Beach Tree crescents. A bamboo canopy frames the sleeping area beside a walk-in closet. The granite bathroom has a soaking tub and a separate glass shower.
Select layouts also have an outdoor shower in a garden lined with lava rock. In the King version, a curved sofa brings the seating area into the open bedroom.
Set centrally within the resort, these lower-level rooms occupy the Seashell and Beach Tree crescents. A bamboo canopy frames the sleeping area beside a walk-in...
Set on the lower bungalow level, these rooms lie in King's Pond, Seashell, Beach Tree and Palm Grove. Bamboo forms a canopy over the bed, while a walk-in closet adjoins the sleeping area. The bathroom has granite finishes.
In the King version, a curved sofa brings seating into the open bedroom. Botanical artwork hangs above the pale sofa, beside the dark window blinds.
Set on the lower bungalow level, these rooms lie in King's Pond, Seashell, Beach Tree and Palm Grove. Bamboo forms a canopy over the bed,...
Upper-level bungalows in four crescents hold these rooms: King's Pond, Seashell, Beach Tree and Palm Grove. Hardwood trim runs through the interior beside a bathroom clad in granite. A deep soaking tub stands within this space.
In the King layout, corner windows beside the tub look toward tropical planting. A broad mirror spans the long vanity, with two basins set into the counter.
Upper-level bungalows in four crescents hold these rooms: King's Pond, Seashell, Beach Tree and Palm Grove. Hardwood trim runs through the interior beside a bathroom...
Near the pools and gardens, these rooms sit in lower-level bungalows in Seashell and Beach Tree. Hardwood trim runs through the bedroom beside a bathroom clad in granite.
In the King layout, a curved sofa shares the sleeping space. The two-bed version has a pale seat near the beds. Broad glazed doors open along the garden side of this two-bed layout.
Near the pools and gardens, these rooms sit in lower-level bungalows in Seashell and Beach Tree. Hardwood trim runs through the bedroom beside a bathroom...
Rooms upstairs have a balcony. Those downstairs have an outdoor shower set in lava rock.
Bungalow Eight in the King's Pond crescent holds this category on both levels, closest to the water among the Ocean View rooms. The granite bathroom includes a deep soaking tub alongside a separate glass shower.
In a King layout, a rounded sofa shares the bedroom's open space beneath two botanical pictures. At the other end of the room, a raised headboard marks the sleeping area behind the bed.
Bungalow Eight in the King's Pond crescent holds this category on both levels, closest to the water among the Ocean View rooms. The granite bathroom...
Rooms on the upper floor have a balcony. Lower rooms have a terrace and an outdoor shower set in lava rock.
Near the shoreline, these rooms sit on both bungalow levels in King's Pond, Seashell and Beach Tree. Slate floors lead through the interior to a bathroom finished in granite. A deep soaking tub stands beside a separate enclosed shower.
In the King layout, a curved sofa and low table share the open bedroom. Pale fabric covers the seating near a broad patterned headboard at the sleeping end.
Near the shoreline, these rooms sit on both bungalow levels in King's Pond, Seashell and Beach Tree. Slate floors lead through the interior to a...
Ground-level bungalows in Seashell and Beach Tree place these suites beside gardens and pools. The bedroom sits apart from the living room and has a granite bathroom. A second shower is in the guest powder room.
Seating and dining share the living space, with a sofa and accent chair beneath circular artwork. Farther along, pale padded chairs line the dining table against the paneled wall.
Ground-level bungalows in Seashell and Beach Tree place these suites beside gardens and pools. The bedroom sits apart from the living room and has a...
Within lower-level bungalows in Seashell and Beach Tree, these suites have a separate bedroom. A shared living and dining room lies beside it, with hardwood trim throughout the interior. The main bathroom is clad in granite, while another shower sits within the guest powder room.
Padded chairs line the dining table against wall panels with horizontal lines. Nearby, a sofa and accent chair sit beneath artwork with a large circle.
Within lower-level bungalows in Seashell and Beach Tree, these suites have a separate bedroom. A shared living and dining room lies beside it, with hardwood...
Some lower-floor suites have an outdoor shower set in lava rock.
Beside the golf course's eighteenth green, the 'Ulu Terrace crescent holds these suites on both bungalow levels. Slate floors run through the separate bedroom and living room, which also includes a dining area.
The main bathroom has granite finishes, and the guest powder room adds another shower. Broad doors open from the living room beneath a ceiling fan. A light round rug lies under the seating, with a dining table alongside.
Beside the golf course's eighteenth green, the 'Ulu Terrace crescent holds these suites on both bungalow levels. Slate floors run through the separate bedroom and...
Lower-level bungalows in King's Pond, Seashell and Palm Grove house these suites. Each has a separate bedroom alongside a shared living and dining room. The main bathroom is finished in granite, with another shower in the guest powder room.
A small table seats two outside, where some suites have access to pools or gardens. Hardwood trim runs between the rooms, and the indoor dining table stands within the living area.
Lower-level bungalows in King's Pond, Seashell and Palm Grove house these suites. Each has a separate bedroom alongside a shared living and dining room. The...
Rattan details and hardwood trim run through these upper-level suites in four crescents. Their locations span King's Pond, Seashell, Beach Tree and Palm Grove. A separate bedroom adjoins the living and dining areas beside a bathroom clad in granite.
The guest powder room adds another shower. Sliding doors open from the living area to a sofa and chairs beneath the bungalow roof.
Rattan details and hardwood trim run through these upper-level suites in four crescents. Their locations span King's Pond, Seashell, Beach Tree and Palm Grove. A...
The suite occupies the ground level of the Seashell and Beach Tree crescents. An expansive lawn lies outside the rooms. A separate bedroom adjoins the broad living area, and an extra-large terrace extends the shared interior. Slate floors and natural hardwood trim continue through these spaces, with local artwork along the walls.
The primary bedroom has a full granite bathroom and an outdoor shower set in lava rock. A steam shower occupies the guest powder room. A second connecting bedroom is available as an optional addition.
The suite occupies the ground level of the Seashell and Beach Tree crescents. An expansive lawn lies outside the rooms. A separate bedroom adjoins the...
The King's Pond and Beach Tree crescents house these suites in their lower-level bungalows. A separate bedroom adjoins a broad living room with a dining area, while granite finishes line the main bathroom.
The guest powder room contains a steam shower. Within the living space, sofas and armchairs gather around low tables and an ottoman, with the dining table alongside. A connecting room can be added as a separate option.
The King's Pond and Beach Tree crescents house these suites in their lower-level bungalows. A separate bedroom adjoins a broad living room with a dining...
From these upper-level suites, both the bedroom and living room open to sheltered outdoor seating. They stand in the King's Pond, Seashell and Beach Tree crescents. Inside, a dining area joins the living room beside the separate bedroom.
The main bathroom has granite finishes, while the guest powder room contains a steam shower. Beyond the rooms, a sofa and patterned chairs sit around low tables beneath the bungalow roof. Palms and gardens surround this space, and hardwood trim continues through the interior.
From these upper-level suites, both the bedroom and living room open to sheltered outdoor seating. They stand in the King's Pond, Seashell and Beach Tree...
Suites downstairs have an outdoor shower amid lava rock.
Across both bungalow levels, King's Pond, Seashell and Beach Tree hold these suites. A walk-in closet joins the separate bedroom beside a main bathroom finished in granite. The living room combines seating and dining before opening to sheltered outdoor furniture.
Another shower sits within the guest powder room. In one bathroom layout, two basins share a broad mirror beside a tub below corner windows. Outside, a low table stands alongside the sofa and chair.
Across both bungalow levels, King's Pond, Seashell and Beach Tree hold these suites. A walk-in closet joins the separate bedroom beside a main bathroom finished...
The lower level of the Palm Grove crescent places the suite beside its adults-only pool. The large living area and bedroom each open to an oversized lanai. Gardens lie between the suite and the shore. Slate flooring, natural hardwood trim and local artwork continue through the interior. A full granite bathroom accompanies the sleeping room, with a deep soaking tub and separate enclosed shower.
An outdoor shower set in lava rock extends beyond the primary bathroom. The guest powder room has a rainfall shower mounted on the ceiling. It includes a steam option and tiled benches.
The lower level of the Palm Grove crescent places the suite beside its adults-only pool. The large living area and bedroom each open to an...
The suite sits on the lower level of Bungalow One in the King's Pond crescent. A private lawn adjoins its extended outdoor living space, with an outdoor table set for two. Inside, a living room sits apart from the bedroom, and slate floors join natural hardwood trim and local artwork throughout the rooms.
The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and a full granite bathroom with an outdoor lava-rock shower. Another shower occupies the guest powder room near the entrance. A second bedroom is available as a separate option.
The suite sits on the lower level of Bungalow One in the King's Pond crescent. A private lawn adjoins its extended outdoor living space, with...
Set on the second floor of Bungalow Zero in the King's Pond crescent, the suite has a broad living room and a separate bedroom. The living space opens to a private furnished lanai above Kumukea Beach. Seating continues across the indoor and outdoor spaces.
The sleeping room has a full granite bathroom. A guest powder room contains another shower. An optional second bedroom extends the suite beyond the one-bedroom arrangement.
Set on the second floor of Bungalow Zero in the King's Pond crescent, the suite has a broad living room and a separate bedroom. The...
Set above the adults-only Palm Grove pool, the suite occupies an upper bungalow level. A large living room leads onto an oversized lanai. Its outlook takes in the pool and gardens, with the ocean beyond. Slate floors and natural hardwood trim continue through the bedroom and living spaces. Local artwork hangs along the walls.
The main bathroom has granite finishes throughout. A guest powder room contains a rainfall shower mounted on the ceiling, with a steam option and tiled benches. A second bedroom can be added to extend the suite.
Set above the adults-only Palm Grove pool, the suite occupies an upper bungalow level. A large living room leads onto an oversized lanai. Its outlook...
A single-story bungalow at the southern tip of the Beach Tree crescent places this suite near the waves. Living and dining spaces share the central part of the interior. They lead to a wide furnished lanai. Slate flooring and natural hardwood trim continue through the bedroom and shared rooms, alongside local artwork.
A large walk-in closet accompanies the sleeping space. An outdoor shower extends from the suite's granite bathroom. The guest powder room has another shower indoors. An optional second bedroom sits on the opposite side of the central living area.
A single-story bungalow at the southern tip of the Beach Tree crescent places this suite near the waves. Living and dining spaces share the central...
The King's Pond crescent holds this suite beside Kumukea Beach. A large living room opens toward an extended outdoor sitting area. The sleeping room is set apart from the shared spaces. Natural hardwood trim and local artwork accompany slate floors across the interior. A second bedroom is available as an optional addition.
The full granite bathroom sits alongside an outdoor shower set in lava rock. A guest powder room contains another indoor shower near the shared spaces. The suite has direct walk-out access to the sand.
The King's Pond crescent holds this suite beside Kumukea Beach. A large living room opens toward an extended outdoor sitting area. The sleeping room is...
A single-story bungalow in the Beach Tree crescent places this suite close to the shoreline. The central living and dining areas open onto a lanai that spans the bungalow's frontage. Slate floors and natural hardwood trim run through the rooms, with local artwork along the walls. A walk-in closet forms part of the bedroom arrangement.
The full granite bathroom includes an outdoor shower. Another shower occupies the guest powder room within the suite. An optional second bedroom sits on the opposite side of the central living spaces.
A single-story bungalow in the Beach Tree crescent places this suite close to the shoreline. The central living and dining areas open onto a lanai...
The villa sits behind Waiakauhi Pond in the Palm Grove crescent, with the shore a short distance away. A private lawn lies beside the shared living and dining spaces. The interior includes a pantry. Outdoor seating and a dining area continue across the furnished lanai.
A full granite bathroom accompanies the rooms, and the guest powder room has another shower. There is also an outdoor shower in the garden setting. Original Hawaiian artwork includes a woven makaloa mat by Elizabeth Lee. This local craft gives the villa its name.
The villa sits behind Waiakauhi Pond in the Palm Grove crescent, with the shore a short distance away. A private lawn lies beside the shared...
The villa occupies a central setting on the Seashell side of the resort. Its bedroom opens to a broad furnished lanai that runs along the frontage. Living and dining areas share the interior. Slate flooring and natural hardwood trim continue through the rooms, alongside a collection of Hawaiian artwork.
A full granite bathroom accompanies the bedroom. Another shower occupies the guest powder room. The sleeping room has a walk-in closet and its own access outside. The villa's name comes from the Hawaiian word for relax.
The villa occupies a central setting on the Seashell side of the resort. Its bedroom opens to a broad furnished lanai that runs along the...
Hualalai's eight swimming facilities are not interchangeable. Sea Shell Pool is family-oriented, with an infinity edge and shaded palapas; the shallow Keiki Children's Pool has a white-sand bottom. Palm Grove welcomes guests over 21, with a swim-up bar, while Beach Tree Pool has a quieter setting near the ocean. At the Sports Club and Spa, a separate four-lane lap pool gives swimming a more purposeful place alongside a workout.
King's Pond is a different experience altogether: a 1.8-million-gallon saltwater aquarium formed from lava rock, where guests can snorkel among tropical fish and eagle rays. The infinity pool above it is a separate facility, not another name for the pond. At Kumu Kai Marine Center, marine biologists lead educational activities, including a closer look at the resort's saltwater systems and the care of its marine life. This gives a pool afternoon something to explore beyond the water itself.
The Ocean Pool sits within the shoreline's lava rock, sheltered by a breakwater. It offers an ocean-water setting distinct from the conventional pools and King's Pond. That shelter does not make the wider coast an all-conditions swimming beach. Check current conditions with the ocean team before swimming or snorkeling, and distinguish a protected pool outing from an excursion into open water.
An Oceanfront Room measures 635 square feet and can be on either level in the King's Pond, Sea Shell, or Beach Tree crescent. A king bed and sofa bed allow for three adults, or a family of two adults with two children aged 14 and under. Terraces or balconies face the Pacific, with slate floors, hardwood trim, and local art inside. Lower-level rooms in this category add an outdoor shower. The floor therefore changes more than the outlook, even within the same room name.
The Deluxe Suite with Ocean View has 1,441 square feet on the lower level of the King's Pond or Beach Tree crescent. A living room, dining area, and terrace allow meals and time together outside the bedroom. Alongside the full granite bathroom is a guest powder room with a steam shower. A connecting room can turn the arrangement into a two-bedroom suite, subject to availability, making this a useful option to discuss for a family traveling together.
Villa categories offer another scale of accommodation. Hawaii Loa Presidential Villa occupies a freestanding, two-story oceanfront bungalow in Palm Grove Crescent, with direct beach access. Its configuration can extend to four bedrooms and up to 5,253 square feet indoors. A pantry, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and a private spa on the ground-floor lanai suit a group spending substantial time together. The upper-floor primary bedroom and living spaces provide a separate retreat within the villa.
'ULU combines Pan-Asian cooking with Hawaii Island ingredients, including produce from local farmers and prawns and oysters raised in the resort's ponds. Breakfast and dinner share the oceanfront setting. There is also a vegan menu, giving a mixed group more scope when choosing dinner without losing the restaurant's focus on the island.
Above 'ULU, NOIO takes a Japanese direction with sushi, sashimi, and seasonal wagashi sweets. Its 12-seat, ocean-view omakase counter is a distinct reservation, leaving the menu to the chef rather than ordering from the lounge selection. The smaller counter experience adds a more intimate evening to a resort with several substantial dining rooms.
Beach Tree keeps the original appeal of a relaxed oceanfront meal, with regional Italian cooking and handmade pasta. Lunch can lead into an afternoon at the bar, while live entertainment gives dinner a social character. Dinner reservations are required, so a casual setting does not necessarily mean a walk-in table.
Miller & Lux Hualalai, by Chef Tyler Florence, brings a steakhouse direction beside the golf course, overlooking the 18th green. A raw bar, seafood, and farm vegetables broaden the choice beyond beef. For less structured meals, Hualalai Trading Company serves pastries, coffee, salads, and sandwiches, with a lanai overlooking the bocce courts. Meals can also be delivered at any hour, and the in-room dining team can pack lunch for a day exploring the island.
Hualalai Spa combines indoor treatment spaces with outdoor hales, or huts, and a garden threaded by a stream. The resort lists 19 treatment rooms. Hawaiian Lomi Lomi and hot-stone massage sit alongside facials, scrubs, and salon services, keeping the menu broad without requiring a multiday program. The Sports Club adds open-air gyms and dedicated yoga and Pilates studios. These facilities make room for a morning workout or a treatment between other plans, rather than asking every day to follow a wellness schedule.
The 18-hole Hualalai Golf Course is a Jack Nicklaus design available to Four Seasons guests. Fairways pass through black lava before the closing holes return to the ocean. The Golf Hale brings instruction and practice together, with TrackMan launch monitors, outdoor hitting bays, and a Full Swing simulator; a nine-acre practice facility includes putting and short-game areas. Ke'olu is a separate Tom Weiskopf course reserved for eligible club members and their guests. A hotel reservation alone does not grant access to both courses.
Kids For All Seasons is a fully supervised, year-round program for ages five to 12, with arts, outdoor sports, and swimming among its activities. Childcare for younger guests can be arranged through the concierge. Camp Manitou offers seasonal adventures for ages nine to 17, rather than a year-round teen club. Cribs, high chairs, bottle warmers, and childproofing items are available on request, while shared laundry facilities help with the practical side of a longer family visit.
The Ka'upulehu Cultural Center introduces Hawaiian language, lei making, and ukulele through classes led by cultural specialists. Marine outings bring another perspective: a resort naturalist can join a canoe trip, paddleboard outing, or private charter to explain the coastal environment. For children interested in science, the Junior Marine Biologist experience involves learning to collect and record data. These encounters make the island's culture and marine life part of the stay, rather than scenery around the pool deck.
Kona International Airport is approximately seven miles away. The hotel estimates a ten-minute drive, subject to traffic. Cars and larger vehicles can be arranged for airport transfers, and the concierge can assist with a rental car for independent island trips. That makes it straightforward to combine resort days with exploring farther along the coast.
King's Pond offers Touch Tank Talks with the Natural Resources team, helping guests learn about reef creatures through close-up guided observation.
‘ULU serves oysters and prawns raised in the resort's ponds, letting you taste seafood produced on the property during your stay.
After a Mauna Loa sandalwood forest tour, the ‘Iliahi experience continues with a coconut oil and sandalwood cocoon, then a sandalwood oil massage.
72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
Please note: The resort’s other pools remain open while the Beach Tree Pool and deck undergo scheduled maintenance.
Yes. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is a top Big Island choice for travelers who want beachfront luxury, nature, culture, and refined service. The resort combines 249 rooms and suites, black-lava landscapes, white-sand beaches, King's Pond, pools, golf, spa, and strong Kona dining.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is on the Kona-Kohala Coast of Hawaii Island, north of Kailua-Kona. The setting works well for beach days, snorkeling, golf, spa time, island drives, volcano trips, and relaxed Big Island travel.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai has 249 rooms and suites, including 196 guest rooms and 53 suites. Accommodations are spread across low-rise buildings with ocean, garden, golf, or pond views and generous outdoor space.
Rooms and suites feel spacious, relaxed, and deeply Hawaiian, with natural textures, outdoor showers, lanais, and warm design. Guests can choose ocean-view rooms, oceanfront rooms, golf-view rooms, suites, specialty suites, and villas for extra space.
Yes. The resort sits along the ocean on the Big Island's sunny western coast. The shoreline combines white sand, lava rock, protected swimming areas, sunset views, and easy access to pools and restaurants.
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