5 Best Luxury Resorts on the Big Island, Hawaii | Four Seasons, Mauna Lani, Fairmont Orchid, Westin

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Is a luxury Big Island resort in your future? These places are why they call the Kohala Coast the Gold Coast. Links to learn more about these luxury Hawaii resorts are below!
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02:56 Mauna Lani, Auberge Resort
04:28 Fairmont Orchid
07:29 Westin Hapuna Beach
08:18 Mauna Kea Resort
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@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

Have a luxurious trip to the Big Island! Learn more about these luxury resorts plus one more here! thehawaiivacationguide.com/best-luxury-hotels-big-island/

@ruthdalyzluciano7990 13 күн бұрын

I’m so excited!!! I just booked flights to visit the big island for my husband’s 40th birthday! I watch all of your videos for help planning the trip. Thank you!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 13 күн бұрын

That’s wonderful to hear! Have a wonderful birthday celebration on the islands! Thanks for watching and you will be all set now.

@NadMartineau Жыл бұрын

Went to Hawaii for our honeymoon and I am obsessed!! I haven't been much of a traveller and now I can't wait to go back. I've never experienced anything so beautiful

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

It must have been a great honeymoon! Congrats!

@jessicalim2377 Жыл бұрын

My husband and I just finished a 2-week stay at the Fairmont, and this video made me want to hop on a plane and head right back! We used your Big Island Vacation Guides, and they were wonderful! I especially loved how you guys emphasized the importance of learning about Hawaiian culture and protecting the environment! We are big fans of your channel, and recommend your guides to all of our friends!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jessica for the review. We appreciate the feedback. I know, editing the Fairmont and Mauna Lani footage made me want to go back to those two. Just good atmospheres. I hope you can make it back to Hawaii soon!

@petersampson5202 Жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS YOU. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE FOUR SEASONS ON THE BIG ISLAND. IT IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. WOW! I LOVE MR. ESPARZA AND ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS. 🙏 SINCERELY PETER

@tedcormier1736 Жыл бұрын

Informative video. I stayed at the Fairmont Orchid for 5 nights last March, and immediately booked again for March 2023….great property and a little less expensive than the Mauna Lani, another beautiful resort. There is a short 10 minute coastal path linking the 2 resorts and many guests visit each other’s restaurants. Just a word about the Westin Hapuna and the Mauna Kea. They are both beautiful resorts but they both sit above the beach and there are many stairs to climb up and down so they may not be the best for mobility impaired people , whereas the Mauna Lani and Fairmont Orchid are basically at sea level so there are no stairs to climb…much easier to get from your room to the beach and pools.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

That is a good point on those properties. Thanks for sharing. We enjoyed that walking path between the Fairmont and Mauna Lani too.

@billhobartclairvoyantmedium Жыл бұрын

How did I miss this video? I am definitely swimming with the tropical fish in the huge pond! Another great video! ❤

@gabrieldepallens9914 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I just fell in love with Big Island on our recent honey moon. So beautiful!!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

It is a unique place, my favorite island too

@joankilburn2462 Жыл бұрын

Wow, fabulous. We were blessed to stay at Hapuna, when it was the Prince Resort. Loved it. We can't wait to get back to the Big Island. It's our favorite. Warm blessings from Arizona.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

It is my favorite too. I didn't realize it was the Prince Resort. I like the history of Hawaii hotels, like the Mauna Kea was built by the Parker Ranch family.

@ReginaRibaudo Жыл бұрын

We wed at Hualalai , everyone loved the resort. Beautiful. Kona was amazing. Highly recommend. Its our favorite FS property.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

Hualalai is a great FS property. That must have been a beautiful wedding.

@amimartin6654 Жыл бұрын

I can’t tell you enough how thankful I am for your videos! We are here now on Oahu. I learned so much from y’all! The best thing is the prescription goggles! My 12 year old almost cried when I gave her them. She can’t wear contacts and was so excited to see the fish

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

Wow, that is a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing. I'm glad our daughter got to enjoy snorkeling. Enjoy Oahu! Here are our favorite snorkel spots: thehawaiivacationguide.com/best-snorkeling-spots-on-oahu/

@amimartin6654 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide thank you so much! We’re headed to Kailua now and working our way down Hanauma Bay! Doing the sandbar tomorrow. Thanks again! I also have been enjoying my Goodr sunglasses!!!!

@marcielston3019 Жыл бұрын

You all didn't do the Mauna Kea Beach Resort justice. It is one of the most beautiful locations/beaches in the world. The rooms I have stayed in (three of them) were all very well updated and luxurious. Plus - the STAFF at the Mauna Kea is the most amazing part. They all seem to want to be there, are willing to go out of their way to make guests stays the best ever. I can't wait to get back there next April.

@warrioroflight3813 Жыл бұрын

I agree, was just there and the beach is better than Hapuna much calmer. The room that we stayed in was a bit dated and the pool is pretty plain in comparison to its sister property Westin. However the Moana Kea is just a classier old Hollywood vibe altogether it's definitely a place to relax and unwind. And yes the people that work there make the whole experience memorable.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

We must of had a one off poor experience. We’ll have to give them another try on our next trip. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!

@mompreneurlife Жыл бұрын

❤Got my eye balls on the Four Seasons for our next trip. We cannot wait❤

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

such a great resort! Enjoy the stay!

@karasharp8195 Жыл бұрын

just found you! looking forward to watching a bunch of videos! great job!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you found us! See our website too for planning help.

@Cruisingfoodies Жыл бұрын

These look awesome!!!!! You guys are always showing great places

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

thanks so much Gina!

@shanaychester2881 Жыл бұрын

Omg how beautiful must be nice 🙂🙂

@moritzdronechannel2401 Жыл бұрын

Very good Video! 👍🏻😁👍🏻

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

thanks so much for watching and the comment.

@EltlatoaniX Жыл бұрын

I’m going to Maui in December and your channels is been very helpful!!! Gracias !! 🙏🏾

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

Have a wonderful trip to Maui! Thanks for watching and for the comment!

@ofalatu4921 Жыл бұрын

Love you guys channel, just came back from Maui this week visiting my sister and brother and it’s been almost 30yrs. I’m planning on moving there in December and honestly I feel in love with the island. I’m going to live in my life saying goodbye to the Bay Area. So excited to watch n catch up on all your videos!🤙

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

thanks so much for watching! Best of luck on the move away from the Bay Area in December! Enjoy!

@yohanneauana5184 Жыл бұрын

hey guys thanks so much for such great content, your vid have been very helpful for my first trip planning to Hawaii yeew! I do have a question tho, if you dont mind, if one wants to camp at Holua Campground in Maui, where's the best spot to leave the car? considering that's going to be many days out there in the wild

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

That’s amazing! Well done on getting a permit. I’m jealous. I assume in the national park as there isn’t another way up and doesn’t the trail start at sliding sands or Hosmer grove? Call the park perhaps.

@nobeanchili 9 ай бұрын

From looking at their website it looks like the Westin has rooms that are on the ground level that open up straight to the courtyard. Anyone know if that's actually the case?

@kiwicrush24 Жыл бұрын

Don’t know when you guys are heading back to Oahu next but we are heading back home today after a 8 day trip, I watched some of your videos in preparation for the trip and they were really helpful. We stayed at the Royal Hawaiian for three days and loved it and moved out of the heart of the city to the countryside for the remainder of the time and stayed at Paradise Bay resort in a waterfront cottage. It really was the best of both worlds, a hidden gem away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Wondering if you’re familiar and curious to hear your thoughts. Hope to see a review on your channel one day if you haven’t done already. 😊

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

We are glad you had a wonderful time on Oahu! Thanks for watching. We haven't stayed at Paradise Bay Resort. We have stayed there but it looks lovely. Kaneohe Bay is a beautiful spot. we will look into it!

@bgknowable Жыл бұрын

heading the Fairmout, can anyone give me tips how to navigate these videos? thanks!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

We usually include a table of contents (chapters) in the description, see our playlists by island, and go to our website for the best info

@DandaFundas Жыл бұрын

When you say private beach at mauno, no access to others not at the hotel?

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

No beach in Hawaii is private, all are public but Mauna Kea Resort makes access for local residents and non-guests challenging. They don't let people in if the public parking lot is full and Google Reviews and our own experience make us think they aren't always truthful on that.

@maurinet2291 Жыл бұрын

I missed the personalized pros and cons. At least which property is best suited for what type of experience, and an eye out towards value vs amenities that you've brought to some of your other videos; a sense of why these particular properties are singled out as opposed to their competitors. More like the vid about where to stay on Waikiki--which was fantastic. I enjoy your videos though, some day I'll make it there!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

That is wonderful, helpful feedback. Thank you! Erica and I took note. The Waikiki one was a good one! Thanks so much. Erica realized she needs to add more drawbacks to our article and other notes you suggested. We can't change the video but we will add more to the article.

@maurinet2291 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide No problem, love your content and I often take notes of my own while watching!

@NathanAverett Жыл бұрын

So how about a Hawaiʻi Staycation Guide video sometime? Best kamaʻāina resorts, etc.? Mahalo in advance!

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. We are always looking for good kamaʻāina deals. They are hard to find on Maui and better on the other islands.

@jim.manning Жыл бұрын

You may have done a video on this already (apologies if so), but which Waikiki hotel has the best pool please? By best I mean; good vibe, great cocktails, and no kids :) Thanks

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

That's a good one as we have talked about kid-friendly pools. We think the best per your criteria is Sheraton Waikiki (infinity adult-pool that is lively but also can get busy), Ritz-Carlton's adult infinity pool (quiet though), and Halekulani.

@jim.manning Жыл бұрын

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Thank you!

@DanielEade79 Жыл бұрын

FYI. This video didn’t come up in my subscriptions and I am subscribed.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

The KZfaq algorithm may be mad at us for not posting last week! Thanks for subscribing

@scain1010 Жыл бұрын

We were in Kailua-Kona

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

For Ironman this week?!

@scain1010 Жыл бұрын

It was in July and we also went to Honolulu too.I loved it there.And now it is my plan to live there now.

@shawnbringloe2536 7 ай бұрын

I can’t believe you skipped right past the Waikoloa Beach Resort area. The whole area is full of amenities and has the Marriot and Hilton on the shore line.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide 7 ай бұрын

Check this out: Things to Do in Waikoloa Beach Resort | ULTIMATE Guide to Waikoloa and Mauna Lani, Big Island Hawaii kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rb55gZl7mrzZlYE.html

@riobird6643 Жыл бұрын

Stayed at all these they each have there own ambiance and very expensive

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing! very expensive indeed but better than Maui prices! silver lining

@strides1000 Жыл бұрын

These hotels are amazing but royal kona was smack dead in the downtown area. I needa visit these other hotel to see if it’s close to anything cool

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

That’s a good point, these hotels require a drive to stuff (or you never need to leave if you want a beach/ pool vacation).

@gatordoorlatchrestorer7416 Жыл бұрын

Must move back to Hawaii … yes, must move back to Hawaii.

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@shontellepayne551 Жыл бұрын

SO upset! We r in Hawaii now on our honeymoon and booked a bunch tours through Hawaii tours (back in July) upon ur recommendation! WELL the first got cancelled because they didn’t have enough ppl and they didn’t tell us, so we were up and ready to go @ 7am with nobody showing up. We have back to back activities this coming Sunday which I was able to book via ur link but as it turns out (only because I questioned it and no other reason) that we won’t be able to do as we won’t make it in time AND there is other dates available! You guys need to stop endorsing such a disorganised shambles of a company regardless of how much they are paying you! Our trip is ruined 😭

@TheHawaiiVacationGuide Жыл бұрын

Wow, we are so sorry to hear that. We appreciate the feedback. We don't want to recommend a tour company that does that, so thank you for letting us know. I hope you can enjoy the rest of your honeymoon. And again, I'm so sorry.

@shontellepayne551 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHawaiiVacationGuide thanks for ur reply x currently we are @ Pearl Harbor, so we are thrilled to make it here @ least

@arakaramed Жыл бұрын

I live on the Big Island and have never heard the Kohala Coast called the Gold Coast. The Lava Coast would be a better name for it. Please don't ever call it the Gold Coast; it already has a beautiful Hawaiian name - Kohala Coast.

@Fegeric95 Жыл бұрын

To be honest as italian , its not worth a trip the other side of the world for a sea worse than here..

@LeahBAKER-no1xt 8 ай бұрын

As a Southern Californian, I'd much rather swim at a Hawaiian beach than any in SoCal. But I agree, Hawaii is a long way to travel for an Italian. I wouldn't say it's worse than though... depends on what you're looking for.