Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Description
- Hotel class: 5-star luxury resort
- Address: 72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, United States
- Nearest airport: Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA)
- Airport distance: About a 15-minute drive from Kona International Airport
- Airport shuttle: Paid shuttle service, not complimentary
- Parking: Free self-parking on site; valet parking available
- Overall guest rating: 9.1/10
- Smoking policy: Non-smoking rooms
- Property type: 249 rooms and suites in low-rise buildings on the historic Ka'upulehu coast
- Best suited for: Luxury Hawaii stays, golf, and travellers who want a full resort with a private beach
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai sits on the historic Ka'upulehu coast, about a 15-minute drive from Kona International Airport, next door to Kona Village. The 5-star resort has 249 rooms and suites, each with a private lanai, refrigerator, flat-screen television, and a bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower, jetted bathtub, and designer toiletries. There are seven outdoor swimming pools, a private beach, an 18-hole golf course, a spa, and five restaurants, with 24-hour room service. November rates start around USD 1,400 a night, before taxes.
Guest Experience
9.1/10
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Area |
Score |
|---|---|
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Free Wi-Fi |
10 |
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Location |
9.4 |
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Cleanliness |
9.4 |
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Facilities |
9.3 |
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Comfort |
9.0 |
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Staff |
9.0 |
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Value for Money |
7.4 |
What Guests Like
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Theme |
What guests say |
|---|---|
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Location |
Exceptional coastal location, rated 9.4 |
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Cleanliness |
Very clean rooms and grounds, rated 9.4 |
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Facilities |
Seven pools, private beach, golf course, and spa |
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Staff |
Attentive, professional staff, rated 9.0 |
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Rooms |
Oceanfront rooms with outdoor showers and private lanais |
Main Guest Complaints
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Theme |
What guests say |
|---|---|
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Price |
Very expensive, with value for money the lowest score, at 7.4 |
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Terms |
Almost all November rates are non-refundable |
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Breakfast |
Not included in most rates, USD 45–62 per person extra |
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Shuttle |
No complimentary airport shuttle |
Rooms & Suites
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Room Type |
Beds |
Sleeps |
|---|---|---|
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Poolside Accessible King Room |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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King Room with Ocean and Golf Course View |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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King Room with Partial Ocean View |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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King Room with Ocean View |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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King Room with Prime Ocean View |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Ocean View Deluxe Room |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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King Room with Oceanfront View |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Superior Suite - Ocean Golf View |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Superior Suite - Ocean View |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Superior Suite - Prime Ocean View |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Superior Suite - Oceanfront View |
1 king bed |
2 people |
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Ohana Suite |
1 king bed |
2 people |
Rooms are 59 square metres (635 square feet), except the larger superior suites at 98 square metres (1,055 square feet).
Room Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Private lanai
- Refrigerator
- Flat-screen television
- Cable programming and DVD player
- Down comforters and premium bedding
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Jetted bathtub
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Coffee and tea maker
Prices — November 2026
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Room Type |
Agoda |
Booking.com |
|---|---|---|
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Poolside Accessible King Room |
USD 1,610 |
USD 1,400 |
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King Room with Ocean and Golf Course View |
USD 1,667 |
USD 1,450 |
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King Room with Partial Ocean View |
USD 1,724 |
USD 1,500 |
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King Room with Ocean View |
USD 1,781 |
USD 1,550 |
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King Room with Prime Ocean View |
USD 1,838 |
USD 1,600 |
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Ocean View Deluxe Room |
USD 2,383 |
____ |
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King Room with Oceanfront View |
USD 2,793 |
USD 2,435 |
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Superior Suite - Ocean Golf View |
USD 2,976 |
USD 2,595 |
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Superior Suite - Prime Ocean View |
USD 3,319 |
USD 2,895 |
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Superior Suite - Ocean View |
USD 3,325 |
USD 2,795 |
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Superior Suite - Oceanfront View |
USD 3,919 |
USD 3,420 |
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Ohana Suite |
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USD 3,570 |
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Tax Breakdown
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Tax Type |
Percentage |
|---|---|
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Tourism fee |
3% |
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Tax |
11% |
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City tax |
4.21% |
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Local council tax |
0.5% |
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Total |
18.71% |
Booking.com prices exclude the 18.71% in taxes, plus a USD 8 environment fee per night. Agoda prices are shown with taxes, with no separate tax dollar amounts disclosed. TripAdvisor partner prices include mandatory fees, with taxes not included, mostly from USD 1,356 to 1,408.
Cancellation Policy and Prepayment
No offer gives free cancellation. Most November rates are non-refundable, with no refund or credit for change or cancellation. Agoda's pay-to-hotel offers charge 94% of the booking value on cancellation or no-show. The Ohana Suite on Booking.com is partially refundable. Booking.com rates are paid to the property before arrival.
Check-In & Check-Out
Check-in from 3:00 PM to midnight, check-out by 12:00 PM. The front desk is open 24 hours. Guests should inform the resort of their estimated arrival time for the paid shuttle.
Breakfast & Dining
There is no free breakfast in most rates. A full breakfast costs USD 45 per person per day on Agoda, or USD 62 per person per night as a Booking.com add-on, and is included only in two Agoda offers: the ocean golf view room at USD 2,024 and the ocean-view room at USD 2,164. Beach Tree serves Italian cuisine, one of the resort's five restaurants, and 24-hour room service is available.
Airport Transportation
There is no complimentary airport shuttle. The resort offers a paid shuttle service, about a 23-minute drive from Kona International Airport, and guests should inform the resort of their estimated arrival time.
Main Hotel Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
- Seven outdoor swimming pools, including an adults-only infinity pool and a family pool with a waterslide
- Private beach with beach access and sun loungers
- 18-hole golf course
- Spa
- Fitness studio
- 8 outdoor tennis courts
- Kids' club and babysitting
- 24-hour room service
- Business centre
- Limo and town car service
- Car hire
- Electric vehicle charging station
- 24-hour reception and security
- Luggage storage
Pool & Fitness
There are seven outdoor swimming pools, including an adults-only infinity pool and a family-friendly pool with a waterslide, plus a saltwater swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. The fitness studio and spa are on site.
Parking
Self-parking is free on site, with valet parking available. Agoda's property policy lists a daily parking fee of USD 25, which differs from the free self-parking shown in most listings.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms are listed, including a poolside accessible king room and accessible king suites, with 4 accessible parking spaces. There is no accessible shuttle, so confirm the exact accessible room before booking.
Smoking Policy
This property has non-smoking rooms.
Children & Extra Beds
All rooms sleep 2 adults. There is a kids' club, babysitting, and facilities for kids, with cots available.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
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Attraction |
Approximate distance |
|---|---|
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Kona International Airport (KOA) |
About 15 minutes by car |
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Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort |
Next door, south end of the property |
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Kailua-Kona town |
About 21 km |
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Kiholo Bay |
3.5 km |
What Is Really Good?
TripAdvisor ranks it #1 of 11 hotels in Kailua-Kona, at 4.7/5 from 3,889 reviews, and Guest Experience came out at 9.1/10, with free Wi-Fi at 10 and location at 9.4. Seven pools, a private beach, a golf course, a spa, and five restaurants make this a full luxury resort, not just a place to sleep. For a high-end Big Island stay, it is the strongest-rated property in the area.
What Could Be Better?
Price is the barrier: from USD 1,400 a night before 18.71% taxes and a USD 8 environment fee, with breakfast extra and almost every rate non-refundable. Value for money is the lowest score, at 7.4, and there is no complimentary airport shuttle. Book it for the resort itself, not for a budget layover, and check the all-in total before paying.
Recommendation
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is an excellent pick for a luxury Hawaii stay, a golf trip, or a special occasion on the Kona Coast, especially for travellers who want a private beach, seven pools, and full resort facilities. It is not the pick for a budget stay, a flexible booking, or a quick airport layover. Compare the total, room plus taxes and the USD 8 environment fee, across Booking.com and Agoda before booking, and note that Agoda's cheapest poolside accessible room is USD 1,610 with taxes shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Four Seasons Resort Hualalai close to Kona Airport?
About a 15-minute drive from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA).
Does the resort have a free airport shuttle?
No, the shuttle is paid, not complimentary. Inform the resort of your estimated arrival time.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in from 3:00 PM to midnight, check-out by 12:00 PM.
Is breakfast included?
No, most rates include no meal. Breakfast costs USD 45 per person on Agoda, or USD 62 per person as a Booking.com add-on.
Is parking free?
Self-parking is free on site in most listings, though Agoda's property policy lists a daily parking fee of USD 25.
Does the resort have a pool?
Yes, seven outdoor swimming pools, including an adults-only infinity pool and a family pool with a waterslide.
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