This Is One of the Best Resorts in Hawaii-With a Massive Spa, 8 Restaurants, and a Dreamy, Secluded Location

"Some of its most enchanting properties-five, to be exact-can be found peppered across the Hawaiian islands, ranging from the wellness-focused Sensei Lanai to the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, which served as the setting of the first season of The White Lotus. However, one of its most underrated Hawaiian properties, in my humble opinion, is tucked away in the quiet, southwestern corner of Oahu: the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina."

"In 2024, about 5.8 million people traveled to Oahu, and it's safe to assume that a large portion of them stayed in and around Waikiki Beach or the Honolulu area. Don't get me wrong-there's absolutely nothing wrong with a Waikiki vacation, and I'm actually a big fan of its walkability and high concentration of toothsome restaurants. But being one of the liveliest neighborhoods in Hawaii, it can be quite busy, and at times, noisy-all good reasons to venture outside of the capital."

"it can be easy to get the impression that this property is quite formal-but that couldn't be further from the truth. Upon entering, guests are greeted with a fragrant lei garland, full of blooming plumerias, and kids in floaties and water shoes run about while parents relax in cushy lobby chairs with eye-catching cocktails. It didn't feel at all out of place to come back from a surf lesson, sandy and ocean-tossed, to catch a dinner reservation at Noe, the on-site Italian restaurant."

The Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina sits in the quiet southwestern corner of Oahu, about a 30-minute drive from the heart of Honolulu. The property was designed by modernist architect Edward Killingsworth in 1993, blending sleek architecture with relaxed island hospitality. Concierge-arranged transfers via taxi, luxury car, or helicopter are available. Guests are greeted with fragrant plumeria lei garlands, and the atmosphere mixes family-friendly energy—children in floaties and parents enjoying cocktails—with casual surf-to-dinner convenience at on-site dining like Noe, an Italian restaurant. The resort provides a quieter luxury alternative to busy Waikiki.

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