Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Kaʻūpūlehu is a Four Seasons resort in Kaʻūpūlehu, on the Kona-Kohala Coast of the island of Hawaiʻi. The resort was designed by Hill Glazier Architects, with original interior design by Wilson & Associates (formerly James Northcutt Associates). Landscape architecture was by Bensley Design, with art direction by Julie Cline. From 2008-2009, Babey Moulton Jue & Booth redesigned the suites and enhanced the spa, with additional resort enhancements by Rob Iopa, Watanabe Chun Iopa & Takaki, and Julie Cline.

Bungalows are connected by landscaped paths around pools, with guest rooms designed and decorated with indigenous rattan, bamboo, and lava rock. Views of the Pacific Ocean and the island of Maui can be seen on the horizon. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is the only AAA Five Diamond rated resort on the island of Hawaiʻi, and one of only three in the entire state. The resort encourages guests to visit different Four Seasons resorts on the islands of Hawaiʻi, Lanaʻi, and Maui, including Four Seasons Resort Lanaʻi, The Lodge at Koele, Four Seasons Resort Lanaʻi at Manele Bay, and Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.

The tsunami from the 2011 Sendai Earthquake damaged the resort and forced it to close for six weeks (until April 30) for repairs. The tsunami affected the pool area and grounds, a restaurant, and twelve guest rooms.