From the plush lobby lounge with its framed ocean views to the accommodating staff and the inclusive pricing (no resort fee), the joy is in the details and the warm aloha spirit at this impressive getaway. All 383 rooms and suites are furnished with understated island elegance. Marble-floored bathrooms have lots of counter space and a choice of piped-in music.
Children are welcome – there are fun pools plus the Kids for All Seasons program – but the resort feels more low-key than its neighbors. To relax, float in the adults-only serenity pool or enjoy a Hawaiian heated-stone massage in a thatched hut overlooking the sea.
Do try the ginger-mint lemonade in the lobby – the world looks prettier after just one sip. Parking is $29 per day.