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Sensei Lanai Four Seasons Resort

Lanai City, United States

98 Excellent 119 Reviews
Adults-only luxury resort extensively focused on health and customized experiences. One-of-a-kind wellness retreat features 10 Japanese-inspired spa hales, plunge pools infrared saunas, high-end dining - including Nobu, the Sensei Farm, a curated library, and staff who can "arrange virtually anything." Shares activities and amenities with the sister property - Four Seasons Resort Lanai.
Sensei Lanai Four Seasons Resort

Summary of 82 verified reviews

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Excellent club hotel. Great rooms and fantastic service.

At Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort, experience an adults-only, luxurious wellness enclave on the secluded Hawaiian island of Lanai. Create a personalized journey featuring wellness consultations, spa treatments in a private hale, fitness and well-being classes, lectures and exciting island activities, as well as dining by Nobu. Unmatched hospitality, reputable experts and an extraordinary setting combine to offer a completely customized experience to discover your greatest well-being. Secluded among decades old Cook Island Pines at an Elevation of 1,600ft.

10 spa hales are luxurious, Japanese-inspired oases of calm. Covering an expansive 1,000 square feet (92 square metres), each one features an ofuro bathtub, infrared sauna, steam, indoor and outdoor showers, oversize massage tables, private plunge pools and cosy lounging areas. This spa experience – for yourself or with a partner – includes our exclusive Sensei-developed thermal body mapping technology, which equips your practitioner with insightful data to provide a customized treatment. (At Sensei, they use cutting-edge health tools and technology such as Thermal Body Mapping and biomarkers to gain knowledge and insight about your body, which helps your Sensei Guide and wellness team guide you toward healthier decisions.)

Balance calm with adventure, and choose from a range of activities to get your adrenaline pumping as you explore the island up close. We can arrange sailing, scuba diving, horseback riding, golfing and more. Experience of a world of possibilities, from world-class golf featuring ocean views on every hole to sails on clear-blue waters filled with colourful fish. Hike or horseback ride across mountain trails, or swim and snorkel in a protected marine cove. By land and sea, we can arrange a boundless array of island activities that lift your adventurous spirit and nourish the whole you.

Built on lava outcroppings, the Jack Nicklaus-signature course at our sister property, Four Seasons Resort Lanai, features three holes perched on cliffs, enlisting the Pacific Ocean as a water hazard. The five-tee concept challenges the best golfers – tee shots over natural gorges and ravines must be precise – and novice players will enjoy practicing their swing amid spectacular vistas.

Set out on a spacious sailing catamaran for a three-hour ocean adventure to renowned snorkel sites teeming with coloured fish, perhaps even glimpsing a humpback during whale watching seasons, November to March. Or take a two-hour cruise along the scenic Lanai coastline and enjoy a cocktail and pupus (appetizers) as the sun falls below the horizon.

At the centre of the Hawaiian archipelago, a few miles west of Maui, the pristine island of Lanai is an unspoiled paradise of spectacular sea coast and enchanting highland forest. Lush green upcountry, rolling island pastures and tranquil meditation gardens provide a calming landscape for our one-of-a-kind wellness retreat, which is easily accessible from the surrounding islands while still offering an unparalleled level of escape and sanctuary.

Sensei Lanai Four Seasons Resort was formerly the Four Seasons Lodge at Koele. Toward the end of 2019, the Lodge at Koele, a plantation-style hotel that was shuttered in 2015, reopened with an entirely new personality. It’s now the Four Seasons Hotel Lanai at Koele, a Sensei Retreat, a wellness-focused all-inclusive tucked away on the pine-covered slopes of the mountain.
Hotel Address:
  • Sensei Lanai Four Seasons Resort
  • One Keomoku Highway
  • Lanai City, HI 96763
  • United States

Location Summary
From the Lanai Airport, Sensei is 9 miles away and takes 10 minutes by car. It is 35 minutes by plane from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to the Lanai City Airport (LNY). This rugged, green-and-red 88,000-acre rock known as Lanai is just 9 miles west of Maui.
Note Bene
The Sensei Library features board games, a collection of over 700 curated titles in categories including exploration, play, learning, wellness, movement, and Hawaii which can be borrowed during your stay.
Fine Dining On Site
Sensei by Nobu. Koele Garden Bay, plus in-room dining. There is also a Sensei Farm - Savour fresh, local produce bursting with flavour. Tesla-powered batteries and sustainable farming systems grow better, nutrient-rich foods so you can dine healthfully and enjoy delicious, real food at every meal.
Fitness Center
Mobility, strength, fitness, and nutrition sessions are on the calendar. Complimentary daily fitness and wellness classes.
Child Programs
Adults-only. No children allowed.
Pool Outdoor
Cool water pool surrounded by gardens. 2 lap pools provide swimmers of all levels space to glide. Onsen Garden features 10 soaking tubs nestled in the garden for seclusion and relaxation.
Spa Facility
Spa Hale features oversized treatment tables, indoor and outdoor showers, infrared saunas, Japanese ufuro bathtubs, private plunge pools and lounging areas. Two hale also include Watsu Pools for unique therapeutic treatments. Yoga Pavilion. Lakeside Yoga Platforms. Salon with manicures, pedicures, and hairstyling.
Archery
Enjoy your archery experience at the Lanai Archery and Shooting Range. A private, introductory lesson prepares you to take aim at traditional and 3-D archery targets from 5 to 25 yards away.
Beach
Beach transport and access is available.
Biking, Mountain
Explore scenic Lanai on two wheels. Join guides from the Lanai Adventure Park on electric Quietkat mountain bike tours around the island. Experience a variety of routes and learn about history and culture. Helmets and backpacks provided.
Dining
From locally grown produce to sustainable practices, Sensei is passionate about food and its impact on our bodies. Enjoy dishes that incorporate Sensei’s nutritional (Nourish) philosophy as well as Nobu classics.
Fishing - Ocean
Anglers seeking small- or big-game fish enjoy a sportsman’s paradise on Lanai, where the quarry is mahimahi, wahoo, yellowfin tuna and, occasionally, Pacific blue marlin.
Golfing
Access to the Jack Nicklaus-signature course Manele Golf Course and facilities at Four Seasons Resort Lanai where course access is exclusively available to Resort guests.
Hiking
The island’s contrasting landscapes offer natural motivation for exploring on foot. Take self-guided walks along short trails, or test your endurance during more strenuous climbs to stunning vistas.
Horseback Riding
Koele by Horseback.
Hunting
Challenge body and mind at the 14-station sporting clay course. Set your aim on clays launched to simulate duck, quail, dove, pheasant and hopping rabbits at the wooded course in Lanai’s highlands, with signature stations affording gorgeous vistas of blue skies and neighbouring islands.
Sailing
Sailing tours available.
Scuba Diving
Experienced divers from around the world come to Lanai for the Cathedrals, two magnificent underwater sites formed by lava flows just minutes from the Resort; but a range of other diverse sites keep them coming back, too.
Tennis Courts Nearby
Enjoy a match or lessons on one of our two outdoor Plexipave cushion courts or the Har-Tru Green Clay court at our sister property, Four Seasons Resort Lanai, expertly managed by world-renowned Peter Burwash International and our on-site tennis pros. Take advantage of complimentary demo racquets, balls and court shoes.


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Hotel Amenities
  • - Disabled Access
    - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fine Dining Nearby
    - Fitness Center
    - High Speed Internet
    - Pool Outdoor
    - Spa Facility
Available Activities
  • - Archery
    - Biking Mountain
    - Biking Touring
    - Dining
    - Ecological Tourism
    - Golfing
    - Hiking
    - Jogging Running
    - Tennis Courts Nearby