A Hawaiian resort with 7 swimming pools and a villa that costs $18,000 per night was just named best hotel in the US - here's a look inside
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Feb 8, 2019, 22:26 IST
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is located on the Island of Hawai'i, the largest of the eight islands. The resort sits on the Kona-Kohala Coast ...
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... and the grounds are located on the historic Kaʻūpūlehu land, once the site of an ancient fishing village.
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The resort includes a stretch of private beach and a golf course.
The resort is also a convenient 10-minute drive from one of the island's two major airports.
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Four Seasons Resort Hualalai has 243 total rooms, including private villas. The top two villas for rent are the Hawaii Loa Presidential Suite and the Makaloa Villa.
Inside the Presidential Suite, a large living space accommodates up to five adults. The entire villa is 5,518 square feet.
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But it comes with a serious price tag: The three-bedroom villa costs $18,795 per night.
The bungalow is just steps from the beach.
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Guests can also opt for less expensive accommodations at the resort.
For a weekend stay booked a month in advance, rates start at $1,249 per night for a partial ocean view room and go up to $3,799 per night for a suite.
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The resort property features seven swimming pools, including an adults-only pool with cocktails and an area for kids.
However, arguably the most impressive on-site pool is King's Pond, home to over 4,000 tropical fish, where guests can take snorkeling lessons.
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The resort is also home to several dining options, including a seafood restaurant, a sushi lounge ...
... and a steakhouse.
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After dinner, guests can walk to the nearby beach to watch the sunset ...
... to enjoy the beautiful views along the coast.
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Four Seasons' Hawaii resorts consistently appear amongst top-rated American hotels. In 2018, The Four Seasons Lanai earned top honors for American hotels by U.S. News and World Report.
Haulalai rose to the No. 1 spot, up from No. 5 in 2018.