The resort service and amenities are really off the charts here, especially with the re-do of the "adult only pool". Infinity edge glory and a swim up bar and 180 degree view of the ocean. Room selection is really critical--for example if you are with kids you will want to be closer to the main pool, particularly the downstairs rooms which open out onto a grass lanai area. We prefer downstairs, as you can get rooms with an impressively large outdoor copper shower.
The hotel gym and swimming complex is one of the nicest gyms I have seen and is not a typical "hotel" gym. All the equipment you will need for working out is here.
The nice thing about the Four Seasons is that they don't nickel and dime you, as they charge so much for the room to cover it. No charge for kid's club, free snorkel rentals, free cabanas, etc.
We thought the food was quite good, especially the breakfast buffet and dinner at the signature restaurant sitting next to the sand. Only knock is you do frequently encounter other guests who have serious attitude problems...(actual quote overheard from a guest when informed that the cabanas were full, "Well, do you know who I am?"). We decided to laugh at those types and didn't let it annoy us too much.
One knock is that the beach is so-so, but there is a great State beach just one exit away, which is the prototypical Hawaiian beach--waves, crystal blue warm water and visibility to the bottom even 100 yards from shore.
Can't recommend this property enough.
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