Location. Set on 23 acres on Pu’u Poa Ridge and terraced along the bluff facing Hanalei Bay is the Princeville Resort in Princeville, Hawaii. Built in the plantation style, this property is within one mile of Hanalei Town and six miles from Kilauea. Complimentary local area shuttle service is provided.
Hotel Features. Double vaulted ceilings and hand painted murals embellish La Cascata, which features an expansive wine list and offerings including Brodetto di Pesce and Black Pepper Crusted Muscovy Duck Breast on its Mediterranean influenced menu. Cafe Hanalei serves Pacific Rim cuisine for breakfasts, lunches and dinners, with al fresco dining available. Princeville Health Club & Spa hosts a sauna, steam room and jetted tubs, and pampering services including Hot Stone Massage and the Hanalei Tropical Body Treatment. Fitness classes, yoga, Aquacise activities, free weights and cardiovascular equipment are also available. Large skylights, graceful gilded columns, tapestries, sofas upholstered in salmon hued fabric, a central chandelier and an olive area rug ornament the airy and sophisticated lobby. This ocean view resort additionally boasts two championship golf courses, a poolside beach activity center with watersports rentals and helicopter excursions. The outdoor pool, surrounded by garden greenery, includes a swim up bar and a separate children’s pool. A supervised activities program for youths ages 5 12 and 12 16, features snorkeling, surfing lessons and horseback riding.

Guestrooms. The 252 guestrooms contain plantation style blond wood furnishings, ceiling moldings, oil prints, premium bedding, floral accents and decor in tones of pale cream and gold. Most feature Juliet balconies with wrought iron railings which frame garden, Hanalei Mountain or Pacific Ocean views. Green marble bathrooms host dual sink vanities, showers and soaking tubs, lighted makeup mirrors, gold plated fixtures and bathrobes.

Expert Tip. Advanced reservations are required to attend the property’s beachside luau, hosted Monday through Thursday evenings from 6 p.m. 8 p.m., complete with authentic Hawaiian cuisine and hula dancing.