5 Best Luxury Resorts on the Big Island, Hawaii | Four Seasons, Mauna Lani, Fairmont Orchid, Westin

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Luxury Big Island Hotels Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:12 Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
02:56 Mauna Lani, Auberge Resort
04:28 Fairmont Orchid
07:29 Westin Hapuna Beach
08:18 Mauna Kea Resort

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[ReginaRibaudo]

We wed at Hualalai, everyone loved the resort. Beautiful. Kona was amazing. Highly recommend. Its our favorite FS property.

[mompreneurlife]

❤Got my eye balls on the Four Seasons for our next trip. We cannot wait❤

[billhobartclairvoyantmedium]

How did I miss this video? I am definitely swimming with the tropical fish in the huge pond! Another great video! ❤

[joankilburn]

Wow, fabulous. We were blessed to stay at Hapuna, when it was the Prince Resort. Loved it. We can't wait to get back to the Big Island. It's our favorite. Warm blessings from Arizona.

[ofalatu]

Love you guys channel, just came back from Maui this week visiting my sister and brother and it’s been almost 30yrs. I’m planning on moving there in December and honestly I feel in love with the island. I’m going to live in my life saying goodbye to the Bay Area. So excited to watch n catch up on all your videos!🤙

[Cruisingfoodies]

These look You guys are always showing great places

[kiwicrush]

Don’t know when you guys are heading back to Oahu next but we are heading back home today after a 8 day trip, I watched some of your videos in preparation for the trip and they were really helpful. We stayed at the Royal Hawaiian for three days and loved it and moved out of the heart of the city to the countryside for the remainder of the time and stayed at Paradise Bay resort in a waterfront cottage. It really was the best of both worlds, a hidden gem away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Wondering if you’re familiar and curious to hear your thoughts. Hope to see a review on your channel one day if you haven’t done already. 😊

[yohanneauana]

hey guys
thanks so much for such great content, your vid have been very helpful for my first trip planning to Hawaii yeew!
I do have a question tho, if you dont mind, if one wants to camp at Holua Campground in Maui, where's the best spot to leave the car? considering that's going to be many days out there in the wild

[petersampson]

GOD BLESS YOU. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE FOUR SEASONS ON THE BIG ISLAND. IT IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. WOW! I LOVE MR. ESPARZA AND ALL OF MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS. 🙏

SINCERELY PETER

[bgknowable]

heading the Fairmout, can anyone give me tips how to navigate these videos? thanks!

[jim.manning]

You may have done a video on this already (apologies if so), but which Waikiki hotel has the best pool please? By best I mean; good vibe, great cocktails, and no kids :) Thanks

[amimartin]

I can’t tell you enough how thankful I am for your videos! We are here now on Oahu. I learned so much from y’all! The best thing is the prescription goggles! My 12 year old almost cried when I gave her them. She can’t wear contacts and was so excited to see the fish

[marcielston]

You all didn't do the Mauna Kea Beach Resort justice. It is one of the most beautiful locations/beaches in the world. The rooms I have stayed in (three of them) were all very well updated and luxurious. Plus - the STAFF at the Mauna Kea is the most amazing part. They all seem to want to be there, are willing to go out of their way to make guests stays the best ever. I can't wait to get back there next April.

[jessicalim]

My husband and I just finished a 2-week stay at the Fairmont, and this video made me want to hop on a plane and head right back! We used your Big Island Vacation Guides, and they were wonderful! I especially loved how you guys emphasized the importance of learning about Hawaiian culture and protecting the environment! We are big fans of your channel, and recommend your guides to all of our friends!

[zandrachukon]

Mauna Lani is such a bad resort so I would suggest just skip it 😅

[ruthdalyzluciano]

I’m so excited!!! I just booked flights to visit the big island for my husband’s 40th birthday! I watch all of your videos for help planning the trip. Thank you!

[tedcormier]

Informative video. I stayed at the Fairmont Orchid for 5 nights last March, and immediately booked again for March 2023….great property and a little less expensive than the Mauna Lani, another beautiful resort. There is a short 10 minute coastal path linking the 2 resorts and many guests visit each other’s restaurants.
Just a word about the Westin Hapuna and the Mauna Kea. They are both beautiful resorts but they both sit above the beach and there are many stairs to climb up and down so they may not be the best for mobility impaired people, whereas the Mauna Lani and Fairmont Orchid are basically at sea level so there are no stairs to climb…much easier to get from your room to the beach and pools.

[gatordoorlatchrestorer]

Must move back to Hawaii … yes, must move back to Hawaii.

[gabrieldepallens]

Great video. I just fell in love with Big Island on our recent honey moon. So beautiful!!

[karasharp]

just found you! looking forward to watching a bunch of videos! great job!