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Four Seasons Resort Hualālai (Kona Coast)

Where to stay (hotels)Hawaiʻi IslandChecked Oct. 29, 2026

Ranked the No. 1 hotel in the USA by U.S. News & World Report for 2026. A low-rise oceanfront resort just north of the Kona airport with a saltwater snorkel pond (King's Pond), golf and superb service. Ultra-luxury pricing.

Area: Kaʻūpūlehu, North Kona coast; about 10 minutes from the Kona airport.
Price: ultra-luxury (typically well over $1,000 a night).
Ratings: No. 1 Best Hotel in the USA, U.S. News & World Report 2026; No. 16 Hawaiʻi resort, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice 2025.
Highlights: King's Pond snorkel lagoon, seven pools, Jack Nicklaus golf, Hualālai Sports Club, ʻUlu Ocean Grill.
Website: fourseasons.com/hualalai
Rates change by season and demand; check the hotel's own site for current prices and any resort fee.

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Sources: Johnny Jet: U.S. News 2026 Best Hotels · Aloha State Daily: Hawaiʻi hotels in Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice · Hawaiʻi Magazine: best hotels on Hawaiʻi Island

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.

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