Four Seasons Resort Hualalai Retains Five-Star Recognition by Forbes Travel Guide for 17th Consecutive Year

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is recognized by Forbes Travel Guide with the highest ranking, Five-Star. One of the most coveted rankings in luxury hospitality, Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is the only Resort on the Big Island to receive the Five-Star ranking and has received the prestigious accolade for seventeen consecutive years.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the renowned Resort boasts 249 bungalow-style guest rooms, 18-hole signature Resort golf course, five restaurants, an award-winning spa and fitness centre, and eight pools. Located on the pristine Kona-Kohala coast of Hawaii Island, the Resort spans 865 acres (350 hectares) of manicured grounds with views from every angle of the Pacific Ocean, sky-scraping mountains, lush landscapes, and lava rock fields. As part of the Resort’s acclaimed culinary program, its beloved signature restaurant ULU was reintroduced with a fully updated aesthetic followed by the debut of the brand new second-floor sushi lounge and omakase restaurant NOIO, in late 2025.

“Being recognized by Forbes Travel Guide for Guide for a seventeenth consecutive year is both a tremendous honour and meaningful affirmation of the culture of excellence we strive to uphold every day,” says Charlie Parker, Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. “This achievement reflects the passion and dedication of our team, who consistently deliver thoughtful, personalized service rooted in the spirit of aloha. As we celebrate our 30th anniversary this year, we are deeply grateful to our guests, whose loyalty and trust continue to inspire us to exceed expectations at every touchpoint.”

Forbes Travel Guide is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises and their restaurants. Star ratings are awarded by a team of anonymous professional inspectors who travel the world to assess hotels, restaurants and spas based on 900 objective standards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travellers select the world's best experiences.

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