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Best Luxury Hotels on Big Island
Best Big Island Luxury Hotels
Top Luxury and Boutique Hotels on the Big Island
We have selected a couple of the finest luxury hotels on Big Island. These outstanding hotels are situated in the Kohala region on the sunny west coast, where some of the island’s most beautiful beaches are.
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai was named one of the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the United States by Trip Advisor. You are sure to create great memories while discovering the culture of Hawaii during your stay.
The resort offers 192 guest rooms and 51 suites and villas. The suites and villas are intimate two-story bungalows arranged in small crescents along the beachfront and golf course.
There are multiple dining options offered to satisfy your cravings. Unwind at Four Seasons Resort, and enjoy the relaxing environment of the Hualalai Spa.
The Fairmont Orchid
The Fairmont Orchid is situated within the resort area Mauna Lani on Big Island’s west coast. This region was traditionally held in high regard by Hawaiian royalty. The culture and history of this place live on today, where guests may experience true Hawaiian hospitality. The scenery is extremely mind-blowing with tropical gardens, the white sand lagoon, and Green Sea Turtles on the shoreline.
There are also plenty of activities to choose from that will satisfy your stay at the Fairmont Orchid. Oceanfront dining is available and guests can choose from a variety of restaurants.
This hotel consists of 540 rooms including 54 suites that are spacious and luxurious. Some rooms provide an overlook of the ocean or gardens. Overall, the hotel was awarded as Four Diamond Hotels by AAA/CAA.
The Big Island of Hawaii offers some of the finest luxury accommodations in the world. With such a wide array of options, you are sure to find your home away from home.
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Breezy trade winds are in place with windward and inland showers expected tonight and early morning through Monday. South-facing beaches have high surf through Saturday evening—avoid them if rough water concerns you. East-facing shores will see building swell Sunday as Tropical Storm Fausto approaches. Tuesday and Wednesday the storm moves in with heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough seas on the windward side. Forecasters are still narrowing down the exact track, so check updates this weekend. By Thursday normal trades return.
Leeward beaches work through Monday if you stay clear of the high surf. Plan indoor activities or protected bays for Tuesday and Wednesday when the storm passes through.
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Trade winds are bringing showers to the windward side and inland areas, mostly at night and early morning through Monday. South-facing beaches have high surf through Saturday—avoid them if you're not comfortable in rough water.
Tropical Storm Fausto arrives Tuesday and brings heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough surf on east-facing shores through Wednesday. The storm is moving fast, so rain won't linger in one spot for days. Forecasters are still narrowing the track, so watch for updates this weekend. Impacts could shift depending on whether it passes north or south of the islands.
Leeward beaches work through Monday if you avoid the high surf. Plan indoor activities or protected bays for Tuesday and Wednesday when Fausto moves through.
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Right now you've got breezy trade winds with showers mainly at night and early morning on the windward and inland sides. Conditions stay stable through Monday with the same pattern—showers mostly after dark, trades during the day.
High surf is running through Saturday at 6 PM on south-facing beaches. Starting Sunday, east-facing shores will see advisory-level surf building as Tropical Storm Fausto approaches from the southeast. Tuesday and Wednesday the storm moves near the islands with heavy rain and gusty winds on the windward side. It's moving fast at 15 miles per hour, so rain won't sit in one spot for days, but forecasters are still refining the track—updates this weekend will clarify the exact impacts.
Stick with leeward beaches through Monday if you're comfortable in the current surf. For Tuesday and Wednesday, plan indoor activities or protected bays on the lee side while the heavy rain and wind move through.
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Breezy trade winds this morning with scattered showers on the windward side and inland—mostly at night and early morning. South-facing beaches have high surf through Saturday; skip them if rough water makes you nervous.
Tropical Storm Fausto moves near the islands Tuesday through Wednesday with heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough surf on the east-facing shores. The storm's moving fast, so rain won't linger in one spot. The exact impacts depend on whether it tracks north or south—forecasters are still pinning down the track, so check updates this weekend.
Plan leeward beaches or protected bays through Monday. Once the trades return to normal Thursday onward, conditions settle back to typical.
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