Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort

Sensei Lāna’i, A Four Seasons Resort is a destination wellness retreat nestled amid rolling hills where lush gardens share space with monumental artwork. The team distills preventive health science, data and research into three simple paths: move, nourish and rest, all done luxuriously.

**The Standout:**The 10 dazzling, 1,000-square-foot private spa hale, each with an ofuro soaking tub, infrared sauna, steam room, private plunge pool and more

**Don't Miss:**A 1:1 session with expert Sensei guides and wellness practitioners, focusing on the area of your choosing

External stressors melt away as you walk into the main building of Sensei Lanai. The contrast between the airy, light-wash decor and the building’s historical bones creates a chic and soothing yet homey effect. Aside from the concierge desks lining the front wall, this main area feels more like the living room of a massive manor house than a hotel lobby, and understandably so: the resort is actually a converted pineapple plantation home, harkening back to the days when pineapple farming was the island’s predominant source of income.

Two wings, each with 46 guest rooms, stretching out on either side of the main building, connected by covered outdoor hallway. Rooms are reminiscent of the main building and feel light, beachy and clean. Perhaps the most spectacular features, however, are the ten luxurious spa hales, each one a villa in and of itself spanning 1,000 square-feet, with tropical gardens, sauna, plunge pool, hot tub and indoor and outdoor shower and facilities. Whether or not you take advantage of a spa hale during your time on property, the focus of any trip to Sensei Lanai is wellness.

At check-in, the team offers one-on-one consultations with their experts so guests can craft a curated itinerary for their stay. Options include private training sessions, group fitness and wellness classes, spa treatments and adventurous island activities like golf, zip-lining, hiking and more. There is no shortage of things to do, but take care not to pack your schedule too full—you may find yourself wanting to plan a return trip just to simply be. One could be completely content spending time lazing around one of the property’s two pools or Japanese soaking tubs and walking leisurely through the gardens and around the property to appreciate its impressive sculpture and art collection. 

Couples or friends looking for a rejuvenating spa getaway with an option for adventure