Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort

The most beautiful tropical resort you may ever see.... and I am mainly talking about the property and landscaping. From the tree line road leading all the way from the airport to the resort, to the carefully selected art woven between the most magical landscaped property you will ever walk through it is hard to explain the visual splendor of this resort. Of course every single staff member was warm and welcoming... it is a Four Seasons. (Except Dexter, he ignored my friends at the bar the first night but seemed happy to help everyone else, so I can't include him in that group) The suite we stayed in was amazing. But again, this might be standard for the course for a Four Seasons. Every single toilet on the property is one of those automatic heated toilet seats with lighting and cleaning tools. Largest TVs, roomy, comfortable. The yoga classes were very nice. Book your spa before you arrive. The island itself is quite boring. If you're traveling with someone that enjoys shopping, there's literally two gift shops in the little town. Each of the 24 seasons has one gift shop with the same stuff. The resort is like a rainforest it's cold and moody and the clouds come and go . Pack a sweatshirt and warm pants so when those cold moments come, you have something cozy. I definitely recommend the sunset sail or snorkel to get you out of the resort and into the warmer weather. I couldn't get over how quiet the two resorts were. It was almost like we were in a very low point of the season. So if you're someone that likes little more activity, these are not the resorts for you.

I had the most incredible and spiritual experience at Sensei for my babymoon in Sept 2022. The grounds were tranquil and luxurious, the staff was friendly and welcoming, the culinary experience was unique and delicious and the activities were restorative and idyllic. To this day, when I think of my happy place, I think of Sensei. Some of my favorite activities were "Freeing Yourself from Stories" which took a more psychological approach, forest bathing/meditation which helped with gratitude and presence, and daily stretch which kicked off the day with gentle restorative movement. My favorite of all though was the spa services. The hale's were amazing with their private sauna, steam room, pools, locker room, etc and the services were incredible, particularly aquatic bodywork. The aquatic bodywork treatment with Liran was fantastic and really helped me achieve some of my goals with this wellness getaway which had a focus on getting reconnected with myself, my baby and my husband. Unaware of the full scope of the treatment, I had originally booked only one aquatic bodywork session but ended up squeezing in a second last minute because the first was that impactful and I really wanted to try an underwater session! I was excited but nervous about going underwater since I believed I couldn’t hold my breath for very long underwater. Liran was able to sync his breath with mine which provided such a safe environment. Not only was he very in tune with my breathing needs, he also seemed very aware of any bodily cues of discomfort and adjusted accordingly. Being asked to release all my muscles and become like “seaweed in the ocean” really required a practice of relinquishing control which was necessary to experience the freedom provided by this practice. It was also a great exercise in noticing when I was uncomfortable and what caused me to feel so uneasy. I realized many times when I thought I needed air, I really just was seeking control. This treatment helped me see what comes up when I try to take the control back and practice releasing it whenever I feel ready to feel the positive effects of the release again. Through the treatment I learned to lean into the discomfort and not judge myself when I went back into control seat mode. Part of the way through the treatment, I began to amaze myself by exhaling first instead of grasping for air when I resurfaced and that helped me notice what I thought I needed was less about oxygen and more about control. Also, knowing that I could always pull myself up if needed, helped me trust the process and literally test the waters beyond a self-identified limitation. Overall, the aquatic bodywork felt so embryonic. Being in the water which is the same temperature as one’s body and cradled in the arms of the aquatic therapist with no control over my muscles, I felt very connected with my baby. In this treatment, I was at the mercy of Liran’s care just like my baby will be at the mercy of my care. I was able to

My husband and I recently spent a week at the Sensei. The resort is beautiful, the spa hale is a must and the food was great…The one thing we had an issue with is the front desk staff. I did not find them to be friendly or helpful. In general they were slow to even acknowledge your presence. Sadly one of the last interactions with the Sensei staff was with Lavenda. She seemed bothered by my presence as if I was interrupting her. She is not knowledgeable, as she had to defer to others regarding several of my questions.

A little peace of paradise! The resort is beautiful! It blew me away with the landscape , gardens, pool, onsen, fitness spaces and the property all around. The service is also fantastic, everyone is very warm and welcoming and they are truthfully there to make their guests happy. Ari at the front desk, Dexter ta the bar, Kolen at the beach resort, Dylan form the bell team . The food is fantastic everywhere in both resorts, the fresh vegetables and fruits are delicious and all food was beautifully presented and delicious. Congratulation to the team running this resorts !

The rooms are tastefully furnished, but i wish the bathrooms had 2 sinks and a soaking tubs. The flora on the grounds was gorgeous, and there was a nice pool and spa, although, the massages were frightfully expensive. i loved the gym and the classes and it was nice to be in the mountains and see a different part of Hawaii. Food was over priced and could have been better. Excellent service, though.

My husband and I have stayed at some of the most beautiful resorts around the world and I must say this is at the top of my list as far as favorites. We will be back without a doubt! The artwork exhibited both inside and outside throughout the property is absolutely stunning ... our Koehle Deluxe Room was very comfortable, we participated in the daily meditation and yoga activities which were led by very knowledgeable practitioners and we enjoyed every meal - the food was superb. We are planning our return in 2022!