Turtle Bay Resort

Frommer's Review

Come here to get out of urban Waikiki, and enjoy the country of Oahu's north shore in a spectacular location on the beach. The resort is located an hour's drive from Waikiki, but it is eons away in its country feeling. It's very private, relaxed and the property is top drawer. Presiding over 808 acres, Turtle Bay is loaded with activities and 5 miles of shoreline with secluded white-sand coves. It's located on Kalaeokaunu Point ("point of the altar"), where ancient Hawaiians built a small altar to the fish gods (the altar's remains are now at the Bishop Museum).

A recent $35-million renovation to revitalize the 30-year-old resort has made it even more fabulous. The lobby is now open and airy with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the dramatic ocean view. All rooms have ocean views and balconies and now feature marble floors and countertops in the bathroom, and comfy bedding. If you can afford it, book the separate beach cottages. Positioned right on the ocean (the views alone are worth the price), the 42 bungalows boast hardwood floors, four-poster beds with feather comforters, and butler service, even their own private check-in and concierge.

The new soothing Spa Luana offers six treatment rooms, a meditation waiting area, and an outdoor workout area, plus a complete fitness center and a private elevator to the spa's reserved rooms on the second floor. The new restaurant, 21 Degrees North, is so good that people drive from all over the island to eat there.

Facilities: 4 restaurants (including 21 Degrees North and Ola); 2 bars (live entertainment Fri-Sat at the Bay Club Lounge, plus a poolside bar); babysitting; concierge; 36 holes of golf; 2 Jacuzzis; 2 outdoor heated pools (w/80-ft. water slide); room service; spa w/fitness center; 10 Plexipave tennis courts; watersports equipment rentals; stable w/horseback riding

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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