The North Shore’s only resort possesses a beachy, laidback, but luxurious style befitting the less-developed, unhurried North Shore. The lobby and gym open up with ocean views, the spa is amply sized, the restaurants’ menus highlight locally grown ingredients, and rooms have ocean views, calming, neutral palettes and walk-in stone showers. Turtle Bay has also embraced its role as a surf-scene hub, especially in the wintertime, when the surfing season is in full swing. All the pros come to Lei Lei’s Bar and Grill for a drink, and Surfer, The Bar—a collaboration between the resort and Surfer magazine—offers Surf Talk Story nights, bringing in pro surfers and watermen to share their tales. The resort really feels like a part of the North Shore landscape. Of all the resorts outside of Waikiki (including Kahala and Aulani), this would be my pick, for the vibe, the value, and the surroundings.
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Turtle Bay Resort
57–091 Kamehameha Hwy (Hwy. 83), Kahuku.
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Neighborhood
North Shore
Phone
800/203-3650, 808/293-6000
Prices
$290–$389 double; from $599 cottage; from $499 suite; from $1,169 villa. Daily $40 resort fee (includes self-parking and Internet access). Extra person $50. Children 17 and under stay free in parent’s room
Amenities
5 restaurants; 2 bars; concierge; 36 holes of golf; stable w/horseback riding; 2 outdoor heated pools (w/80-ft water slide)
Units
477
URL
http://www.booking.com/hotel/us/turtle-bay-resort.html?aid=1254987&label=frommers-hotelpage-deeplink
Web site
Turtle Bay Resort

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57–091 Kamehameha Hwy OahuNote: 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.