This Hawaii Hotel Offers Rare Access To Legends And Private Jets

For decades, Four Seasons Resort Hualālai in Hawaii has been considered one of the top hotels in the state and beyond. But, the beloved resort just underwent a top-to-bottom $100 million renovation and is now on a mission to be the most luxurious and offer guests exclusive programming. We’re talking about access to sports legends, TV stars, and opportunities to fly in a private jet.

While the resort always aimed to provide unique local experiences via its “Only at Hualālai” offering, the recent renovation brought new ones on board that are more lavish than ever. Now, you can participate in the Kimi Werner Ocean and Neil Kamimura Blacksmith Experiences. Plus, you can take a private jet to the hotel via Jet Edge.

The first is a partnership with champion freediver, spear-fisher, and ocean conservationist Kimi Werner. The once-in-a-lifetime excursion allows guests to discover the depths of our underwater world in just one breath through freediving. You’ll spend two days with Werner learning how to free dive and capturing the whole experience with a professional photographer.

With the Neil Kamimura Blacksmith Experience, you get to take a unique excursion with one of the most highly sought-after blacksmiths in the world. Kamimura became famous for his appearance on the reality show “Forged in Fire” and now has a multi-year waitlist for one of his knives. But, with this experience, you get to skip the line, learn the art of knife forging with the third-generation master Hawaiian blacksmith, and create a one-of-a-kind chef’s knife.

And if you want to make the trip even more over-the-top, opt for a personalized itinerary via Jet Edge. The aviation company will work with Four Seasons Resort Hualālai to ensure seamless travel from your hometown to the hotel on a private jet. Onboard you can request fresh food from the property and have a car waiting for you next to the plane when you touch down in Hawaii. Then, on the day you leave, if the take-off time is 12:30 pm, you won’t have to leave the resort until close to noon, maximizing the time you can enjoy your vacation.

Beyond the rare experiences, the hotel focused the renovation on making the actual property one of the most luxurious. It is now home to the largest villas in Hawaii— Hawaii Loa Presidential Villa, Makaloa Villa, and Ho’onanea Villa. Plus, all the guest rooms were enhanced, and an eighth pool was added over the swimmable aquarium called King’s Pond. Speaking of which, as part of the renovation, they debuted the Kumu Kai Marine Center at King’s Pond featuring a touch tank and other educational opportunities. And that’s on top of swimming with an eagle ray without going into the ocean.

“Four Seasons Resort Hualālai has set the standard of excellence in Hawai’i for over two decades,” Charlie Parker, Regional Vice President & General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Hualālai, told me. “Celebrating that legacy, we reimagined the design of the resort while maintaining the original ethos that guests initially fell in love with—and incorporated new ways for our Four Seasons Resort Hualālai’ ohana to experience the island.”

He added, “Introducing a refreshed design, elevated programming, and enhancements, the debut of the property-wide renovation has certainly created a timely reason for guests to return to our beloved resort.”