Turtle Bay Resort

“Luxurious, Romantic and Relaxing!”

Turtle Bay Resort was absolutely beautiful, and the 180 degree water view is jaw dropping! We were greeted with lei’s and the staff was so friendly and accommodating. The hotel room felt very luxurious, and I appreciated the additional amenities like robes, flip-flops, clothes steamer, Nespresso ... lisää

Turtle Bay Resort was absolutely beautiful, and the 180 degree water view is jaw dropping! We were greeted with lei’s and the staff was so friendly and accommodating. The hotel room felt very luxurious, and I appreciated the additional amenities like robes, flip-flops, clothes steamer, Nespresso machine, complimentary bottled water and spa toiletries. The staff continually texted to check in and make sure that our stay was well. All of our dining experiences were great and we had two dinners at Sunset Grill, an evening celebration at Roy Yamaguchi’s Beach House, room service twice to enjoy our spectacular oceanfront room, and a very low-key lunch at Lei Lei’s. I also really enjoyed the comfortable seating on the balcony, such as the settee where I enjoyed a book. The laid-back setting of North Shore was super relaxing and we enjoyed many beautiful sunsets. The beach was a bit crowded, but because we had rented a car we spent plenty of time exploring the area and found some gorgeous beaches that were a lot more private. We also dined at Halewea which was about 20 minutes away. What I appreciated most was the special gift that we were given of champagne and chocolate to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. They went above and beyond to leave that behind in our room! The adults-only infinity pool was very much appreciated and never very busy so we didn’t feel the need to reserve a cabana. The hot tub was super relaxing and I liked that the staff did a good job slightly enforcing the adults only policy. There was also live music every night both outside at Sunset Grill and inside, so it always felt like there was something going on. This is definitely a resort where I would like to bring my family. It is indeed pricey, and more than likely going to increase when it becomes the Ritz Carlton, but I felt that our overall experience was well worth the price.

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“North Shore gem”

Turtle Bay Resort is a beautiful place, right on the water. You walk into the lobby and your breath is taken away by the spaciousness and view of water and beach on both sides. The staff is friendly and helpful. We stayed in the main hotel in an Ocean View Queen room on the east side. It was mo... lisää

Turtle Bay Resort is a beautiful place, right on the water. You walk into the lobby and your breath is taken away by the spaciousness and view of water and beach on both sides. The staff is friendly and helpful. We stayed in the main hotel in an Ocean View Queen room on the east side. It was more like Ocean Front - we had a great view of Kulima Cove. We had 2 queen beds and a tiny balcony that could fit two chairs and a small table. The hotel has two pools - one for adults and one that includes kids and slides, which were a big hit with the kids. There are several restaurants on the grounds and a cafe that serves breakfast and lunch items. Note that there are no other places to eat within walking distance - I recommend stocking up on breakfast items and cold drinks (you do get a mini fridge) at the Foodland nearby. Kulima Cove is great for snorkeling - bring your own or you can rent for 2 or 4 hours or all day. Amenities include well furnished fitness center, shuffleboard and pool table in the lobby (which are often taken) and Wi-Fi (which can be spotty). Why only four stars? Well, I hate hotels charging resort fees and this one charges a whopping $52 per day. This is on top of a room rate that was almost $1,000 per day. Really?? You are going to nickel and dime guests paying that much? In addition, there was no free coffee in the lobby. If you want freshly made coffee not from your room coffee maker, it will set you back $6 per cup. For black coffee. That said, I would go back in an instant. The beauty of the place is amazing.

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