Lanai, HI

What to do in Lanai, HI

The Lodge at Koele

Indulging every whim imaginable, this resort's extensive list of awards includes the title of #1 Pacific Rim Resort, according to the Condé Nast Traveler "Reader's Choice Awards," as well as ranking in the Top 3 of Travel and Leisure's "World's Best" survey!.

The Experience

A world-class, 18-hole course designed by Greg Norman. Play serious golf among cool ponds and graceful streams, the fresh scent of pine, koa and eucalyptus trees.

The Fitness Center

Offers massages to relax you after a long round of golf or workout. Rowers, free weights, treadmills and yoga classes are available.

The Stables

Take horseback-riding lessons, 1- to 4-hour rides, and a peerless view of Lanai's grandeur!.

Lanai Eco-Adventure Center

Guided hikes, roadbike treks, kayaking, and snorkeling expeditions - there's no better way to see the island's flora and fauna, marine life, and unique topography.

Play tennis at the Lodge's beautiful courts.

Feast on fabulous cuisine at the lodge's several restaurants from garden café snacks to elegant gourmet banquets.

Manele Bay Hotel

This place has so much to offer, you may have to come back to Lanai just to fit it all in! This opulent resort was rated #1 among Hawaiian resorts in the Condé Nast Traveler "2000 Gold List" as "The Best Places in the World to Stay!".

The Challenge at Manele

An award-winning 18-hole golf course fashioned around Lanai's natural lava fields and rock formations, designed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus. Imagine the fun of playing alongside stunning ocean views under a tropical blue sky with the Pacific Ocean as a water hazard!.

The Spa at Manele

The perfect prescription for detoxifying body, mind and soul, with massages including Aromatherapy, Swedish technique, deep tissue massage, Shiatsu, and sports massage. Relax in a whirlpool, get a sumptuous body scrub, or have a beauty makeover. The Spa also includes a full gym.

Trilogy Excursions

See why Lanai has been voted one of the top 10 snorkeling sights in the world! Go sailing on a luxury catamaran, check out over 20 superior dive sights, spot some Humpback whales and enjoy a light lunch.

Spinning Dolphin Charters of Lanai

Take a marine journey on a 28-foot Omega sportfisher for the ultimate in deep-sea fishing. Catch marlin, tuna, mahi mahi, barracuda, and more. You'll have a great tale about the one that didn't get away!.

Play Tennis

At the tennis center, beginners can learn the game and more experienced players improve their skills in daily clinics.

Fitness Hikes

A great way to work your body and get a guided tour of Lanai's fascinating history.

Hiking

Explore Lanai's striking terrain, and be sure to pick up trail maps from your concierge so you don't miss a single sensational sight!.

Koloiki Ridge Hike

A 5-mile jaunt, round trip from the Lodge at Koele. You'll be treated to great sites like the "Cathedral of Pines" and fantastic views of east Lanai.

Polihua Beach Trail

At the west end of Lanai, this takes you through the Garden of the Gods - a perfect way to greet the day! End up on Polihua Beach, where you may be able to spot some endangered Pacific Green Sea Turtles.

Mountain Biking

Ride the trails and spot axis deer and wild turkeys in the beautiful countryside as you bike down the Munro Trail, rated by visitors as "one of the best land adventures on Lanai." Keomuku Road offers another superior biking quest, and its downhill slope makes it an easy ride. You can catch a glimpse of Shipwreck Beach from the road, and end your journey past the Keomuku ghost-village with an old church and a Hawaiian temple.

Hulopoe Beach Park

This is a superior spot for picnicking and swimming, and its large tidal pool is calm and safe enough for children. This is an underwater Marine Park with frequent dolphin sightings and a Marine Life Sanctuary perfect for exciting snorkeling. This is also Lanai's only surfing beach.

Kanepuu Preserve

Owned by the Nature Conservancy, this dry forest area offers a glimpse into the geological pre-history of the Hawaiian Islands. The short walk is a fabulous photo opportunity, with over 49 plant species native to Lanai, including the sandalwood and Hawaiian gardenia, which are endangered.

Luahiwa Petroglyphs

These extremely well-preserved bits of history are imprinted on 34 boulders. .

Heart of Lanai Art Gallery

This gallery offers a glimpse into the native culture, displaying local artists' work along with traditional folk art.