Princeville, HI
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United States
Set above Hanalei Bay on Kauai's North Shore, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay looks across the water to the island's steep green mountains. The 252 rooms and suites keep the palette quiet, using reclaimed teak, woven textures, lava stone and broad ocean-facing windows rather than overt resort motifs. Dining ranges from island-led dishes at 1 Kitchen to Japanese-influenced plates and sunset views at Welina Terrace. The wellness programme is unusually extensive, combining an 18-treatment-room Bamford Wellness Spa with Anatomy fitness, movement classes and outdoor pursuits. The beach, pools and access to hiking and surfing make the landscape the centre of the stay.