atmosphere of laid-back luxury and the menu incorporates sustainable produce grown on the North Shore , including items from the resort ’ s on-site Kuilima Farm . Try the Kona kampachi sashimi ; manila clam steamers ; ahi crusted with kakimochi ( a Japanese rice cracker snack mix ) served with spicy local mango puree ; Keahole lobster curry ; or Kuilima Farm spice-roasted heirloom carrots . And make sure to try a cocktail for two called Don ’ t Touch the Turtles , a refreshing mix of vodka , “ lilikoi ” ( passion fruit ), mint and cane sugar in a large copper vessel fashioned after a turtle . Meanwhile , new lobby cafe Hoolana serves locally sourced gourmet coffee and
light bites . And the Ocean Club Lounge — access automatically comes with the Alii Suite and Ocean Club rooms , but can be added to any room type — is new for guests to relax indoors or out with views of the nearby surf while enjoying breakfast , dinner or evening appetizers and drinks as well as upgraded amenities and concierge services . Other dining options are Lei Lei ’ s by the Fazio golf course , with prime rib , baby back ribs , steak and seafood , and Beach House by Roy Yamaguchi ( reservations are recommended for dinner ) with sashimi ; a Banzai roll with lobster tempura , filet mignon and Truffleyaki ; Misoyaki Deepwater Black Cod with forbidden rice ;
cabernet beef short ribs ; and surf and turf , featuring jumbo shrimp , a lobster tail , filet mignon and truffle crab mash .
And on Wednesday nights , experience the Paniolo , a Hawaiian cowboy luau at the resort stables . Paying tribute to Hawaii ’ s ranching and cowboy heritage , these weekly dinners include a buffet with roasted pig and vegetarian options , hula lessons , lei making , a pony meet-and-greet for kids , a Paniolo hula show and storytelling , a fire and knife dance and drumming performance , s ’ mores by the fire pit and more .
A RELAXING RETREAT When it comes to wellness , the Nalu Spa has been renovated with natural materials and minimalist design . Treatments from hot stone massage to skin therapies incorporate natural ingredients from the surrounding area plus some of the latest technology to restore and rejuvenate . A prenatal massage includes coconut-argan oil while a sugar body polish combines Hawaiian sandalwood , rose , hibiscus and jasmine .
Guests may choose the recently transformed indoor treatment rooms or oceanside options such as new cabanas or the Nalu Seaside Hale , a private hut on the water ’ s edge to listen to the calming sound of the waves . Upon arrival , sip on mamaki herbal tea , which is grown at the resort ’ s farm ; this native remedy is believed to promote a healthy immune system , release stress and clear out toxins .
Of course , there ’ s plenty of time for relaxing in your room , too . The main building includes 408 updated guestrooms and suites , all with unobstructed ocean views . Whales can often be spotted during the peak winter months of January to March as the resort is within the 1,218-square nautical mile Hawaiian Island Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary . Spend time on your balcony or lanai gazing out at the ocean or soak in the deep tub in Premium Ocean Front King rooms . Light wood tones paired with neutral and sea-inspired colors make for a tranquil space .
The resort also offers 42 oceanfront bungalows , which were enhanced during the renovation , creating an oasis that ’ s a short distance away from the main hotel .
One of the refreshed Ocean Bungalows ( top ) and guest room ( above ); opposite page : a private infinity pool for the Ocean Bungalows area , a short distance from the main hotel
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES For those who want to get outside , the expansive property offers plenty of
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