Even native Hawaiians get misty-eyed when they speak of the beauty of the Lodge at Koele. Nearly a dozen travel publications have raved over the hotel in the past three years. Travel and Leisure rates it among the top hotels in Hawai'i. Rooms are spacious and richly outfitted. Some suites even have fireplaces—that can actually come in handy in the wintertime. During the daytime, a host of activities are available including golf, horseback riding and hiking.