Turtle Bay Resort - Kahuku, Hawaii - Luxury Resort on Oahu's North Shore

Turtle Bay Resort, the only full-scale luxury resort on the North Shore of Oahu, features almost five miles of beachfront. It faces not only the bay from which it takes its name, but also beautiful Kawela Bay.

Just as the winds of the North Shore are stronger than those on the opposite coast near Honolulu, so the activities available here are more strenuous. Towering waves, horse riding stables, hiking paths and mountain bike trails invite guests to experience the great outdoors. There are also tennis courts encouraging visitors to raise a racquet, and championship golf courses by Fazio and Palmer to challenge the best of players.

No doubt the energetic pace of recreation has allure for many from the south shores, but there is also a native tranquility that marks surroundings of Turtle Bay Resort. The glistening waters of the Pacific can be seen from most of the resort's 443 accommodations, which include beach cottages and private villas as well as guest rooms and suites, most recently upgraded in 2006 as part of a $70 million renovation project.

The resort's 375 island-inspired guest rooms each provide approximately 478 square feet of living space and can accommodate two to four persons. Guests have the choice of either two queen beds or a king. The 31 suites offer from 720 to 2,000 square feet of floor space, and come in one- and two-bedroom layouts. Wireless Internet access, luxurious bathrooms, game tables and private lanai come standard.

The Beach Cottages at Turtle Bay Resort are grouped in six-unit clusters. They are lavishly furnished to Five-Diamond quality, designed by Los Angeles Michael Smith, who is renowned for his interiors. Imperial yellow and copper accents set against a backdrop of azure waters complement the polished Brazilian walnut floors in these accommodations with 15-foot ceilings and king poster beds. Floor space ranges from 740 to 850 square feet.

Them there are the Ocean Villas at Turtle Bay Resort, world-class oceanfront condominiums featuring the finest amenities just steps from the beach. Each villa has its own private pool, Jacuzzi, courtyard and barbecue area. Dining areas are equipped with silverware, dinnerware, glassware and stemware. Configurations include Studio, 3-Bedroom and 4-Bedroom units. A Private Chef is available to prepare in-room dinners groups of two or more.

Beyond the luxury accommodations, Turtle Bay Resort also offers two lushly landscaped outdoor pools and access to world-class dining and shopping. Lei's Bar & Grill offers meals in the scenic clubhouse of the Palmer Golf Course. And for a true Hawaiian experience, the Voyages of Polynesia Luau is held every Friday at 6 pm on the Kahuku Lawn Terrace overlooking Kuilima Bay. Hawaiian music, a cocktail reception, Tahitian drumming, and a huge feast and show are all part of the festivities.

For those visiting the islands on business, Turtle Bay Resort can cater to meetings of all sizes. The Pacific Rim Conference Center occupies its own wing of the resort, with 31,000 square feet of flexible conference space. Banquet rooms can be arranged to host groups of up to 800 attendees.

One other popular feature of the resort is Spa Luana. Its signature services derive from local indigenous fruits and plants and Coconut Body Scrubs, Noni Wraps, Hawaiian Clay Ti Leaf Rituals, Coconut Scalp Treatments and our Pineapple Pedicures. In addition to six private treatment rooms, Spa Luana has an Outdoor Oceanside Cabana where guests can listen to the sound of the waves as they relax/.

Turtle Bay Resort is located at 57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, HI 96731, a 45-minute drive from Honolulu International Airport.