2026 location index
Best Hotels in Big Island
Compare 3 hotels using seven years of Forbes Travel Guide recognition history, weighted toward recent performance.
Ranked for consistency
Big Island hotel rankings
3 hotels
| Property | Score | Destination | Country | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Resort Hualalai | 5.00 | Big Island | United States (HI) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort | 3.86 | Big Island | United States (HI) | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection | 2.98 | Big Island | United States (HI) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Our methodology
Recognition that lasts
Hoslog looks across seven years of published designations. Recent recognition carries more influence, while earlier years reveal consistency. When a hotel goes unlisted, its previous recognition gradually fades.
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