Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

A luxurious Hawaiian getaway

Voted one of the top 10 best hotels in the world 2016, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is the landmark of luxury. Offering enhanced beach and pool services, an 18-hole championship Golf course, Mandara Spa and boutique shopping; this stunning resort provides everything you will need for a memorable holiday. Given in the spirit of ‘lokomaika‘i’ meaning sharing with kindness from within, you will be greeted with a fresh flower lei on arrival and luxury L’Occitane bath amenities in your room. Book an Outrigger Canoe Adventure, test your balancing skills on stand up paddle boards or go on an unforgettable Manta Moonlight Snorkel, the choices are endless.

Hayes & Jarvis Rating

Average: 5 (1 vote)

Guide Price

£3,499 per person

Hotel Category

Luxury

Location Type

Beach

Recommended For

Adult Orientated

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General Information

Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
252 rooms
Transfer duration: 34 minutes from airport

Main Facilities

Fitness facilities
Golf
Outdoor pool
Spa facilities
Watersports

Accommodation Type

H&J Recommended
Luxury Collection

Board Basis Options

Room Only

Hotel Location

Location Highlights

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Beach
Approx. 35 minutes from airport
Explore the amazing Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Take an Island Tour that encompasses the entire Big Island
Enjoy a Manta Ray Sunset Snorkel excursion

1622 Reviews

87% of travellers recommended this hotel

Traveller ratings

Excellent 1115
Very Good 323
Average 101
Poor 52
Terrible 31

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Oct 20, 2019

Beautiful 8 Days!

Palm Desert, California

This property is absolutely beautiful!! We were fortunate enough to have a tower room overlooking the Mauna Beach and couldn't have been more pleased with our stay! We spent many mornings on our Patio having room service breakfast and enjoying the air, waves and warmth. The cleanliness was top-notch, the room-service was fantastic and every employee was spot on. We never heard the word 'No' to any guest and were amazed that they were all so professional and courteous! We took advantage of MOST amenities and visited each of the restaurants (the Manta 3 times it was that good!) We will definitely return and this is one of our new favorites!!! Mahalo!

Oct 14, 2019

A week of mishaps amongst a beautiful beach

Portland, Oregon

I love Mauna Kea and have stayed there many times over the years. We’ve considered this beach one of the best in the world and the hotel exceptional. This year was an unusual exception to a perfect vacation and I’m trying very hard to not let the unfortunate incidents fully tarnish my feelings for this beautiful place. We had a friendly and accommodating reception upon checking in. Our room appeared clean and the location was great- 4th floor in the beach wing which was exactly what we hoped for because of its close proximity to the beach and pool and beautiful sunset views. The first issue occurred that night when my husband and I were trying to sleep. We individually heard banging noises in the room which we assumed were from each other but at 3:00 am we both were awakened by the crash of some plates we had used the night before. It was then that my husband confirmed we had a big rat running around our room and in & out of the entertainment center. We immediately called the front desk and requested to be moved immediately. Initially they moved us three rooms down but I was sure that I would not be comfortable in the same exact room just down the way from a room with a rodent. So at 3 am we had to pack up our bags (we were completely unpacked and settled in) and temporarily moved to the room down the way while they looked for another room. Then at 4 am we moved to a room in the tower with view of a roof. Because we’ve stayed several times before, we purposely booked our room in the beach wing for the view and proximity to the beach so the roof view although on the beach side was a big disappointment. By the next afternoon they were able to move us once again to the 8th floor. Needless to say, we were really exhausted our first day of vacation. The manager offered us a $400 credit and then we asked for breakfast and he added that too. Both very nice but sleeping with a rat in the room was truly awful. After the first incident we then had another issue after returning from dinner. Housekeeping had been to our room and apparently broke a glass but failed to clean up some of the glass. When my husband washed his hands he was cut by the small shards that were on his soap. When we called to get housekeeping back to clean up the glass they were sure that we were the ones who broke it. Of course if we had, we wouldn’t have had any problem with just telling them we did, so this was an annoying response. The next issue was that there was a smoker within close proximity to our balcony which made it really unpleasant to sit outside and enjoy the sunset. We called each time but for three nights in a row, they did not locate him. It wasn’t until we worked with another guest below us looking for the smoker as well that we were successful in identifying the smoker in the room below us. The staff came to our room to personally apologize for this unfortunate occurrence which was nice but didn’t give us back our 3 nights that we couldn’t use our balcony. The last unfortunate thing was that two tee shirts that my husband brought were taken from our room. We called and asked if maybe housekeeping accidentally picked them up with towels or linens but the manager said that my husband must have misplaced them. He didn’t and they never found them. As I said earlier, this is one of our very favorite places to go and during all of the other stays we never had any problems whatsoever. If it were just one of the unfortunate incidents we experienced, we would chalk it up as “thing happen” however, this was exceptional in the number of bad things that happened and it’s difficult not to wonder if the quality of our favorite hotel is going downhill.

Sep 25, 2019

Beautiful beach

Medina, Ohio

We spent a few quiet days in the Mauna Kea shortly after Labor Day. It was our first visit to this particular property and we booked the hotel on the recommendation of friends whose family has been vacationing there for decades. After reading the negative reviews about bugs and the need for updating, I admit I was rather unsure of our choice. As it happened, our room (on the 3rd floor) was bug-free. We encountered some of those roach-like things in the hallway in the evening, which was a little disconcerting, but the bugs were more afraid of us than we were of them. We were very pleased that there was no sign of them or any other creepy-crawlies in our room. As far as the condition of the rooms goes, furniture is a kind of dinged up, and public areas in particular are dated. Chairs in the Copper Bar really should be replaced. On the plus side, our bed was very comfortable (loved the soft sheets), and the bath was clean and functional, although towels were rather worn. As others have mentioned, the beach is lovely. We had no trouble snagging lounge chairs. One negative is that there is apparently no beach bar service. On the beaches at other Hawaiian resorts, servers frequently came by to take orders and serve, but that didn't happen at all at this beach. One of the biggest gripes we had was with the breakfast buffet, which was offered in the Copper Bar because Manta was closed (in the morning, anyway) for remodeling. (This didn't seem to make sense, because we had dinner in Manta.) In any case, there is a huge problem with fruit flies on many of the buffet items. One morning I had to point out the problem to one of the wait staff, who quickly draped cloth napkins over bowls of fruit. A guest really shouldn't have to point out something so obvious. We found the restaurant food ordered from the menu to be above average for Hawaiian resort food. Service throughout the hotel was friendly and accommodating. Overall, it was a pleasant stay - not super luxurious, but above average.

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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

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Glow SUP

Enjoy a relaxing evening of SUP, Stand Up Paddle, on the calm waters of Kaunaoa Bay. Stargaze at the illuminated sky and you may even be treated to a visit by manta rays, while LED lights flow under and around your board.

Fitness Center

Enjoy the complimentary Fitness Center for an active work out or cool down after a day of golf or tennis.

Mauna Kea Golf Course

Created in 1964 by Robert Trent Jones. Sr, this award winning golf course is an all time favourite in beauty and design. Enjoy stunning views over the Pacific, while the undulating greens and prevailing coastal winds provide a truly challenging course.

Art Tour

Around the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, you can find an incredible collection of museum quality Pacific and Asian art collected by hotel-founder Laurance S. Rockefeller. Guests can discover the pieces on their own, or join a weekly art tour to learn more about the collection's history.

The Mauna Kea Spa by Mandara & Salon

Relax with a combination of Balinese and Hawaiian inspired therapies including massage, body treatments, aromatherapy and skincare. The Salon offers services including hair styling, manicures, make up application and bridal services.

Cultural Activities

Learn the rhythms of hula and tell a graceful story with your hands. Or choose lauhala weaving, lei making, throw net fishing, Panilolo Horseshoes and Makahiki Games.

Seaside Tennis Club

Named as one of the top 10 tennis resorts in the world, Seaside Tennis Club offers 11 courts right on the ocean's edge for spectacular views while you play. Take a tennis lesson, join in the round robin tournaments, or just enjoy a leisurely game.

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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

A luxurious Hawaiian getaway

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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

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Beautiful 8 Days!

A week of mishaps amongst a beautiful beach

Wished I Could Have Stayed Longer

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Beautiful beach

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Facilities

Glow SUP

Fitness Center

Mauna Kea Golf Course

Art Tour

The Mauna Kea Spa by Mandara & Salon

Cultural Activities

Seaside Tennis Club

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