Based on 11 June 18 departure from London Heathrow flying with United Airlines, staying for 7 nights room only in a Golf Vista View Room (2 adults sharing) excluding transfers.
Our guide price gives you an idea of how much to budget for a stay at this hotel. The price will vary based on exchange rates, and your choice of room type, departure date, airline and cabin class, and any additional extras you’d like to add to your holiday.
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.
Explore the amazing Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Take an Island Tour that encompasses the entire Big Island
Enjoy a Manta Ray Sunset Snorkel excursion
1388 Reviews
87% of travellers recommended this hotel
Traveller ratings
Excellent
937
Very Good
293
Average
86
Poor
47
Terrible
25
What to Expect
Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness
Reviews
May 20, 2018
Beautiful resort and beach
Georgia
We stayed for two nights for an anniversary trip and we were upgraded from a garden room to an ocean view room. The views of the bay and beach from our room were great. The room was large and well appointed, as was the balcony with the two chaise lounges. We got to the beach around 9:00 am and 80% of the chairs were taken, but we were able to get two together up front. The snorkeling was good near the manta ray lookout point and between there and the right-hand floating mat - saw a sea turtle, large moray eel, a school of large needlefish, and several of the typical colorful fish found in/near many Hawaiian reefs. I also snorkeled at night with the rays and that was the highlight of my trip (or at least my snorkeling adventures). Oh, and the staff was friendly too.
May 20, 2018
Beautiful Scenery, Average service
Hotel is located about 50 minutes away from the Kona airport. Stayed two nights. At check in I was offered fresh juice. Room was very spacious. The beach at the hotel was well taken care of. Had breakfast buffet at Manta and thought the selection of food/fruits was decent. Dinner at Manta was somewhat disappointing. Food was okay, but the server kept asking about pairing dinner with wine when I had already told her I was not interested in any alcoholic beverages for the evening. I declined the first time, and when I was asked about having wine the third time I really could not enjoy the food anymore.
I felt like the hotel was very quiet, private place. always plenty of empty chairs on the beach. the open design of the hotel allowed cool breeze to come throughout the day.
This hotel stay can be used to earn Marriott or Prince Preferred points (choose one or the other depending on which points matter the most to your travel needs).
Overall beautiful property, recommend for anyone looking for a quiet vacation.
May 19, 2018
The best hotel we've visited
Washington State
What an amazing hotel; we had a terrific room (802) with a great view of the beach, the spaces outside the rooms are mostly open air, there is large art throughout, the grounds and hotel are very well kept, the beach and facilities on the beach are top tier, there is a real 24hr gym, and the hotel is so large you just feel like you have more space. The staff was helpful we never had to wait for anything.
Tips: The reefs on both sides of the bay are good for snorkeling, you can probably see the mantas from shore at night, the guest wifi was included and worked well in our room, get the printed paper at the desk every day as events and some onsite restaurant schedules change daily, and be sure to check out the number 3 restaurant for lunch - it was our favorite. We are planning a return trip.
May 15, 2018
Excellent stay at the Mauna Kea!
We spent 5 nights at the Mauna Kea in the beginning of May. Upon checkin, we were upgraded to an ocean view (though with double beds, rather than a king bed). The view was AMAZING in room 636. The hotel is a bit older, with a mid-century modern vibe. The setting is absolutely fantastic, gorgeous grounds and landscaping on one of the best beaches on the Big Island. One of my favorite parts of the resort are all the isolated sitting areas so that you can have a picnic lunch or curl up with a good book in a variety of settings - some quite private. The sunsets on the beach were second to none. We did not experience any of the issues that others did with folks lining up for beach chairs early in the morning. In fact, it seemed so un-crowded that I asked the front desk about their current capacity which was at 70%. The dining options were good - we were not fans of the beach restaurant but loved Copper bar and Manta. We considered booking the Manta Ray snorkel but observed the snorkel from the rocky outpost above and then swam with the Manta Rays in the same area during the day.
We found the staff welcoming and accommodating at all times. Valet parking was very convenient and fast. We did not use the spa but will next time.
Honestly, the Big Island is not our favorite Hawaiian Island but we would HAPPILY return just to stay at the Mauna Kea.
May 11, 2018
Love this hotel
One of the best beaches in the world. Older classic hotel that has been kept up very well. Restaurants are excellent, golf course is great, service is exceptional, and the prices are well pricey but welcome to Hawaii. Love ya orange:) will see you again.
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.
1388 Reviews
87% of travellers recommended this hotel
Traveller ratings
Excellent
937
Very Good
293
Average
86
Poor
47
Terrible
25
What to Expect
Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness
Reviews
May 20, 2018
Beautiful resort and beach
Georgia
We stayed for two nights for an anniversary trip and we were upgraded from a garden room to an ocean view room. The views of the bay and beach from our room were great. The room was large and well appointed, as was the balcony with the two chaise lounges. We got to the beach around 9:00 am and 80% of the chairs were taken, but we were able to get two together up front. The snorkeling was good near the manta ray lookout point and between there and the right-hand floating mat - saw a sea turtle, large moray eel, a school of large needlefish, and several of the typical colorful fish found in/near many Hawaiian reefs. I also snorkeled at night with the rays and that was the highlight of my trip (or at least my snorkeling adventures). Oh, and the staff was friendly too.
May 20, 2018
Beautiful Scenery, Average service
Hotel is located about 50 minutes away from the Kona airport. Stayed two nights. At check in I was offered fresh juice. Room was very spacious. The beach at the hotel was well taken care of. Had breakfast buffet at Manta and thought the selection of food/fruits was decent. Dinner at Manta was somewhat disappointing. Food was okay, but the server kept asking about pairing dinner with wine when I had already told her I was not interested in any alcoholic beverages for the evening. I declined the first time, and when I was asked about having wine the third time I really could not enjoy the food anymore.
I felt like the hotel was very quiet, private place. always plenty of empty chairs on the beach. the open design of the hotel allowed cool breeze to come throughout the day.
This hotel stay can be used to earn Marriott or Prince Preferred points (choose one or the other depending on which points matter the most to your travel needs).
Overall beautiful property, recommend for anyone looking for a quiet vacation.
May 19, 2018
The best hotel we've visited
Washington State
What an amazing hotel; we had a terrific room (802) with a great view of the beach, the spaces outside the rooms are mostly open air, there is large art throughout, the grounds and hotel are very well kept, the beach and facilities on the beach are top tier, there is a real 24hr gym, and the hotel is so large you just feel like you have more space. The staff was helpful we never had to wait for anything.
Tips: The reefs on both sides of the bay are good for snorkeling, you can probably see the mantas from shore at night, the guest wifi was included and worked well in our room, get the printed paper at the desk every day as events and some onsite restaurant schedules change daily, and be sure to check out the number 3 restaurant for lunch - it was our favorite. We are planning a return trip.
May 15, 2018
Excellent stay at the Mauna Kea!
We spent 5 nights at the Mauna Kea in the beginning of May. Upon checkin, we were upgraded to an ocean view (though with double beds, rather than a king bed). The view was AMAZING in room 636. The hotel is a bit older, with a mid-century modern vibe. The setting is absolutely fantastic, gorgeous grounds and landscaping on one of the best beaches on the Big Island. One of my favorite parts of the resort are all the isolated sitting areas so that you can have a picnic lunch or curl up with a good book in a variety of settings - some quite private. The sunsets on the beach were second to none. We did not experience any of the issues that others did with folks lining up for beach chairs early in the morning. In fact, it seemed so un-crowded that I asked the front desk about their current capacity which was at 70%. The dining options were good - we were not fans of the beach restaurant but loved Copper bar and Manta. We considered booking the Manta Ray snorkel but observed the snorkel from the rocky outpost above and then swam with the Manta Rays in the same area during the day.
We found the staff welcoming and accommodating at all times. Valet parking was very convenient and fast. We did not use the spa but will next time.
Honestly, the Big Island is not our favorite Hawaiian Island but we would HAPPILY return just to stay at the Mauna Kea.
May 11, 2018
Love this hotel
One of the best beaches in the world. Older classic hotel that has been kept up very well. Restaurants are excellent, golf course is great, service is exceptional, and the prices are well pricey but welcome to Hawaii. Love ya orange:) will see you again.
1388 Reviews 
Traveller ratings
What to Expect
Reviews
Beautiful resort and beach
Georgia
Beautiful Scenery, Average service
The best hotel we've visited
Washington State
Excellent stay at the Mauna Kea!
Love this hotel