Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

• # 14 Travel & Leisure Hawaii's Top 25 Hotels

• # 1 Golf Course in Hawaii, Golf Digest Magazine

North Kohala Coast of Hawaii
Mauna Kea Resort was the vision and dream of respected hotelier Laurance S. Rockefeller more than 30 years ago. In what proved to be one of the most visionary decisions in the history of modern tourism, he chose a patch of black lava in an inaccessible area with two beautiful beaches to create a work of art that gave the Big Island of Hawaii a resort destination of legendary proportions.

The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is located on beautiful Kauna'oa Bay, considered by many to be the island's single most picturesque beach. Crescent-shaped with pure white sands and shimmering aqua waters, it is perfect for water activities including swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, kayaking, catamaran riding, whale watching and deep-sea fishing. Even at night, guests step onto a circular lava outcropping overlooking the Bay, to watch the manta rays swim beneath.

Rockefeller envisioned a resort of world-class standards -- complete with hotels, golf courses and homes. The first step in making Rockefeller's dream a reality was Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Opened in 1965 as a Rockresort by Laurance Rockefeller and consistently ranked as one of America's top resorts, this beachfront hotel enjoys phenomenal repeat clientele. There are over 1,600 pieces of museum-quality art throughout the property, enhancing the natural setting. The resort fronts what many consider to be the best beach on the island of Hawaii.

The award-winning Mauna Kea Beach Hotel continues to offer impeccable service that earned this resort its world-class reputation. The hotel is embraced by the famed crescent-shaped white sand beach of Kauna'oa Bay on one side and the championship Mauna Kea Beach Golf Course on the other. Select from a variety of award winning dining experiences. Guests have preferred rates and tee times at Mauna Kea Golf Club and Hapuna Golf Club.

Location:
On the finest white sand beach on the Koahala Coast Approximately 30 minutes from Keahole Airport. 40 minutes from Kailua-Kona.

Amenities: 
Air Conditioning, Bathtub with Shower, Bottled Water in Room, Concierge, Hair Dryer, In Room Dining, In Room Movies, Maid Service  (Twice Daily), Make-up Mirror, Refrigerator (2 Complimentary Bottles of Water), Robes, Shuttle Service (Within Mauna Kea Resort), Slippers in Room, Spa, Sundry Store, Telephone, Television, Turndown Service, VCR.

Activities: 
Mauna Kea guests enjoy the amenities of the resort's companion, the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, which includes a golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay. A shuttle between Mauna Kea's hotel, oceanfront tennis courts, and golf course; and Hapuna Beach's lobby, golf clubhouse, and fitness center departs every 20 minutes

Activity Desk, Beach, One of Best White Sand Beaches on the Big Island, Beach Services (Full Range of Beach Activities Available), Fishing (Charters Available), Golf (Mauna Kea and Hapuna Beach Courses on Property),  Jacuzzi, Jogging Areas Available, Kayaking (Kayak Rental Available), Massage Available, Sauna, Scuba Diving, Shopping, Snorkeling (Nearby),  Swimming Pool (Heat Resistant Skid Proof Decking), Tennis Court (13), Volleyball, Water Sports, Weight Room, Windsurfing.

Nearby Attractions:
Sportfishing, Hawaii Volcano National Park, Museums, Golf, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Sailing.

Dining:

• The Pavilion at Manta Ray Point - Architecture is inspired by 18th-century Buddhist temples. Two large bronze Japanese koi and a 9-foot diameter Japanese bronze bowl filled with small fish and water lilies sit at its southern entrance. The dining room has hardwood floors and glass doors that open to additional lanai seating. Breakfast service includes an á la carte menu, Continental, or full buffet. The gourmet dinner menu features native Hawaiian ingredients and such dishes as Big Island ahi sashimi, Waimea tomato and sweet Maui onion salad, and macadamia nut-crusted prawns with grilled pineapple rice and chili butter sauce.

• Batik - This fine-dining restaurant features European and Asian cuisine. The glass-enclosed dining room offers garden and ocean views. Specialty dishes include shrimp, lobster, or chicken served in spicy Thai or Batik's signature east Indian curry. Meals conclude with the delivery of bonbons atop a vented container of dry ice, which flows over tables like lava from an erupting volcano. In the cocktail lounge, a pianist performs nightly. Dinner reservations are recommended.

• 19th Hole - Open for casual lunch in Mauna Kea's golf clubhouse. The menu includes American salads, burgers, and hot dogs, as well as sushi, sashimi, katsu-donburi, and saimin.

• Hau Tree - This oceanfront restaurant serves lunch salads and sandwiches, ice cream, cookies, and drinks to hotel guests in swim and beachwear. One night each weekend, a "clambake" seafood buffet dinner features live Hawaiian entertainment. Clambake menu includes grilled fresh catch, Manila clams, Washington state mussels, Keahole lobster, and New England clam chowder.

• Lu'au - A once-weekly buffet feast is served outdoors in traditional Hawaiian style, with Hawaiian music and dancing. The morning of the event, hotel guests can help prepare the imu (underground oven) to roast kalua pig.

• Terrace Restaurant - This open-air restaurant serves a full Sunday brunch buffet.

• Copper Bar - Cocktails are served day and night.

Package Includes:

• Round trip air from LAX

• Flower lei greeting

• Compact Car

• 7 Nights Accommodations 

• Porterage of your luggage

• Hotel Tax

From:  Mountain View $1588.00 per person - other categories available at additional cost.

Shorter and longer stays are available. Ask about first class air Prices are per-person, based on double occupancy. All rates are based on availability. Departure tax is not included. Rates are based on low season and fluctuate based on seasonality. For customizing a Hawaiian Honeymoon and Romance Package, call (800) 862-2080.

For the very best service, please call us toll free on (800) 862-2080 Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Pacific time) or fill out the request form below. If you wish to be added to our E-Mail list, we will periodically let you know of new specials. We will NOT share your name, e-mail address or other data with anyone.