Set on the edge of the white sands of Kauna‘oa Beach, one of the most beautiful on the Big Island of Hawaii, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel offers contemporary and luxurious accommodations with a relaxed and family friendly atmosphere and superb facilities.
Set on one of the calmest and most beautiful beaches on the island
Family friendly hotel with children's activity programme
Elegantly refurbished in Hawaiian style
Championship golf course right next door
Just a 40 minute drive from Kona airport, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is tucked away from the main highway, approached via a winding road through the stunning Championship golf course that wraps itself around the property.
The architectural style of the hotel has won awards and the hotel is deemed a historic building, however, the overall style of the hotel may not immediately appeal, however, with this hotel, please don't judge a book by its cover.
With a huge repeat clientele, this very well established hotel is definitely doing something right. From the inviting swimming pool to the idyllic beach, one of the most beautiful and calmest on the island, it is an ideal destination for a relaxing stay on the Big Island.
The hotel offers 252 rooms and suites, making it one of the smallest hotels on the coast and ensuring a more intimate and personalised experience. Most rooms enjoy stunning views of the ocean from their private lanai's and the feel of the hotel is spacious and airy with the atrium style interior and outdoor living design.
Families are well catered for with a children's programme as well as family friendly pool and beach as well as suite style accommodation. Connecting rooms are also available on request.
For adults, the relaxing spa, generous sporting facilities and activities, not to mention the al fresco lounges and dining at the romantic Manta's restaurant, overlooking the ocean, will appeal. The evening fire pits, once lit at sunset, are a welcome gathering place for those who wish to enjoy the star filled sky or the regular visits from the curious manta rays who hunt for plankton in the water just below.
Beneath the somewhat unattractive exterior, the heart of the Mauna Kea lies in it's warm welcome, fantastic facilities, friendly service and beautiful location. A gem hidden away and well worth a stay on this fascinating island.
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Manta rays an often be viewed in the bay in the evenings, watch them from Manta restaurant
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10-hour flight from London to West Coast America followed by a 5-hour flight onwards direct to Big Island and 40-minute transfer by road to the hotel.
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