Pros
- Luxurious rooms, most with an ocean view
- Exceptional customer service and friendly staff
- Fine dining at The CanoeHouse, with other options on-site and in nearby village marketplace
- World-class golf course, tennis club and fitness hub for training, with free classes
- Historic grounds and Hawaiian cultural center offering free activities
- Most green-energy producing resort in the world
- Unique spa experience indoors and outdoors, with lava sauna and lava Watsu
- Gorgeous lobby, atrium and grounds
Cons
- Pricier than some comparable resorts in the area
- Bathrooms can feel cramped in some rooms
- Small business center
Bottom Line
This beautiful luxury beach resort on the Kohala Coast is chock-full of excellent features: top-rated dining, golfing, tennis, fitness training, and spa experiences. It's pricier than some comparable resorts in the area, but free extras help compensate (valet parking, Wi-Fi, and newspaper delivery, to name a few). Free activities at the on-site Hawaiian cultural center -- including tours of the historic rock carvings and the former royal fishing ponds on the grounds -- are also a highlight.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Jacuzzi
- Pool
- Spa
Location
On the island's posh Kohala coast
The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel is located on the Kohala coast, where ancient sites coexist with luxury resorts and renowned golf courses. Nearby Waimea (a.k.a Kamuela, the area's newer, official name) is a major agricultural hub, where many of the country's vegetable and flower farms are located. It's also where Hawaiian cowboys (known as "paniolos") reigned in the 1800s, wrangling wild Longhorns, and later, establishing ranches.
The Big Island is packed with natural wonders, including active volcanoes, where visitors can still see lava flows, numerous beaches, and rainforests. It's by far the largest of the Hawaiian islands, so be prepared to drive to experience some of the top attractions.
- 37-minute drive from Kona International Airport
- 2-hour drive from Hilo International Airport
- Kalahuipuaa Fish Ponds are located on-site
- 2-minute drive or 14-minute walk to the Puako Petroglyph Preserve
- 13-minute drive to the Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, one of the island's top beaches
- 20-minute drive to the Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
- 35-minute drive to Waimea
- 45-minute drive to Kailua-Kona
- 1-hour-45-minute drive to Akaka Falls State Park, home to the 442-foot Akaka Falls and the 100-foot Kahuna Falls
- 2-hour drive to Mauna Kea Observatories (at the summit)
- 4-hour drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the island's most popular volcanoes
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Location
On the island's posh Kohala coast
The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel is located on the Kohala coast, where ancient sites coexist with luxury resorts and renowned golf courses. Nearby Waimea (a.k.a Kamuela, the area's newer, official name) is a major agricultural hub, where many of the country's vegetable and flower farms are located. It's also where Hawaiian cowboys (known as "paniolos") reigned in the 1800s, wrangling wild Longhorns, and later, establishing ranches.
The Big Island is packed with natural wonders, including active volcanoes, where visitors can still see lava flows, numerous beaches, and rainforests. It's by far the largest of the Hawaiian islands, so be prepared to drive to experience some of the top attractions.
- 37-minute drive from Kona International Airport
- 2-hour drive from Hilo International Airport
- Kalahuipuaa Fish Ponds are located on-site
- 2-minute drive or 14-minute walk to the Puako Petroglyph Preserve
- 13-minute drive to the Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, one of the island's top beaches
- 20-minute drive to the Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
- 35-minute drive to Waimea
- 45-minute drive to Kailua-Kona
- 1-hour-45-minute drive to Akaka Falls State Park, home to the 442-foot Akaka Falls and the 100-foot Kahuna Falls
- 2-hour drive to Mauna Kea Observatories (at the summit)
- 4-hour drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the island's most popular volcanoes
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Babysitting Services
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Beach
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Beauty / Hair Salon
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Business Center
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Children's Pool
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Full Kitchen
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Golf Course
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Internet
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Jacuzzi
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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Spa
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Supervised Kids Activities
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Swim-Up Bar
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Tennis Court
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