Every year my husband and I will stay here for our birthday and wedding anniversary celebrations. A weekend spent here feels like a 2 week vacation getaway! We only live 15 minutes away and it is one of our favorite beaches on the island so instead of driving back up the road we bask in the Aloha that the staff,... More

Lovely beach, tasteful room, no services or amenities. If you are looking for a luxury island experience, do not come here. Under staffed. No service at pool or beach, and most importantly for us, no umbrellas or shade at the beach. The price is high, but there is no value. More

My husband and I had the pleasure of 6 heavenly nights in this beautiful hotel. I was seeking a location that would satisfy both our needs. For me, a lovely beach and affordable spa and tennis facilities for my husband, we had no idea that we would get so much more!!!! The 60's architecture is thoughtfully designed to invite it's... More

This is a place for superlatives. Laurance Rockefeller had his pick of locations when the hotel was being conceived in the 1960's, and he picked well. The beach is one of the best, and while it is a public beach (as all beaches in Hawaii are), it's never very crowded. Great for swimming, except during the Winter, when the surf... More

Was fortunate to return in January 2012, my second visit since the renovation. I won't repeat my comments from 2011. Many others have covered the hotel's distinctive attributes. This time, we had a lengthy 13 night stay and I got a pretty good feel for the property aside from golf and tennis. The Pros: We were upgraded to a Golf... More

I love this place and have visited several times over the years. Some reviews think that it has a somewhat dated look but I haven't noticed. There is a great art collection and a unique feel of being outdoors even when lounging inside. The staff is great and laid back in that Island way... Whether you hang on the beach,... More

Lovely hotel in a beautiful setting. Good restaurants. I found it irritating that the hotel charges $15.95 daily for Wifi. In that caliber hotel, Wifi should be included. More

We really enjoyed our 5 night stay at the Mauna Kea hotel. The location in the northwest was very peaceful, away from the crowds in Kona and in a spot that gets only 8-10 inches of rain per year! The hotel property is beautiful, set right on one of nicest beaches in Hawaii. Our room was well-appointed with a large... More

We have stayed at the Mauna Kea several times over the course of 20 years and it has never been as fine as it is now. We enjoyed a wonderful room on the top floor with a brand new well designed bathroom with large soaking tub and an open shower with amazing views of breaching whales off shore. We also... More