Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
62-100 Kauna'oa Dr. Kohala Coast, 96743 United States Show on Map
Highlights
Hawaiʻi Island’s first resort, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection, proudly unveils its $200+ million, multi-phased renovation guided by Laurance S. Rockefeller’s original vision. The iconic oceanfront retreat introduces 252 reimagined guestrooms and suites, a refreshed family pool, new oceanfront wellness amenities including a new fitness center, new full-service Spa, an adults-only infinity pool, and enhanced dining, all while preserving its midcentury modern design. Guests experience curated works from the Rockefeller Art Collection, a redesigned championship golf course, expanded gardens, and sustainability initiatives. Thoughtful details, cultural craftsmanship, and a deep connection to place define a renewed era of quiet luxury at Kaunaʻoa Bay, framed by Hawaiʻi’s natural beauty and aloha traditions.
At a Glance
| Address | 62-100 Kauna'oa Dr. Kohala Coast, 96743 United States |
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| Rooms | 252 |
| Check-in | 3:00 PM |
| Check-out | 12:00 Noon |
| Nearest airport | Kailua/Kona, HI [Keahole-Kona International Airport], USA — 27 miles |
| Dining and bars | Number 3 · Manta · Hau Tree · Copper Bar |
Service & Amenities
Facilities
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Center
- Meeting & Conference Facilities
- Business Center
- Ballroom
- Bar
- City Tours, Theatre and Cultural Events
- Cultural Programs
- Hair Salon
- Hospitality Suite
- Restaurant
- Steam Room
- Wedding Facilities
- Banquet Space
- Courtesy Cars
- Event Space
- Golf Nearby
- Lobby Lounge
- Lounge Area
- Massage Rooms
- Meeting Rooms
- Nail Salon
- Parking
- Poolside Services
- Private Meeting Facilities
- Retail Shops
- Sauna
- Small Conference Facilities
- Spa Treatments
- Sun Deck
- Business Services
- Valet Parking
- Yoga
- Laundry Facilities
- Boutiques
- Fitness Center Nearby
- Beachfront Bar
- Beach
- Beachfront Restaurant
- Cultural Events
- Day-Use Rooms with Shower & Changing Area
- Luau
- Lush Landscaped Gardens
- Massage Treatments
- Music in the Evenings
- Non-Smoking Rooms and Suites
- Ocean Front Cabanas
- Outdoor Hot Tub
- Poolside Cabanas
- Rentals
- Sand Beach
- Shopping
- Small Wedding Facilities
- Bar & Coffee Shop
- Barber Shop
- Beach Nearby
- Cabanas
- Canoeing
- Cardio Equipment
- Catamaran
- Children's Pool
- Café
- Jacuzzi
- Private Art Collection
- Snorkeling
- ATM Services
- Spa
- Bar and Restaurant on Site
- Garden
- Golf
- Water Sports
- Whale Watching
- Boating/Sailing
- Computer Center
- Computer Station
- Dolphin Watching
- Excursions
- Fishing
- Fitness Program
- Gift Shop
- Gym
- Hammocks
- Hot Tub
- Infinity Pool
- Internet Center
- Kayaking
- Meditation Room
- Outdoor Soaking Tub at the Spa
- Outdoor Terrace
- Sports Equipment
- Tennis
- Bird Watching
- Children's Activity Center
- Day Care Centre
- Diving
- Horseback Riding Nearby
- Non-Motorized Water Sports
- Pool Table
- Recreation
- Beach Cabanas
- Championship Golf Course
- Golf Academy
- Nature Tours
- Beach Club
- Bicycle Rentals
- Car and Bicycle Rental
- Children’s Activities
- Helicopter Tours
- Steam Shower
- Summer Sports
- Wellness Center
- Wildlife Viewing
- Wine Room
- Children's Program
- Kid's Club
- Terrace
- Valet Service
- Banquet Facilities
- Museum
- Pool
- Technology
- Treatment Room
- Helicopter Pad
- Lobby
- Children's Play Area
- Destination Services
- Game Room
- Sports
- Teen Activity Center
- Retreat
- Connecting Rooms
- Green Areas
- Outdoor Pool
- Pool Nearby
- Boutique Shop
- Charging facilities in rooms and all public areas
- Lounge
- Smoke Free Policy
- Basketball Courts
- Bocce Ball Court
- Fitness Trail
- Horse Stables Nearby
- Jewelry Store
- Baby Room
- Conference Room
- Events Facilities
- Sun Deck Lounge
- Poolside Bar
- Spa & Wellness Center
- Paddle Court
- Paddle Tennis
- Hospitality Desk
- Hiking Trails
- Patio
- Picnic Area
- Tennis Courts
- Sailing
- Tennis Club
- Wedding Garden
- Mountain Biking
- Orchard
- Personal Golf Cart
- Art Studio
- Children’s Game Room
- Sport Shop
- Driving Range
- Conservancy Activities
- Yoga Lawn
- Pickleball Court
- Ping Pong
- Putting Green
- Drugstore
- Market
- Beauty Center
- Plunge Pool
- Paddle Boarding
- First Aid Center
- Kids Playroom
- Bottom Reef Fishing
- Star Observation Site
- Tree House
- Island Specialist
- Volleyball Courts
- Travel Agency
Guest Services
- Hair Salon
- In-Room Spa Services
- Babysitting on Request
- Luggage Storage
- Banquet Services
- Bell Staff
- Concierge
- Currency Exchange
- Doctor On Call
- Florist
- Mail Services
- Multilingual Staff
- Shoe Shine Service
- Turndown Service
- Front Desk
- Handicap Services
- Hearing Impaired Services
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- 24-Hour Security
- A/V Equipment
- Boutiques Nearby
- Complimentary Health Club Access
- Dry Cleaning
- Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services
- Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services Offsite
- Environmental Program
- Facial Treatments
- Heated Pool
- Housekeeping
- In-room Massage
- In-room Safe Deposit Box
- Personal Hair and Make-up Service
- Pet Policy
- Room Service
- Self Service Business Center
- Valet Parking
- VIP Assistance
- VIP Rooms & Services
- Wake Up Service
- Wedding Arrangement
- Well-behaved Dogs Accepted
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Yoga
- Car Rental
- Laundry Facilities
- 24-Hours Manager on Duty
- Beach Side Food and Beverage Service
- Daily Newspaper
- Early Morning Coffee
- Escort to Room
- Express Check-Out
- Fax Service
- Guest Services Desk
- Hotel and Restaurant Reservations
- In-House Florist
- International Newspapers and Magazines
- Limousine Airport Transfer
- Nightly Entertainment
- Pool Service
- Self-parking
- Entertainment
- Shuttle Service
- Tours & Excursions
- Tour Desk
- Transportation Arrangement
- Baby Cot and Folding Beds
- Children's Amenities
- Evening Turndown Service
- Laundry Service
- Loyalty Program
- Newspaper
- Photographer on Request
- Property Walks
- Twice-Daily Housekeeping
- VIP Treatment
- Welcome Amenities
- Airport Transportation
- Live Performance
- Tennis Lessons
- 24-Hour Medical Service
- Diving Classes
- Golf Lessons
- Honeymoon Planning
- Overnight Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
- 24-Hour Doctor Referral Service
- Children's Program
- Copy & Printing Service
- Meeting Planning
- Overnight Laundry Service
- Golf Shop
- iPod Docking Stations
- Coffee Service
- Flower Service
- Guided Excursions
- Executive / VIP Services
- Sightseeing
- Administrative Services
- Complimentary Morning Coffee Service
- Personal Check-In Service
- Registration Desk
- Television Room
- Postal Services
- Game Viewing
- Heliport
- Complimentary Shuttle Service
- Live Shows
- IPod in Room
- Wine and Cheese Reception
Exclusive Waterways Cruise Perks
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Complimentary Breakfast for Two Daily -
$150 Resort Credit, per room, per stay (Resort Credit excludes room/tax, resort charge, and any third-party vendor charges, no cash value if not redeemed in full) -
$150 Resort Credit, per suite, per stay (Resort Credit excludes room/tax, resort charge, and any third-party vendor charges, no cash value if not redeemed in full.) Complimentary WiFi
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Complimentary High-Speed Wi-Fi -
Late Check-Out* - Check-Out*
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Dining
Number 3
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Number 3 restaurant, adjacent to the first tee, offers tasty fare such as grass-fed burgers, fish tacos and a classic Crab Louis in a casual and relaxed atmosphere near the first tee. Also available: Golfers, families, or anyone looking for a delicious lunch may also enjoy cold beer on tap, frosty fruit smoothies and signature Mauna Kea cocktails.
Manta
As the sun sets on the Island of Hawaii, soak in the unmatched view and paradisial ambiance of the Bar & Lounge with a signature cocktail while chefs prepare hyper-farm-to-table culinary delights in Manta’s exhibition kitchen. Be sure to check for the schedule of live entertainment throughout the year. A live, local jazz duo performs Wednesdays and Saturdays and an award-winning wine list enhances every evening.
Hau Tree
Just steps from the beach, with toes nearly in the sand, Hau Tree offers casual, open-air lunches by day and transitions into Hau Tree Cantina at night for relaxed evening dining. It’s complete with a gazebo-style bar perfectly situated for meeting friends. By day, Hau Tree offers the best in beachside favorites, with crisp salads, Parker Ranch burgers, and our famous Baja-style fish tacos, Mauna Kea’s famous Fredrico cocktail and Ovaltine Froth dessert; all prepared with ingredients delivered daily from our local farm and ranch partnerships and served just a few steps from the stunning Kauna'oa Bay. By night, Hau Tree transforms into a beachside Cantina, serving contemporary regional Mexican cuisine with dishes from Sinaloa, Sonora, Campeche, Oaxaca, and Yucatan. Hau Tree Cantina's bar offers modern interpretations of Mexican classics, a thoughtfully curated tequila and mezcal list, and a creative array of non-alcoholic cocktails.
Copper Bar
With its open-air grandeur and laid-back elegance, our iconic Copper Bar is one of the Kohala Coast's favorite gathering places. Locally sourced ingredients, some grown in our own 'Ulu Garden, elevate the menu of casual tapas, sushi, and entrees. Vibrant veggies, wild-caught sashimi, oven-fired flatbreads, and a famed Parker Ranch grass-fed burger are just a few of the dishes that pair beautifully with our handcrafted cocktails, tap beers, and curated wines. A nightly backdrop of live slack key guitar and traditional hula roots this storied space in the spirit of Hawai'i. Unwind with a Mauna Kea Mule and soak up the sweeping ocean views that have beckoned travelers for generations.
Rooms & Suites
Main Tower Golf Vista 1 King / 2 Beds
Floors 5-8 Room, 400 sq. ft / Lanai, 189 sq. ft Newly renovated Golf Vista guest rooms feature a large furnished lanai that provides beautiful views of Mauna Kea Golf Course’s lush green fairway and the distant Kohala Mountains. Connecting Golf Vista rooms are available.
Main Tower Golf Vista Deluxe 1 King / 2 beds
Floors 5-8 Room, 615 sq. ft / lanai, 265 sq. ft Newly renovated Golf Vista Deluxe guest rooms offer more living space—two furnished lanais with views of our championship golf course and the Kohala Mountains, double vanities, a luxury soaking tub, and ample closet space. Connecting rooms are available.
Beachfront 1 King / 2 Queens
Floors 2-4 590 square feet / 54 square meters (inclusive of lanai) All Newly Renovated Beachfront guest rooms have a large furnished lanai (balcony). Some guestrooms can be connected and thing wing is ideal for traveling families.
Beachfront - Lawn 1 King / 2 Queens
1st floor, 590 sq. ft. All newly renovated Beachfront Lawn guest rooms feature a large, furnished lanai (patio) with ground floor beach access – ideal for family vacations to Kohala Coast.
Main Tower Ocean Front 1 King / 2 beds
Floors 5-8 590 sq. ft. (including lanai) Newly renovated Ocean Front guest rooms feature a large furnished lanai that provides captivating views of iconic Kauna‘oa Bay, the island’s most beautiful beach. Connecting rooms are available.
Main Tower Ocean Front Deluxe 1 King / 2 Beds
8th floor, Southend, Top floor, 904 sq. ft. Newly renovated Ocean Front Deluxe guest rooms offer more living space—two furnished lanais that overlook the pristine island coastline, double vanities, a luxury soaking tub, and ample closet space. Connecting rooms are available.
Kohala Suite
8th Floor, Northend, 1252 sq. ft. Top floor with views of Kohala Mountains, Kawaihae Harbor and the golf course. The newly renovated Kohala Suite (Golf Vista Suite) is perched on the Main Tower’s top floor. This expansive suite offers a separate living area and bedroom, with views of our championship golf course, the Kohala Mountains and distant Kawaihae Harbor. A second bedroom with two double beds is also available.
Beachfront Suite
Floors 3&4, Northend, 1268 sq. ft. Views of pool, lawn and ocean with direct access to beach. Beachfront Suites have a sitting room, separate living area and bedroom, large furnished lanai (balcony), and easy beach access. Connection to a second guest bedroom with two queen beds are available.
Hualalai Suite
8th floor, Mid-Tower, 1252 sq. ft. The reimagined Hualalai Suite is located in the Main Tower's top floor featuring a separate living area and bedroom, an oversized bathroom with private, furnished lanai (balcony), and sweeping views of Kauna’oa Bay and Kohala Coast.
Beachfront Deluxe Suite
Floors 1-4, Southend, 1562 sq. ft. Views of lawn and ocean, with direct access to beach. Beachfront Deluxe Suites have a sitting room, separate living area and 2 bedrooms, large furnished lanai (balconies), and easy beach access.
Mauna Kea Suite
The newly renovated Mauna Kea Suite and Mauna Loa Suite command the hotel’s top floor. These low-key luxurious Presidential Suites each feature a separate living area, dining room and bedroom and a large private, walk-out lanai (balcony) with panoramic ocean and coastline views. Mauna Kea Suite (8th floor, South end; 1610 sq. ft.) Mauna Loa Suite (8th floor, North end; 1610 sq. ft.) Top floor locations on either end of Main Tower
Mauna Loa Suite
The newly renovated Mauna Kea Suite and Mauna Loa Suite command the hotel’s top floor. These low-key luxurious Presidential Suites each feature a separate living area, dining room and bedroom and a large private, walk-out lanai (balcony) with panoramic ocean and coastline views. Mauna Kea Suite (8th floor, South end; 1610 sq. ft.) Mauna Loa Suite (8th floor, North end; 1610 sq. ft.) Top floor locations on either end of Main Tower
Nearest Services
Airports
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Kailua/Kona, HI [Keahole-Kona International Airport], USA27 mi
