Luxurious Beachfront Property with Top-Rated Golf Course
Beachfront Bliss and Golfing Galore:: Enjoy a fresh flower lei greeting upon arrival and access to a variety of water activities at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Indulge in on-site bars, restaurants, and private beach services for the ultimate relaxation.
Rooms & comfort
Elegant Rooms and Exclusive Amenities:: Retreat to guest rooms with private lanais boasting ocean or golf course views. Experience nightly turn-down service, high-tech entertainment systems, and luxurious bath amenities. Dive into the world of art with "The Art of Mauna Kea" book, showcasing Mr. Rockefeller's collection.
Wellness & relaxation
Culinary Delights and Recreation:: Delight in locally sourced cuisine at Manta restaurant and unwind at Copper Bar for cocktails. Explore dining options at the sister property with a complimentary shuttle. Engage in children's activities, spa services, and tennis courts. Let the tour desk organize exciting area tours for an unforgettable stay.
Book now for a luxurious escape at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection!
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Great beach
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Friendly staff
At the hotel
Popular amenities
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24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
ATM/cash machine on site
Auditory guidance
Babysitting/child services
Bar
Barber/beauty shop
Beach
Beachfront
Beauty Services
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Pools & wellness
Hair Salon Services
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Manicure
Massage services
Outdoor pool
Pedicure
Pool bar
Pool with view
Salt-water pool
Spa/wellness center
Spa/wellness center services
Swimming pool
Dining & drinks
Breakfast in the room
Coffee Shop on site
Restaurant
Wine/champagne
Fitness & outdoors
Cycling
Fitness center
Fitness facilities
Garden
Golf course
Hiking
Outdoor furniture
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Sun terrace
Table tennis
Tennis court
Tennis equipment
Terrace
Water sport facilities on site
Rooms & comfort
Heating
Lower bathroom sink
Non-smoking rooms
Shared lounge/TV area
Safety & cleanliness
Contactless check-in/check-out
Dry cleaning
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Safety deposit box
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Getting around & access
Facilities for disabled guests
Lift / Elevator
Parking
Shuttle service
Shuttle service (free)
Wheelchair accessible
Guest services
Children's playground
Concierge service
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
Laundry
Luggage storage
Meeting/banquet facilities
Tour desk
Services & essentials
Business center
Canoeing
Car hire
Cashless payment available
Electric vehicle charging station
Free WiFi
Games room
Higher level toilet
Key card access
Minimarket on site
Non-smoking throughout
Room service
Skiing
Snorkelling
Sun umbrellas
Toilet with grab rails
WiFi available
Review in focus
137 reviews
10/ 10
Wunderbares Hotel
Ingo · family with children · 2026-08-19
The guest experience
9.2out of 10 137 verified reviews
Loved most
Great beach
Friendly staff
Worth knowing — Limited parking · Construction noise
How guests scored the stay
Service9.9
Very good service from the friendly staff.
Overall Experience9.6
Mauna Kea has been an ultimate relaxing getaway.
Location9.4
Access to top quality restaurants and the best beach.
Cleanliness9.4
Very clean room with clean towels twice a day.
Food and Beverage9.4
Enjoyed the best breakfast buffet.
Room Quality8.9
Loved the room accommodations despite construction.
Amenities8.4
Limited self-parking and old equipment for rentals.
Value for Money8.4
Not feeling pleasant with the price paid.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Mixed experiences
80% of 20 recent stays rated 8+
9.2137 reviews
Wunderbares Hotel
10/10
Ingo · family with children · 2026-08-19
“Wunderbares Hotel”
Fabulous
10/10
nancy · solo traveller · 2026-06-21
“New rooms are back to beautiful wood.. new bathrooms ..”
Amending property, great remodel for the most part, but upgrade in attitude and general service level would enhance the
7/10
Richard · solo traveller · 2026-05-06
“Fantastic setting, beach, golf course, hiking trails, Manta rays, Manta breakfast, etc were top notch.”
Sehr schönes gehobenes Hotel
10/10
Ingo · couple · 2026-01-01
“Sehr schönes gehobenes Hotel, sehr guter Service, sauber, angemessener Preis”
Guest review
10/10
Julie · partner · 2025-09-28
“Room cleaned and clean towels twice a day. Family friendly, gentle ocean, cabanas, chairs and towels.”
Guest review
6/10
Hung-Hsin · family · 2025-09-09
“There’s no upgrade, no late check out, nothing special and the property is going thru construction. Equipment for ocean activities rental are old.
Don’t feel pleasant with the price we paid.”
Guest review
10/10
Kristen Yi-Ly · family · 2025-08-31
“The best beach in the world - soft sand, warm water, just enough waves for gentle boogie boarding, and a beautiful coastline. Access to top quality restaurants and the best breakfast buffet.”
Guest review
10/10
Matthew · family · 2025-08-23
“The Mauna Kea has been the ultimate relaxing getaway for me for over 30 years now. Never disappoints…”
Guest review
8/10
Louis · family · 2025-08-21
“We loved the room accommodations, but due to construction renovations the self parking was limited. Our golf view room would have been great, if not for the eyesore caused by valet parking all over the front of the hotel.”
Guest review
10/10
Jennifer Ching yi · partner · 2025-07-20
“Gorgeous beach, strong cocktails, we had the best time soaking it all in. Only hiccup was the construction—balcony air wasn’t as breezy/fresh. Still, can’t wait to return. Big thanks to all the friendly staff”
Spectacular Property w/ Charm — You’ll want to join this cult 😉
10/10
PinkKT · Family · 2025-07-06
“I’ve stayed at the Mauna Kea 3 times now and it ranks as the top hotel I’ve been to in Hawaii (well above multiple Ritz Carlton properties) & is such a special place with character & charm. Marked by the orange (which everyone religiously sports on merch), it’s so special and charming. The beach is spectacular (there are always sea turtles swimming in the bay) & sunset views are unmatched.
It took me a few visits — but I now very much understand the lure and can’t wait to come back!
If you’re worried about going while it’s under construction don’t be — we were hardly if at all bothered. It’s well contained and not noisy / the waves cover any noise. They’re generously upgrading all elites to a full breakfast buffet during the renovation. And there’s fewer people around so prime beach chairs are plentiful :)”
It's the people, and in this case, it's the person.
10/10
rays912 · Couples · 2025-07-05
“We've had the good fortune to call the Mauna Kea our home away from home a number of times over the years. Each time we visit there is one aspect of the experience that is special. That is Yogi. Yogi is one of the most authentic and caring and empathetic humans that I have met. Yogi is the heart of the Mauna Kea. Thank you, Yogi, for making our visits so special.”
Absolute Paradise
10/10
kristenp808 · Family · 2025-06-14
“My two daughters and I spent five nights at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. I booked a 1 king golf vista room but applied nightly upgrade awards and was upgraded to a 1 king oceanfront deluxe with a walk in closet. The room was so awesome and the view was amazing. We loved using our screen door and listening to the ocean.
The hotel and the grounds were incredible. Just beautiful and peaceful. I felt like I was living in a postcard.
The beach was also amazing. There were plenty of chairs and umbrellas. Things like boogie boards, paddle boards, and snorkel gear were included. The water was crystal clear and there is even a small coral reef with some good snorkeling. At night, we could see Manta Rays from a viewing platform.
The hotel also offered some cultural activities everyday. We only participated in one, but it was a good experience where we learned how to make a palm leaf lei.
The service was the best I have ever had experienced at a hotel.
We stayed during the renovation, and, as a platinum member, our breakfasts were upgraded to the full buffet because of the renovation.
The renovation did not bother us at all. And our room was almost right next to it.
We ate at Copper Bar twice and had room service twice. The food was good, although we wished the resort had more options. I’m assuming this is because of the renovations and some of the restaurants being closed. The prices were typical high resort prices. We did not have dinner at Manta.
We also went to the luau. It was our first one, so we have nothing to compare it to, but we very much enjoyed being able to try different types of food, and the performances were great.
Overall, this resort is a dream. We definitely want to come back!”
100/10 Hotel Stay in Big Island
10/10
ivyannf2025 · Family · 2025-05-31
“Ledie the Front Office Manager - amazing, welcomed my family w such warmth to their property
Yogi at front desk was such an amazing soul, her kindness left an impact on my family visiting for the mainland
Eduardo P. from Manta also such an amazing kind soul. He made our dinner so special.
All individuals showcase such excellent customer service, we will be back because of them.”
POOL CLOSED UNTIL SEPTEMBER
2/10
Garnold700 · Couples · 2025-05-29
“What a complete joke! THE POOL IS CLOSED UNTIL SEPTEMBER AND MASSIVE RENOVATIONS GOING ON, but they bury that information on the Marriott website deep down versus upfront. Then, once you make a reservation a day later you get a letter saying “oh by the way, the pool is closed“. why doesn’t the hotel just man up and state that information upfront and center and let people decide whether they not want to book it. My guess, receiving cancellation fees and increasing occupancy under false pretense.”
Love you BUT very disappointed!!!
6/10
giuliettafoxw · Couples · 2025-05-16
“My husband has been visiting this hotel for over 30 years, and we’ve been coming annually since 2012. We absolutely adore this property, the location, and everyone who works at the resort. We skipped 2024 due to the construction and renovation of the main tower rooms.
We just arrived on 5/15/2025 and plan to stay through 5/25/2025. We were excited to see the room renovations—we usually stay in a premium ocean view room. The new interior updates are very nice except for one major issue: the bathroom. The shower’s mosaic floor tile, white tile back wall and the horribly old drain cover remain unchanged, and unfortunately, they’re still filled with mildew and grime.
I don’t know about you, but when I feel the need to wear flip-flops in an upscale hotel shower, that’s a serious red flag! Why, oh why, was the shower not upgraded? This is such an important space. I work in high-end real estate, and it’s common sense that a primary space like the bathroom must be immaculate—especially after a major renovation.
Additionally, the walk-in closet flooring has stains all over it. Why isn’t maintenance handling these issues.
PLEASE- PLEASE MAUNA KEA - WE LOVE YOU BUT YOU MEED TO STEP UP THE LEVEL OF QUALITY. It the least you can do for those patrons who love to visit.”
Pacific Dreams Photography at the Westin Mauna Kea residences
10/10
annanZ8464SU · Family · 2025-04-30
“This review is specifically for our experience with pacific dream photography.
My family and I did a family photo shoot and a Luau photo shoot with the pacific dream photography team member April, and I wanted to give her a big hug, she was amazing!! April was so incredibly patient and kind throughout the inevitable child shenanigans and stressors during the shoots.
Would absolutely book a session with her again. Thank you. April!”
Fabulous stay at Mauna Kea
10/10
nancysW7952XC · Family · 2025-03-31
“My family just came back from staying at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. We had a fabulous time. It is a very special place. The views are breathtaking, the beach is gorgeous and management and staff do an amazing job making us feel relaxed and at home. Special thanks to Emmy and Greg who were so kind and friendly and made our stay so memorable. We have stayed at the Mauna Kea before and we will be returning. Forget about Disneyland...Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is the happiest place on earth!!”
Great stay at Mauna Kea
10/10
alanspar · Couples · 2025-03-23
“We had the best stay we’ve ever had at a hotel at the Mauna Kea. Emmy was great at check-in with a big smile and was incredibly helpful in making this an incredible stay for our 51st wedding anniversary. Doug and Ledia were just as helpful when Emmy wasn’t there in making our stay incredibly special. everybody else on staff was also wonderful, friendly, and kind. The hotel is finishing up a remodel and it’s terrific. The beach is fabulous and the facilities are in great condition. We can’t say enough good things about the hotel and everybody that we had the opportunity to meet. Housekeeping and maintenance were on top of everything as well and we’re very friendly.”
Overall, this was a very nice and relaxing stay at an amazing beautiful location.
8/10
SEF21 · Couples · 2025-03-19
“Overall, this was a very nice and relaxing stay. I would definitely stay here again with hopes that a few changes will be made once the construction is completed.
THE POSITIVES:
THE LOCATION: The beach here is really one of a kind. It is a beautiful setting; the water is stunning, and the bay is sandy – no rocks or coral to deal with. The water is perfect for all ages as it is a shallow bay to start, and one needs to walk a bit to get into deeper water.
The staff: Everyone at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel that we interacted with was very nice, helpful, and welcoming.
THE ROOM: Our room was an ocean front room in the main tower (the beach front rooms were undergoing renovations). This was a very nice room and the view from the lanai was amazing.
Reusable water bottles: They give you a reusable stainless steel water bottle to use while here and to take with you when you leave. There are water filling stations in each of the rooms as well as around the resort. This is a fantastic way to reduce single use plastic bottles and protect the environment. Having the water filling station in the room is very convenient.
THE CONSTRUCTION: We were a bit unsure of what to expect booking here during the construction, but it really didn’t impact us at all.
We are not “pool” people but if you are, you should wait until the construction is completed as there isn’t a pool during the construction. We were told that the construction will be ongoing until sometime in October 2025.
PICKLE BALL COURTS: There are 8 courts that are specific for pickle ball. This is a nice change from trying to play on tennis courts and adjusting the size for pickle ball. It is $25 per person per hour. However, if no one shows up to play the next hour, you may play on.
AREAS WHERE THERE IS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT:
THE BEACH SHACK: I am hoping that this will improve after the renovation is completed. We booked the complimentary canoe paddle and was told to check back at 7 am the next morning to see if it was running. An improvement would be to have them call the hotel guest to either confirm or cancel the paddle. I realize that this is weather dependent and won’t go out with high wind but them letting us know via a call would be much better than getting up and heading down to the beach shack to find out it was cancelled. On the positive side, we had no problem getting beach chairs anytime we went down to the beach. I think this was due to the fact that the hotel was not at capacity.
THE FOOD: The food here is not what I would expect of a resort of this caliper. The hotel really needs to up its food game.
Breakfast was decent. They have all of the things you would expect, an omelet station, fresh fruit, pastries, etc. As a Titanium member for life on Marriott, I was able to get the buffet included.
For dinner our first night we ate at the Copper Bar, and I ordered grilled fish on my salad. The fish was raw and when I mentioned it to the server, she said yes it was “pan seared”. This was not ahi, and my expectation was that it would be cooked. She didn’t offer to have it cooked or to get me anything else. Needless to say, I did not eat it. My dinner and the server’s response were disappointing to say the least. The next day, we ate lunch at the Hau Tree (their outdoor bar) and I ordered a beet salad. This was possibly the worst beet salad I have ever had. It had a few pieces of arugula, and the beets were overcooked to the point of being dehydrated. We did not even try Manta Ray for dinner after these two experiences but ate outside of the resort each evening we were here.
So, the opportunities exist to really improve the food offerings to align with what one would expect from a resort of this caliper. The beach bar could use some appetizers such as wings, potato skins, fried calamari, hummus and veggies, etc.
And the opportunity to improve dining at the Copper Bar, offer fresh grilled fish and a salad these items are not hard to make. I am really hoping that positive changes will be made to your food lineup once the construction is completed.
THE DRINKS: The Hau bar drink game was pretty weak. If I wanted a spicy margarita, I had one choice, and it was going with a no name tequila that had been infused with jalapeño and cilantro. I would personally have liked to have had a specific tequila for this drink as well as have had some fresh jalapeños. The lady next to me at the bar ordered a mojito and it didn’t have any mint in it. How is that a mojito? I think it is fine if you just want a beer or low-end wine but that isn’t what I would have expected from this resort.”
