Set against the stunning backdrop of Mauna Kea Beach, this upscale resort features sleek rooms, delectable dining, and a wealth of leisure activities.
"A historic resort on Hawaiʻi's west coast, known for its luxurious accommodations and upcoming renovation."
"A historic resort with a beautiful crescent-shaped beach, renowned art collection, and access to golf courses, offering a serene and luxurious environment." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The Mauna Kea Resort is home to two championship 18-hole golf courses: the highly rated Robert Trent Jones-designed Mauna Kea Golf Course and the Arnold Palmer-designed links-style Hapuna Golf Course, both with stunning views and challenging layouts. Two world-class hotels, natural white-sand beaches, and luxury amenities make this a popular area for vacationers and residents alike." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"When venture capitalist and conservationist Laurance S. Rockefeller unveiled this Big Island resort in 1965, it was the most expensive hotel ever built. Though its glam environs were eventually usurped by Hawaii’s many newer luxury resorts, an extensive renovation in 2008 gave the Mauna Kea an update without sacrificing its throwback charm. Guests are lei'ed on arrival, and refurbished rooms feature private lanais, large baths and flatscreen TVs. Pull up a chaise longue on Kauna'oa Beach, play a few rounds of golf, or grab a bite at one of the hotel’s three restaurants, plus a weekly clambake and twice-weekly luau."
"Offers woodcarving and manta talks as part of its cultural and educational programming." - Sunny Fitzgerald Sunny Fitzgerald Sunny Fitzgerald is a Hawaii-based writer who covers travel, sustainability, culture, health and wellness, and more. Her articles and essays have appeared in National Geographic, Trave
