Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

Incredible views and beautiful classic golf course hotel is in great shape for an older design but classic well kept up with large well thought out rooms and great bathrooms

Food is not very good or interesting no service on the beach Golf restaurant closed early so no food or drinks available too many tourist type groups not very exclusive feeling very expensive for what they are offering

We stayed in the main tower and from the moment we checked in- this place was exceptional! Fresh POG juice, lei’s, beads, friendly valet. Our room was immaculate with all the bells and whistles- robe, slippers, loccitane products, etc. The bed and linens were SO comfortable—and I am very picky. The resort has a private beach with all snorkel, SUP, boogie boards, towels, lounge chairs, umbrellas, etc. It was very easy not to leave the property grounds and be spoiled. There was live music which was delightful and they usually have a hula dancer which we missed because it was Easter at The Copper Bar.

As with any hotel- drinks are heavily iced/watered down. The copper bar food /dinner was meh (dried out fish and tough steak) and pricey. And yes, this place is NOT cheap! However, it was worth it for us. The bar staff at beach was also meh…not as friendly as the Copper Bar staff but they were very busy.

This is one of my favorite hotels. Incredible art, architecture and location, and the staff is super friendly and welcoming. The food and drinks are great and the vibe is just perfect. Can’t say enough. Worth the splurge.

The resort has a beautiful stretch of beach with comfortable lounge chairs, friendly staff, & clean rooms. The grounds are adorned with gorgeous flowering trees and shrubs, a Buddha statue atop a steep flight of wide stairs, and plenty of spots to view the sunset. We had a room with an ocean/sunset view which was well worth the extra cost. The market offered amazing Kona coffee drinks and less expensive snack options. The restaurants were unbelievably overpriced! There were no affordable options, and dinner reservations are required. The boutique shops were nice, particularly Noa Noa. The parking valets were great. Overall, a lovely resort but not spectacular.

The Mauna Kea is a stunning property with wonderful amenities for the whole family. We had full use of surf boards, boogie boards, SUPs, kayaks and snorkel equipment throughout our stay. The resort is elegant and has beautiful walks; the restaurants and bars are priced highly as you'd expect, but the quality of food and drinks is very good. Staff were incredibly helpful and very friendly. We did the Authentic Sails experience while we were there and cannot recommend it highly enough. We found that to secure a bed on the beach, we had to get there very early (7-8:30). You are permitted to reserve a bed for a couple of hours, so people tend to go down early, reserve all the best beds, and then disappear and come back later which is a little irritating. There's nothing to do but play the game unfortunately. Finally, the room wasn't huge and for a family of 4 sharing, it was a little cramped. However, we felt safe enough at the resort to let our kids (10 and 13) come and go throughout the day, so they had their own space when they needed it. Overall, the property exceeded our already high expectations and we can't wait to return.

The Beach!

The cost.

We have stayed in this hotel a few times before, the bed is very uncomfortable, mattresses need to be changed, sheets and covers were dirty, the curtains doesn’t close properly, the food is mediocre at the best, the beach is nice. However, you can’t sit in a huge area, preserved for VIPs, you feel that you are treated as a second class citizen. Not worth the money, doubt we will stay again in it.

Privacy and view of the accommodation was a big plus. Staff were helpful and friendly. Restaurants were very good, especially Manta. Snorkeling was most enjoyable. 👍

Nestled on a quiet bay, this hotel is a real find for anyone seeking to unwind and enjoy the best of the Big Island. The staff was great. The Manta restaurant was very good. Really a treasure!

Stunning resort