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"The property is beautiful. If it is your first time to Hawaii you could spend hours walking around taking pictures. The beach is amazing and watching
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With a stay at this well-placed resort, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Mauna Kea Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hapuna Beach State Park. Mauna Kea Resort Golf Course and Mau'umae Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
18-hole golf course
This smoke-free resort features a golf course, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Enjoy beachfront dining and relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. There's fun for all ages with a free kid's club and an arcade/game room, and supervised childcare is an added bonus.
IPod docks, WiFi
Featuring conveniences like refrigerators and coffee/tea makers, the 252 guestrooms also offer balconies and TVs with satellite channels. Other amenities include iPod docks, WiFi, and room service.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection ratings based on 8 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
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Room cleanliness4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition4.0 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
Everyone (2)Family (1)
5 out of 5
The property is beautiful. If it is your first time to Hawaii you could spend hours walking around taking pictures. The beach is amazing and watching the mantas after dark is a treat. The staff is very friendly, housekeeping comes twice a day. Parking is my only complaint, valet or self parking is expensive and if you self park you have a fairly long walk.
Posted by a verified traveler on Jun 17, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jun 18, 2019
by Guest Services Team
Thank you for your review. We appreciate your suggestions on how we may improve the overall guest experience. It brings us great joy to know that you did enjoy your time with us and we hope to see you again soon. Mahalo!
5 out of 5
Posted by a verified traveler on Jun 10, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jun 10, 2019
by Guest Services Team
Mahalo for your review!
4 out of 5
Close to the beach.
Very good experience. Rooms are good size. But some rooms had termite problems😏
Posted by a verified traveler on Oct 5, 2015
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5 out of 5
This is place is great, but nothing is perfect
My wife and I had dinner here a couple of times on previous trips to the Big Island and have since stayed for a week on three occasions. We have enjoyed the Plumeria and Mt view rooms. The rooms are large, comfortable and filled with all the amenities we need. Service is transparent. There are three principle restaurants with varied results. Manta (B&D) is pretty good, but you never feel the staff cares. Hua Tree (L) has a limited menu, but a great staff, and fantastic location. Monettes (D) is fantastic but pricey. All have million dollar views. The resort location on basically a private lagoon is spectacular. That you can get a four star meal over looking said lagoon is priceless. There are more expensive resorts on the Big Island, but none have as good a location. There are some irksome rules at Mauna Kea,ex: the pool area is closed at 6 (seriously?) even the Marriott doesn't do that. There are several other nice resorts (fairmont, mauna lea and even the Four Seasons(we like to hit the Four Seasons for L&D on trips to and fro Kona and the harbor)) nearby with more great restaurants. You can stay a week, eat at great restaurants and not dine twice at the same place. Of course this takes more time and effort than staying at the Mauna Kea. When school is out there are lots of kids, when school is in the average age is AARP. If you want a beautiful room, in a beautiful place, with pretty good food this is a great choice. There are other choices who say NO less, but it will cost you.
Posted by john1742, from Richmond, VA on May 16, 2013
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4 out of 5
Awesome for people with disabilities
Pros:Quiet, more than ada compliant
Cons:No free Internet
While the Mauna Kea was as beautiful as expected, I was surprised at the amount of thought that was given to the details. When we arrived we were greeted with a fresh orchid lei and my husband and my son got kakooee nut leis. We were escorted to the front desk where there were comfortable seats and fresh ICE cold POG juice and a cold cloth to freshen up with. We had also had a guide to orient us to the hotel.
I have never before stayed at a hotel that had everything that you might want in the room. I got up early and the rest of my family slept in. I could easily get ready to go to the gym without waking anyone with the high tech lighting system, the compartmentalized bathroom, and the walk in closet. I really had an appreciation for that closet after we arrived at our hotel in Kauai. We couldn't keep anything organized there.
My husband is in a wheelchair and they really went out of there way to accomodate those with disabilities. They had a wheelchair available that could run on the sand, a lift into both the pool and the hot tub and easy access to the rest of the resort.
Staff was extremely accommodating. They lent my son a set of golf clubs and a cart so my husband could watch him on the driving range - free of charge.
The breakfast and the Manta restaurant view was great, however, I was not too impressed with the food in the evenings.
All in all a great place to stay with an awesome beach.
Posted by Travelasmuchaswecan, from Denver, CO, USA on Nov 17, 2012
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2 out of 5
Underwhelmed
Cons:Nothing close, No free Internet
I love the beach at the Mauna Kea, with that said the rest of the resort falls short. From the 45 minute wait to check in at 6 pm. To the worst mattress I've ever slept on- it's not worth the price tag. I was one of the youngest guests at the resort- I had issues at the beach bar- was carded repeatedly- which was cute the first couple of times- but I was there a week- the walk to my room got very old. Lots of rules- and extra add ons- my room barely fit a rollaway bed! I recommend visiting to enjoy the best beach, and classic architecture, but stay someplace more accommodating such as the four seasons.
Posted by Freisianstar, from San Francisco, CA, USA on Jun 16, 2012
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5 out of 5
Wedding Stay
Checked into the hotel after it had been completly remodeled. They upgraded my room and it was gorgeous. All new bathrooms and showers. Turn down service every evening. We ate half of our meals at the hotel and explored the Island in our rental car. This hotel has the best beach on the entire quotBig Islandquot Even though they have completly redone the hotel they kept the feel of old Hawaii. Golf at Mauna Kea or Hapuna gives you variety. Wind can be a problem if you play Hapuna so I would pick MK on those days.
I like the location because it is a short drive to Kawaihae for diving or fishing and a few small restaurants. 10 min away is Waimea for anything you want and more good places to eat. Keeps you from having to go into Kailua-Kona and all the crowds.
Posted by a verified traveler on Apr 17, 2010
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3 out of 5
beautiful beach, good service expensive lots of rules
spent $700 for 1 night. tons of rules. low ocuupancy so staff enforced lots of stupid rules. could not ride bicycle to main road. could not kayak beyond beach area. staff discouraged using off site dining. average age of guest was over 60. very secluded and nice staff. I would not come back.
Posted by a verified traveler on Jul 8, 2009
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About the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
This property is closed from March 24 2020 to October 1 2020 (dates subject to change).
Property Features
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Enjoy a summer holiday at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection, where you can work on your swing at the golf course or spend a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, an outdoor pool, and outdoor tennis courts. For a fee, parking is available. This 4.5-star Kamuela resort is smoke free.
252 guestrooms or units
4 levels
2 buildings
5 dining venues
12175 sq ft of conference space
1131 sq m of conference space
Built in 1965
Bar or lounge
Coffee shop
Kid's club (free)
Supervised kid's activities (surcharge)
Childcare (surcharge)
Beach lounge chairs
Towels for the beach
Umbrellas for the beach
Poolside lounge chairs
Umbrellas for the pool
Charging station for electric cars
Business facilities
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Car service
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Wedding services available
Game room or arcade
Library
Convenience store
Terrace
Garden
Outdoor picnic space
Gift shop
Beauty salon
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Television in lobby
ATM
Onsite shopping
Bellhop
Elevator
No smoking on site
Family Friendly Amenities
Family property
Outdoor pool
Free WiFi
Outdoor tennis courts - 11
Children's club (free)
Grocery/convenience store
Laundry facilities
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
Arcade/game room
Refrigerator
Microwave (on request)
Free cribs/infant beds
Internet
Available in all rooms:
WiFi (surcharge)
Available in some public areas:
Free WiFi
Parking
Self parking (surcharge)
, Valet parking (surcharge)
Transport
Airport: Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) (43.5 km / 27.1 mi)
Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge
Room Amenities
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection offers 252 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Microwaves, in-room massages, and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided.
Private balcony
IPod dock
In-room dining (limited hours)
Television
Satellite channels
Premium channels
Movies for purchase
Refrigerator
Microwave available
Coffee maker
Luxury bedding
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate shower and tub
Cribs (free)
Rollaway beds (surcharge)
Nightly turndown service
Weekday newspapers (free)
Local calls (free)
Massage in room (surcharge)
Hair dryer
Safe
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
Telephone
Iron and ironing board
Desk
Climate control (air conditioning)
Ensuite bathroom
Connecting rooms available
Wheelchair accessible
Food & Drink
For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Manta Dinner - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Number 3 - Overlooking the golf course, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Copper Bar - This café serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Hau Tree - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Clambake - This beachfront restaurant specializes in seafood and serves dinner only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Activities
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 11 outdoor tennis courts. An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Snorkeling on site
Water skiing nearby
Golfing on site
Surfing/boogie boarding on site
Parasailing nearby
Hiking/biking trails on site
Mountain biking nearby
Tennis lessons on site
Volleyball on site
Beach volleyball on site
Kayaking on site
Windsurfing nearby
Ecotours nearby
Sailing on site
Segway rental/tour nearby
Bicycle rentals on site
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Spa Services
Mauna Kea has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and Thai massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.
The spa is open daily.
Couples treatment rooms
Manicures and pedicures
Body wraps
Body treatments
Body scrubs
Facial treatments
Aromatherapy treatments
Ayurvedic treatments
Hot stone massage
Deep tissue massage
Swedish massage
Prenatal massage
Thai massage
Reflexology
Massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Accessible bathroom
Roll-in shower
Wheelchair accessible parking
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Special check-in instructions:
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Anyone traveling to Hawaii is required to have a government Safe Travels account and self-quarantine for 14 days. Beginning October 15, travelers who have proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before arriving are exempt from quarantine.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Check-out
Check-out by noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 80.0 per night.
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Pet Policy
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - TA-105-321-8816-01
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges. The tax ID number is TA-105-321-8816-01. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.Disinfectant is used to clean the property.Guests are provided with hand sanitizer and masks are required in public areas.The property affirms that it follows sanitization practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
One child stays free
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Debit cards not accepted
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
UnionPay
Staffed front desk
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Masks are compulsory at the property
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
State tax ID - TA-105-321-8816-01
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Fees
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 35 per person (approximately)
Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 14.95 per day (rates may vary)
Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Valet parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 80.0 per night
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Hotel Names
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Kamuela
Mauna Kea Beach Kamuela
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Autograph Collection Kamuela
Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Awards & Affiliations
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection is listed in the 2015 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 onsite restaurants, offering options like American cuisine, golf course views, and a beachfront location.
Free parking is not available at this resort. Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per night, and valet parking for USD 25.00 per night.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection is 27.1 mi (38-min drive) away from the Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 5 PM.
This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Pamper yourself with a day at Mauna Kea, where you can enjoy prenatal massages, facials, and body treatments.
Free breakfast isn't provided at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 35 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Check-in is from 4:00 PM - midnight.
Airport shuttle services are not available at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection.
*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
