Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
Hotel Overview
Nice Getaway
It's a nice Hotel - one of the more private resorts - (not crowded beaches).
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Anonymous
- 24 Apr 2012
Family Fun
The hotel was a very relaxing place for our family. We loved the oceanfront location and nice beach...
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Daniela sasha
- 13 Apr 2012
Mauna Lani Bay sits on the finest stretch of shoreline on the sunny Kohala Coast of the Big Island. The main structure faces the ocean, and is in the atrium style with waterfalls, fish and sea life-filled ponds and abundant trees and plants. There are 343 rooms, 90 percent of them with ocean views; 27 rooms with the views of Mauna Kea. Five individual Bungalows with private swimming pools and round-the-clock butler service.
An early departure fee of up to two night's room and tax may be imposed on guests departing prior to their scheduled departure date. Departure date must be confirmed upon check-in to avoid an early departure fee.Mauna Lani provides complimentary Valet and Self parking.
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows Rooms
- Ocean View Room
- The Ocean View guest rooms feature excellent views of the beach, ocean and the dynamic Kohala coast. In winter it is common to see humpback whales breaching. This room is perfect for guests who prefer to experience sunset or sunrise over the Pacific from the comfort of their private lanai
- Standard Room
- Overlooking the Mauna Kea Mountain, these rooms are the most affordable of the luxury guest rooms.
- Garden View Room
- The Garden View guest rooms offer views of the beautiful gardens of Mauna Lani Resort. This room is perfect for guests who prefer lush greenery.
- Ocean Front Room
- The Ocean Front guest rooms directly overlook the beach, palms and straight out onto the warm Pacific Ocean. The views are, of course, spectacular. In winter, it is common to see humpback whales breaching
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Kohala Coast - Kona, HI
- Nearby airports
- Kona International Airport-KOA
- Area description
- On 29 oceanfront acres at Kalahuipua'a on the Big Island's Kohala Coast, 23 miles north of the Kona International Airport. Flanked by Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, Hualalai and the ancient Kohala Mountains in the distance. On Makaiwa Bay and three miles of secluded shoreline. Part of the 3,200 - acre Mauna Lani Resort located on ancient 16th century Kaniku lava flow and dotted with 15 acres of ancient springfed Hawaiian fishponds; historic park and preserves with petroglyphs; shelter caves and the restored King's Trail, Ala Loa. Lush grounds and ten spectacular man-made ponds teeming with tropical fish and Hawaiian green sea turtles. Seven inches of rainfall annually; average temperature 78' Fahrenheit.
Amenities
- Bar/Lounge
- Barber/Beauty Shop
- Business Center
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Doctor on Call
- Elevators
- Fitness Center or Spa
- Fitness Room
- Free Parking
- Gift Shop
- Golf
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Health Club
- High Speed Internet
- Internet Access
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Parking
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Spa Services
- Tennis
- Wireless Internet
Dining
- Ocean Grill
- Serves fresh fish, sandwiches, burgers, salads and pizzas.
- The Gallery Restaurant & Knickers Bar
- Located at the Francis H. I'i Brown golf clubhouse, overlooking the course's manicured greens. Open air, clubby atmoshpere serving "cop house" style cuisines. It's a perfect venue for lunch and dinner.
- The CanoeHouse
- Features Pacific Asia cuisine in and oceanfront setting. One of the most romantic restaurantes in the Islands, the CanoeHouse is named "Best restaurant on the Big Island" by Honolulu Magazine.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers
Guest Reviews (63)
Ratings and reviews for Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
- All travelers (63) 4.6 / 5
- Couples (49) 4.6 / 5
- Families (9) 4.8 / 5
- Friends (2) 4.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.7
- Hotel staff:
- 4.7
- Room comfort:
- 4.6
- Location:
- 4.6
- Value:
- 4.3
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Nice Getaway
It's a nice Hotel - one of the more private resorts - (not crowded beaches).
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
Hapuna Beach is Gorgeous
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Daniela sasha
Family Fun
The hotel was a very relaxing place for our family. We loved the oceanfront location and nice beach access. The free amenities were great.....bikes, cabanas, laundry room, etc. The pool was warm and not overcrowded, but the place could use a better pool with a slide for the kids. Overall, the grounds were very tropical and beautiful to walk around and explore.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
We went to the local grocery store to pick up breakfast and lunch stuff to keep in our fridge.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
nuadasilverhand
Beautiful grounds, rooms fine considering cost
The grounds of the Mauna Lani are just amazing, in some ways it is worth it just to visit this hotel and wander the paths, salt ponds, and beaches. OTOH, the cost is quite high and I hoped that the interior of the room, while adequate, would be more modern and contemporary. The shower should not be a walkover tub to-get-in type. The Bay Terrace breakfast is quite varied and high quality (we did not do the buffet, it looked good). The Ocean Grille is best for drinks not food. The Canoe House is truly fine dining, and almost worth the expense, as the kitchen is doing fine work, and the service is very professional.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Do not miss walking the paths and visiting the salt ponds to see the fish.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Chibi
Make the dream real
When I was a kid, I had a favorite button that pictured a man in swimming trucks and sunglasses lounging on a beach beneath a palm tree. Above him it read, "Don't bug me, I'm on vacation." I loved that button. I wanted to be in that button. The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel was the closest I've ever gotten to living the dream.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
In Hotel
Enjoy the beach outside your door.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Brad J
Perfect!
The staff was wonderful, the location was excellent - best snorkeling in Hawaii is just a 10 minute walk down the beach front (ask about it - we drove all around Hawaii snorkeling and then found that the best place was right under our noses - its not the Mauna Lani's beach but its on the "Mauna Lani Property." We got a great deal and would do it all over again. They also had FREE Wi-Fi. Only draw back - they need to get ice machines.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
The snorkeling on the Mauni Lani Property is the best we found in Hawaii. Its about a 10 minute walk south-west of the Mauna Lani's hotel beach to another beach on the "Mauna Lani Property."
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Allen B.
A Classic Beauty
The Mauna Lani is a fantastic and clssic Hawaiian property, The location is picture perfect and extremenly private. Trhe beach, seascape and grounds are immaculate and the amenities (spa, workout and tennis facility, bikes, water toys, etc.) are wonderful. The only dings that I have (and they are relatively minor) is that some of the property is a bit tired and dated, and the rooms are just OK. We stayed in a corner ocean-side room (the top room they offer) and while the room was spacious, the bathroom was old offering a standard tub/shower with a dated shower curtain - OK, just not 5-star!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
There are 20-30 coffee plantations along the Kona side offering free tours and tastings. It's similar to a vineyard tour in Napa and well worth some time to explore.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Gimpy1
Paradise and perfection!
This is probably the best hotel my husband and I have ever stayed in. The setting, room and service were unparalled. We were so happy here, that we hardly felt the need to leave the property, but we wanted to do some sightseeing since this was our first visit to the Big Island, so we forced ourselves. You get exceptional value for the money. In contrast our nephew, who was staying a few miles away at a different resort with his family, went back home to New York a week early because they did not enjoy their stay. Accomodations can really make or break a vacation.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short drive from hotel
On the property there is a grocery store where you can get some basic items thus avoiding the more expensive prices in the gift shop.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
lovestotravel
Beautiful tranquil and first class!
Hotel was beautiful, rooms very spacious with mini fridge to store your own drinks and snacks. Personnel was consistently helpful and attentive. The property is very natural and beautiful, not the least bit gimicky or contrived. Snorkeling equipt provided by hotel free of charge and snorkeling was great. Beach/shoreline was rugged and very scenic - make sure you follow the Old Fishermans Trail over the jagged rocks to the black sand beach -just breathtaking! A great bargain (probably due to the time period we visited - 2 weeks after Christmas)for a five star property.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
In Hotel
If you want an amazing romantic gourmet dining experience, try the Canoe House on the Mauna Lani property - pricey (but everything in Hawaii is more expensive!) but well worth it!
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Omega
Amazing getaway
A cozy hotel complex with amazing architecture and landscaping. Plenty of charming artificial waterfalls on lava-stone canals with exotic fish. Many places to explore just next door - historic lava field, chain of ponds with palms growing from under the sea water... Wonderful snorkeling. Fantastic cuisine of Canoe House Restaurant just on the premises. Excellent concierge service. Friendly staff.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Having its own outstanding dining option at Canoe House, the hotel provides also an excellent complimentary drive-up service to the closest shopping center just on Mauna Lani Complex territory, where immaculate restaurants as well as very affordable local food store, art gallery, souvenir store, etc. are located. Only keep in mind that there is no microwave in the hotel rooms.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Hapa Son
Lots of aloha
We biked the site and walked several of the trails. The hotel offered varied activities daily, although we didn't take advantage of them because of our plans to visit heiau in South and North Kohala. Staff was always accommodating regarding information about the area, getting bikes for us and helping us with dining alternatives [the Canoe House had no convenient dining times because of the holiday crowds]. We've stayed at the hotel and along the Kohala coast several times, but this was our favorite visit.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
Monstera, a Japanese restaurant in The Shops about half a mile from the hotel, was a very good recommendation. We also liked eating at Merriman's in Waimea about 12-15 miles away.
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