Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

“Lovely hotel with a private entrance and small beach”

Lovely hotel with a private secluded entrance and a small beach Highlights: - free beach rentals when the surf isn’t too rough - free laundry room to wash your clothes on the first floor -snorkeling right off the beach when the surf isn’t high- easy to get in and out of the water without any ... more

Lovely hotel with a private secluded entrance and a small beach Highlights: - free beach rentals when the surf isn’t too rough - free laundry room to wash your clothes on the first floor -snorkeling right off the beach when the surf isn’t high- easy to get in and out of the water without any big rocks - turtles right by the rocks that you can see from the hotel - whales by the hotel - manta ray viewing- sadly didn’t see any from the hotel but the boats were out almost every night. Platinum got us a continental breakfast which was small so most days we upgraded to the buffet which was HUGE. So many varieties of fruit, yogurt, omelet and waffle bar, lots of meat options, pancakes, oatmeal, salad, miso soup, rice, bread and cake options. Definitely worth the upgrade. You can also hike along the beach to the Westin and take one of their evening shuttles back.

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“Expensive - but worth the price, with excellent staff.”

We just returned from a week at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, and we hated to leave. The location is wonderful. The hotel is situated to provide excellent views of the ocean, the whales, and the marvelous sunsets. We took the "stay 4 days and get the 5th night free" option, which defrayed somewhat t... more

We just returned from a week at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, and we hated to leave. The location is wonderful. The hotel is situated to provide excellent views of the ocean, the whales, and the marvelous sunsets. We took the "stay 4 days and get the 5th night free" option, which defrayed somewhat the price of the room, and were upgraded to an oceanfront King room in the main tower for the same rate as the lesser room we had booked. The room was huge, with a very spacious lanai. The bathroom was equally large, with its own lanai. The bed was comfortable, linens in good condition. All the electrics worked. But two things REALLY were excellent - the beach and the beach restaurant, and the STAFF. Everyone we came into contact with was friendly, polite, and efficient. They seemed to genuinely care that we had the best possible experience during our stay. We didn't play the golf course, but we walked it and it was in great condition and looked quite challenging. Neither did we use the Spa, so can't comment on that. The entertainment in the Copper Bar was good every night we were there. The only weakness in the entire stay was the food. Meals at the Beach restaurant were good. But the two meals we ate at the Copper Bar were of mixed quality. Dinner at Manta was overpriced and not particularly appetizing. The breakfast a la carte menu was usually good and the buffet was very overpriced. I hear the hotel is due for a remodel and perhaps the kitchen situation will be addressed then. Despite that, I'm still giving this hotel 5 stars because, for us, the attributes mentioned above far outweigh the glitches. This is not the place to come if you want constant activity, noise and motion. It is quiet and tranquil. This location is a small slice of heaven and very relaxing. As I said, we hated to leave.

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“We come every year”

We wouldn’t come every year if it wasn’t a favorite.. we do 5 nights, hardly move from our beach loungers ..save for golf, yoga, hike To Hapuna or small beach north of hotel, snorkel or paddle board . The familiarity of coming again and again , knowing it’s reliably good ..the best beach, where t... more

We wouldn’t come every year if it wasn’t a favorite.. we do 5 nights, hardly move from our beach loungers ..save for golf, yoga, hike To Hapuna or small beach north of hotel, snorkel or paddle board . The familiarity of coming again and again , knowing it’s reliably good ..the best beach, where to get coffee, where we want to sit, when the mantas arrive .. sure it’s pricey and sometimes the food or something is annoying..those lifeguards never want u to take a board ou or be helpful.. sup yoga never happens in winter , close those umbrellas if there is a tad of wind, have to grab a mat at the gym On way to class .. small things.. yes property is aging and yes Fredericos are $19 Each .. but we have seen changes over the years that focus on the guest experience like water bottles or beach bag on room, free manta breakfast for Bonvoy ( now there is a fee again?) , all rentals at beach complimentary., peloton bikes added , we did spa once and not again. It’s nothing special, skip hair salon, skip the luau , don’t miss golf.. it’s wonderful, look For mantas at night, catch the best sunsets, sleep Under an umbrella or in a cabana.. splurge on the clam Bake Or Holiday meals on the lawn if you come at that time of year..really so Impressive and beautifully done, we like the gear.. it brings some Aloha home.. rest and recharge is worth it , so infrequent and we have so Many wonderful Memories spent here. We have traveled All Over the world and we come back again and again so that speaks volumes . The condos/homes across the highway are nice too and great for larger groups. April 2024 a large scale remodel Is happening so I bet we won’t be able to come next year if it’s not done which is sad .. but will start saving Marriott points now for our return after the refresh. They are adding adult pool/improved spa, redoing rooms.. it’s been talked about for years. thank you Nuoy for the room upgrade this trip( first time we have ever been upgraded ) wonderful view and we so enjoyed this slice of annual sojourn to Heaven this week

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“Meh”

Rooms are average, dated in need of a major facelift. The rooms were very clean and beds were comfortable. It was nice to have the balcony. The restaurants and bars close by 9:00 pm during the week. There was a lot of confusion around reservation for some of the restaurants. We ended up ordering... more

Rooms are average, dated in need of a major facelift. The rooms were very clean and beds were comfortable. It was nice to have the balcony. The restaurants and bars close by 9:00 pm during the week. There was a lot of confusion around reservation for some of the restaurants. We ended up ordering from the bar and taking our food out on the balcony. The beach was lovely ( nothing to do with the hotel) There were ample chairs for guests. The people were friendly and accommodating when you actually saw someone. For a 1000.00 a night you would think that the hotel would offer a few more amenities such as having a restaurant or bar open past nine during the weekdays. The café/gift shop was great for early coffee and pastry ! For the money it was underwhelming.

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