Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

Resort Aerial View

Visit the Big Island and stay at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel for a blend of leisure and excitement in Hawaii's tropical paradise.

Exterior

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has welcomed generations of guests to our secluded 60 acre property on the sunny Kohala Coast since opening in 1965 as Hawaii Island’s first resort.

Exterior

End each evening of your beautiful Kaunaoa Bay getaway with a memorable sunset over the Pacific Ocean.

Entrance

Our sophisticated resort has welcomed guests for more than 50 years. Plan your next Hawaiian escape now!

Interior of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel were designed to specifically enhance the works of art, every hallway, every corner is graced with something special and often surprising.

Lobby

Guests are welcomed to Mauna Kea Beach Hotel by two gold-gilded prayer disciples, part of an extensive art collection at our Big Island resort.

Lobby

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel were designed to specifically enhance the works of art, every hallway, every corner is graced with something special and often surprising.

Lobby Koi Pond

Rockefeller’s original concept was a cluster of individual cottages along the beach, with no televisions or air-conditioning to interfere with the natural environment of the Kohala Coast.

Mauna Kea Beach

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Kaunaoa Bay Sunset

Don't miss a gorgeous sunset while you vacation at Kaunaoa Bay.

King Guest Room - Golf View

The main building of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel offers a variety of room types and views, including ocean front and golf vista accommodations.

Double/Double Guest Room - Golf Vista

Our hotel golf course and the Kohala Mountains can been seen on the private lanai of our double/double golf vista rooms.

Guest Room - Golf Vista Deluxe View

Golf Vista guest rooms’ large furnished lanai (balcony) provides beautiful views of Mauna Kea Golf Course’s, lush green fairway and the distant Kohala Mountains.

Lanai Balcony - Golf Vista

Relax on your private lanai after a fun day on the island playing tennis or golf or relaxing at the beach.

Deluxe Bathroom - Golf Vista

Each bathroom of our deluxe golf vista rooms includes a private lanai. Enjoy ultimate privacy and luxury.

Beachfront King Guest Room

Our hotel's Beachfront Wing offers beautiful décor that complements panoramic views of Kaunaoa Bay.

Double/Double Guest Room - Beach Front

Our hotel's Beachfront Wing offers beautiful décor that complements panoramic views of Kaunaoa Bay.

Beachfront King Guest Room - Ground Floor

Beachfront Lawn guest rooms feature a large, furnished lanai (patio) with ground floor beach access, and many can be connected – ideal for family vacations to Kohala Coast.

Guest Room - Beachfront View

All ocean facing Beachfront Wing hotel accommodations, floors 1-4, boast views across lush greenery to the nearby ocean. An easy pathway leads to the white sands of Kauna’oa Bay.

Beachfront Guest Bathroom

Our Beachfront Wing rooms boast 5-piece baths with views of Kaunaoa Bay from the relaxing soaking tub and shower.

Beachfront Guest Bathroom Vanity

Each of our guest bathrooms features a two-piece vanity, walk- in shower and soaking tub.

Deluxe Ocean View King Guest Room

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's main building guest rooms include deluxe ocean view rooms with all the amenities expected of a luxury resort hotel.

Double/Double Guest Room - Oceanview

Enjoy the island inspired colors and design in our double/double guest room with a view of the ocean.

Lanai Balcony - Ocean View

Enjoy breakfast on your beautiful and private balcony. Take in the stunning ocean breezes while you enjoy your cup of coffee.

Double/Double Guest Room - Ocean Front

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's main building guest rooms include deluxe ocean view rooms with all the amenities expected of a luxury resort hotel.

Premium Oceanfront Deluxe Guest Room

Our premium oceanfront deluxe guest rooms are located on the top floor of our hotel and offer panoramic views, an oversized bathroom and two balconies.

Double/Double Guest Room - Premier Oceanfront Deluxe View

Premier Ocean Front Deluxe rooms on the top floor of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel have an oversized bathroom, two large furnished lanai (balconies) and panoramic beach and ocean views.

Guest Room - Oceanfront View

An oceanfront setting of dreams on a stunning soft white sand beach at Kauna’oa Bay. Whether you call down for a family breakfast on the lanai or an intimate candlelit dinner for two, it will be a delicious experience.

Guest Room - Premier Oceanfront Deluxe View

All rooms offer one or more generous furnished lanai (balcony) for full enjoyment of island views.

Deluxe Oceanfront Guest Bathroom

Luxurious isn't enough to describe this expansive bathroom that includes a private balcony and soaker tub.

Guest Bathroom

Unwind and refresh in the guest bathrooms that we provide that include every amenity you can expect from a resort.

Guest Bathroom

Luxurious isn't enough to describe this expansive bathroom that includes a private balcony and soaker tub.

Guest Bathroom

Each bathroom allows you to enjoy ultimate privacy and luxury.

Guest Bathroom

Unwind and refresh in the guest bathrooms that we provide that include every amenity you can expect from a resort.

Deluxe Oceanfront Guest Bathroom Vanity

Get ready in style with the double vanity setup in our deluxe oceanfront guest bathrooms.

One-Bedroom Beachfront Suite - Living Area

Relax in laid-back style in the large living room of our one-bedroom beachfront suite, which is located in the beachfront wing of our hotel.

Beachfront Suite - Sitting Room

There is enough room for the entire family in the sitting area of the Beachfront Suite.

Beachfront Suite - Bedroom

Rest easy in the spacious Beachfront Suite Bedroom.

Beachfront Lanai Suite

Beachfront Suites have a sitting room, separate living area and bedroom, large furnished lanai (balconies) and easy beach access. Connection to a second guest bedroom with two queen beds are available.

Beachfront Suite View

All guest rooms and suites feature scenic ocean or golf course views and large, furnished lanai (balconies), and are imbued with understated elegance matched by just enough modern comfort and connectivity.

One-Bedroom Beachfront Deluxe Suite - Dining Area

Order room service and sit down at your suite dining table to enjoy a meal while taking in a fantastic view.

Beachfront Deluxe Suite - Sitting Room

Lounge in the sitting area of the beachfront deluxe suite and be surrounded by the bountiful nature of the Big Island.

Beachfront Deluxe Suite - Bedroom

Relax in the large bedrooms of our Beachfront Deluxe Suite.

Beachfront Lanai Deluxe Suite

Our beautiful Beachfront Deluxe Suite has 2 balconies and beautiful views of Mauna Kea Beach.

Beachfront Deluxe Suite View

Beachfront Deluxe Suites have a sitting room, separate living area and bedroom, large furnished lanai (balconies), and easy beach access. Connection to a second guest bedroom with two queen beds are available.

Bee Hives

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Beehives recently harvested 45 pounds of honey. The flow hives utilize an innovative approach to harvesting honey only.

Pink Granite Buddha

One of the mostartistically treasured pieces in the collection is a pink granite Buddha sculpted in twelfth-century India.

Art Collection - Gold Disciple

Two gold-gilded prayer disciples welcome guests to our Big Island resort.

Fire Pit

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is perfectly positioned along the beautiful, crescent-shaped white sand beach of Kauna‘oa Bay, on the sunny Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island.

Manta

Make reservations for Manta, our Mauna Kea restaurant that offers the best in island-fresh cuisine. In the ocean just below, large manta ray can be seen most evenings as they frolic and feed on tiny marine plankton.

Manta Restaurant

Begin your day in our open-air bay-view restaurant, home to a legendary breakfast buffet with made-to-order waffles and omelets, tropical fruits and juices, whole-grain cereals and tasty pastries.

Manta Restaurant - Sunset Dinner

As the Big Island of Hawai’i sun sets, the ambiance changes as the Bar & Lounge come to life and chefs prepare culinary delights in Manta’s exhibition kitchen.

Manta - Breakfast Buffet

Begin your day in our open-air bay-view restaurant, home to a legendary breakfast buffet with made-to-order waffles and omelets, tropical fruits and juices, whole-grain cereals and tasty pastries.

Manta - Dining Room

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel’s Manta restaurant lounge offers indoor and outdoor seating, with views from nearly every cozy nook and comfortable chair.

Manta - Eggs Benedict

Sunday Brunch at Manta is a time-honored Hawai’i Island tradition as visitors and island families come together to enjoy the abundant buffet and magnificent views of Kauna’oa Bay.

Manta - Grilled Ni'ihau Lamb Rack

Whipped Mint JA Farms Spinach, Ho Farms Baby Tomatoes, Caramelized Onion Jus

Manta Restaurant- Kekela Farm Beet Poke

The Farm Beet Poke is made with Hirabara Farm Beets, Ogo, Pickled Onions, Feta Goat Cheese and Candied Macadamia Nuts.

Manta - Batik Curry

Our hotel's famous Batik Curry has been enjoyed by generations of families and is still among the menu favorites at Manta.

Gazebo Bar

Enjoy the renowned and refreshing Fredrico signature cocktail at our Gazebo Bar.

Hau Tree

Step off the beach and into the open-air, Hau Tree restaurant & bar for a causal dining menu which includes sandwiches, wraps, hamburgers, salads, ice cream, our famous Ovaltine Froth, or a cooling Fredrico cocktail.

Iconic Copper Bar

Look out over Kaunaoa Bay from Copper Bar. Decorated with marine rope and copper accents, the bar serves creative cocktails and fresh cuisine.

Copper Bar - Breakfast

Casual, creative tapas and entrees incorporate locally grown ingredients and are easily paired with a selection of craft cocktails, tap beers and wine.

Copper Bar

Taste test a variety of specialty cocktails from our Copper Captains and mixologists. We create a memorable dining and beverage experience.

Copper Bar - Cocktail

Let us treat you to unique and amazing cocktail options that will tantalize your taste buds and compliment a perfect night.

Number 3 Restaurant - Grilled Fish Tacos

Catch of the Day, Corn Slaw, Tomatillo Sauce, Salsa Blanco, Cilantro, Grilled Lime.

Number 3 Restaurant

Our clubhouse Number 3 restaurant offers casual island cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere adjacent to the first tee. Golfers, families, or anyone seeking a delicious lunch can enjoy everything from grass-fed burgers, fish tacos and classic Crab Louis to cold beer on tap, frosty fruit smoothies and signature Mauna Kea cocktails.

Hau Tree Beach Bar

Nestled on the beach, Hau Tree Beach Bar is the perfect place for a leisurely lunch, delicious cocktails or casual dinners.

Hau Tree Clambake

Enjoy Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's weekly Clambake beachside at Hau Tree.

Number 3 - Crab & Shrimp Louie Salad

The Crab & Shrimp Louie Salad consists of Mixed Greens, Avocado, Asparagus, Hard-boiled Egg and Grape Tomatoes.

Seaside Tennis Club

With 11 courts, a pro shop and amazing oceanside location, our Seaside Tennis Club is perfect for any player.

Seaside Tennis Club

Play on one of our 11 tennis courts located along the ocean at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Seaside Tennis Club.

Bocce Ball Court

Whether your meeting or special event is for 20 people or 800-plus, the oceanfront Mauna Kea Beach Hotel offers a well-functioning, perfectly catered and unforgettable Island of Hawai’i venue.

Bocce Ball Court

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel provides almost endless recreation options for guests to our corner of Paradise on Hawaii, the Big Island.

Bocce Ball Court

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Mauna Kea Beach

The shape and terrain of the bay make it a perfect haven for relaxing, swimming and paddling. There is also a raft moored mid-bay.

Outrigger Canoes

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel provides almost endless recreation options for guests to our corner of Paradise on Hawaii, the Big Island.

Snorkeling

Ranked among the best beaches in the world, guests can see tropical fish while snorkeling in the calm, clear waters lined with lava rocks

Hawaiian Throw Net

Learn to throw a Hawaiian fishing net at our oceanside resort. It's a long standing tradition, used on the islands for generations.

Ocean Activities

Take out one of our stand up paddleboards to enjoy the pristine Kauna’oa Bay. Other water activities include snorkeling, sailing and canoe paddling.

Traditional Flower Lei Crafts

Keiki (children’s) activities offered daily at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel may include lei-making, tide pool exploration, Hawaiian cultural games, bamboo pole fishing and more.

Junior Tennis Lesson

The award-winning Seaside Tennis Club at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is ranked among the top tennis facilities in the world. The club is known for its excellence in junior tennis lessons.

Tennis Lessons

Ranked among the top tennis facilities in the world, take a lesson in at the Seaside Tennis Club

Jazz & Blues Festival

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is home to an annual Jazz & Blues Festival held outdoors under the stars.

Exploring at Mauna Kea

There is a “secret stream” at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel where children, along with an activities leader, can explore and discover critters they’ve never seen before.

Golfboard

Mauna Kea Golf Course set the standard for golf on Hawaii Island since its development by Laurance S. Rockefeller and design by Robert Trent Jones in 1964. The course continues its legacy of excellence and now offers Golfboards as a fun way to speed up play while enjoying a challenging round.

Mauna Kea Golf Course

The award-winning Mauna Kea Golf Course is renowned for its challenging design and stunning ocean vistas.

Mauna Kea Golf Course – Hole #3

Mauna Kea Golf Course’s par three, hole number three is renowned worldwide for its over-the-ocean approach to the green.

Mauna Kea Golf Course's Hole #3

Perhaps one of the most photographed holes in the world, Mauna Kea Golf Course's hole #3 challenges golfers with an over-the-ocean approach to the green.

Mauna Kea Golf Course - Hole #18

We have set the standard for golf since our course was built. For extra fun while you play, consider renting a Golfboard.

Lloyd Sexton Gallery

The Lloyd Sexton Gallery meeting room at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is an elegant indoor meeting room adorned with original paintings by renowned Hawaii-born artist Lloyd Sexton. The room’s airwall provides flexibility for meeting planners and its central location within the resort is appealing.

Kohala Room

Enjoy 1,000 square feet of meeting space in our Kohala Room, which can fully open to our hotel's impressive garden atrium.

Kona Boardroom

Our Kona Boardroom is ideal for professional and intimate meetings. Take a break in the room's alcove or on the terraced outdoor breakout area with views over the bay.

Kona Boardroom - Terrace

The shaded terrace of the Kona Boardroom is perfect for breakout sessions or coffee breaks during your next meeting.

Manta - Private Dining Room

Dine privately at our hotel's restaurant, Manta. With seating for up to 24 guests, the space is ideal for delicious and intimate meals.

Kauna'oa Ballroom

The new Kauna'oa Ballroom is just over 3,500 square-feet (325 square meters) and can accommodate up to 390 people theater style.

Kauna‘oa Ballroom

With unique architectural details and customizable specifications, our ballroom is perfect for any type of special event.

Historic Parker Cottage - Themed Dinner

Plan a private theme dinner, corporate meeting or luncheon in Historic Parker Cottage, offering amazing views and a beautiful venue for your event.

Kaunaoa Pre Function Area

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel offers flexible indoor and scenic outdoor spaces for meetings, banquets and celebrations.

A timeless location, world famous beach, distinctive accommodations and 20 modern meeting spaces make Mauna Kea Beach Hotel an ideal venue for incentive and executive retreats.

Vista Deck - Dinner Setup

Renowned for our world-class cuisine on Hawaii’s Big Island, Mauna Kea Resort offers an array of exciting menu options for you to choose from for your event.

Vista Deck Reception

Renowned for our world-class cuisine on Hawaii’s Big Island, Mauna Kea Resort offers an array of exciting menu options for you to choose from for your event.

North Point Lawn - Banquet Setup

A dedicated catering and conferences service team is on hand to help with everything from venue selection, business and audio/visual technology and food to accommodations and transportation.

Beach Wedding

Our beautiful property offers a diverse selection of elegant indoor and outdoor wedding venues in Hawaii.

South Point Lawn Wedding - Detail

Our touches of aloha mean you’ll remember your perfect Mauna Kea Beach Hotel wedding happily ever after.

South Point Lawn - Wedding Dinner

Indulge in the moment at our 5 star hotel on the Big Island of Hawai’i.