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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

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  • Mauna Kea Beach on Big Island Hawaii
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Welcome to Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

Legendary Luxury Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on Hawaii Island

An oceanfront setting of dreams on a stunning soft white sand beach at Kauna’oa Bay. Large accommodations that are sophisticated and serene at our luxury hotel in Kawaihae, Hawaii, one of the most celebrated locations in Hawaii. All amenities expected of a luxury resort include championship golf, award-winning tennis, cuisine that honors local flavors, plus beach and cultural activities that combine for the ultimate in resort experiences. Relax with pampering services at Mandara Spa, take a dip in our sparkling outdoor pool, work out in our state-of-the-art fitness center or treat yourself to a manicure at our Mauna Kea Beauty Salon. This is Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection, as relevant and impressive today as its opening in 1965 by visionary Laurance S. Rockefeller. This is our Paradise. Let us welcome you with Aloha to our iconic Hawaii beach hotel in Kawaihae.

Mauna Kea Resort Is Entering a Season of Renewal

Learn more about the $200-million renovation of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel including FAQ's, and more.

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Rooms & Suites

Live View of Kaunaʻoa Bay from Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Our Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is nestled into the white sand crescent of Kaunaʻoa Bay. View the live camera feed of the iconic Kaunaʻoa Bay.
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

Offers & Packages

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    April 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026
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    January 1, 2026 - July 1, 2026
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  • Beachfront 2-bdrm Deluxe Suite Living Room
    April 1, 2026 - September 7, 2026
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    April 1, 2026 - September 7, 2026
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  • Mauna Kea Suite Master Bedroom
    April 1, 2026 - September 7, 2026
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  • Private Dining at the Vista Decks
    April 1, 2026 - September 7, 2026
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East Meets West Through Art

Mauna Kea Art Collection

A priceless museum-worthy collection of art and artifacts from Asia, Oceania and the Pacific Rim were acquired for Mauna Kea by developer Laurance Rockefeller. Guests and visitors may view the art collection individually or join a complimentary guided art tour Saturday mornings beginning at 9:00 a.m. Online podcasts are available to learn even more
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Mauna Kea Art Tour

Premier & Suites

Tower Rooms

Step into a new era of quiet luxury, as we proudly unveil beautifully redesigned guest rooms and suites in the Main Tower, following the first phase of an extensive $200-million renovation. Experience unparalleled comfort and elegance in every detail, as we redefine the guest experience with a fresh, contemporary design. With an island-inspired aesthetic, the rooms now feature serene light tones and natural materials, harmonizing with the surroundings. Expansive windows frame ocean or lush golf course views, connecting guests to the peaceful environment. Luxuriously designed for comfort, the rooms offer modern amenities like personal water refill stations, upgraded furnishings, state-of-the-art technology, and Frette linens, ensuring a restful stay.
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Family Fun

Beachfront Wing

Our Newly Renovated Beachfront Wing guestrooms and Suites are NOW OPEN.

This fully renovated picturesque wing—provides the closest ocean and beach access and is just a short walk from the hotel’s main lobby—offers an ideal location for morning walks and sunset strolls. Ground floor rooms provide direct beach access from the patio, while connecting rooms make the Beachfront Wing perfect for families, offering easy access to the lawn, beach, or pool.

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View of the Beachfront Room with King Bed.

The Best Things in Life Endure the Test of Time

A Legacy Like No Other

Timeless Luxury on the Island of Hawaii

We have welcomed generations of guests to our secluded, 60-acre oceanfront hotel in Kawaihae, on the Big Island of Hawaii, on the sunny Kohala Coast since opening in 1965 as Hawaii Island’s first resort. Our idyllic shores are the perfect spot to unplug, unwind and explore the ocean with family and friends.

Kaunaoa Bay Sunset
Manta Restaurant

Manta Restaurant - Breakfast

Start each day with breakfast served alongside spectacular ocean views at this restaurant near Hapuna Beach.

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Manta

Manta Restaurant - Dinner

Located at the iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, this oceanfront restaurant in Kauna'oa Bay brings together world-class cuisine, panoramic ocean views, and award-winning wines. From fresh ingredients to the resort's renowned hyper-farm-to-table menu.

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Copper Bar

Copper Bar

Hawaii Island’s hot spot is a contemporary dining option with views of Kauna’oa Bay. Join us at this oceanfront bar in Kona for creative cocktails and fresh cuisine, where generations gather for memorable moments.

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View of tables, umbrellas, and chairs on the sand

Hau Tree

Enjoy relaxed beachside lunches with fresh island favorites. By night, Hau Tree Cantina transforms the experience with an elevated Latin-inspired menu showcasing seafood, bright flavors, and vibrant coastal dishes in an unforgettable oceanfront setting.

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The Mauna Kea Luau

Mauna Kea Luau

The background sound of surf against soulful steel guitars. Tables fragrant with imu-roasted kalua pig and much more. The Mauna Kea Lū‘au shares Hawaii’s culture through music, food and family tradition. Offered at the hotel every Tuesday.

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Outdoor dining at Number 3

Number 3 Restaurant

Thirsty golfers seeking a mid or post-round oasis love the tasty menu of our golf clubhouse restaurant near Hapuna Beach with grass-fed burgers or classic Crab Louis in a relaxed, casual atmosphere along with a cold one from the tap. Bocce courts nearby!

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Unparalleled Vistas, Innovative Island-Inspired Menus

An indulgent Ovaltine Froth or cool Fredrico served beachside at Hau Tree. Big Island dining at Manta or tapas as Copper Bar. A clambake under the stars or a legendary Hawaiian luau. All of our dining traditions are as unforgettable as the ocean views. And coming together for a meal at Mauna Kea is one of the best traditions of all.

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    Manta Restaurant
    Copper Bar
    Hau Tree
    Number 3 Restaurant
    The Mauna Kea Luau

    Unparalleled Experiences

    Rest and relaxation or heart-pumping activity, guests find it all at our Mauna Kea beach resort; world-class golf, tennis, an ocean to explore or a comfy cabana and a good book.

    18-Hole Championship Golf Course

    Mauna Kea Golf Course

    Check Mauna Kea Golf Course off your bucket list. The hotel is home to an award-winning, 18-hole championship golf course, which has set the standard for play and for environmental sensitivity in Hawai‘i golf for generations. Originally designed in 1964 by Robert Trent Jones Sr., the iconic course has recently undergone an extensive renovation, enhancing its lush fairways, bunkers, and greens—all set against the backdrop of seaside cliffs and breathtaking ocean and coastal views.

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    Meaningful Meetings, Memorable Gatherings

    The color and character of Hawaii inspires collaboration and creativity for the success of every gathering: intimate weddings, corporate retreats, high-level meetings or grand events for hundreds.

    Unique Spaces, Inspired Results

    Meetings & Events

    Unique architecture, oceanfront location, and ample indoor and outdoor spaces provide the ultimate versatility to create results at our Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Our team of professionals maximizes every vision to perfection.
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    「Kaunaoa」ボールルーム

    Memories Await

    Weddings & Special Events

    Ocean waves and sunset skies painted amber and orange. Tiki torches, swaying palms, and flower lei. These, along with flawless execution, are hallmarks of weddings, celebrations and special events at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.
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    「North Point Lawn」—宴会形式セットアップ

    Hawaii Island's First Resort

    History of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

    Mauna Kea was developed by Laurance S. Rockefeller after he went for a swim in the bay in 1960. Built on former Parker Ranch land, the hotel opened in 1965.
    マウナケア・ビーチ・ホテルのアートと建物

    FEATURED AMENITIES ON-SITE

    Property Amenities On-Site

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    • Sustainability

    • Restaurant On-Site

      6 Restaurants

    • Gift Shop

    • Convenience Store

    • Outdoor Pool

    • Beach

    • Business Center

    • Meeting Space

    • Hair salon

    • Spa

    • Fitness Center

      Complimentary

    • On-Site Laundry

    • No Fire Pit + Grill Grate 

    • Complimentary Wi-Fi

      Free for Marriott Bonvoy Members

    • Mobile Key

    • Guest Room Entertainment

    • Free Coffee/Tea in Lobby

    • Valet Dry Cleaning

    • Same Day Dry Cleaning

    • 24 Hour Room Service

    • Room Service

    • Wake-Up Calls

    • Turndown Service

    • Service Request

    • Concierge

    • Housekeeping

      Daily

    • Resort Club

    • Snorkeling

    • On-Site Golf

    • Table Tennis

    • Children's Recreation

    • Watercraft Rental

    • Game Room

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    Golf

    Mauna Kea Golf Course

    Mauna Kea Golf Course in Hawaii has just completed a stunning renovation by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Experience the excitement of our newly designed course, featuring challenging holes and breathtaking ocean vistas from our golf hotel in Kawaihae, Hawaii.

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      Fitness
      Mauna Kea Fitness Center
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      Fitness
      Seaside Racquet Club
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    Club

    Mauna Kea Beach Club

    As part of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel experience, guests enjoy complimentary access to a curated selection of beach and ocean rentals, from snorkeling gear and paddleboards to kayaks and body boards. We invite you to visit the Beach Club to begin your day on Kauna‘oa Bay.

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    OUR LOCATION

    GETTING HERE

    Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

    62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii, USA, 96743

    Tel: +1 808-882-7222
    Distance from Property: 26.5 Miles
    Phone Number: +1 808-327-9520
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    This hotel does not provide shuttle service.
    Distance from Property: 76.7 Miles
    Phone Number: +1 808-961-9300
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    This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

    On-Property

    Private Car Service

    Limousine/Van Service

    Local Shuttle Complimentary

    Onsite Car Rental
    Enterprise Rent-A-Car

    Nearby

    Bus Station

    Hele-On Bus Waikoloa Route

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    Plan and Prepare for your Stay

    Exclusively for Mauna Kea Resort Guests

    Tesla Model 3 On-Demand

    Mauna Kea Resort is proud to announce its partnership with Envoy Hawaii to feature an exclusive electric car rental amenity program for resort guests and rental residents only. Featuring Tesla Model 3's, vehicles can be booked at hourly, daily or weekly rates. Each vehicle comes equipped with 275 miles of range, free resort valet parking, and inclusive charging fees. This rental amenity is available at both Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. Exploring the Big Island of Hawaii in style has never been easier.
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    Style, speed, and sustainability

    Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

    Sustainability Efforts

    At our Mauna Kea beach resort, we work tirelessly to preserve our natural resources. An array of forward-thinking programs includes resource management and utility conservation.
    Bee Hives
    Timeless Traditions of Understated Elegance
    Mauna Kea Golf Course - Hole #18

    Resort & Golf Shopping

    State-of-the-art golf equipment, designer attire and accessories, logo gifts, and golf items. Drop off golf shoes for cleaning, sign up for lessons or simply relax and talk golf with our attentive staff.

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    Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Podcasts

    At Mauna Kea, the Art Collection is designated as The Mark, which is a way for Autograph Collection Hotels to bring to life a unique character of the property. Among the hotel’s initiatives to introduce the collection to more people, the hotel has begun a series of Podcasts.

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    Outrigger Canoes - Mauna Kea experiences

    Resort Concierge

    The concierge team at our Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is dedicated to helping ensure your stay is the best it can be. Knowledgeable staff assist with island activity, dining and spa reservations.

    Beach Wedding

    Photography

    Family, Couple and Wedding Photos taken by Pacific Dream Photography turns timeless Mauna Kea moments into lasting memories. A complimentary session with gorgeous resort backdrops is offered to guests.

    Guest Room - Premier Oceanfront Deluxe View

    See Kauna’OA Beach Live

    Experience the magic of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel with our live webcam.

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    Live Entertainment & Hula

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    Learn about the latest offerings, special events and more!

    Experimenting on the Beach

    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. Architects Skidmore Owings Merrill produced a dome-shaped model that was almost washed out by a tropical storm, so a single-building design was next refined by lead architect Charles Bassett. Air-conditioning proved to be crucial in the warm, nearly always sunny South Kohala climate. But from 1965 to 1995, the hotel operated contentedly without guestroom televisions as Rockefeller had always intended.

    Golf First

    In 1964, a year before the hotel was ready to receive guests, Mauna Kea Golf Course opened and became Hawaii Island’s first course. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, who had pioneered a technique to create soil from lava rock, the course debuted with a televised “Big 3” match between Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player.

    Great Beginnings

    When it opened in July 1965 with 154 guestrooms after a $15 million build-out, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel was the most expensive hotel ever built. Praised by travel writers and critics worldwide, it was named one of the “three greatest hotels in the world” by Esquire magazine, one of the “10 best buildings of 1966” by Fortune, and presented with an honors award by the American Institute of Architects in 1967. What were viewed as exorbitant room rates started at $43 per night, including breakfast and dinner in the Pavilion, which featured international cuisine.

    The New Wing

    A new Beachfront Wing was added in 1968, designed by Honolulu architects Wimberly, Whisenand, Allison, Tong and Goo, with interior design by Phyllis Brownlee. Original paintings by John Young were commissioned for the guestrooms, and the Batik restaurant and Lounge was also added.

    A Sister Property

    Mauna Kea Beach Hotel closed for renovation in 1994, a few months before the opening of adjacent Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel that August. Designed by Beachfront Wing architects Wimberly Allison Tong and Goo, Hapuna delivered a contemporary resort experience at the other end of the Mauna Kea Resort property, featuring all ocean-facing rooms, meeting and business facilities, and an exclusive villa. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel reopened in December 1995 and the two hotels in tandem comprised a world-class resort and residential experience on the beautiful Kohala Coast.

    Next Generation

    Following a damaging earthquake in October 2006 and an unprecedented two year, $150 million renovation, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel reopened in December 2008. In classic Mauna Kea style, the hotel continues to welcome generations of guests to reconnect with life’s most authentic pleasures.

    Marriott's Autograph Collection

    Mauna Kea Beach Hotel became Hawaii’s first Autograph Collection Hotel through a marketing partnership. The Autograph Collection is an ensemble of strikingly independent hotels across the country. Each destination has been selected for its quality, bold originality, rich character and uncommon details.

     

    Historic Hotel

    Mauna Kea Beach Hotel was inducted as a member of the Historic Hotels of America. HHA is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which recognizes and celebrates the finest historic hotels across America.

    Awards

    2024 Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award green logo
    2024 Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice Hotel

    Property Details

    Check-in: 4:00 pm

    Check-out: 12:00 pm

    Minimum Age to Check In: 18

    Smoke Free Property

    Pet Policy

    Pets Not Allowed

    No pets allowed-service animals only

    Parking On-Site Parking

    Daily: $35.00

    Valet

    Daily: $35.00

    Electric Car Charging Station
    Policies and Payments

    Accepts: Credit Cards

    Contactless mobile payments

    Services

    24-hour Front Desk

    Babysitting

    Concierge desk service

    Property has elevators

    Languages spoken by staff:
    English, Tagalog, German, Japanese, Chinese

    For more information about the physical features of our accessible rooms, common areas or special services relating to a specific disability please call +1 808-882-7222 . Click here to see accessible rooms types at this hotel.

    Accessible Hotel Features

    Accessible on-site parking

    Property has elevators

    Self Operating lift or a sloped entry in hotel swimming pools

    Service Animals are welcome without a fee or documentation

    Van Accessible on-site parking

    Accessible Areas with Accessible Routes from Public Entrance

    Accessible Entrance to On-Site Pool

    Entrance to On-Site Business Center is Accessible

    Entrance to On-Site Fitness Center is Accessible

    Entrance to On-Site Spa is Accessible

    Main Entrance is Accessible

    Meeting Spaces are Accessible

    On-Site Restaurants are Accessible

    Room and Suites Access through the Interior Corridor

    Guest Room Accessibility

    Accessible Vanities

    Adjustable Height Hand-Held Shower Wand

    Bathtub Grab Rails

    Bathtub Seat

    Closed Caption TV

    Deadbolts on Guest Room and Suites Doors

    Electronic Room Key

    Guest Room and Suites Doors Self-Closing

    Hearing Accessible Rooms and/or Kits

    Lever Handles on Guest Room Doors

    Lowered Electrical Outlets

    Mobility accessible rooms

    Non-slip Grab Rails in the Bathroom

    Roll-in Shower

    Room Windows Open

    Secondary Locks on Room Windows

    Toilet Seat at Wheelchair Height - Toilet for Disabled

    Transfer Showers in Guest Rooms

    Viewports in Guest Room and Suites Doors

    Certifications

    Hawaii Green Business Program Certified

    Footprints

    Carbon Footprint: 129.70 kg per room night

    Environmental Practices

    Guest Room Recycling

    Electric car charging

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The check-in time at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection is 4:00 pm and the check-out time is 12:00 pm.

    The pet policy at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection is:

    Pets Not Allowed (No pets allowed-service animals only)

    The parking options at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection are:

    On-Site Parking: Daily: $35.00 Valet: Daily: $35.00 Electric Car Charging Station

    The property amenities at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection are:

    Restaurant Fitness Center Spa On-Site Golf Outdoor Pool Meeting Space Complimentary Wi-Fi Free Coffee/Tea in Lobby Children's Recreation Beach Snorkeling Watercraft Rental Game Room Business Center Convenience Store Gift Shop Same Day Dry Cleaning On-Site Laundry Hair salon Room Service 24 Hour Room Service Wake-Up Calls Daily Turndown Service Mobile Key Service Request Guest Room Entertainment

    Yes, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection has in-room Wi-Fi available to hotel guests. Marriott Bonvoy members receive complimentary in-room Internet access when they book direct. Sign up for Marriott Bonvoy for free as you complete your Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection booking.

    The closest airport near Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection is Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA). KOA is located approximately 26.5 Miles from the hotel.

    Yes, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection has electric vehicle charging stations (subject to availability).

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