The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows Rating: Pearls
| 1 of 20 | Beach at The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows | Full Screen | View All 489 Photos |
Oyster Review Summary
Photos and Review by Oyster.com Investigators.
Pros
- Luxurious rooms, most with an ocean view
- Exceptional customer service and friendly staff
- Fine dining at The CanoeHouse, with other options on-site and in nearby village marketplace
- World-class golf course, tennis club and fitness hub for training, with free classes
- Historic grounds and Hawaiian cultural center offering free activities
- Most green-energy producing resort in the world
- Unique spa experience indoors and outdoors, with lava sauna and lava Watsu
- Gorgeous lobby, atrium and grounds
Cons
- Pricier than some comparable resorts in the area
- Bathrooms can feel cramped in some rooms
- Small business center
Bottom Line
This beautiful luxury beach resort on the Kohala Coast is chock-full of excellent features: top-rated dining, golfing, tennis, fitness training, and spa experiences. It's pricier than some comparable resorts in the area, but free extras help compensate (valet parking, Wi-Fi, and newspaper delivery, to name a few). Free activities at the on-site Hawaiian cultural center -- including tours of the historic rock carvings and the former royal fishing ponds on the grounds -- are also a highlight.
Oyster Awards
We investigate in person.
Like your mother-in-law.
Like your mother-in-law.
- Best Beach Hotels on the Big Island
- Best Luxury Hotels on the Big Island
- Most Romantic Hotels on the Big Island
Categories
Beach, Kid-Friendly, Luxury, ResortOyster Hotel Photos
View All 12 AlbumsCustomers Who Viewed The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows Also Viewed
Oyster Hotel Review
Location
On the island's posh Kohala coast
The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel is located on the Kohala coast, where ancient sites coexist with luxury resorts and renowned golf courses. Nearby Waimea (a.k.a Kamuela, the area's newer, official name) is a major agricultural hub, where many of the country's vegetable and flower farms are located. It's also where Hawaiian cowboys (known as "paniolos") reigned in the 1800s, wrangling wild Longhorns, and later, establishing ranches.
The Big Island is packed with natural wonders, including active volcanoes, where visitors can still see lava flows, numerous beaches, and rainforests. It's by far the largest of the Hawaiian islands, so be prepared to drive to experience some of the top attractions.
- 37-minute drive from Kona International Airport
- 2-hour drive from Hilo International Airport
- Kalahuipuaa Fish Ponds are located on-site
- 2-minute drive or 14-minute walk to the Puako Petroglyph Preserve
- 13-minute drive to the Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, one of the island's top beaches
- 20-minute drive to the Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site
- 35-minute drive to Waimea
- 45-minute drive to Kailua-Kona
- 1-hour-45-minute drive to Akaka Falls State Park, home to the 442-foot Akaka Falls and the 100-foot Kahuna Falls
- 2-hour drive to Mauna Kea Observatories (at the summit)
- 4-hour drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the island's most popular volcanoes
Bottom Line
This beautiful luxury beach resort on the Kohala Coast is chock-full of excellent features: top-rated dining, golfing, tennis, fitness training, and spa experiences. It's pricier than some comparable resorts in the area, but free extras help compensate (valet parking, Wi-Fi, and newspaper delivery, to name a few). Free activities at the on-site Hawaiian cultural center -- including tours of the historic rock carvings and the former royal fishing ponds on the grounds -- are also a highlight.
Things You Should Know About The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows
Address
- 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Kohala Coast, HI 96743
Room Types
- Corner Ocean Front Room
- Deluxe Ocean Front Room
- Deluxe Ocean View Room
- Garden View Room
- Ocean Front Bungalow
- Ocean Front Room
- Ocean Front Suite
- Ocean View Bungalow
- Ocean View Room
- Ocean View Suite
- Standard Room
Find the Lowest Price - Enter Dates
Oyster "Tell-All" Pricing
Check-in
Check-out
Rooms
Guests
Compare rates on dozens of sites
| AVG/NIGHT | ||
|---|---|---|
| Expedia.com | ||
| BookIt.com | ||
| Hotels.com | ||
| Priceline.com | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| ReserveTravel.com | ||
| Travelocity.com | ||
| HotelClub.com | ||
| Preferred Hotel Group | ||
| Venere.com | ||
| Hotel Website | ||
| Detailed Pricing Info › | ||
All About Oyster
You Can't Return a Bad Vacation.
Our special investigators visit, photograph, review and rate each hotel. We uncover the truth, before it's "uh-oh" time.
Nearby Hotels to Consider
- The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii
- Big Island, Hawaii
- Rating: 45 Pearls
- Distance: 0.5 mi
- Mauna Lani Point
- Big Island, Hawaii
- Rating: 40 Pearls
- Distance: 0.9 mi
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club at Waikoloa Beach Resort
- Big Island, Hawaii
- Rating: 40 Pearls
- Distance: 1.9 mi
- Hilton Waikoloa Village
- Big Island, Hawaii
- Rating: 40 Pearls
- Distance: 2.1 mi
Hotel Features
| Number of Rooms: | 343 |
| Pool: | Yes |
| Fitness Center: | Yes |
| Spa: | Yes |
| Internet Access: | Yes |
| Pets Allowed: | No |
| Cribs: | Yes |
| Kids Club: | No |
| Jacuzzi (in room): | Some |
| Casino: | No |
Hotel Information
| Location: | Big Island, Hawaii |
| Address: | 68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Kohala Coast, HI 96743 (See Map) |
