After 5 nights on Oahu, our visit to the Big Island was more what we expected as our "Hawaii experience". And the Mauna Kea was a perfect fit. The architecture, setting, landscaping, views...all beautiful. Service was good- just a bit oblivious at times. The best word to describe the resort: "wow". We must have said it 50 times as we... more

This vacation was so great that I begged my husband for 4 more days- I couldn't bring myself to leave! The location is peaceful and beautiful and in some strange way the hotel does not get in the way of your enjoying Hawaii, as others can do. Manta rays at night, sea turtles during the day, great snorkelling, fantastic stars... more

This was the first time we stayed at the hotel since the renovations. The rooms are much more comfortable, and the hotel has the same vibe it had before. I give the hotel beach a 10 for snorkeling (lots of fish, eels, turtles). I highly recommend Rowena in the Concierge office. She was excellent with scheduling all our adventures and... more

in spite of the renovation, sadly the service was terrible. the rooms are a bit better .(we've stayed a number of times over the years) But a number of the men at the beach had a nasty attitude. ( the girls at the beach were sweet). The food at the Monett was good as was the service. The room was... more

This was our second stay here and the first after the property's recent renovation. We had a wonderful week. The service is impeccable. The rooms are fine, certainly not overly plush, but it's Hawaii --- what are you doing in the room anyway? Food is outstanding throughout, but expensive. The hotel currently is offering many different packages and promotions, be... more

This is a wonderful resort that dates back to 1965, but has aged gracefully. The beach is supreme, the staff top notch and the architecture a classic. HOWEVER, although the new rooms are clean, well appointed and have much better bathrooms (although with horror lighting), some idiot made the decision to remove the ceiling fans in everything but the ocean... more

We were lucky enough to be upgraded here after booking the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel - which was great as it was our honeymoon! We stayed in one of the Plumeria beachfront rooms and it was gorgeous - spacious with stylish furniture, a huge bed and lovely toiletries. The whole hotel is spacious and airy, with gorgeous grounds and a... more

This was our fourth stay at the Mauna Kea. We were anxious that the latest remodel might have changed the feeling of the resort but they did a great job remodeling but still maintaining the overall feel of the resort. For repeat visitors, the Mauna Kea remains that wonderful oasis you remember. For newbies, don't hesitant, this is the absolute... more

We had a wonderful experience with hotel & staff. Lei's & juice upon arrival were nice. We had two oceanview rooms on the 7th floor giving us a view of the beautiful beach & we were able to see the Manta Rays at night. I had a GREAT Mai Tai at the Copper Terrace. Food is very expensive especially when... more