HOTEL INFORMATION
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive
Kohala Coast, Hawaii 96743

 
Timeless Art

A testament to earlier times when his world-class resort paid tribute to the ancient Hawaiian spirit, Laurance Rockefeller's vast collection of Asian and Pacific art still graces the walls and lush tropical grounds. Over 1600 museum-quality pieces have been carefully preserved and displayed so that the unique culture of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel will live on for generations to come.

Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., the Mauna Kea Golf course remains the standard by which all other island courses are judged. Eighteen holes of play sport panoramic ocean vistas, prompting Golf Digest to proclaim it the "number one golf course in Hawaii." One of the course's most dramatic features is the famous Third Hole, where surging Pacific inlet waters race to meet the rocky shoreline, creating one of the most photographed landscapes in golf today.

Uparalleled Golf

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ACCOMMODATIONS
Situated on 60 landscaped oceanfront acres, the "Grand Dame" of the Kohala Coast has undergone a complete restoration and reopened in 1995. The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel continues its proud tradition of hospitality and Aloha that was introduced by Laurance Rockefeller when he built the hotel more than 30 years ago.

GUEST ROOMS
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel features 310 ample guest rooms, including ten luxurious suites, each with a private lanai (balcony). The open-air architectural design and natural wood interiors give each room a feeling of spaciousness while being enveloped in a sense of serenity and elegance.

Each guest room offers:

HAPUNA SUITE
At Mauna Kea's sister property five minutes away is Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and the luxurious 8,000 square foot Hapuna Suite which features:

In name, it's called the Hapuna Suite.

But with its own private driveway and porte cochere, it truly is a luxury estate.

The Hapuna Suite is adjacent to the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, yet it is completely separate.

It truly is a home unto itself, with impressive dimensions and refined services.

The 8,000 square feet of living space are decorated with $1 million of furnishings and artwork.

A private pool and deck overlook the expanse of the beautiful Hapuna Beach.

The gourmet kitchen is equipped with Thermador and Sub-Zero appliances. At your request, a chef from the resort will come in to prepare an intimate dinner or design a menu for a larger social function.

The three upstairs bedrooms each have a private bath and lanai (balcony).

To make sure your experience achieves the highest level of satisfaction, a suite attendant is provided for the duration of your stay.


The 8,000-square foot freestanding Hapuna Suite features:

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DINING
A varied calendar of culinary events brings extra excitement to the Mauna Kea menus. The highlight of every year is the Winter Wine Escape attended by the world's top chefs, oenologists, food critics and guests interested in the Epicurean arts.

The following dining options are offered:

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AMENITIES
Arriving at the Mauna Kea Resort is like coming home, even if you've never been there before. Most returning guests are greeted by old friends -- the same warm, kind and caring staff who have been greeting the same guests by name, year after year.

And like our staff, our service and amenities maintain that high level of quality and hospitality. Part of our complimentary Mauna Kea Resort "traditions" include:

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BONUS FEATURES

Recreation

There's so much to see and experience at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. You can be busy from morning until night or, if you choose, you can relax and soak in the rays on the shores of Kauna'oa Bay--selected as # 1 Beach in America and # 5 in the world in March 2001 by The Travel Channel.

The following activities are available:

Water Sports
In addition to the freshwater pools and poolside whirlpools at both Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, guests may enjoy the white sands of Kauna'oa Bay or Hapuna Beach. Kauna'oa Bay was rated as # 1 beach in America in 2001 and # 5 in the World by The Travel Channel, and # 1 in America in 1993 by Condé Nast Traveler.

Activities also include swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, catamaran riding, whale watching and deep-sea fishing.

Tennis
Mauna Kea Resort's award-winning oceanside Tennis Park, located on the grounds of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, features 13 Plexipave courts, a state-of-the-art video training facility, an open-air lanai (patio) with breathtaking ocean views of the Pacific, and a Pro Shop with full selection of the prestigious resort's logo apparel. Open daily 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Helicopter Flight-Seeing
Mauna Kea Resort is the only Kohala resort with its own helipad on property. Sunshine Helicopters owns and operates a fleet of six "Black Beauties" equipped with five video cameras and cushioned, virtually soundproof comfort. Activity desks at both hotels make sign up easy whether you want to see Kilauea Volcano to the South or the lush valleys to the east and everything in between. Private charters available.

Stargazing
The sky is so consistently clear over Kohala that even in midmorning, the moon can still be seen hanging over the ocean. Stargazing is one of the most popular activities available at nearby Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. A high-powered telescope is set up three nights a week. While guests view constellations, galaxies and planets, an astronomer shares his knowledge of the wonders of the universe.

Miscellaneous
Guests may also enjoy hiking and jogging, as well as the many historical attractions provided by the Big Island's surrounding areas. And don't miss trying your hand at the resort's two world-class golf courses: Hapuna Golf Course and Mauna Kea Golf Course. A complimentary inter-resort shuttle is available three times per hour for transportation between Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.


Kids Activities

Mauna Kea Resort offers younger guests a "cool" place to enjoy days of fun under the sun. While you relax by the pools or beaches, or play a challenging game of golf at the renowned Mauna Kea or Hapuna golf courses, your children can take part in a wide variety of programs including:

It's all part of Mauna Kea Resort's year-round kids program for children from 5 to 12 years of age.

Age-appropriate activities are designed by program counselors to both entertain and educate the children about the culture, arts and crafts, and music of Hawaii. Excursions such as pole fishing and beachcombing let them experience aspects of the Island's lifestyle. The program also incorporates elements of another very popular hotel family amenity, the Kids Club.

Full and half-day sessions are available to families seven days a week.

Daily program itineraries are available at the Concierge Desk. In addition, all children of families visiting Mauna Kea Resort are given an amenities kit upon check-in, regardless if they participate in the program.


Spa & Fitness

As you luxuriate in the classic elegance of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, you realize that pampering yourself is a necessary part of the total ambience. Where better to start than the Spa & Fitness Center located in the Beach Front building of the hotel.

The Center features:


Unparalleled Golf

The incomparable Mauna Kea Golf Course offers golfers the perfect challenge to match their level of play. Created by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., the 18-hole championship course presents dramatic changes in elevation, large undulating greens, and 120 well-placed bunkers. There are incredible panoramic sweeps of sea and land, featuring snow-capped Mauna Kea, rugged lava beds, and the sparkling blue Pacific. One of the most spectacular features is the famous Third Hole -- where surging inlet water races to meet the rocky shoreline, affording one of the most breathtaking views in golf today.

 
2002 Golf Rates
(through December 20, 2002)

Regular Hours
(6:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.)

Mauna Kea Resort Guest: $120
Non-Guest: $195
(Includes green fee and shared cart)

Special rates available seasonally

Club Rentals: $35
Shoes: $10
Riders (non-golfers): $30
Subject to change

Course Information


Opened: December, 1964
Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
Yardage:
Black: 7,114 yards
Blue: 6,737 yards
Orange: 6,365 yards
White: 5,277 yards

Course Slope: 143

Course Rating: 73.6

Par: 72

Facilities

Driving Range
Locker Room Facilities
PGA Instruction Program
Pro Shop
Putting Green
Rental Club and Shoes

 


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