Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
Kamuela, Hawaii, United States · Autograph Collection · 2026 benefits
Founded in 1965 by Laurence Rockefeller, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel was the most exclusive and expensive resort of its day. Four decades later, the Mauna Kea once again stands as a landmark of luxury on the Big Island’s golden Kohala Coast. Hawaii Island’s Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is an international destination resort upholding timeless traditions of understated elegance and aloha since 1965. Generations of families gather to relax, reconnect, create memories and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. Its 18-hole golf course and 11-court Seaside Tennis Club set standards for excellence. Vacationers, honeymooners, and meeting-goers enjoy 252 guestrooms and suites with large lanai (balcony) framing…
An oceanfront setting of dreams, on a stunning, soft, white-sand beach at Kaunaoa Bay. Sophisticated and serene accommodations in one of the most celebrated locations in Hawaii. Renowned and much-lauded classic midcentury-modern architecture. All the amenities expected of a luxury resort, together with championship golf, award-winning tennis, flavorful local cuisine, and beach and cultural activities that combine for the ultimate in resort experiences. This is Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, as relevant and impressive today as it was at its opening in 1965 by visionary Laurance S. Rockefeller. Let this paradise welcome you with aloha.
What you get booking it through us (2026 benefits)
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Buffet breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant
- $100USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit, per room, per stay, utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- $200USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit, per suite, per stay, utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
These are the Autograph Collection benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
Current offers
- 60th Anniversary Package — through 2027-05-18 · Guests are invited to stay longer on Kauna‘oa Bay. Celebrate the renewed Mauna Kea Beach Hotel—now showcasing redesigned rooms and suites in the Main Tower and our newly completed Beachfront Wing—and enjoy your 4th night free with breakfast on eligible stays. Timeless island style, contemporary comfort, and the spirit of ho‘okipa await on the Kohala Coast. Includes: 4th Night Free when you book 3 consecutive paid nights (select dates) Resort-wide access to facilities at Mauna Kea Resort—home to The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, the Hapuna Golf Course, and more (dining, golf, tennis, beaches,…
In the know
After dinner at Manta, take a stroll to Manta Ray Point and watch the nightly show as graceful manta rays “dance” in the spotlight. Adventure seekers can snorkel with the friendly sea creatures.
The property, in facts
| Where | 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Dr, Kamuela, Hawaii, United States |
|---|---|
| Category | Beach Resort |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Hotel group | Luxury Group at Marriott International |
| Rooms | 252 |
| Room types | 6 |
| Nearest airport | Kona International Airport (KOA) · 23 miles |
| Advisor programme | Autograph Collection |
| Style | Zen |
| Known for | Beach, Golf, Wellness |
Rooms and suites
- Golf Vista Deluxe — Golf Vista Deluxe rooms have two furnished lanai (balconies), with beautiful views of our famous golf course and the Kohala Mountains. Connecting rooms are…
- Ocean Front Deluxe — Ocean Front Deluxe rooms have two furnished lanai (balconies), with beautiful unobstructed views of Kauna'oa Bay. Connecting rooms are available. At 880 sq.…
- Golf Vista — Golf Vista guest rooms’ with a large furnished lanai (balcony) provides beautiful views of Mauna Kea Golf Course’s, lush golf green fairway and the distant…
- Beachfront (floors 2-4) — Newly renovated Beachfront guest rooms have a large, furnished lanai (balcony) and many can be connected – ideal for traveling families and largearties Room…
- Ocean View — Ocean View guest rooms offer a large, furnished lanai (balcony) and sweeping views of ocean. Several of these room types provide room which connect. Room size…
- Ocean Front — Ocean Front rooms have a large furnished lanai (balcony, with unobstructed views of Kauna'oa Bay. Connecting rooms are available. Room size with lanai at 589…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Ceiling Fan · Coffee/Tea Maker · Complimentary Newspaper · Connecting Rooms · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Iron/Ironing Board · Non-Smoking · Refrigerator · Safe · Slippers · Turn Down Service · Voicemail · Wheelchair Accessible
What advisors say
85% of the 27 Virtuoso advisors who have filed a review of this property recommend it. Those reviews are collected by Virtuoso from advisors who have stayed, not by us and not from the public.
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