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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is located on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.

Why Go

The hotel has a beautiful beach with white sand, palm trees and clear blue water. Mauna Kea Resort is a great vacation getaway for couples seeking romance. Guests enjoy water sports, including snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, catamaran riding, whale watching and deep-sea fishing. After playing on the beach, indulge in a massage at the resort's Spa and Fitness Center or relax by the pool.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel guests can play tennis at the oceanside Tennis Park which features 13 Plexipave courts and a video training facility. If you want to tour Hawaii by air, there are a number of helicopter tours to choose from and a helipad located on the property. Other vacation activities include hiking, jogging and stargazing at the sister property, the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.

Mauna Kea Resort has two great golf courses, the Hapuna Golf Course and Mauna Kea Golf Course. The Mauna Kea Golf Course is a 18-hole championship course with incredible panoramic views of snow-capped Mauna Kea, black lava beds and the ocean. Facilities include a driving range, PGA Instruction Program, Pro Shop and rental equipment.

Mauna Kea Resort offers year-round programs for children ages 5 to 12, including Hawaiian arts and crafts, pole fishing, T-shirt painting, swimming and treasure hunts.

Resort Rooms & Food

The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has 300 guest rooms and ten suites. All guest accommodations have a private balcony and natural wood interiors. The hotel reopened in 1995 after undergoing a complete restoration. You can also stay at the sister property, the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel.

The resort's signature restaurant is the Batik which features cuisine with classic European, Pacific Rim and East Asian influences. Other dinning options include the Pavilion, overlooking the Kauna'oa Bay, the Terrace with a chilled seafood bar, the beachside Hau Tree/Gazebo and the 19th Hole at the Mauna Kea Golf Clubhouse. On Saturday nights, join the Clambake on the beach at Kauna'oa Bay, enjoying a wide selection of seafood, meat and deserts.

Location - Hawaii

The Kohala Resort Shuttle Service is available for free transportation between Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. For a nominal fee, the shuttle also runs to the Waikoloa Beach Resorts, King's Shops, Waimea Town, Parker Ranch Visitor Center and Museum and Mauna Kea Stables.

Vacation Tip

The best way to explore the Big Island of Hawaii is by car. When making a reservation at one of the Mauna Kea hotels, ask for a package that includes a car rental.

Best Time to Go & Getting There

Hawaii is a great place to visit year-round. Go between May and November for fewer crowds and better deals. Mauna Kea Resort is about 30 minutes from the Kona International Airport by car.

Plan this Vacation
Room rates from US $360 plus tax. For reservations, call 866-PRINCE-6.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kamuela, Hawaii, United States, 800-882-6060, 808-882-7222, www.maunakeabeachhotel.com