Mauna Kea Resort - Gorgeous Oceanview Incl. Hotel Amenity Pkg

• The Big Island Vacation

  The Big Island Vacation

  • Guest Catharine D.
  • Date of stay 04/04/13
  • Review Submitted 04/12/13
  We loved this 3 br condo! The kitchen was well equipped and all of the furnishings were clean and beautiful. There was almost always a cool breeze from the outdoor deck. There is a small pool/hot tub and workout room within walking distance. The best beach on the island is close by but you need a car to access it. The owner was very helpful and answered all of our questions promptly. The views from each of the bedrooms were wonderful. I would highly recommend this property to a friend or relative. We went to Merrimans for dinner. It was very good but expensive. Our favorite activity was whale watching off of the Four Seasons Resort.

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• Repeat User

  Repeat User

  • Guest Ron
  • Date of stay 01/03/13
  • Review Submitted 02/17/13
  This was our fourth year staying for 4-5 weeks. We continue to be pleased with this uni and are renting again next year. The unit is very tastefully decorated. We like the location and the view from this unit. We have recommended this unit to friends who are also repeat rentors.

  Owner response: Mahalo ! To be certain, you are a valued guest who we look forward to welcoming every year.

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• Comfortable and Beautiful Condo

  Comfortable and Beautiful Condo

  • Guest cybeledrum
  • Date of stay 07/26/12
  • Review Submitted 08/16/12
  We truly enjoyed staying in this wonderful condo. True to the description, the furnishings are very nice and comfortable, the layout is spacious and the view fantastic. We also loved having use of the Mauna Kea hotel amenity package -a key component of the experience. This place is a "be back" and can be highly recommended.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Mahalo - our thanks to you for selecting our home. Please come back soon.

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• mauna kea stay

  mauna kea stay

  • Guest daves
  • Date of stay 06/28/12
  • Review Submitted 07/08/12
  beautiful location and fabulous place. Highly recommend. You have access to two of the most beautiful beaches on Hawaii.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, families with young children.

  Owner response: Mahalo! We're delighted you enjoyed our home.

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• Mauna Kea Resort

  Mauna Kea Resort

  • Guest Beach Bum
  • Date of stay 02/27/12
  • Review Submitted 03/20/12
  The property was nearly new ! Everything perfect (except the coffee pot !) Three bedroom, three bath with all amenities provided. Grandchildren loved the boogie boards! Thank you for that. We truly hated to leave as the weather was perfect for THREE weeks while it rained torrents on Maul and Kauai. We would love to return. We were welcomed at both Mauna Kea and Hapuna Prince and used their beaches (best on big island) and restaurants. Very very nice.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, people with disabilities, sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

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• Wonderful place

  Wonderful place

  • Guest Pallav M.
  • Date of stay 08/13/11
  • Review Submitted 08/26/11
  Immaculately appointed, spacious condo with stunning views! We traveled with our 3 children, ages 9, 7 and 2 and they loved it more than we did. Specifics: * The owner was very informative, and thoughtfully addressed all my questions. Immediately answered emails and phone calls. Property manager also helpful though I didn't get a call back from her for an update regarding a minor issue with the washing machine (was fine) * The grounds has a small, but new, rec center with a small gym and infinity pool. Fine for a quick workout, and pool fine for small children. * Property has a garage with GD opener, though it's tight for an SUV * 2nd floor without elevator so will have to go up and down stairs (my 2 yr old had to be carried often) * The minute we opened the door, we knew we had picked the right place, as you immediately see the ocean behind the lanai. We loved our dinners on the lanai as I grilled fish on the Wolf grill. * Kitchen is brand new and very well stocked (I think there were more utensils/appliances and other useful stuff - most of it Williams Sonoma and All-clad - than in my own kitchen - my kids loved the citrus juicer) Coffee machine was fine, but may need an update given we're dealing with the best coffee in the world! * The bedrooms are VERY spacious, with comfortable, soft mattresses and nice linens. We weren't even sure which was the master as 2 bedrooms have large en suite bathrooms, with jacuzzi's. WE picked the one with the best view, though no bad views. * Speakers throughout house, including lanai, though wasn't sure how to use them so didn't try. * LOVED being able to charge to room both at Hapuna and Mauna Kea hotels. We also get full access to both hotel's facilites and beaches included in cost - not the case with Hualalai. Mauna Kea is great beach with very nice snorkeling. * You can't really walk to beach as you have to cross main highway, but it's about a 2 minute drive and you get club access parking * Mauna Kea just seems like a livelier hotel. Hapuna Prince, while gorgeously situated, seems eerily empty. Restaurants great at both places. Staff very friendly at both, including at beach. Wish they would offer beach service for drinks, but I think bc it's public, no can do * Boogie Boards and Snorkel gear in the condo/garage The place made a wonderful vacation extraordinary. Definitely returning - even though it's about 11 hrs for us!)

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with young children, romantic getaway.

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• Highly recommend

  Highly recommend

  • Guest Mike
  • Date of stay 08/13/10
  • Review Submitted 09/14/10
  When you see places like this on VRBO you kind of wonder if it is as nice as it looks. When we arrived and opened the door, we were awestruck! It's fabulous!! We couldn't believe we had chosen such a great place. The pictures on the VRBO site give just a taste of this lovely Condo. The unit and grounds are very clean, well maintained, and the unit is stocked with all manner of very nice kitchen/dining utensils. The sunsets are fabulous from the Lanai, the nightly ocean breezes were "made to order." The shared salt-water swimming pool was very nice and just a short walk away. The staff at the Mauna Kea were helpful, friendly, and accomodating. The beaches are nearby and, while I guess you could walk there, I think you'd end up driving - but it's just a couple of minutes of mostly driving through the resort grounds past golfers and people on bikes. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat and have already recommended it to several of my friends.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Mahalo nui loa -- we are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay. Kipa hou mai (come visit us again).

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• A Great Place to Stay

  A Great Place to Stay

  • Guest Kohala Traveler
  • Date of stay 08/04/10
  • Review Submitted 08/11/10
  We all had a terrific time -- 5 adults -- at this wonderful, clean and well-furnished unit. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed (and more). The deck was a terrific place to relax and watch the sunset (which we did each night). The convenience of having a washer dryer was an added plus. The owners thought of everything, including great toiletries in the showers, shower cap, hair dryer -- really, everything you need for a stress-free vacation. We will certainly be back. Mahalo

  Owner response: We truly appreciate your taking the time to submit this review. Our Mauna Kea team strives to make every guest's experience a positive one. We thank you for your comments and look forward to your return. Mahalo.

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• Paradise!

  Paradise!

  • Guest Susan, International flight attendant
  • Date of stay 03/18/09
  • Review Submitted 04/19/10
  Wow, simply fabulous from the moment we arrived!! Luxury at it's finest. We were 5 adults with 3 children. Wonderful taste in decorating. It felt very private and completely safe. Gorgeous retractable wall to watch the sunsets at night. Workout room just a short walk up the road. As the cook, the kitchen had everything and more, I loved the dishwashers!! Two masters was a bonus. I will recommend this to passengers whenever I can. Both hotel properties were lovely, our toughest decision every day was which one to go to first?! Thanks for the memories.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Susan, mahalo for your review - we're looking forward to your return!!

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• • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 03/16/10
  • Review Submitted 03/16/10
  We had a wonderful time at this large and beautifully furnished condo. There were 6 adults and one baby in our party, and plenty of room for all. The condo has a great ocean view from the living room, lanai, and two of the three bedrooms. We were able to see humpback whales spouting and breaching from the lanai. We ate most of our meals on the lanai--kitchen was modern and well-equipped. We particularly enjoyed access to the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and Mauna Kea Hotel that comes with the condo. It was easy to drive there, park, and use the beach facilities, chairs, pools... Our family particularly liked the Hapuna Beach Prince for its enormous pool, grassy area with beach chairs and umbrellas, and lovely beach. This made the condo the best of both worlds: privacy, space, views, ease of cooking, plus full hotel access. Plus being very cost effective compared to the cost of 3 hotel rooms at these moderately expensive hotels.

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2013/2014 Rates (Nightly rate based on 3 night minimum rental except as noted):
January 9 - April 30 ......................... $590/night ... $4150/week.
May 1 - June 30 *** SPECIAL ****       $525/night .. $3650/week.
July 1 - Labor Day ......................... $590/night ... $4150/week.
Labor Day - November 15 .................$500/night ... $3450/week
November 16 - December 14 ..............$590/night ... $4150/week
Dec/Holiday rate ..............................    $950/night, 10 night minimum.
Rates incl. up to 6 guests; HI Tax (13.416%)and cleaning fee ($250)are additional.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.