Location: Mauna Kea, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii, USA
Accommodations: Condo, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)
*** FARE ALERT: Round-trip non-stop flights to HNL from SFO/LAX starting from $376 for travel before 12/16. Flights after the holidays (Jan-Mar) in the mid-high $500's, but limited # of seats in that class and the price can quickly jump up on more desirable flights ***
You are just in time to experience the re-opening of the storied Mauna Kea Beach Hotel following a one-year, $150 Million renovation. Already known and recognized for its classic elegance, and unrivaled natural beauty, the hotel has undergone a thorough transformation to bring it up to modern standards of luxury with the goal being a AAA 5-Diamond rating. Notable features and improvements/additions include:
* Enhanced beach and pool services, new padded chaise lounges, beach umbrellas, cabanas, thick orange beach towels, new beach activities and equipment
* Soul-soothing therapies and beatific body treatments at the new Mauna Kea Spa by Mandara
* The famouse 18-hole championship Mauna Kea Golf Course designed by Robert Trent Jones, which has recently undergone extensive renovation
* 11-court Seaside Tennis Club
* Manta & Pavilion Wine Bar, with dramatic exhibition kitchen and extensive wine program, including the innovative Enomatic wine experience
* Monette's~ Owners of the award-wining Flagstaff House Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado, offers inventive American French cuisine with island influences while taking in spectacular ocean views
* New golf clubhouse and restaurant "Number 3" created by John Hara Associates
* Hau Tree~ Beachside at Kauna‘oa for casual lunch, snacks, sweets and cocktails
* The Copper Terrace for sunset ceremony, music, cocktails and pupus
* Hawaiian culture shared through lei-making, hula, crafting classes, music, luau and more
* Museum-quality Pacific and Asian art collection, over 1,600 pieces gathered by Mr. Rockefeller and Davis Allen for The Mauna Kea in 1965
It's sister property, the Hapuna Beach Prince has also undergone a freshening up over the summer. Our guests enjoy privileges at BOTH hotels and can experience all of the first class amenities both have to offer. Each hotel also has beachfront access to what are hands down the best resort beaches on the Big Island (Kauna'oa Bay and Hapuna Beach). These beaches boast calm, clear blue waters with silky Caribbean-like sand. The Four Seasons Hualalai doesn't even come close to matching the natural beauty that abounds here.
Wai'ula'ula is a gated community, and one of the newest developments at the Mauna Kea Resort. As you can see from the photo gallery, the home was professionally decorated in an elegant and tasteful way, with high quality furnishings and appointments. Our 3bedroom/3bathroom condo provides more than ample space for one or more couples and is perfect for a family. There are two master bedrooms with king-size beds and full ensuite bathrooms for privacy. The third bedroom has two twin beds.
Luxury kitchen with granite countertops, SubZero fridge, Wolf appliances, and Fisher & Paykel dishwasher. The lanai is perfect for outdoor entertaining with over 250 sq. ft of covered space, beautiful view, and an outdoor built-in wet bar with Wolf gas range. Washer and dryer are located in the unit. Other details include Mahogany doors and trim, vaulted and coffered ceilings (featured only in the upper units), and natural stone flooring in some areas. The unit is also wired for high speed internet access and cable TV.
Guests have full access to the services and amenities at both the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Hapuna Prince Hotel just like if you were a hotel guest. These include: residential concierge, pools, beach service, dining, golf, tennis, spa and exercise facilities. And if you are not in the mood to venture to the hotels that day, Wai'ula'ula has its own private amenity center, less than a 5 minute walk away, that boasts an infinity-edged pool, kids pool, two hot tubs, lounge area, fitness center, clubhouse, and outdoor grilling and dining area. For more detail on the resort and Wai'ula'ula, please refer to the websites detailed below.
Now is a great time to experience the newly revitalized Mauna Kea Resort. Enjoy it from one of the newest homes at the resort with all the modern conveniences, and all at a great price.
Mahalo for your interest. Aloha a hui hou.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Dual Zone
- Washer: Fisher & Paykel
- Dryer: Fisher & Paykel
- Linens Provided
- Garage: One-car garage
- Off Street Parking: Additional parking spots available
- Beds
- King Bed: King Bed in both Master Suites
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: In every bedroom and living room
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Shared Pool: Wai'ula'ula residents and their guests have their own private Amenity Center with infinity-edged pool, Jacuzzi, exercise room, and club house with full kitchen and BBQ area
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: State of the art kitchen. SubZero fridge and Wolf cook top and ovens. Fisher & Paykel dishwasher
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Microwave: Wolf
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Outdoor Wolf BBQ grill
- Lanai: Large, 253 sq. ft covered outdoor Lanai. Huge pocket doors with screens disappear to fully open up unit to the outside.
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone: Free local calls
- Broadband Internet
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be at least 21 years of age for primary renter
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rental Rates starting at $350/night (excluding Festive Season)
$250 departure cleaning included on stays exceeding 4 days
$2000 security deposit required, but returned within 10 days of
departure assuming no damages
Resort now charges daily guest fees for use of the resort's services
and amenities. $20/day pp, but down to $12/day for party of 6 people.
State of Hawaii TA tax (8.25%) and GE tax (4.166%)
Credit card payments subject to 2.75% service charge
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:


Property Photos
- Living room - Mauna Kea, Hawaii Vacation Condo With Beachfront Access
- View from living room at lanai and out to the ocean - Mauna Kea, Hawaii Vacation Condo With Beachfront Access
- Dining room - Mauna Kea, Hawaii Vacation Condo With Beachfront Access
- King bed in first master suite - View to ocean and doors open to lanai
- King bed in second master suite
- Third bedroom
- Lanai - You can see outdoor wet bar and grill behind large patio table
- Main pool and hot tub at the private Wai'ula'ula Amenity Center
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