Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL

Hawaii

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel welcomes a new era of island sophistication.

Nestled along the island of Hawaii’s legendary Gold Coast, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is a serene retreat where bespoke Hawaiian hospitality and the island’s natural beauty converge. Celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, the resort has long offered guests cherished family memories, intimate romantic moments, and serene pauses to reconnect with oneself and nature, all set against the iconic crescent of Kaunaoa Bay. Since opening in 1965, the hotel has remained true to its core pillars of honoring sustainability, preserving art and culture, and perpetuating the authentic spirit of aloha, while completing its visionary $200-million transformation designed to elevate accommodations, wellness, and dining experiences.

Having recently completed Phase Two of its transformation, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel proudly unveils the Beachfront Wing’s newly reimagined guest rooms and suites, the resort’s Family Pool, a new Wellness Center with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, and a striking oceanfront infinity lap pool, alongside refreshed dining venues featuring innovative menus. This milestone follows Phase One, which introduced the reimagined Main Tower accommodations and the refreshed Mauna Kea Golf Course, bringing the resort into the final stages of its revitalization.

Throughout the resort, guests encounter a seamless blend of island charm and contemporary refinement. Accommodations exude understated elegance, with expansive lanai (balconies) framing lush gardens or sweeping ocean vistas. Culinary offerings begin with the resort’s Ulu Garden, where more than 30 varieties of fresh harvest are artfully incorporated into hyper-farm-to-table menus. Signature Manta restaurant showcases these ingredients in exquisite dinners, while the Mauna Kea Lu’au celebrates Hawaiian traditions with live mele (music) and hula. Hau Tree Cantina delights with island-inspired flavors, and The Copper Bar offers a stylish gastropub experience. For lighter fare or cocktails, the Mauna Kea Market and in-room dining menus are available daily.

Now entering Phase Three, the resort’s transformation focuses on its new destination spa, scheduled to open in March 2026. The spa will offer restorative treatments inspired by the islands, 11 al-fresco treatment rooms, and a meditation deck, creating a sanctuary for rejuvenation.

Beyond accommodations, dining, and wellness, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel provides a wealth of recreational experiences—from oceanfront tennis and pickleball to snorkeling, paddleboarding, canoe sailing, whale-watching, and night swims alongside majestic wild manta rays. Guests also enjoy exceptional value with no daily resort fees and complimentary use of beach equipment, including snorkels, paddleboards, and kayaks— ensuring every moment on Kauna‘oa Bay is effortless and unforgettable. Curated art collections commissioned by founder Laurance S. Rockefeller come to life both throughout the resort and through a new immersive web-based art app, allowing guests to explore Hawaii’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage anytime, anywhere.

Guests are invited to experience the perfect harmony of refined comfort and Hawaiian tradition—a place to return home.