68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr.
Kohala Coast
Big Island, HI
Kohala Coast
COST: $$$$
From the T+L 500
Low-rise hotel on 3 miles of secluded Kohala Coast shoreline with a major glamour quotient, especially in the 40,000-square-foot spa.
| Score | 85.54 |
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| Stats | 343 rooms; 5 bungalows; 4 restaurants; 2 bars. |
| Rooms to Book | Upper floor suites, for their ocean views. |
| Insider Tip | Visit the cottage museum, which has an impressive collection of Hawaiian artifacts and historical photos, plus a monthly gathering of local elders who share stories and preserve the island’s oral traditions. |
| Cost | Doubles from $455. |
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As Featured In...
From Travel + Leisure, Jan 2005
“'Twilight at Kalahuipaa,' a ritual at the Mauna Lani Resort on Hawaii's Big Island, is another perfect model of authentic cultural conservation. Once a month, at sunset, locals and guests gather informally to 'talk story' beside a series of ancient fish ponds on the resort grounds. 'There are few places left where residents can hear real Hawaiian music,' managing director Kurt Matsumoto says. ''Twilight' isn't highly programmed or stylized; it's like sitting in your own backyard—it's entertainment the way it...” MORE>>
From Food & Wine, Nov 2004
“Mauna Lani's two championship 18-hole golf courses are some of the best on the Big Island. The 345-room resort also has five private bungalows, a spa and its own white-sand beach with a reef for snorkeling....” MORE>>
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