Hotel on Big Island Hawaii (South Kohala)

Westin Mauna Kea Beach Resort
The Westin Mauna Kea Resort was the vision and dream of respected hotelier Laurance S. Rockefeller more than 30 years ago. In what proved to be one of the most visionary decisions in the history of modern tourism, he chose a patch of black lava in an inaccessible area with two beautiful beaches to create a work of art that gave the Big Island of Hawaii a resort destination of legendary proportions.

Rockefeller envisioned a resort of world-class standards -- complete with hotels, golf courses and homes. The first step in making Rockefeller's dream a reality was the Westin Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.

Rockefeller completed his dream with the addition of the Westin Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, which opened in 1994 within walking distance from the Westin Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Sharing 1,839 acres of oceanfront paradise with the legendary Westin Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, the Westin Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is nestled into the bluffs above the white sands of Hapuna Beach -- rated one of the best beaches in America by Conde Nast Traveler.

We invite you to become familiar with the many features that keep generations of guests returning to this world-class hotel.

Accommodations

Situated on 60 landscaped oceanfront acres, the "Grand Dame" of the Kohala Coast has undergone a complete restoration and reopened in 1995. The Westin Mauna Kea Beach continues its proud tradition of hospitality and Aloha that was introduced by Laurance Rockefeller when he built the hotel more than 30 years ago.

Guest Rooms: The Westin Mauna Kea Beach Hotel features 310 ample guest rooms, including ten luxurious suites, each with a private lanai. The open-air architectural design, ceiling fan and natural wood interiors give each room a feeling of spaciousness while being enveloped in a sense of serenity and elegance.

Each guest room offers:

  • Private lanai
  • Refrigerator
  • Two Japanese yukata (robes)
  • Two pairs of indoor slippers
  • Television (upon request)
  • Nightly turn down service
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Hapuna Suite: The 8,000-square foot freestanding Hapuna Suite features:
  • Private driveway and porte cochere
  • Four bedrooms with private baths and lanais
  • Full-service kitchen
  • Living room
  • Dining room and den
  • Private swimming pool
  • 24-hour butler service

Dining
A varied calendar of culinary events brings extra excitement to the Mauna Kea menus. The highlight of every year is the Winter Wine Escape attended by the world's top chefs, oenologists, food critics and guests interested in the Epicurean arts.

The following dining options are offered:

  • The Batik: The Resort's premier restaurant features a melange of classic European, Pacific Rim and East Asian cuisine. The Indian Curry with chutneys and freshly baked Naan bread is a signature menu item along with the Grand Marnier and Dark Chocolate Souffles. A classical guitarist entertains during dinner. A Jazz duo performs in the Batik Lounge for that after dinner nightcap. Dress: Jacket for the gentlemen is suggested, but optional.
  • The Pavilion: Overlooking Kauna'oa Bay, guests experience the perfect way to begin their day. For breakfast, order from an extensive a la carte menu or choose from a lavish buffet selection. The dinner menu offers fine American and Pacific Island cuisine. On Friday nights, a special "China Moon" buffet is featured complete with an authentic and greatly entertaining Lion Dance. Don't forget to visit with the Manta Rays after dinner. Dress: Casual Resort Attire (AM) Evening Resort Wear (PM)
  • The Terrace: Home to the famous Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's Sunday Brunch, the number one favorite choice of the local Big Island community. The menu features a sushi bar, extravagant chilled seafood bar, specialty carvery stations and decadent dessert selections. Dress: Casual Resort Attire.
  • Hau Tree/Gazebo: Salads, sandwiches, sushi and sweets are the fare of the Hau Tree beachside restaurant. The Gazebo Bar is the perfect spot to meditate on the nation's "Best Beach" and sample a "Fredrico" or two as the sun sets in the West.
  • 19th Hole: The Mauna Kea Golf Clubhouse has an eclectic menu of Asian noodle dishes, Philly Steak, Club, Mahimahi or "Wrap" sandwiches and even old-fashioned sundaes for the golfer and non-golfer alike. Dress: Casual Resort Attire
  • Clambake: Dive into the best seafood buffet on the Kohala Coast, featuring all the Keahole Maine lobster, sashimi, shrimp, crab, oysters, mussels and clams you can eat, plus Prime Ribs of Beef and a lavish dessert bar. Located at the Hau Tree, on the beach at Kauna'oa Bay. Dress: Casual Resort Attire. Saturday night only.
  • Lu'au: Witness the opening of the imu pit as the pig is is unearthed from its underground oven. Savour a feast of traditional and regional Hawaiian foods, while Kumu Hula Nani Lim and her award-winning hula troupe enchant you with their authentic renditions of ancient and modern Hawaiian songs and dances.
  • Copper Bar: A Mauna Kea tradition - In the day, relax here and enjoy spectacular ocean views of Kauna?oa Bay and the Kohala coastline. Near day's end, return here to sip on Mai Tais before dinner as you watch the glorious sunset and be lulled by the soothing sounds of the Hawaiian Blend trio. Dress: Casual Resort Attire.

Activities
The world-renowned Westin Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is located on beautiful Kauna'oa Bay, considered by many to be the island's single most picturesque beach. Crescent-shaped with pure white sands and shimmering aqua waters, it is perfect for water activities including swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, kayaking, catamaran riding, whale watching and deep-sea fishing. Even at night, guests step onto a circular lava outcropping overlooking the Bay, to watch the manta rays swim beneath.

A testament to earlier times when his world-class resort paid tribute to the ancient Hawaiian spirit, Laurance Rockefeller's vast collection of Asian and Pacific art still graces the walls and lush tropical grounds. Over 1600 museum-quality pieces have been carefully preserved and displayed so that the unique culture of Westin Mauna Kea Beach Hotel will live on for generations to come.

Unparalled Golf
Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., the Mauna Kea Golf course remains the standard by which all other island courses are judged. Eighteen holes of play sport panoramic ocean vistas, prompting Golf Digest to proclaim it the "number one golf course in Hawaii." One of the course's most dramatic features is the famous Third Hole, where surging Pacific inlet waters race to meet the rocky shoreline, creating one of the most photographed landscapes in golf today.

Recreation
There's so much to see and experience at the Westin Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. You can be busy from morning until night or if you choose you can relax and soak in the rays on the long white sand beach.

The following activities are offered:

  • Stargazing. The sky is so consistently clear over Kohala that even in midmorning, the moon can still be seen hanging over the ocean. Stargazing is one of the most popular activities offered by the hotel. A high-powered telescope is set up three nights a week. While guests view constellations, galaxies and planets, an astronomer shares his knowledge of the wonders of the universe.
  • Tennis Mauna Kea Resort's award-winning ocean-side Tennis Park, located on the grounds of The Westin Mauna Kea Beach Hotel features 13 Plexipave courts, a state-of-the-art video training facility, an open-air bar with breathtaking views of the Pacific, and a Pro Shop with full selection of the prestigious resort's logo apparel.
  • Water Sports: In addition to the freshwater pools and poolside Jacuzzi, guests can enjoy the white sands of lovely crescent shores of Kauna'oa Bay or # 1 rated Hapuna Beach. Activities include swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, outrigger canoe paddling, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, catamaran riding, whale watching and deep-sea fishing.
  • Horseback Riding: Mauna Kea Resort has its own stables in Waimea, 12 miles from the hotel. Excellent horses are available for guided trail rides across scenic Parker Ranch uplands.
  • Beauty Salon: A full-service beauty salon is available, featuring artistry in styling, hair coloring and treatments, permanent, as well as manicures and pedicures.
  • Game Room: Our popular indoor recreational center, the Game Room is equipped with pool tables, Ping-Pong, shuffleboard, foosball table and board games in addition to a lounge area.
  • Resort Shopping: Seven distinctive shops are available at the Mauna Kea Resort for our guests' convenience. The shops offered include a sundries shop at both hotels, as well as men's and women's clothing stores, jewelry shop and art gallery.
  • Additional shopping is available in the quaint town of Waimea (15 minutes away) and the King's Shops at Waikoloa (10 minutes away).
  • Miscellaneous: Guests may also enjoy hiking, jogging, helicopter flight-seeing as well as the many historical attractions provided by the Big Island's surrounding areas. The Kohala Resort Shuttle Service is available for free transportation between The Westin Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel and The Westin 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 & Museum and Mauna Kea Stables

Kids Activities
Mauna Kea Resort offers younger guests a "cool" place to enjoy days of fun under the sun. While you relax by the pools or beaches, or play a challenging game of golf at the renowned Mauna Kea or Hapuna golf courses, your children can take part in a wide variety of programs including:
  • Hawaiian arts and crafts
  • Pole fishing
  • T-shirt painting
  • pool swims
  • beach treasure/scavenger hunts

It's all part of the Mauna Kea Resort's year-round kids program for children from 5 to 12 years of age.

Age-appropriate activities are designed by the program counselors to both entertain and educate the children about the culture, arts and crafts, and music of Hawaii. Excursions such as pole fishing and beachcombing let them experience aspects of the Island's lifestyle. The program also incorporates elements of another very popular hotel family amenity, the Westin Kids Club.

Full and half-day sessions are available to families seven days a week.

  • The half-day program is $20 and runs from 9 a.m. to noon daily.
  • The all-day session is $40 and goes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Lunch is included with the full-day schedule.
Daily program itineraries are available at the Concierge Desk. In addition, all children of families visiting the Mauna Kea Resort are given an amenities kit upon check-in, regardless if they participate in the program.

Spa & Fitness
As you luxuriate in the classic elegance of the Westin Mauna Kea Beach, you realize that pampering yourself is a necessary part of the total ambience. Where better to start than the Spa & Fitness Center located in the Beach Front building of the hotel?

The Center features:

  • State-of-the-art equipment
  • Workout areas
  • Aerobic classes
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Massage rooms
  • Ladies and Gentlemen locker rooms
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