Mauna Lani Hawaii Island, Hawaii
Renovated
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
Auberge CollectionModernist Kohala estate
Open-air pavilions without a front door sweep past tranquil courtyards toward broad coastal lawns and the Pacific.
“the real treat is when you step into the expansive open air lobby, tastefully done with warm cedar detailing.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Canoe-lashing motifs and cedar detailing soften the arrow-shaped 1983 modernist frame.
Remarkable
Two championship lava-field golf courses meet outrigger canoe outings across Makaiwa Bay.
Remarkable
Cultural keepers lead petroglyph trail walks and storytelling beside ancient royal fishponds.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Fresh off a huge interior renovation, the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows…is looking better than ever.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Ancient royal fishponds and black lava fields border the grounds, and The Shops at Mauna Lani are a short walk away.
The rooms
Twisted-rope headboards and hardwood floors anchor airy quarters, where private lanais open to coastal breezes.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Cushioned loungers and timber decks line the swimming pool under a canopy of tall coconut palms.
The spa and gym
Outdoor treatment hales sit within sculpted lava rock, and floor-to-ceiling windows line the fitness center.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
CanoeHouse serves oceanfront dinners along the coast, and the timber Surf Shack pours drinks beside Makaiwa Beach.
Meyer Davis reinvented contemporary Hawaiian décor with modern floral motifs and koa wood furniture, all the while seamlessly integrating the hotel into the outdoors.
How it began
The property dates to 1983, built in an arrow shape across ancient Kalahuipuaʻa land between five volcanic peaks.
“Mauna Lani’s 333 guest rooms, including 36 suites, have hardwood floors, natural fabrics, and private lanais with either mountain or ocean views.”
Good to know
Stay here
Mauna Lani
Choose your dates to see every room and rate, and book in a few steps.
Add dates to see the price for your stay.
Or book with
Booking.com ExpediaWe may earn a commission when you book through Booking.com or Expedia. It never decides which hotels we include or how we rate them.
Hawaii Island
More like this
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
“Mid-century oceanfront resort”
Fairmont Orchid
“Lava-fringed oceanfront resort”
The app
Like this one? There are so many more.
Swipe any city’s hotels and heart the ones you love. The app gets your taste.
Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.