Aerial View of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

Iconic oceanfront retreat.
Set along Kaunaʻoa Bay on Hawaiʻi Island’s Kohala Coast, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection has welcomed guests since 1965 with a design that blends into the surrounding lava rock, white sand, and ocean landscape. The resort combines relaxed island traditions with outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, and sweeping Pacific views.
Insider Tip

Pause in the open-air lobby at sunset to appreciate the resort’s original architectural vision, which was intentionally designed to blend into the surrounding coastline and preserve the natural beauty of Kaunaʻoa Bay.

Where You’re Staying

Rooms and suites feature clean architectural lines, natural textures, and furnished lanais overlooking the ocean, golf course, or tropical gardens. Residential-style layouts, locally inspired artwork, and oversized windows create a bright indoor-outdoor feel shaped by the surrounding coastline.

Where to Dine

Manta serves seafood, steaks, and island-inspired cuisine overlooking Kaunaʻoa Bay, while Number 3 Restaurant offers open-air dining beside the golf course. Copper Bar is known for sunset views and live entertainment, and Hau Tree serves casual beachfront fare steps from the sand.

Where to Relax

Spend the day at the full-service wellness spa, beside the white-sand beach, or at the oceanfront pool overlooking Kaunaʻoa Bay. Yoga classes, a modern fitness center, tennis and paddle courts, and quieter garden spaces offer multiple ways to recharge throughout the resort.

What to Do

Join the morning sunrise ritual, snorkel or paddleboard in the bay, or head out on a canoe paddle experience along the coast. Guests can also explore hiking trails, play one of two 18-hole golf courses, attend the traditional luau, spot manta rays after dark, or visit the Discovery Garden and Keiki Club.

Features
Beachfront
Family-Friendly
Golf Course
Pet-Friendly
Romantic
Tropical
Fitness Center
Pool
Wellness
Tennis Court
Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging
Garden
Solar Panels
Vegetarian Meals
Water Refill Stations
Wheelchair Accessible
Wildlife Activities
Nature Activities
What Makes Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection Family-Friendly:
Daily supervised children's club
Daily children's programming/activities
Complimentary breakfast for children
Complimentary children’s amenities
Dedicated family pool
Entry-level rooms that accommodate 4+ people
Connecting rooms available that accommodate 4+ people
Children’s dining menus

Location of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive. Waimea, Hawaii 96743 United States

Kona International At Keahole Airport.

FINE HOTELS + RESORTS
At Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection, Platinum Card Members receive:*
For stays at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection beginning on 1/1/27, Platinum Card Members receive:*
  • 12pm check-in, when available
  • Room upgrade upon arrival, when available
  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Credit: US$ 150 Property credit to be used during stay.
  • Credit: US$ 150 Property credit to be used during stay.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Guaranteed 4pm check-out
  • Certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade.

To receive your benefits, send your booking request via the Amex Experiences app.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection is a member of Autograph Collection Hotels
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