Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

This resort dates back to the early 1960s. Laurance S. Rockefeller was sailing around Hawaii when he spotted a perfect crescent of gold sand and dropped anchor. In 1965, he built the Mauna Kea on the spot. Over the years, new luxury hotels have eclipsed the Mauna Kea in architectural style and amenities, but the beach out front is divine, the landscaped grounds have a maturity seen nowhere else on this coast, and the loyal old-money guests keep coming back to savor the relaxed clubby ambience, remote setting, world-class golf, and old Hawaii ways. Rooms are huge by today's standards, with breathtaking view from the large lanais -- plus the hotel is positioned to catch the cooling trade winds. The two championship golf courses -- the famous Mauna Kea course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr., and the Hapuna course, designed by Arnold Palmer -- are both award winners.

Facilities: 4 restaurants, 2 bars w/live entertainment; outdoor pool; 2 golf courses; health club; spa; Jacuzzi; water sports equipment rental; children's program; game room; conceirge; activities desk; business center; shopping arcade; salon; room service; massage; babysitting; coin-op washera and dryers; laundry service; dry cleaning

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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