Frommer's Review
Just as we were going to press, this grande dame of hotel resorts in Hawaii was closed for extensive renovations due to the 2006 earthquake. The construction was estimated to be complete by 2008, but rates were not available; call for an update on reopening. The weekly outdoor clambake will continue during renovations, and the golf course and tennis courts both are open.
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 its loyal old-money guests keep returning to savor the relaxed clubby ambience, remote setting, world-class golf course, and old Hawaii ways.
The two championship golf courses -- Robert Trent Jones, Sr.'s, famous Mauna Kea course and the Arnold Palmer-designed Hapuna course -- are both award winners.
The rooms are huge by today's standards. The hotel is positioned to catch the cooling trade winds, and the views from the large lanais are breathtaking.
Facilities:6 restaurants; 3 bars w/live music; large outdoor pool; 2 championship golf courses; 13-court ocean-side tennis complex; excellent fitness center; Jacuzzi; watersports equipment rentals; children's program; concierge; activities desk; car-rental desk; shopping arcade; salon; room service; massage; babysitting; coin-op washer/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.
