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Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Address 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr
Location The Kohala Coast
Phone 800/367-2323, 808/885-6622
Fax 808/885-1484
Web site www.maunalani.com
Room Information 342 units
Prices $430-$920 double; from $980 suite; $620-$1,860 villa (3-day minimum); $5,500-$6,225 bungalow (sleeps up to 4)
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, TV, dataport, fridge, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron, safe

Frommer's Review

Burned out? In need of tranquillity and gorgeous surroundings? Look no further. Sandy beaches and lava tide pools are the focus of this serene seaside resort, where gracious hospitality is dispensed in a historic setting. From the lounge chairs on the pristine beach to the turndown service at night, everything here is done impeccably.

Louvered doors open onto the plush guest rooms, which are outfitted in natural tones with teak accents, each with a lanai. They're arranged to capture maximum ocean views, and they surround interior atrium gardens and pools in which endangered baby sea turtles are raised. A shoreline trail leads across the whole 3,200-acre resort, giving you an intimate glimpse into the ancient past, when people lived in lava caves and tended the large complex of fish ponds.

The hotel offers a very complete children's program, plus "kid-friendly" restaurants, but in addition to that, this is just a great place for kids to explore. The saltwater stream that meanders through the hotel and out onto the property outside is filled with reef fish and even a shark. The fish ponds on the property are a great educational experience for keiki, and the beach has plenty of room for the youngsters to run and play. Next door to the resort are ancient Hawaiian petroglyph fields, where older kids can learn about Hawaii's past.

The Sports and Fitness Club (one of the best on the island) was just renovated, and The Shops at Mauna Lani recently opened with great retail-therapy opportunities and several food options.

Facilities:5 excellent restaurants (including CanoeHouse); bar (live music nightly); large outdoor pool; 2 celebrated 18-hole championship golf courses; 10 Plexipave tennis courts; full-service fitness facility; range of massage treatments at the spa; Jacuzzi; watersports equipment rentals; bike rentals; year-round children's program; concierge; activities desk; business center; shopping arcade; salon; room service; massage; babysitting; 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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