With a double garage at the end of the driveway, a few steps take you down to a stylish entrance and the enclosed pool area furnished with padded chaise lounges. An adjacent, covered, outside living space/patio with comfortable seating and a ceiling fan adjoin a built-in barbeque grill. There is also a table and chairs for al fresco dining while enjoying the beautiful sunsets.
Wooden, vaulted ceilings with additional roof lights continue throughout the entire interior of your Big Island Villa and create a bright and airy atmosphere in each section of the property. The living room has a large window with garden views along with dual aspect glass, sliding doors leading to the patio. Plush sofas and a modern coffee table sit on a fashionable rug flanked by a formal dining area with a glass-tabled dining set that seats eight persons. Functional, terracotta floor tiles extend from the living room through the kitchen to a laundry room.
At one end of the living space is a breakfast/casual bar with seating for five persons and a small table and chairs for pre-dinner drinks, which flows nicely into a fully equipped, state-of-the-art kitchen fitted with an abundance of quality, wood cabinets, granite countertops, a ceiling fan, and high-end stainless steel appliances. A separate laundry room features a stainless steel sink and quality washer and dryer.
One of the spacious bedrooms in your Big Island Luxury Villa has a king-size bed and windows on three walls, which include sliding glass doors that open onto a walkway. Several ceiling fans and two ductless air conditioning units allow you to adjust the room temperature to your liking. The floor is carpeted in neutral tones and has a seating corner where you can relax and enjoy views of the ocean and landscaped grounds. An angled TV nook is stacked with reading material and highlights a flat-screen, HD TV with cable and satellite channels. Modern art decorates the bedroom walls, and a small computer desk is located close to the entrance of the en-suite bathroom, which has a ceramic tiled floor and consists of a fully tiled shower, double, modern vanity, and stylish bath.
The second bedroom in your Big Island Villa incorporates two queen-size beds and floor to ceiling picture windows that offer remarkable views of the ocean and exterior landscaping. The tasteful Hawaiian-style furniture includes an armoire with a flat-screen HD TV with cable and satellite channels. One mirrored wall creates a spacious feel, and tropical, floral art adorns the walls. A large, ductless air conditioning unit allows you to cool the room to your requirements and a fashionable, en-suite bathroom features a fully tiled bathtub/shower combination with shower doors as well as a large, double vanity.
This luxury villa has numerous amenities and activities nearby comprising of Oceanside tennis, two high caliber golf courses, and Hapuna Beach and Mauna Kea Prince Hotels, where Big Island Luxury Villa guests have signing rights. The easily accessible Anaeho'omalu Bay is renowned for its crescent-shaped beach, its sugary, white sand, and a variety of water sports that include swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. Just over four miles from your Big Island Vacation Rental is the charming town of Puako with clear waters that offer great locations for SCUBA diving around the coral reef.
Amenities at two world class resorts include:
- The 2 best white sand beaches on island (beach loungers and towel service)
- 3 Heated freshwater swimming pools including adults-only Westin Hapuna Beach Resort pool
- 3 Hot tubs
- 2 Championship golf courses: Robert Trent Jones Sr. Mauna Kea Resort course and Arnold Palmer/Ed Seay-designed Hapuna Golf Course
- 11 Tennis courts, oceanside
- 2 Fitness centers, fully equipped
- 2 Full service luxury spas, Mauna Kea Spa by Mandara plus salon and Hapuna Spa by Mandara
- 12 restaurants and lounges with Sunday Brunch at Manta, Clambake, and other legacy events
- Keiki Club - children's activities
- Bocce ball courts
- Hawaiian cultural activities
- Concierge services
- Luxury shopping
- Fitness and yoga classes
- Signature Mauna Kea Lu‘au
- Watersports, including SUP/surf/boogie board lessons and rentals, canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, sailing and more
- Nighttime manta ray snorkel adventure
- Charging privileges
Additional notes:
- Please be advised that Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Resort is currently undergoing a thoughtfully phased enhancement, with final phase completion anticipated in 2026. During this period, guests may experience adjusted availability of select amenities. For the latest updates and frequently asked questions, we invite you to visit this page or to connect with one of our dedicated villa specialists for personalized assistance.
2026 Mauna Kea Resort Access Fees:
- Studio/1 bedroom = $75/day (+ tax) base rate, $115/day (+ tax) peak rate
- 2 Bedroom = $150/day (+ tax) base rate, $225/day (+ tax) peak rate
- 3 Bedroom = $225/day (+ tax) base rate, $330/day (+ tax) peak rate
- 4+ Bedroom = $300/day (+ tax) base rate, $450/day (+ tax) peak rate
Peak Rate Periods:
The following dates will incur peak rates, base rates apply outside of these periods:
Spring Break: 03/21/26 - 04/11/26
Thanksgiving: 11/21/26 - 11/27/26
Festive Season: 12/29/26 - 01/02/27
*The daily resort fee is based upon the number of physical bedrooms within the home and not as a per person fee.
All guests aged 14 and over MUST be registered with the resort at least 2 weeks prior to arrival. A resort registration form is sent to the guest as an attachment to the SL welcome email document after their booking is complete and must be filled out and returned BY THE GUEST to the resort.
MAUNA KEA RESORT - BIG ISLAND RESORT AMENITIES
● Two Beaches- towels, chairs, umbrellas (rental of beach equipment such as snorkels, fins and boogie boards is available for a fee)
● Two Pools- towels and chairs
● Two Golf Courses (at special guest rates)
● Seaside Tennis Club (at special guest rates)
● Two Fitness Centers (access is included, there is a charge for classes)
● Entry cards for access to parking areas and fitness centers at both hotels
● Charging Privileges- for ease in using Resort restaurants, retails shops and activities
Opting out policy:
Resort Amenities OPT OUT
- Guests may OPT OUT if they wish and not pay the residential resort fee. Guests will have to OPT OUT the entire time. You can not Opt in for part of the stay.
- If guests OPT OUT, their resort amenities access will be severely limited:
- They do still have access to dining reservations and spa/salon appointments
- They do still have access to Golf, but Must Pay Public Rate and Valet Park (cannot park at the clubhouse)
- No access to the Mauna Kea or Hapuna Prince Beach Chaises/Cabanas/Towel Service (both beaches are open to the public however, so they can go to the beach and bring their own towels/beach chairs)
- No Access to Tennis
- No Access to Fitness Centers
- But they can buy day or week pass at Hapuna Fitness Center to attend classes and use equipment (not at Mauna Kea)
- Can attend beachside yoga classes at MK
- No Keiki (children’s) activities
- No cultural activities
- No Guest Parking (valet or public beach only)
- No Charging Privileges
MAUNA KEA RESORT- BIG ISLAND FAQ
● Can I decide to use the resort for only 4 of my 7 nights?
○ You must opt in or out for the entire duration of your stay. If you are staying 7 nights, you would have to opt in for all 7 nights
● Can I use both resorts?
○ Yes, you will have access to both the Mauna Kea Resort and Westin Hapuna Prince
