Kona Coast Luxury Hotel

"Words cannot express how amazing this resort is!!! Our experience staying at the Mauna Lani was beyond excellent! The resort is absolutely gorgeous, nestled on Big Island's west side surrounded by superb views of the coast, volcanos and nearby lava rock fields. The grounds are absolutely stunning, the facilities are top notch with lots of attention to detail and the property has a nice white sand beach in a bay where lots of wildlife seem to congregate (we saw 5 sea turtles in the water one...

"We loved the

room — it was large with a comfortable bed with hypoallergenic bedding options, and it had lots of storage room for clothing — 2 closets and 4 large drawers. I have stayed in several

hotels/ resorts in the past and the friendly service here was beyond compare. Our only minor complaint was that the lighting could be improved in the bathroom, and there was a lack of hooks or drawers in the bathroom. "

"This is the nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Understated and tasteful elegance. Fantastic rooms with amazing balconies, world class beach, impeccable service, excellent grounds, fine dining at Manta, but also a beachfront casual bar/restaurant, and Copper Bar in between and our favorite. They have an Asian Art Collection worthy of a museum. This was out of our usual price range, a big splurge, and worth every penny. We are already trying to figure out how to swing it to go back next winter. "

"Pros: This property is STUNNING. The landscaping is gorgeous, and really added a lot to the overall

feel of this resort. We stayed in an ocean golf view "superior suite" which was well-located, and had convenient parking right outside our suite block. It also included a 2nd full bathroom with steam shower. The couch in our suite was comfy for lounging, and laundry and ice was very close by. We had our choice of pools to hang out at, as a couple traveling alone, but I preferred the Beach...

"The Islands at the Mauna Lani were incredible. Great location on the NW side of the island means lots of sun (and sunsets) with the occasional breeze. The villa was spotless and well stocked - really felt like a home away from home. The Islands have their own pool (which was often empty!) complete with a waterfall and a cave which proved popular with the kids. You also get access to the beach club which is a short drive or a 20 minute hike (through beautiful lava fields and fish ponds) away. "

"We had an amazing time! It was quiet and the staff were always willing to help. Breakfast daily was a big plus! "

"This is a great home located inside a huge resort, which I didn’t know when I booked. There is a grocery store, several shops, upscale restaurants and a private beach with great snorkeling. You will not be disappointed."

"The property itself is just as described with all amenities and conveniences for a

short term stay. Our only complaint would be the constant gardening - sometimes during early morning hours. One other small issue - we paid extra for hotel access to the Mauna Kea and Hapuna hotels but the Hapuna was under massive construction with jack hammers etc, in hearing distance from the pool and beach. Needless to say, we didn't go there again during our stay."