Mauna Kea Beach Hotel

Located on Hawaiʻi Island, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel’s origins date back to 1960 when legendary venture capitalist Laurance S. Rockefeller spotted the crystal clear waters and white sands of Kauna’oa Bay and was inspired to create a great hotel that reflected the spirit of this special place. With thoughtful sensitivity to the dramatic natural surroundings, Rockefeller’s team created a stunning Midcentury modern design that, in the 1960s, was far ahead of its time. As a crowning touch, he installed a 1,600-piece collection of museum-quality Asian and Oceanic art and artifacts throughout the hotel. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel recently completed a nearly $240 million transformation, introducing revitalized guestrooms and suites, enhanced dining venues, and thoughtfully refreshed public spaces. Guest amenities at the 252-room resort include a newly renovated 18-hole golf course by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the Seaside Racquet Club, signature hyper-farm-to-table dining experiences, an all-new destination spa, an oceanfront adults-only infinity lap pool, and a 2,500-square-foot fitness center.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has been named to these Historic Hotels of America Top 25 Lists

The 2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Art Collections
The 2024 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America® Most Historic Golf Courses
The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Art Collections
The 2023 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Historic Golf Courses
The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Art Collections
The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Unique Culinary Heritage and Culinary Traditions
The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal
The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Historic Golf Courses