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Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection

Kailua-Kona (Big Island aka Island of Hawai'i) • Mauna Lani • OVER THE TOP

avg. $908 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Part of Auberge Resorts Collection

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At a glance

Auberge resort on a sacred Kohala Coast lava field with hand-carved bungalows and Nicole Hollis interiors honoring Hawaiian place.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and collectors seeking Hawaiian authenticity

Highlights:

  • Bungalows with hand-carved koa timber and cathedral ceilings
  • Nicole Hollis interiors in oatmeal linen and woven rope
  • Ancient fishponds and white-sand cove on lava-field site
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PB hotel design editorial

Carved from the lava fields of the Kohala Coast, where ancient Hawaiian fishponds meet one of the Big Island's most protected white-sand coves, Mauna Lani Auberge Resorts Collection carries the full weight of a site that was considered sacred long before any hotel existed here. The resort opened originally in 1983 and was substantially reimagined following Auberge's takeover, with interior designer Nicole Hollis leading a renovation that completed around 2020 across the property's 334 rooms and bungalows. Hollis's approach resolves a tension that bedevils most Hawaiian resort design: how to honor place without retreating into tiki pastiche. The answer, visible throughout, is restraint applied with warmth — guest rooms rendered in oatmeal linen, woven rope wall panels, circular botanical artwork in deep green, and mid-century-inflected lounge chairs in natural oak, all oriented toward ocean balconies that frame the Pacific like a held breath. The bungalow accommodations push the material language further, their steeply pitched cathedral ceilings with exposed koa-toned timber rafters and hand-carved floral headboards giving those spaces an atmosphere closer to an artisan's compound than a hotel room. At grade, a rectangular infinity-edge pool set in teak decking steps down toward the beach through layered coconut palms, while the open-sided restaurant — heavy Douglas fir beams, wicker dining chairs, yellow-cushioned banquettes, a bar framed by the treeline — dissolves the boundary between interior and the lava-rock coastline beyond.

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About

Nestled along the dramatic Kohala Coast and in the piko, or center, of five great mountains, Mauna Lani is a sacred oasis where generations of families and friends have made memories together on soulful lands once cherished by the greatest of Hawaiian royalty. Greet the morning sun as it rises above the mountains' peaks from the seat of an outrigger canoe. Talk story with friends old and new at the Great Lawn as the sounds of ocean waves and laughter mingle. Dine amongst the company of loved ones at CanoeHouse, where locals have savored the island's bounty for decades. As you walk this storied coastline, breathe the rejuvenating salt air and swim in the crystalline waters, you feel the same mana, or spiritual energy, that first captivated legends like King Kamehameha I and Francis H. I'i Brown.

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Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection Reviews

1,556 reviews

"Perfect sized property. Grounds are beautiful. Great food and beverage options. Room was very nice and good size. The little cafe/shop is always great and the employees are exceptional. Only negative was the view of the parking lot from the room! We love coming to Mauna Lani."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 27, 2026

"My husband and I just returned from 10 nights at Mauna Lani and we can't wait to return. Everything was a 10/10. We added the Francis Brown Club experience on to our reservation and that made the trip feel like coming home. This was our 6th trip to Hawaii and our second trip to the Big Island having previously stayed at the Four Seasons Hualalai. Having read reviews of Mauna Lani, I suggested we try it and we are so glad we did! My husband and I are beach people; we have a pool at home so when we go away, we love sitting at the beach most days and swimming in the ocean. Mauna Lani's beach is right up there with the best beaches for that! (We'd put it on par with Grand Cayman and the beach at Sandy Lane, Barbados.) Service on the beach was friendly and attentive. We rented a huele (sitting area) our first full day at the resort and I loved it as I prefer the shade for reading. Manny provided fantastic service! The resort itself is stunning; the open lobby is bustling with bird sounds when you open your door but don't worry about bird poo - the place is immaculate. I ran most mornings after watching the beautiful sunrise with my latte from the market - they open at 5:30 and make they best coffee beverages. Maurice with the front desk staff will great you with a smile and a water before heading out for exercise. The breakfast in the Francis Brown Club was fantastic; hot things, fruit, yogurt, granola, gluten free and regular treats . . . Everything! Darlene will great you and make you feel at home right away. An espresso based coffee machine is always available for regular and decaf drinks - what a great touch having decaf! My husband is a very good golfer and enjoyed both north and south courses. He didn't even leave the resort to play Mauna Kea, he was so happy at "home". My spa treatment, the signature body polish, was so relaxing - I highly recommend it. We ate at the bar in CanoeHouse four nights and treated family visiting at another resort to dinner the fifth night - the food is so delicious and the staff, many who have been there for decades, treated us like family. Make sure you take advantage of all that the Francis Brown Club has to offer; cookies straight from the oven, sunset pau Hana (happy hour and apps), all the delicious wines and cocktail of the day. Did I mention the Pantry? Candy, sweets, dried fruits, hummus, sandwiches - grab and gos for all day! Malia, Kapuana and the entire FBC staff will know you by name and fine tune your experience. Don't skimp - book an oceanfront room if you can - waking up and going to sleep to that view - it grounded us. Mahalo to Mauna Lani by Auberge - our new favorite place! (How could I forget - so much wildlife right on the resort, including turtles and monk seals! And make sure to walk the trail - the staff will give you a map. There's one to the left that's long and it's a shorter walk to the right toward the Fairmont - usually turtles that way!)"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 27, 2026

"Simply an amazing experience. Our family was pampered and had a most enjoyable time. If you have kids, be sure to let them try the kids club!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 27, 2026

"beautiful location, wonderful accommodations, staff and food. We have been many times over the last 25 years and the Mauna Lani never disappoints. Thumbs up to Auberge Resorts for enhancing and bringing out the beauty of this fantastic property. Mahalo to Team Mauna Lani!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 25, 2026

"I could not have more amazing things to say about this amazing property. As a luxury travel advisor, I'm a damn picky guy, and I couldn't find a single thing to nit-pick about Mauna Lani. From the food, to the staff, service, and incredible activities, I was beyond impressed."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 22, 2026

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