62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kohala Coast, Hawaii 96743, US
(808) 882-7222
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About Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (Hawaii Island)

Located on the west side of Hawaii (Big) Island on the Kohala Coast, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is an iconic Hawaiian golf resort, founded by Laurence S. Rockafeller, and a member of the historic hotels of America. Robert Trent Jones Sr. built the iconic Mauna Kea Golf Course in 1964 which set the standard for Hawaiian golf at the time and remains one of the state's best resort golf courses. The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has 252 guest rooms and suites and is part of the Autograph Collection. Features of the property include Kauna'oa Bay, a white-sand beach with water sports from snorkeling to beach activities. A Keiki kids club is available for guests daily, and there is a spa, tennis, and 2,500-square-foot fitness center. Mauna Kea Spa and Salon is also onsite. In addition to the Mauna Kea Golf Course, Hapuna Golf Course is located next door and a partner property with stay-and-play golf packages.

Facts

Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres1839
Year Opened1964
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual, Bar, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (Hawaii Island)

Golfer Photos

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
581 Reviews (581)
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Recommended
Played

Bunkers

Beautiful course with spectacular ocean views.

Lots of bunkers!! A must play

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Yes please!!

Once in a lifetime chance to play this track. We are from Canada and this course was unreal. Helpful staff at check in. Range staff nice. Great carts with gps. Great weather. Great pace. Nothing I can really say wrong about anything.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played

Such a cool design

The most interesting course design on BI. Elevation change, views, smart golf a must. Play it NOW!!!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Bucket list on Kona - check

Mauna Kea is quite the beast. I can only imagine playing from the tournament tees. Happy to break 90 from the resort tee boxes. Fun to be able to play a course with PC game fame - “Mean 18” from the 90’s

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Mauna Kea golf

Difficult, long and challenging golf course. However, always make it a point to play this course. The staff that day, was above and beyond in customer service. Really appreciated them parking my car as parking lot was filled up. Very accommodating, friendly and hospital.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice (but difficult) Course

Course layout was great with a variety of holes, however nearly every shot is to a tight, elevated green surrounded by bunkers...if you're not hitting the Green in Reg, expect to double bogey. Very difficult course in moderately good condition (considering the price). Greens seemed a bit funky and were really slow for some reason.

Overall, an enjoyable experience...hole 3 is amazing! Get a drink in the hotel afterwards, really nice property!

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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

High end course not making the cut

Got a discount to play Mauna Kea was a let down. This course rate is normally $295 to play had no one to greet you and carry your clubs to your cart and service was lacking. Not friendly. I recommend there sister course Hapana. They do it right for $100 less.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 5
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Spectacular Holes

Loved the the course. Stunning views. Could play it everyday.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

A lot of sand

Great condition. A little too many bunkers. Beautiful views!

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played

Great experience

This course has picturesque views and touches the ocean on a few hole. It was well manicured and in great shape. The staff was welcoming and accommodating. All the above lead to a wonderful day of golf.

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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course and reasonable value if not paying rack rate

Solid layout, great greens and multiple tee boxes makes it as challenging or fun as desired.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course awesome signature hole!

This was an amazing golf course in Kona. I would say a must play. The tee box, fairways, and bunkers were well maintained.

My only feedback would be that the hole rotation on the greens should be more frequent and different places on the green.

We were constantly putting over old pin locations. The grain of the grass were not matched when replacing the plug.

Nice course and the all staff were friendly and accommodating.

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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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