Kohala Coast

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

Name: Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
Address: 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Kohala Coast, HI, 96743, US

Rialto Score 9+

An Autograph Collection hotel. Rialto is a Marriott Luminous agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

An oceanfront setting of dreams, on a stunning, soft, white-sand beach at Kaunaoa Bay. Sophisticated and serene accommodations in one of the most celebrated locations in Hawaii. Renowned and much-lauded classic midcentury-modern architecture. All the amenities expected of a luxury resort, together with championship golf, award-winning tennis, flavorful local cuisine, and beach and cultural activities that combine for the ultimate in resort experiences. This is Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, as relevant and impressive today as it was at its opening in 1965 by visionary Laurance S. Rockefeller. Let this paradise welcome you with aloha.

62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, 96743 Kohala Coast, HI, United States

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4th Night Free

Stays until May 18, 2027

About Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

Insider tip

After dinner at Manta, take a stroll to Manta Ray Point and watch the nightly show as graceful manta rays “dance” in the spotlight. Adventure seekers can snorkel with the friendly sea creatures.

In the hotel’s own words

Founded in 1965 by Laurence Rockefeller, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel was the most exclusive and expensive resort of its day. Four decades later, the Mauna Kea once again stands as a landmark of luxury on the Big Island’s golden Kohala Coast.

Marriott Luminous benefits, included

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Marriott Luminous is Marriott's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

Daily breakfast for two
Hotel credit per stay at select hotels
Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
Welcome amenity
Marriott Bonvoy points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
Nightly Upgrade Awards can be applied to these rates

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Rooms and suites

6 room types, as described by the hotel.

Rooms

Size

1Golf Vista

Golf Vista guest rooms’ with a large furnished lanai (balcony) provides beautiful views of Mauna Kea Golf Course’s, lush golf green fairway and the distant Kohala Mountains.

589 ft²

2Golf Vista Deluxe

Golf Vista Deluxe rooms have two furnished lanai (balconies), with beautiful views of our famous golf course and the Kohala Mountains. Connecting rooms are available. The room includes two private lanai off of the bedroom as well as the bathroom. Deep soaking tub and wall-less shower.

880 ft²

3Beachfront (floors 2-4)

Newly renovated Beachfront guest rooms have a large, furnished lanai (balcony) and many can be connected – ideal for traveling families and largearties · 360 Degree Virtual Tour · Comes with: 1 King or 2 Queen beds, mini-bar refrigerator, large screen television with streaming (Netflix, Hulu, Youtube)

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4Ocean View

Ocean View guest rooms offer a large, furnished lanai (balcony) and sweeping views of ocean. Several of these room types provide room which connect.

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5Ocean Front

Ocean Front rooms have a large furnished lanai (balcony, with unobstructed views of Kauna'oa Bay. Connecting rooms are available. · Comes with: 1 King bed or 2 Double beds, mini-bar refrigerator, and large screen television with streaming (Netflix, Hulu and Youtube).

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6Ocean Front Deluxe

Ocean Front Deluxe rooms have two furnished lanai (balconies), with beautiful unobstructed views of Kauna'oa Bay. Connecting rooms are available. The room includes two private lanai off of the bedroom as well as the bathroom. Deep soaking tub and wall-less shower.

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Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Marriott Luminous always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Marriott Bonvoy points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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