The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows

I loved my stay and am so glad I got to spend time at Mauna Lani last week with my mom and 6 month old baby. Everyone was incredibly kind and fun to chat with, especially Beatriz, Shay, and Si. I loved the spa director as well! And despite all the storm warnings, we actually had really nice weather. I was grateful they could accommodate us when our flight got canceled. Everything you arranged for our room was SO sweet: the high chair, baby bath, diaper pail, stuffed animal whale for baby, fresh fruit. IT WAS INCREDIBLE. They greeted us with lei's, juice and aromatherapy towels. I will forever rave about the great service and how family friendly it is. Don't even get me started on the keiki pool! The only thing I would "warn" people about is the food is EXPENSIVE and really adds up so you need to prepare to budget for that. There is not much nearby for alternatives unless you want to rent a car and go off property. They do have a shuttle that takes you to the nearby shops or market and there are two restaurants there you can try a mexican place and a pizza place, SKIP the Island Hopper Taproom at the shops its horrible. But all the food on property is delicious. Do the sunrise canoe experience. We were there during the Nolo hurricane warning and their communication and safety was top notch, even though the weather turned out to be mild and totally fine. Good to know they have backup generators if needed. A local friend raised on island told me it was one of the safest places to be.

Room was big and had a nice view. The hotel/resort has a lot of complimentary activities that you can join everyday. There is also a shuttle service to go to different locations within the hotel vicinity. However, food quality in their restaurants was inconsistent. Breakfast buffet is also not included in their room rate.

Stayed in room 637 which was ocean front. Beautiful view but we thought for our next trip the ocean view rooms would really be just as good. We were on the top floor and I think being a bit lower would give a better view while sitting on the lanai. The property is old Hawaii luxury. We switched over from the Fairmont Orchid which was definitely showing its age and I am glad we did. Felt much more of a five star than The Orchid. Food was good at Canoehouse (although IMO overpriced but guess that doesn't matter since it was packed) and the breakfast buffet was lovely. Had a burger at the Snack Shack one day and it was fine. Had a poke bowl there another day and was still hungry after. The beach is beautiful and offers a small swimming cove and of course the ocean beyond for more serious swimmers. Snorkeling is better a short walk over to the Mauna Lani club. Most of the clientele was pretty low key and respectful of noise. Encountered one yahoo at the adult pool who kept lighting up a joint which stunk so we went to the beach. Mauna Lani employees are friendly and helpful. Oli and Kaz at the front desk were exceptional and went out of their way for us. All in all, a good stay and would go again. Book it through Costco for some perks.

Beautiful Mauna Lani! Can't beat the experience, service or the comfort of the rooms. The beach club is a perfect place to relax and swim! Morning yoga, walks along the beach, sunsets, and very friendly staff all added to our stay. I would highly recommend. It was our second stay, and we can't wait to come back. Make sure to book a special dinner at the Canoe House. The free shuttle service to surrounding locations was an added plus.

The resort was just gorgeous. The whole family enjoyed the stay. Fun for all and relaxing. Everything was great! Many amenities to keep the little and teens busy while the adults enjoyed as well.