The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows

Our vacation began here on the Big Island and this was as good as it gets (this is in stark contrast to our experience at the Grand Kauai Hyatt a few days later). The room and view and grounds were beautiful, and the staff genuinely friendly and accommodating. The Canoe Restaurant is pricey but worth every penny. The food, the service, the ambiance -- everything was fabulous. The free breakfast buffet was pretty damn impressive and delicious as well. (One odd thing I have to point out -- a design flaw. The bathroom light switch and outlets were covered by a hand towel rack, so that when you entered and groped in the dark for the switch, you got a handful of towel. Same with plugging in the hair dyer. Yet, the opposite wall WHERE THE TOWEL RACK SHOULD HAVE GONE was blank/empty. Even the night light was covered by hand towels -- duh!) Still, we'd go back there in a flash (as opposed to the Grand Hyatt Kauai).

First time staying at the Mauna Lani and it's even nicer than expected. Spacious ocean view room with a comfortable bed. Wonderful location in one of the driest spots on the island. The hotel was sold out but you'd never know it. It never felt crowded. Gym is excellent. Grounds are beautiful. Some of it could use some updating, but it still felt modern, comfortable, and quiet. Staff were all lovely and helpful as is true at most resorts here. Overall nicer than the Hapuna and Marriott at Waikoloa. I've not stayed at the Mauna Kea nor the Fairmont Orchid but for me it's just below the Four Seasons and the lower prices reflect that. I look forward to staying here again. Being one of the closest to the Saddle Road, it also makes everything on the Hilo side accessible for day trips. I didn't look too hard but didn't find an obvious take out place to get coffee without driving down the road a mile, and the coffee provided in the room isn't really enough for one person. That's about my only criticism so that's pretty good!

Nice Couples area. Hotel could use some renovational maintenance & structural updating. House keeping, room service & bus-boys staff are extremely courteous! Front desk Mngr's Shannon & Melton try their best to be accommodating. Fees fees fees. Be aware there's a $30 a day fee for services you really won't use much. Most areas on the resort say they are separate & cost extra. Be mindful breakfast buffet will cost you $32 per person. Enjoyed bike 🚴 riding with my babe. Lol The Resort areas gym, shoppe are all in walking distance. Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed here for 1 week sept 1-7. Room 465- had mountain, ancient fish pond, pool, ocean view!!! Large balcony, large room and bathroom. The minuet I stepped out of the car I felt RELaX. Slow breeze with the palms, double cabanas, with perfect clear water for excellent snorkeling. It is so quiet here- I am coming back!

I booked this hotel for labor day weekends with my wife, and it indeed proved being a really nice stay. The staff there are all welcoming and helpful, the hotel room is large and clean. this resort has own beach, gym, golf, spa, restaurants, and supermarket. you can use bike for free inside resort, and resort also provide shuttle bus to commute between facilities inside resort. it is an old hotel, but everything there still function well. the pond inside/around hotel is fantastic. Sunday night buffet is just ok, but still a good try. one more thing to mention is this resort is very close to Kona airport and some other well-known beaches. I did not stay anyother hotel on big island, so I can not judge if the hotel price is good or not.