The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows

From the moment we drove up, we knew this stay was going to be special. The bell staff and valets greeted us with genuine warmth and kindness that immediately made us feel welcome. At the front desk, the experience only got better. Everyone was friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful, and to our surprise we were graciously upgraded from a mountain view to an ocean view room. We were visiting to celebrate our anniversary, our babymoon, and my wife’s birthday, and that upgrade alone already put us over the top. But what happened next truly set the tone for the entire stay. Within the first half hour of arriving, after settling into our room, a staff member came to our door with the most thoughtful surprises. A birthday cupcake for my wife, a baby onesie for our babymoon, chocolates, and chocolate covered strawberries for our anniversary. The care and attention behind those gestures made us feel genuinely seen and celebrated. We were honestly overwhelmed with gratitude and joy. From that point on, everything about our stay felt effortless and perfect. Every single staff member we encountered, from the market to the restaurants, from the beach service to the pool and hot tub areas, embodied warmth, friendliness, and true hospitality. The property itself is stunning and peaceful, with beautiful paths that make it easy to walk, get outside, and enjoy the surroundings. Seeing sea turtles along the beach was an unforgettable highlight. This was the best vacation we could have asked for. It was unhurried, restful, and deeply meaningful. We spent our time together simply relaxing, doing nothing, and soaking in the beauty around us. The Italians have a phrase for this, and it captures our experience perfectly. Dolce Far Niente. The sweetness of doing nothing. Thank you to the entire Mauna Lani team for creating such a memorable, thoughtful, and heartfelt stay. We will cherish these memories forever and cannot wait to return.

The location is excellent with a beautiful beach and great snorkeling. All of the staff were amazing. Very friendly and actually seemed like they really enjoyed working there.

Absolutely a fabulous time at this resort. The grounds are fantastic and the staff are all very customer caring! The rooms are wonderful and the amenities are all sensational. This was our first visit to this island and to this resort and we will be back.

Beautiful resort from the moment you come in greeted with a lei, you feel special! Great attention to details, beach, pool, snorkeling, outdoor activities are great. The room was amazing with great views. Staff is super friendly and attentive. The best part was the location! Whales breaching right off shore where you can see them. Canoe/snorkeling tour was top notch experience. private beaches/coves to walk through. Sea turtles everywhere and loved that locals took great care to educate tourists not to come too close. I can't wait to come back.

Mauna Lani is our favorite hotel in Hawaii and a place we return to again and again as a family. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious while still feeling special, which makes it perfect with kids. The food across the property is consistently excellent, and every meal feels thoughtful and easy. What truly sets Mauna Lani apart, though, is the staff - warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, especially to families. It’s the rare resort that feels luxurious without being stuffy, and welcoming without being chaotic. We always leave already planning our next visit.