Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows, Hawaii
The Luxurious Mauna Lani Resort and Spa on Hawaii's Big Island
Jun 24, 2009
Just 37 kilometres (23 miles) north of the Keahole-Kona International Airport lies the lush entrance to the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows – one of the world’s “Top Luxury, Eco-friendly Getaways” as deemed by Condé Nast Traveler.
The Mauna Lani Resort is nestled in the Kohala Coast towards the northwest corner of the Big Island of Hawai’i, USA. The resort grounds occupy thirty oceanfront acres including 4.8 kilometres (3 miles) of secluded South Pacific shoreline. The Mauna Lani features extravagant and eco-friendly amenities for a truly unique Hawaiian Island experience.
Luxury at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows
There is no shortage of lavish comforts at the Mauna Lani. To begin with, the Mauna Lani Bungalows offer secluded 4,000 square foot luxury living spaces – each with its own private swimming pool and 24-hour personal butler service.
The Mauna Lani Spa is ranked as one of the “World’s Best Spas” by Travel + Leisure magazine due in part to its authentic Hawaiian ambiance, broad array of treatments and exceptional location. Some of the unique features of the spa include an open-air lava rock sauna and a lava watsu pool.
Golfers at the Mauna Lani can enjoy two separate internationally recognized 18-hole golf courses. Both of the Francis H. I‘i Brown Golf Courses are oceanfront designs that will challenge golfers of all levels.
The Mauna Lani Resort is also a popular place for weddings and honeymoons. The resort was recently given the honor of being named 2009's “Most Romantic Hotel in the US” by TripAdvisor.com.
Ecotourism at the Mauna Lani Resort
Not to be outdone by its extravagance, the Mauna Lani has boldly embraced elements of ecotourism. The resort grounds are home to 15 acres of Kalahuipua‘a fishpond preserve and 27 acres of historic park land containing petroglyphs and an ancient fishing village. Fish feeding and tours of the parks are also offered to those visitors looking to learn a little about Hawaiian culture and history.
The Mauna Lani’s Honu (green sea turtle) program helps raise awareness of endangered species. Young honu are raised in the hotel’s extensive saltwater ponds. Every July 4th, those honu deemed large enough by Oahu’s Sea Life Park are celebrated and released into the ocean.
The Mauna Lani also incorporates solar power technologies throughout various areas of the resort.
As with most Hawaiian luxury destinations, any time of the year is great time for a visit due to Hawaii's consistently amazing year-round weather. When choosing a resort on the Big Island, the Mauna Lani Bay Resort is arguably the best option – especially for travelers seeking an uncompromising balance between ecotourism and luxury.
Points of Interests Near the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows
The Mauna Lani is close to some other Big Island attractions including:
- Hapuna Beach – voted one of the best beaches in the US by Condé Nast Traveler.
- Mauna Kea – the highest mountain in the Hawaiian Islands and home to year round hiking trails.
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