Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows

Surrounded by historic fishponds and ancient petroglyphs on the dramatic Kohala Coast of Big Island, the sun-drenched oceanfront sanctuary of Manua Lani Bay Hotel points seaward from a white-sand outcrop within view of three volcanoes. Purchased in 2018 as part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, Manua Lani is set on 32 acres of astonishing oceanfront beauty, offering 334 rooms, 36 luxury suites and 5 residences. Standard Guestrooms are spacious and come with a lanai enjoying lush tropical garden views or sweeping mountain and Pacific Ocean vistas. Luxury Suites come in various styles and sizes, with the unique top-floor Oceanfront Signature One Bedroom Suite providing the most spectacular and unmatched views over the Pacific Ocean. The 400 square-metre  private Ocean Residences or Oceanfront Residences come complete with a full kitchen and private pool for even more space and exclusivity. These spectacular accommodations sleep up to 6 people and come with a dedicated chef and service staff.

The iconic Canoe House Restaurant celebrates Hawaii’s connection between land and sea. Indulge in the nightly 5-course tasting menu within a contemporary indoor-outdoor space. Mornings start at HaLani open-air eatery with super-fresh items from local farmers and fishers. Enjoy alfresco dining at Ha Bar and Grill, offering fresh, organic cuisine beside the pool or at the bar. Coffee lovers need stray no further than The Market – a speciality coffee shop, café and deli. Treat yourself at the Auberge Spa with five treatment rooms featuring the revitalizing benefits of local oils, herbs, honey and flowers from a sustainable farm-to-spa experience. An open-air Fitness Centre, two breath-taking lava bed 18-hole golf courses and six championship tennis courts are available, along with three resort swimming pools and a fabulous safe beach where guests can enjoy snorkelling, diving and a variety of paddlesports. Kona International Airport is just 30 minutes from the hotel.