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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

Where to stay (hotels)Hawaiʻi IslandChecked Oct. 29, 2026

A 1965 midcentury landmark on Kaunaʻoa Bay, one of the island's best swimming beaches, ranked No. 6 in Hawaiʻi Magazine's 2026 readers' poll. Famous for its golf course, art collection and evening manta ray viewing.

Area: Kaunaʻoa Bay, South Kohala; about 35 minutes north of the Kona airport.
Price: luxury.
Ratings: No. 6 Best Hotel, Hawaiʻi Magazine Readers' Choice 2026; No. 18 Hawaiʻi resort, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice 2025.
Highlights: Kaunaʻoa Beach, Robert Trent Jones Sr. golf course, manta ray viewing at night, Asian and Pacific art collection.
Website: maunakeabeachhotel.com
Rates change by season and demand; check the hotel's own site for current prices and any resort fee.

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Sources: Hawaiʻi Magazine: 2026 Readers' Choice Awards, all islands · Aloha State Daily: Hawaiʻi hotels in Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice · Hawaiʻi Magazine: best hotels on Hawaiʻi Island

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.

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