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Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows, Kohala Coast, Big Island, Hawaii $$$$
Kohala Coast , Hawaii
96743
Tel: 800 367 2323 (toll-free)
Tel: 808 885 6622
reservations@maunalani.com
Concierge.com's insider take:
The oceanfront hammocks strung between coconut trees on the grounds of the Mauna Lani fulfill an image of Hawaii that's no longer easy to find. This tranquil, independent resort—nothing cookie-cutter about it—stands on a historic site of Hawaiian petroglyphs and ancient fishponds. One pond teems with sharks; look for a dorsal fin stalking the surface. A 2005 renovation gave the 343 small but well-laid-out rooms a contemporary edge with clean-lined koa wood and wicker furnishings; there are also five heavenly freestanding bungalows with private pools that are popular with visiting celebrities. The spa is the most beautiful on the island with a natural open-air lava-rock sauna in a landscaped "La'au" healing garden, and an outdoor lava-tube water-therapy pool (for something different, try the Watsu water massage). The Canoe House restaurant specializes in Hawaii regional cuisine: Well-seasoned and perfectly presented fresh local fish, salads, steaks, and homemade Kona coffee ice cream are served in a relaxed, open-air pavilion that's lit by tiki torches at night.
From the readers of Condé Nast Traveler:
(348 rooms)
—2011 Gold List
Overall Score: 88.3
- Activities: 87.4
- Design: 88.7
- Food: 82.4
- Location: 94.9
- Rooms: 87.8
- Service: 88.7
View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay ›
Also appeared in the Gold List in 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005
Amenities: Beach, Golf, Pool, Spa, Tennis, Water sports
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