 |
Know Before You Go! |
Have you visited Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows? We'd love to know what you think...
Please write a review with as much detail as possible. Tell us about the amenities, facilities and staff.
Click Here to post your review for Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows.
It was very nice, but not world class. Visited: April 2004 |
| Posted by jheary |
 |
We stayed at the Mauna Lani Bay Resort. It was a massive place complete with two golf courses, tons of historical fish ponds, several hotel buildings, and more on their 3,200 acres of lush tropical and volcanic grounds.
We were happily upgraded to an oceanview suite that was very large, and complete with a full living room. The bathroom was bigger than my master bath at home! We had a nice view of the ocean and the fish ponds with waterfalls.
The grounds were meticulously kept and the two beaches were very clean. The blue beach cabanas were great, and I couldn’t think of a better way to relax by the ocean.
We had one spa treatment included in our package, so we indulged in a couple's massage in our own private hale, or outdoor garden hut. It was first class all the way!
The service here overall was sub-par, though. As I wrote about above, the restaurant service was terrible five days in a row. Overall, we didn’t feel like VIPs, like at Halekulani, so we suffered some culture shock at first. Also, the staff was not as friendly or outgoing, and suffered from a general apathetic attitude. Maybe they all just need raises! I could go on, but I won't.
This was a very nice resort, but not a world class resort. And it ended up being the least favorite resort we stayed at. The island, however, was by far our most favorite with all it had to offer for adventure!
So given the price, a better value could be had down the road. If Mauna Lani ever fixes their service, it would be a fantastic place to stay. To sum up, I would not recommend Mauna Lani unless you get a great deal (i.e. less than $300/nt).
|
| 0 users found this review helpful. 2 found this review unhelpful. |
Did you find this helpful?  |
Luxurious, but still family friendly. Visited: August 2001 |
| Posted by rteitell |
 |
Mauna Lani Hotel is one of the most luxurious beach hotels in the U.S., if not the world, but it retains family friendliness. We stayed in a Family Suite, with 1 king room for mom and dad, and a connecting room with 2 double beds for the 2 kids. The staff is superb; the word "no" is not in their dictionary.
The hotel is situated on a very calm beach, where very tame sea turtles are present. A 5-minute walk away is another hotel beach, where there is excellent snorkeling. There are also 2 golf courses.
We all had a fabulous vacation. Definitely put Mauna Lani on your list of places to go.
|
| 0 users found this review helpful. 0 found this review unhelpful. |
Did you find this helpful?  |
|
| Every hotel, resort, b&b, and villa. That is our goal. Did we miss your favorite hotel or villa? Do you own a hotel or villa? Please let us know. Click Here! |
| Did you find something offensive on our website? Please let us know. Click Here! |
|

|