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The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua vs Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection

Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua ranks significantly higher than Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua ranks #10 in Hawaii with accolades from 11 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Forbes Travel Guide and Condé Nast Traveler.

The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua
The Ritz-Carlton Maui Kapalua
8 / 10
1 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Kapalua, Maui, HI 96761
From $499 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Luxe hilltop resort overlooking a dreamy beach, offering true Hawaiian cultural and eco experiences." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This elegant hillside property features luxurious service, upscale accommodations, a spa, restaurants, and pool, along with an education center and an enhanced Hawaiian sense of place." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This Ritz is set apart by its Hawaiian cultural program, including hands-on activities, entertainment, special events, seminars, and exhibits."
Zagat Zagat
4.7
""Putting on the Ritz meets hula" at this "beautiful", "secluded" Maui resort... whose "exquisite" rooms feature "spectacular" views and a "friendly" staff that's "professional" yet "fun.""
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
""Unsurpassed in authentic Hawaiian beauty," this "near-perfect resort" welcomes guests with a lobby of native artwork, koa wood panels, and a lava stone bar." Full review
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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
8 / 10
62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Puako, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
From $699 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Old-money travelers have long embraced this golf-course resort, which began as a twinkle in Laurance Rockefeller’s eye." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"The location of this legendary hotel is incredible."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The grande dame of the Kohala Coast has long been regarded as one of the state's premier vacation resort hotels, and it borders one of the island's finest white-sand beaches." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This luxury property on the Kohala Coast is known for its beautiful white-sand beach, fine dining and world-class golf and tennis facilities." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Big Island’s first big resort, the Mauna Kea is still one of the best in Hawai‘i. It has been extensively renovated and upgraded with fewer, more spacious rooms."
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