Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph CollectionvsVolcano House
Both Volcano House and Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Volcano House is the choice of most writers compared to Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection. Volcano House scores 81 with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Frommer's.
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
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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
Gayot "The location of this legendary hotel is incredible."
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
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"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 "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."
Condé Nast Traveler "Guests are lei'ed on arrival, and refurbished rooms feature private lanais, large baths and flatscreen TVs." Full review
goop "The beach here (white-sand Kauna‘oa) is one of the best hotel beaches you’ll find on the island. Mauna Kea is also known for its famed golf course." Full review
Hideaway Report95.0
"Renowned resort founded in 1965 by Laurance S. Rockefeller, overlooking an exquisite white-sand beach on the Kohala Coast." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The 258 guest rooms—all with private lanais overlooking the sea or the championship Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed golf course—are now sleek aeries outfitted in teak and Hawaiian-inspired fabrics. " Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel still maintains the grandeur—and some unique quirks—envisioned by founder and financier, Laurance S. Rockefeller, at its opening in 1965." Full review
Frommer's "It still exudes upscale tranquility with an uncluttered, Asian-inspired aesthetic in spacious, modern rooms...dining, particularly at Manta and the gleaming Copper Bar, remain top-notch" Full review
Volcano House Frommer's Gayot Fodor's The Telegraph
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Crater Rim Dr, PO Box 53, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718
From $125/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Frommer's "This historic two-story wooden inn is rather modest for its price, especially compared with Yosemite’s Ahwahnee and the grand lodges of other national parks." Full review
Gayot "Located about a 45-minute drive from the Hilo airport, this unique hotel (dating back to 1846) sits on the very edge of Kilauea Crater in the heart of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park."
Fodor's "First built in 1846, Volcano House overlooks the Halema'uma'u Crater at the summit of active volcano Kilauea, boasting what's considered Hawaii's most unique hotel location." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Offers the once-in-a-lifetime chance to dine and sleep within view of the electric orange glow of Kilauea Volcano’s bubbling crater lake." Full review
Lonely Planet "With an unforgettable location perched on the rim of Kilauea Caldera, the reborn Volcano House has long enjoyed its unique status as the park's only hotel." Full review
New York Times "It's worth driving 45 minutes out of town to the Volcano House in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Designed by C.W. Dickey in 1941, the gracious hotel has 33 rooms, a fine restaurant, bar..."
