Welcome to Kumulani at Mauna Kea where the beauty of the Big Island's golden Kohala Coast awaits you. Our spacious condominium is ideal for families and couples, and it offers gorgeous ocean and sunset views. We have recently redecorated and refurbished the unit, adding to the overall comfort and experience for our guests.
Highlights of this condo include:
-Quiet and large (1,500+ square feet) top-floor unit overlooking Hapuna Golf Course with immaculate ocean and sunset views from throughout the space
-Two (2) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, and a den with fold-out sofa to accommodate up to five (5) guests
-400+ square foot wraparound outdoor lanai, covered and furnished with lounge chairs and dining table and chairs. The lanai furniture has been updated as of January 2025.
-Primary bedroom with walk-in closet, en suite shower and tub
-Full kitchen with cherry wood cabinetry, granite counter tops, new appliances, and a full array of cookware and dishware including: pots and pans, waffle maker, rice cookers, Fruit Ninja blender, Cuisinart coffee maker, coffee grinder and Bodum pour over.
-Washer and dryer
-Casually elegant Tommy Bahama furniture throughout.
All guests can enjoy the wonderful public areas of both the Mauna Kea and Hapuna hotels and their beaches. In addition, resort privileges are available which means that guests at our condo can enjoy all of the wonders of both of these five-star resorts (more details on the resort costs and amenities can be found below under 'Other Amenities').
The Mauna Kea and the Hapuna hotels feature:
-Two legendary beaches
-Two championship golf courses
-Swimming pools overlooking the beaches - new pools at Hapuna - check out their website
-World renown oceanside tennis facility (including pickleball) at Mauna Kea
-A fantastic range of dining opportunities from casual to fine
-Large and modern fitness centers*, and
-Spa and salon*.
*New spa and fitness center at Hapuna. Mauna Kea fitness center is currently open with new spa and fitness facilities under construction.
With resort access, guests can enjoy full privileges at both Mauna Kea and Hapuna hotels as if they are hotel guests. Privileges include:
-free reserved parking at the hotels
-beach services including chairs and towels
-golf at hotel guest rate
-tennis at hotel guest rate
-resort signing privileges
-fitness center
The rate for Beach Club privileges is set for 2025 at $130 per day up to 30 days with discounts available for stays beyond 30 days. Please note that this fee is in addition to rental fees, and guests contract directly with the hotels for this service. The rate is set by the hotel and is subject to change in 2026.
In addition to providing access to all of the offerings of the hotels, the condominiums at Kumulani enjoy a private amenity center a short walk away which includes:
-Swimming pool
-Deck chairs
-Hot tub, and
-Barbecue (temporarily unavailable)
What more could anyone desire from a Hawaiian vacation? Relax, kick back in comfort, and choose your pleasure!
MAUNA KEA RENOVATION: In mid-April 2024, Mauna Kea commenced a $180 million renovation of the property. As of 5/19/2025, the status is as follows from hotel management:
-There is currently no impact to outdoor facilities such as beach and tennis.
-There is currently no impact to dining facilities (please see work at Hau Tree described below)
-Closure of some hotel rooms which will be remodeled in phases. Original tower remodel that began in April 2024 is complete. Per the Mauna Kea, the remodel work will commence on the beach tower in the first week of February 2025. Rooms in the beach tower will be unavailable until completion which is targeted for Labor Day 2025.
-Construction of a new spa and adult pool area behind the Buddha statue and north of Manta restaurant. As of 5/19/2025, construction is in process. According to the Mauna Kea, the pool is expected be completed in the fall of this year. The spa is not forecasted to be ready until 2026. The existing spa will be open until then.
-Upgrades to the existing pool area and relocation of hot tub. This project will require closure of this area sometime commencing February 2025 with expected completion Labor Day 2025.
-Upgrades to the Hau Tree bar, restaurant, and kitchen. Per hotel management, the Hau Tree bar will remain open with uninterrupted service. The restaurant kitchen is temporarily housed on the patio with seating moved to the grass area near the stairs. The new kitchen is targeted to open Labor Day.
-Mauna Kea Golf Course has reopened with fairways fully replanted, greens fully replanted, green complexes and bunkers reconstructed, and removal of approximately 25 bunkers throughout the course. The layout of the course has not changed.
-Relocation of fitness center around the lower courtyard of the hotel is expected to take place in the spring of 2025. The existing fitness center remains open.
-Hapuna Golf Course fairways will be replanted with paspalum (same as Mauna Kea) starting in spring 2025. The course is currently closed until the new grass takes hold, expected in fall 2025.
We will provide further updates as they become available.
COVID Updates:
Please see the State of Hawaii's Travel requirements. https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/alerts/covid-19-novel-coronavirus/
Hawaii remains challenged by a post-COVID labor shortage. Restaurants have had a hard time surviving and thriving. Be sure to book your dining arrangements and rental car well in advance of your stay.
