Mauna Lani, An Auberge Resort

Kainalu Water Sports and SurfShack

Water activities are plentiful at Mauna Lani, and you don't need to go off-site to enjoy them. Kainalu, based at the SurfShack, offers a wide range of programmes daily. Why not start the day off with some morning snorkelling or a canoe paddle session? The bay area around the resort is well protected, and there’s a platform in the centre that can be used as a base point for snorkelling further out or sea tanning. 

For more of a workout, join in the performance program offered, practice your balance skills with floating yoga, be introduced to underwater rock running, head out with the outrigger canoe, and learn the basics of paddling. 

You can also take the opportunity to learn to scuba dive and gain your certification over five to seven days if you'd like. 

Hale 'I' Ike

Hale'I'Ike is the Hawaiian cultural centre of the resort. Mauna Lani has a whole team to help guests experience what authentic Hawaii is all about. Danny Akaka and the team will take you through cultural workshops and tell you stories about the island and artefacts and art in the cultural centre. Hale'I'Ike is located to the right as you enter the lobby area – head here to plan excursions to see the Turtle Sanctuary, to learn about Hawaiian music and dance or to join the historic walking tours. 

Fitness and Spa

Holidays are a great way to rest and reset, but they're also perfect for restarting or continuing some of those positive habits. Mauna Lani has all the amenities that you'll need to keep up with your healthy habits. There’s a standalone wellness centre and tennis courts, which are great for a pre-adventure workout. Have some fun playing pickleball or get in a few laps in the lap pool. 

There is a 24-hour gym in the resort with outdoor Peloton bikes, personal trainers, weights and cardio machines and, after a session in the gym, you can relax your muscles with a Nanea relaxing massage at the Auberge Spa. 

Behind the staircase in the lobby is the on-site retail Goop store where you can pick up an assortment of items, including clothing, jewellery and beauty and wellness products.

Honeymoons

Mauna Lani is the perfect destination to start your married lives together. The resort takes care of all your needs and gives you the space to focus on making everlasting memories. 

There are plenty of things for visiting couples to do in the resort. First up, start your day with a joint sunrise paddle in the bay. Watch the sun come up above the serene Mauna Kea as you feel the gentle waves lapping at your legs. 

For the couples that love a little bit of action and adventure on your holidays, take a hike along the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail, which follows the coastline of the Big Island. This trail network will take you past some of the culturally and historically significant portions of the island. 

After a long hike on the trail, head to the Auberge Spa for a couple’s massage, where all the knots and tightness will be replaced with relaxation and tranquillity. For something exceptional to wrap up your first day on the island, enjoy a starlit dinner on the beach or in one of the luxury cabanas. Your chef will customise a four-course meal for you and your loved one. 

There are plenty of ways to relax and enjoy each other's company at Mauna Lani and the Big Island. Let our Travel Specialists know what your ideal honeymoon looks like, and we'll make sure everything is in place to make it unforgettable.

Golf 

For golfing enthusiasts, you'll be spoilt for choice at the Mauna Lani resort. The hotel has two stunningly beautiful 18-hole courses. Play on the South Course as the waves lap up against the rocky outcrops – the South Course was the host venue of the Senior Skins Game from 1990 to 2000 and has seen play from golfing legends including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino. 

The North Course is built on a lava bed and is just as impressive as its southern sister. The rolling hills and Kiawe forest make for a genuinely picturesque golf spot.

Beach and Pools

The hotel is situated right in a bay, giving it total access to the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. For a relaxing trip, take an oceanfront wander from the hotel down to Makaiwa Bay. For a memorable trip, you could go on a private excursion on ‘Winona’, the catamaran that sits in the bay for sunset cocktails and appetisers or scuba diving. 

If you'd like to stick closer to the resort, there are three fantastic pools to choose from with complete food and beverage service. The resort pool has beautiful views of the Ocean and is surrounded by beautifully manicured lawns. Grab yourself a spot by the pool in the comfy lounge areas and enjoy cocktails from the poolside bar. 

The Keiki pool is situated next to the resort pool; this pool is created for the little ones to splash around to their heart's content. 

Finally, the adult infinity pool is a calming space surrounded by palm trees. It has beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and is perfect for relaxing and getting some sunshine!