Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, WaimeaMauna Kea Beach Hotel in Waimea, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.5 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 7 hotels we score in Waimea. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 2.1, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $1,601 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is a beachfront resort situated on 32 acres along the Kohala Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. Overlooking Kauna‘oa Bay, the property provides direct access to a white-sand beach. It features 252 rooms, an 18-hole championship golf course, and an 11-court tennis club. Guests can use the spa, the adults-only infinity pool, or choose from several on-site restaurants. The hotel is suitable for families and business travellers, offering a gym and a business centre. While the resort offers extensive facilities, some guests may encounter noise or dust due to ongoing renovation work.What stands out

Direct white sand beach access

On-site championship golf course

Multiple dining options

Tennis club with eleven courts

Watch out for

Occasional renovation noise

Some dated room elements

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