Jan 23, 2015, 9:06 am
Last edit by: tattikat2
Property is a resort, so Autograph Collection resort benefits apply.
Confirmed list of benefits for Marriott Platinum Elite (and higher) members:
— Welcome Gift of 1000 Marriott Bonvoy points (per stay) OR continental breakfast at Manta Restaurant for member +1 (per day). See post 595 for a recent report of the elite breakfast benefit.
— Eligible for an upgrade and late check-out, if available.
— High-speed internet
Confirmed list of benefits for ALL Marriott Rewards Members:
— Free wifi (3 devices max, also extends out to the beach area)
— 10% discount on breakfast buffet at Manta Restaurant (3/29/21 unsure what is offered as there is no buffet)
— 10% discount for MKBH's twice-weekly Luau dinner and show
— 2 comp rental club sets with 2 paid rounds for golf
— 2 comp tennis racquet rentals
Maximum # in room is THREE (which is strange for a family property), but multiple calls to property have confirmed this/they're holding to it.
02-02-2024 Website now says 3rd and now 4th adult in room is $95 extra per person
Parking:
— Electric car charging stations: 4, For a fee
— On-site parking, fee: 30 USD daily
— Valet parking, fee: 30 USD daily
Room pictures: https://maunakeabeachhotel.com/accommodations/
Area restaurants: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawa...ts-thread.html
Confirmed list of benefits for Marriott Platinum Elite (and higher) members:
— Welcome Gift of 1000 Marriott Bonvoy points (per stay) OR continental breakfast at Manta Restaurant for member +1 (per day). See post 595 for a recent report of the elite breakfast benefit.
— Eligible for an upgrade and late check-out, if available.
— High-speed internet
Confirmed list of benefits for ALL Marriott Rewards Members:
— Free wifi (3 devices max, also extends out to the beach area)
— 10% discount on breakfast buffet at Manta Restaurant (3/29/21 unsure what is offered as there is no buffet)
— 10% discount for MKBH's twice-weekly Luau dinner and show
— 2 comp rental club sets with 2 paid rounds for golf
— 2 comp tennis racquet rentals
Maximum # in room is THREE (which is strange for a family property), but multiple calls to property have confirmed this/they're holding to it.
02-02-2024 Website now says 3rd and now 4th adult in room is $95 extra per person
Parking:
— Electric car charging stations: 4, For a fee
— On-site parking, fee: 30 USD daily
— Valet parking, fee: 30 USD daily
Room pictures: https://maunakeabeachhotel.com/accommodations/
Area restaurants: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hawa...ts-thread.html
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Autograph Collection, Big Island of Hawaii [Master Thread]
Mar 16, 2016, 6:39 am
#151
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Mar 16, 2016, 7:31 am
#152
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: SAN
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Mar 16, 2016, 10:21 am
#153
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We're here now - on a virtuoso rate with absolutely no Marriott status. So far, so good.
We were upgraded to a beach wing with a ocean view. The bed is super comfortable and while the room is small - it is fine for this trip I like the beachy furnishings and colors used in the hotel So far we've spent most of of our first two days swimming and searching for shade on the vast expanse of the lawn. I love the beach and the waves, but the beach is so devoid of shade.
The pool is really small and I haven't had a chance to check it out.
I do love the vibe of this hotel - I wish there were more food offerings. The Manta is great for breakfast (included in our rate).The bar is lovely for sunset, but the food was pretty meh.
The Mauna Kea is a million times nicer than the Fairmont where we usually stay.
While we have no Marriott status - the other hotel we stay out with fair regularity in Hawaii is the Ritz Kapalua, so go figure.
lala
We were upgraded to a beach wing with a ocean view. The bed is super comfortable and while the room is small - it is fine for this trip I like the beachy furnishings and colors used in the hotel So far we've spent most of of our first two days swimming and searching for shade on the vast expanse of the lawn. I love the beach and the waves, but the beach is so devoid of shade.
The pool is really small and I haven't had a chance to check it out.
I do love the vibe of this hotel - I wish there were more food offerings. The Manta is great for breakfast (included in our rate).The bar is lovely for sunset, but the food was pretty meh.
The Mauna Kea is a million times nicer than the Fairmont where we usually stay.
While we have no Marriott status - the other hotel we stay out with fair regularity in Hawaii is the Ritz Kapalua, so go figure.
lala
Cheers.
May 18, 2016, 10:14 am
#154
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: OGG
Programs: AA Plat, A List Pref, Marriott Ambassador
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I've got an upcoming stay in July. I'm plat...two rooms as there are four of us. Are our chances of getting a room upgrade shot because we have two rooms (connecting rooms)? Also, although I spent 30 minutes with the Marriott folks making sure we would have connecting rooms...should I still be concerned? Is there anything else I should do?
May 18, 2016, 10:41 am
#155
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A request for connecting rooms makes it very unlikely that you will be upgraded in my experience. As soon as my kids got old enough I stopped requesting that and our upgrade percentage on our room increased dramatically.
May 19, 2016, 12:56 am
#157
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 225
We're here now. You could easily be upgraded with the occupancy less than 50%. We received a fantastic ocean front upgrade as Platinum on points, supplemented by a back-to-back paid reservation...BUT, in July, it will be high occupancy. Your chances are slim to maintain connecting rooms and getting both upgraded. Ymmv...cheers.
May 19, 2016, 8:20 am
#158
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Location: OGG
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We're here now. You could easily be upgraded with the occupancy less than 50%. We received a fantastic ocean front upgrade as Platinum on points, supplemented by a back-to-back paid reservation...BUT, in July, it will be high occupancy. Your chances are slim to maintain connecting rooms and getting both upgraded. Ymmv...cheers.
May 19, 2016, 9:02 pm
#160
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 225
Wiki update
Valet parking $20 per day, self park $15 per day.
Everything else matches up (although nothing to report on number of occupants allowed). Cheers.
May 20, 2016, 6:26 am
#161
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Cheers.
Aug 25, 2016, 6:21 am
#162
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Location: louisville,ky usa
Programs: Delta Platinum, HH Diamond, , AA Gold, Bonvoy Titaniu
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Beachfront vs Oceanfront room?
Planning a 5 night points stay in late January. Mr. Tours is platinum, but not counting on an upgrade at this property. Instead looking at the cash upgrades The "beachfront" rooms are lower in price than the "oceanfront" rooms. Can anyone describe the difference? If you have stayed in one or the other, what did you like/dislike?
Aug 25, 2016, 9:13 am
#163
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 225
Planning a 5 night points stay in late January. Mr. Tours is platinum, but not counting on an upgrade at this property. Instead looking at the cash upgrades The "beachfront" rooms are lower in price than the "oceanfront" rooms. Can anyone describe the difference? If you have stayed in one or the other, what did you like/dislike?
We stayed there in May, 7 nights on points (Platinum too). We added two paid nights in beachfront, first floor, then requested that they "combine" the reservations so we wouldn't have to move. Calling ahead didn't help (as expected, they don't want to be pinned down when occupancy could change), but as the date approached, I called MR and asked them if they would kindly call the hotel. They did, and we got what we wanted. Btw, January should work for you, as I would expect they won't be full. Personally, I would NOT pay in advance for a room upgrade. You can always work something out (cash and/or points) upon arrival, if they aren't full. They have told me several times they go out of their way to satisfy Platinum MR members. Here is a description of the room categories:
http://www.princeresortshawaii.com/m...php#categories
Hope that helps. Cheers.
Aug 25, 2016, 11:59 am
#164
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: OGG
Programs: AA Plat, A List Pref, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 356
Planning a 5 night points stay in late January. Mr. Tours is platinum, but not counting on an upgrade at this property. Instead looking at the cash upgrades The "beachfront" rooms are lower in price than the "oceanfront" rooms. Can anyone describe the difference? If you have stayed in one or the other, what did you like/dislike?