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 10, 2015, 5:07 pm
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Mar 11, 2015, 10:14 am
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Mar 11, 2015, 5:35 pm
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Mar 17, 2015, 9:47 am
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IIRC when I went to make reservations for my parents last year, the website showed no availability for the following year. I ended up calling and had no trouble, I think it's website issues.
Mar 17, 2015, 6:16 pm
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The Mauna Kea seems to be for an older crowd (I am 30), and the photos of the hotel are not mind blowing... The Waikoloa looks nice on paper to me. I just want a nice beach and a nice pool to relax.
Mar 18, 2015, 10:49 am
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The Mauna Kea does attract an older crowd. However the beach that fronts it the best on the Big Island in my opinion and I don't think anyone would disagree that it better than A-Bay by the Marriott. The pool is nothing special but neither is the one at the Marriott.
Mar 18, 2015, 5:39 pm
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how to get LNF rate
that's a great rate for the Marriott - can you offer guidance on how to acquire it? - the Marriott site is showing about 150 for early December, which is typically "low season" there
Mar 22, 2015, 2:07 pm
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I called to make reservations for 12/17 to 12/23. They confirmed that the hotel has no availability for those dates.
Mar 26, 2015, 3:23 pm
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This is truly good news for Mr and Mrs Slpybear! We Love the Hapuna Prince, but would love their neighbor just as much!
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel seems to have appeared quietly on Marriott.com as a future Autograph Collection property -- without any press release so far. I have to believe that there will be publicity boasting of this major coup when the time is right. After all, this is a significant boost to the Autograph Collection brand because the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel is a renowned property.
For example, here's a snippet from a recent article, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Receives Spot on Gold List:
As a Category 7 property, this should be very popular with Marriott Rewards members. I'm already wondering if we should change our 2015 vacation plans.
This will be the second Prince Hotel to join the Autograph Collection. The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo is already the The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection. I wonder if more Price properties will follow?
I am thrilled to see the Autograph Collection expanding with top properties like this.
For example, here's a snippet from a recent article, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Receives Spot on Gold List:
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel has been named as one of 100 favorite hotels in the world by the Condé Nast Traveler’s 2015 Gold List, which is comprised of the magazine editors’ favorite hotels in the world.
The resort, who will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2015, is one of only three Hawai’i hotels that was named on the list and is the only Big Island hotel represented.
The hotel has website about its 50th anniversary: Timeless Mauna Kea | 50th Anniversary The resort, who will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2015, is one of only three Hawai’i hotels that was named on the list and is the only Big Island hotel represented.
As a Category 7 property, this should be very popular with Marriott Rewards members. I'm already wondering if we should change our 2015 vacation plans.
This will be the second Prince Hotel to join the Autograph Collection. The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo is already the The Prince Sakura Tower Tokyo, Autograph Collection. I wonder if more Price properties will follow?
I am thrilled to see the Autograph Collection expanding with top properties like this.
Mar 27, 2015, 10:55 am
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When you have the points required call and they will issue the cert under the old points structure. this happens all the time.