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]
May 14, 2018, 9:37 pm
#271
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Redondo Beach, CA USA
Programs: UA 1KMM, Bonvoy LTE+A, HH D, Nat'l EE, Hertz Plat, Avis PC
Posts: 3,712
1) We didn't ask specifically about borrowing sand toys, but there were certainly none obviously available or a benefit like that listed in any documentation.
2) I'm not aware of any rental car agencies convenient to the hotel. Hiring a driver for a day is always an option, and certainly convenient, but never a low-cost option. Good luck!
2) I'm not aware of any rental car agencies convenient to the hotel. Hiring a driver for a day is always an option, and certainly convenient, but never a low-cost option. Good luck!
May 15, 2018, 3:50 pm
#273
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: OGG
Programs: AA Plat, A List Pref, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 356
Thanks for the insight. I will stay tuned closely to see how it goes post August 1 on the benefits.
Two more questions -
1 does the Does the Mauna Kea rent out or loan out kids sand toys? Or do you have to bring your own?
2 if the only excursion we want to do on a 5 night stay is volcanoes national park (assuming its safe given the latest developments) is the best bet to rent a car for the week or is there a way to just rent it for 1 day from the hotel (or hire a driver just for a day?) Just trying to understand the tradeoff versus 5 days rental car and hotel parking versus a 1 day trip with convenience.
Two more questions -
1 does the Does the Mauna Kea rent out or loan out kids sand toys? Or do you have to bring your own?
2 if the only excursion we want to do on a 5 night stay is volcanoes national park (assuming its safe given the latest developments) is the best bet to rent a car for the week or is there a way to just rent it for 1 day from the hotel (or hire a driver just for a day?) Just trying to understand the tradeoff versus 5 days rental car and hotel parking versus a 1 day trip with convenience.
May 16, 2018, 10:57 am
#275
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: OGG
Programs: AA Plat, A List Pref, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 356
May 16, 2018, 12:05 pm
#276
Join Date: Jul 2013
Programs: AA, B6, UA, HH, WoH
Posts: 455
Room occupancy policy regarding kids has been strict in the past. Wondering if Marriott Autograph affiliation has changed this? How many rooms did you need for how many adults/kids?
May 16, 2018, 2:00 pm
#277
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 553
Discussion from earlier in this thread suggests it has remained strict (max. 3 per room if I recall), but I don't have any personal experience with it.
May 16, 2018, 5:09 pm
#278
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: OGG
Programs: AA Plat, A List Pref, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 356
We have had to have two rooms but there are a couple of advantages (if you can overlook the cost)... First, in the beachfront wing if you have "connecting" rooms you can use the outer door and then you have a sand toy, beach float, flip flop storage area. It's only about 80 square feet but it honestly makes life much easier as you can keep the beach out of the bedroom. Second, it's no vacation for my wife and I if we can't get some quality alone time.... We generally stay at the GW on Maui for 5 or 6 nights in a double queen and then go someplace else for five... I can handle 4 to a room for 5 nights but after that I am at my limit. Sure there may be some suite options that provide privacy but the kids are sleeping on couch beds and are not nearly as comfortable. Finally, the fact that a family of 4 needs two rooms really keeps the crowds down. I know it's not ideal for many, but every time I've been there (before and after Marriott) I've never had an issue finding chairs and an umbrella on the beach. I look at it this way...for 320k points, or 160k plus $2k I get 5 nights alone (so to speak) with my wife on one of the best beaches in the world and my cell phone barely has reception. All good things.
May 16, 2018, 5:10 pm
#279
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 297
We were there just during Spring break in March and we had to book two rooms for 4 adults and 2 toddlers under 4y old. They wouldn't allow 2 adults and 2 toddlers in ONE room.
May 16, 2018, 11:01 pm
#280
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: LAX
Posts: 10,908
i can not think of any property in us doing such nonsense..
May 17, 2018, 3:13 am
#281
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,224
Perhaps they are trying to target a market other than families with young kids. There are probably many people who's idea of a relaxing beach holiday doesn't include loads of toddlers waddling around the beach. I'm not saying it is right, but I also don't think it is nonsense.
May 17, 2018, 10:14 am
#282
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 297
Perhaps they are trying to target a market other than families with young kids. There are probably many people who's idea of a relaxing beach holiday doesn't include loads of toddlers waddling around the beach. I'm not saying it is right, but I also don't think it is nonsense.
We loved our stay and will be going back next year for Christmas.
May 17, 2018, 11:21 am
#283
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: OGG
Programs: AA Plat, A List Pref, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 356
Perhaps they are trying to target a market other than families with young kids. There are probably many people who's idea of a relaxing beach holiday doesn't include loads of toddlers waddling around the beach. I'm not saying it is right, but I also don't think it is nonsense.
Jun 1, 2018, 7:13 pm
#284
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: None - previously UA
Posts: 4,864