Find all hotels by Independent in Kawaihae, HI from SAR 970

"First time staying at Mauna Kea, and I loved it! - beautiful building & room design and furnishings - the beach is wonderful. sandy entry, protected cove, great for distance swimming - friendly and helpful staff"

"Beautiful, clean, and safe "

"Amazing beach and property ambiance. Great service and awesome breakfast. "

"The unit we stayed in was well appointed and had everything we needed. They supplied much more than other timeshare units we have stayed in. We have arrived late and had enough toilet paper, tissues, paper towels, etc. to get us through the first few days. The decor was modern and, although the unit was surface cleaned, it could definitely use a deep cleaning. We had an issue with the dishwasher and dryer, both issues were resolved quickly by maintenance. The office staff was very friendly as was everyone we met on the grounds. There is only one small pool and hot tub at this location but we never found it overcrowded. It’s very close to the stores and Restaurants at Waikoloa but is a 30 to 40 minute drive to downtown Kona. We appreciated the location, but if you want to spend a lot of time in the Kona area, it might be a little far. The first seven days we were staying with our timeshare and found out that you need to pay $10 a day for air conditioning. We booked three additional days directly and apparently you don’t have to pay for air conditioning for those days. We did not wind up needing the air conditioning at all the whole time we were there but it’s something you’ll want to be aware of. Because it’s up in the mountains, a little bit, there was always a beautiful, cool breeze in the evenings. You need to be very mindful of the speed limits, we saw many people getting speeding tickets when we were there. Overall, I would recommend the Resort. "

"Fantastic stay with our family. All staff were very kind and helpful. Beautiful sites around to do throughout day. Pool was amazing for kids and adults Thank you!! Highly recommended to others and will definitely return . "

"Incredible stay, luxurious from even the first walk into the lobby with a stunning view. Also really enjoyed the drinking water stations "

"Great atmosphere. A little overwhelming at first talking the tram to ocean Tower. Would have loved some better finding entertainment options on property. "

"The property was great. We arrived early and was able to check in and get into our room prior to arrival. The room was great, just wish they had microwaves inside the unit. But there was a microwave a short walk away. Overall, we enjoyed the property and the views were amazing. We enjoyed watching the dolphins in the morning, and the ocean view was amazing. I’m glad we stayed here, and we will be back again. "

"The property in Hawaii is beautiful tranquil with natural open architecture. Adorned with trees and flowers and plants that complement the hotel’s charm. Customer service is A "