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MAUNA KEA BEACH HOTEL RENOVATION

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Kauna'oa Bay and our Reserved Seating area on the beach is open for hotel guests to enjoy its pleasantly uncrowded and tranquil environment, perfect for unwinding and indulging in the comforts of a serene and spacious setting, free from crowds.

Work is currently being conducted on our Beachfront Wing, which started in February 2025 and will take approximately 6 to 7 months to complete. Guests are invited to enjoy our newly renovated guest rooms and suites in the Main Tower.

The beach at Kauna’oa Bay will be accessible throughout the hotel renovation with the following changes:

  1. Public Beach Parking will be temporarily relocated from its current location to an area adjacent to the tennis courts.
  2. Access to the beach by residential guests and the public will be from the north end of the property from the tennis shop, past the luau grounds, across the north pointe lawn and down the path past Manta Point.

The resort pool is closed for renovation. Scheduled improvements include expanding the chaise lounge seating area and installing a new hot tub that will offer unobstructed ocean views of Kauna’oa Bay. Additionally, we will be adding a new infinity edge lap pool at our new wellness center, situated in front of the Main Tower. Both hotel pools are slated to reopen in Q3 of 2025.

We will assist any guest looking to relocate to our sister property, The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, based on Westin Hapuna's availability.

For all meal periods, the resort will have one or more restaurants open to service our guests during the renovation.

BREAKFAST: Manta is open for daily breakfast service and Mauna Kea Market is open daily for grab-and-go options, fresh pasties and snacks.

LUNCH: Hau Tree will remain open throughout the entire renovation and will be available to both resort guests and the general public. It is open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and its menu is subject to change. During holiday periods, the restaurant will be open to registered hotel guests only, so we highly recommend calling ahead to confirm hours of operation.

DINNER: Manta, Hau Tree and Copper Bar is open for dinner service. Please call or visit each restaurant's website for updated hours of operation. Guests can also enjoy additional dining options available at our sister property's restaurants—Meridia, Naupaka and Piko—located at The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. During holiday periods, these retaurants will be open for registered hotel guests only, so please call in advance to confirm hours of operations and availability.

LUAU: We are open for the duration of the renovation and will continue normal operating hours and admission. Please visit our website or call Concierge for reservations. 

Evolving permitting and construction timelines will impact these dates, please call ahead to confirm hours of operation or to make a reservation.

Number 3 is closed indefinitely during our multi-phase renovation. 

Manta and Copper Bar have completed their renovation work and is now accepting reservations.

Hau Tree will remain open as an open-air restaurant during the renovation of its kitchen and bar areas. Its hours of operation are daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and its menu is subject to change.

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During holiday and peak seasons, our dining outlets will be available only to overnight guests, Club Members, and Mauna Kea Resort homeowners due to limited parking at the resort during the renovation. Access to the public beach parking will remain open for guests to enjoy Kauna’oa Bay.

Please call us in advance for updated hours of operation and public access information.

Copper Bar has completed its enhancements and is open for dining. For updated information on the restaurant's hours and menus, please click here

It will be closed for a period of time during the renovation as we undergo major construction for a new a luxurious destination spa that will offer an elevated experience for our guests. We currently do not have a specific timeline; our resort team is currently working with contractors and will be providing us with more information soon. 

Our sister-property, The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort’s spa will be open for appointments or guests are able to book signature treatments in the comfort of their guest room or suite. 

Renovation work started on April 15, 2024 and will be completed by the end of 2025. The resort’s renovation will be conducted in two phases: Phase One included improvement work done on the Main Tower which is now completed and fully reopened for guests to enjoy. Phase Two includes closures of the Beachfront Wing and hotel pool starting February of 2025. Our timeline may change depending on the contractor’s progress.

We are continuously working with our contractor on the renovation timeline and scope of work. Please continue to check back on this site for updates and announcements.

Most of the renovation work will take place behind decorative barriers and out of guest view. While we anticipate some construction noise during the renovation, noisy work will be restricted to the hours of 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

We will feature new imagery and renderings of Mauna Kea Beach Hotel’s renovation on our website and social media channels – please visit maunakearesort.com/renewal or follow us on Instagram @maunakeabeachhotel. Also, you can sign-up for monthly email updates on our website. On our home page at maunakearesort.com at bottom of the main page, click on “Let’s stay in touch,” enter your email address. 

Minimizing the impact of the renovation on our guests’ experience remains a top priority. We will provide guest access to the various accessible areas of the resort to optimize the safety and comfort of our guests.  

Mauna Kea Golf Course is now open after an extensive enhancement of its fairways, greens, and bunkers. We are thrilled to unveil our newly redesigned course, spearheaded by the renowned Robert Trent Jones Jr., who led this renovation project. Please click here to book a tee time.

Yes, fitness center access will be uninterrupted during the renovation. Once our new Spa & Wellness Center is complete, our current fitness center will relocate to its new home. 

Yes, improvements have been made to both areas and the work is now complete.

Guest Parking is available in our traditional guest parking area.

The salon will remain open for the duration of the renovation and has been relocated to The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort's 6th floor, adjacent to the Laundry Room. Please call (808) 882-5430 for hours of operation or to book your appointment.

Timeline is subject to change, please call the salon directly to confirm hours of operation.

We have installed a new retractable outdoor awning, a new buffet area, improved lighting and audio, and new furniture. Manta is now open and accepting reservations. To learn more about our hyper-farm-to-table menu or make a reservations, please click here

Yes, supporting local musicians is important to us and our community. In addition to our weekly lūʻau that is available on Tuesdays and Fridays, we will continue to offer live Jazz on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings at Manta and nightly Hula performance and live Hawaiian music at Copper Bar. 

All retail shops in the Main Tower are now open.

Yes, Seaside Tennis Club will be open and fully operational to welcome guests throughout the entire project.

Public areas in our Main Tower lobby level is now open. On the promenade level, access to restaurants, fitness and business centers will be provided via designated pathways. Beachfront Wing and the hotel pool is closed for improvement work with an anticpated reopening date of Q3 in 2025.

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