3 Bedroom 2 Bath With Private Beach and Golf
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom condo is in Mauna Lani Palm Villas, a gated community of 44 townhomes in the Kamuela area of Hawaii’s Big Island. The 1,304-square-foot unit sleeps up to six and has views over the golf course, pool, and gardens.
Rooms & Amenities
The main bedroom has a king bed and an ensuite bathroom with double sinks, a soaking tub, and a separate shower; the other two bedrooms each have a queen bed. The unit includes air conditioning, a kitchen with modern appliances and a wine cooler, a smart TV, and an outdoor lanai with a built-in gas grill, sink, and counter space. Beach gear listed for guests includes towels, snorkel sets, boogie boards, a cooler, chairs, an umbrella, and sand toys.
Pool & Recreation
The Palm Villas pool area has gardens, a waterfall, several swimming and seating areas, and a built-in spa with seating for 12. A short walk from the community gate leads to the private Mauna Lani Beach Club, with a white-sand beach, calm surf, cabanas, snorkeling, and a restaurant and bar; a key card is provided for its parking lot. The resort also has two championship golf courses, and Palm Villas guests are described as receiving discounted golf rates.
Dining & Nearby
The Shops at Mauna Lani are within walking distance and include a gourmet supermarket, coffee shop, ice cream shop, restaurants, and stores. Nearby dining options include HāLani (620 m), Napua at Mauna Lani Beach Club (717 m), Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar (737 m), and CanoeHouse (775 m). Resort and nearby options range from Hawaiian restaurants to bars and grills, while the condo’s kitchen and lanai grill make self-catering possible.
Setting & Access
The condo is centrally located within the Mauna Lani Resort, with resort facilities, the beach, the spa, fitness center, and racquet club nearby. A walk to the Beach Club passes lava tubes and ancient Hawaiian fishponds, with signs explaining the area’s history. The resort also has oceanfront walking and jogging paths around fishponds, and the listing identifies Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area among the area’s natural attractions.
Best for
This condo suits families or small groups of up to six who want separate bedrooms, a full kitchen, and room to dine outdoors on the private lanai. It is also a good fit for beach and golf trips, with a walk to the Mauna Lani Beach Club and two resort golf courses nearby.
Travel tips
Allow about 5–10 minutes to walk from the Palm Villas gate to the Beach Club; the route passes lava tubes and historic fishponds, and a key card is available if you prefer to drive to its private parking lot. The Shops at Mauna Lani are also walkable for groceries and dining. The listed airports are not immediately adjacent: Waimea-Kohala Airport is about 21.7 km away, Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport about 29.3 km away, and Hilo International Airport about 88.9 km away.
What guests say
The supplied guest feedback describes the condo as clean and comfortable and praises the views from the lanai and the nearby landscaped pool area. The walk to the beach is a positive point, especially its lava caves and fishponds, and the included snorkel gear was useful. The guest also found resort restaurant dining expensive and appreciated being able to grill meals on the unit’s lanai. The public rating is 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews.
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