The Islands at Mauna Lani M1
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
The Islands at Mauna Lani M1 is a two-story, 2,100-square-foot townhouse in a gated community on Hawaii Island. This corner residence has a garden view and a wraparound lanai overlooking manicured lawns and lava fields.
Rooms & Layout
The home has two bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. Upstairs, one suite has a king bed and the other has two twin beds; both have a private lanai and an attached bathroom with a soaking tub. A loft with a privacy curtain and daybed offers an additional sleeping area.
Living & Dining
The open-plan living room has two couches, two armchairs, and an entertainment system, while a corner desk provides a spot for work. The full kitchen includes a stovetop, dual ovens, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and granite counters. Meals can be served at the indoor table for six or outdoors on the lanai.
Amenities & Beach Access
Amenities include central air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, a full-size washer and dryer, patio, outdoor pool, and hot tub. Guests receive a keycard for the gated Mauna Lani Beach Club, less than a mile away, where the calm-water cove offers swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. The pool pavilion has an outdoor kitchen and barbecue grills.
Location & Services
Nearby dining includes Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar, about 199 meters away, Island Hopper Taproom, about 217 meters away, and HāLani, about 845 meters away. Shops at Mauna Lani and Kalahuipua'a Historic Park are described as about a four-minute drive, while the Mauna Lani Golf Club and Beach Club are about two minutes away. The residence is professionally managed, with in-person check-in, housekeeping, on-island guest services, and concierge help for local activities.
Best for
This townhouse suits families or small groups who want separate bedroom suites, a shared living area, a full kitchen, and an extra loft sleeping space. It is also a good fit for beach-oriented stays, with keycard access to Mauna Lani Beach Club and an on-site pool, hot tub, and barbecue area.
Travel tips
Plan on driving for nearby attractions: the Beach Club and Mauna Lani Golf Club are described as about two minutes away, and Shops at Mauna Lani about four minutes away. Bus stops are listed roughly 409–742 meters from the residence, including one by the Shops at Mauna Lani Foodland Farms entrance; check routes and schedules before relying on transit. Waimea-Kohala Airport is about 21 kilometers away, while Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is about 30 kilometers away.
What guests say
The public rating is 5 out of 5, based on two reviews. No review excerpts were provided, so recurring positive or negative themes about the home, staff, cleanliness, or location cannot be established from the available material. The rating is a small-sample signal rather than a summary of documented review comments.
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