Waiulaula Mauna Kea Villa - Ocean Views - Upscale Furnishings - Member of Club
Guest rating: 5.0 / 5
Overview
Waiulaula Mauna Kea Villa is a private, one-level villa in the Mauna Kea Resort area of Kamuela, on Hawaii’s Big Island. Its ocean views, private backyard, and furnished lanai make it a place to relax in a residential-style setting near the beach and a golf course.
Rooms
The villa has three bedrooms for up to eight guests: two master suites and a third bedroom with two queen beds. Each bedroom has a full bathroom and walk-in closet; the master suites also have outdoor showers. The home is fully air-conditioned with three separate zones, and has an 80-inch OLED television with Sonos surround sound in the living room and 55-inch OLED televisions in the bedrooms.
Amenities
A private saline pool and oversized saline Jacuzzi overlook the ocean and Big Island landscape, with a pool waterfall adding to the outdoor setting. Fully retractable sliding glass doors connect the interior to the lanai, which has seating and a covered built-in outdoor grill. The stocked chef’s kitchen includes Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Fisher & Paykel appliances, along with dinnerware for indoor or outdoor meals.
Location & Dining
Mauna Kea Beach and Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area are among the nearby coastal attractions, and the source also identifies Mauna Lani Resort Golf Course as an area activity. Nearby dining listings include Hau Tree and Copper Bar, each about 1.4 km away, Manta Restaurant about 1.5 km away, and Cipriano’s Kitchen about 4 km away. Waimea-Kohala Airport is listed about 15 km away; Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is about 38.5 km away.
Optional Resort Access
The villa description offers optional add-on access to the Mauna Kea and Westin Hapuna Beach resorts; this access is not described as included automatically. Listed benefits include resort pools and beach service, discounted golf, Seaside Tennis Club play, restaurant and shop charging privileges, and access to hotel gyms after hours.
Best for
This villa suits families and multi-generational groups who want room to spread out: it sleeps up to eight, has three bedrooms with full bathrooms, and offers a private pool and Jacuzzi. It also works well for couples or friends seeking privacy, ocean views, a well-equipped kitchen, and access by car to beaches, golf, and nearby restaurants.
Travel tips
The listed airports are some distance from the villa: Waimea-Kohala Airport is about 15 km away, Kona International Airport about 38.5 km, and Hilo International Airport about 85.9 km. No public-transit or transfer details are provided, so check ground-transport arrangements before arrival. Resort access is described as an optional add-on; confirm its availability and terms if you plan to use those facilities.
What guests say
The supplied guest account praises the villa as a relaxing retreat, highlighting its ocean views, privacy, comfortable upscale furnishings, and well-equipped home. It also notes that children enjoyed the pool and that the separate suite arrangement worked for a family group. The guest describes the property manager as responsive when the spa heater needed attention. No recurring criticism is included in the review material provided; the public rating is 5 from 16 reviews.
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