My two daughters and I spent five nights at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. I booked a 1 king golf vista room but applied nightly upgrade awards and was upgraded to a 1 king oceanfront deluxe with a walk in closet. The room was so awesome and the view was amazing. We loved using our screen door and listening to the ocean. The hotel and the grounds were incredible. Just beautiful and peaceful. I felt like I was living in a postcard. The beach was also amazing. There were plenty of chairs and umbrellas. Things like boogie boards, paddle boards, and snorkel gear were included. The water was crystal clear and there is even a small coral reef with some good snorkeling. At night, we could see Manta Rays from a viewing platform. The hotel also offered some cultural activities everyday. We only participated in one, but it was a good experience where we learned how to make a palm leaf lei. The service was the best I have ever had experienced at a hotel. We stayed during the renovation, and, as a platinum member, our breakfasts were upgraded to the full buffet because of the renovation. The renovation did not bother us at all. And our room was almost right next to it. We ate at Copper Bar twice and had room service twice. The food was good, although we wished the resort had more options. I’m assuming this is because of the renovations and some of the restaurants being closed. The prices were typical high resort prices. We did not have dinner at Manta. We also went to the luau. It was our first one, so we have nothing to compare it to, but we very much enjoyed being able to try different types of food, and the performances were great. Overall, this resort is a dream. We definitely want to come back!