How far are the pool and hottub?

At both The Islands and The Fairways, the swimming pools and hottub are a short walk from the condo, about 100 yards.

How far is the airport?

From the Kona airport, the Mauna Lani resort is about 20 miles north – a 25 minute drive. From the Hilo airport, the resort is about a 75-90 minute drive to the west.

Are the units equipped with linen, housewares, utensils, cookware BBQ, and laundry machines?

Yes all units are fully equipped.

Do the units have High Speed Internet?

Yes, all units have either wired and/or wireless high speed Internet.

Do you get a discount on golf on the Mauna Lani courses?

Yes. Resort guests are entitled to the discounted resort rate. Depending on the season it is about 30-35% off the normal green fees. You can also purchase on line (http://www.golfkona.com/golfpass.htm) a “Fins and Fairways” card which entitles you to discounts at various other courses on the Big Island.

Is there a resort shuttle?

For guests at The Islands, Classic Resorts offers a resort shuttle service.

Where can you play tennis?

You can rent tennis courts by the hour at the Mauna Lani Racquet Club, adjacent to the Islands. The Club also has a full fitness center and rents bicycles. The Mauna Lani Spa is located on the same premises.

Is the spa nearby?

The Mauna Lani spa is adjacent to The Islands and ½ mile from the Fairways.

Is their a children day camp nearby?

There is a children’s camp both at the Seagull School at Mauna Lani that works with the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel’s guests. The Fairmont Orchid offers a children’s program called Keiki Aloha Program. Both services require advance reservation and based on space availability. There is also a nanny service called Malahini Keiki Care which provides certified child care providers.

Where can you snorkel?

The most accessible snorkeling is at the gated Mauna Lani beach club. There is a decent variety of colorful tropical fish, and turtles are often spotted. One of the best snorkeling spots on the entire island is at the Place of Refuge national park about 90 minutes to the south (past Kailua).

What restaurants do you recommend?

At the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel we recommend fur brunch, the Terrace Café (ask for the Belgian Waffle with strawberries and whipped cream). For a beautiful sunset dinner, try the Canoe House (steamed fresh fish highly recommended). At the Fairmont Orchid, Brown’s Beach House is a favorite for dinner. At The Shops at Mauna Lani (centrally located between both condos), Tommy Bahama’s is a lot fun. A more family oriented restaurant is the Café Pesto in Kawaihae (10 minutes north). At the King’s Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort (10 minutes to the south), we recommend Roy’s and Merriman’s Market Café. There is also a food court at the King’s Shops

Where can you shop for groceries?

Currently, the closest supermarket is in Waikoloa Village (not to be confused with Waikoloa Beach Resort) about 5 miles up the hill. There is a minimart General Store at the Waikoloa Kings Shop. New markets are coming into The Shops at Mauna Lani and the new Queen Shops at Waikoloa Beach Resort. There is a small convenience store next to the Mauna Lani spa as well.

Where can you shop?

There are shops in the hotels as well as The Shops at Mauna Lani. Additional shops are found at the Waikoloa King Shops about 10 minutes south of Mauna Lani. The main shopping area is in town, Kailua-Kona, 25 miles to the south. The local K-Mart, Walmart and Costco feature a lot of local goods (foods, candies, art, music, etc.). The tourist/souvenir area is on Alii Drive in Kona-Kailua.

What guidebooks do you recommend for the Big Island?

One of the best guidebooks to the Big Island listing activities, restaurants, beaches, etc. is “Hawaii The Big Island Revealed,” by Andrew Doughty (Wizard Publications 4th ed)