Mauna Lani – Room Style

Accommodations at Mauna Lani include ocean-view rooms and suites designed with Hawaiian touches, offering a refined resort experience with views of the Kohala Coast and easy access to all resort amenities.

• Rooms and suites with ocean, garden, or golf course views
• Residential-style options available for families or longer stays
• Ideal for travelers who want full resort amenities and flexibility

Mauna Lani is the better pick if you want a variety of room types within a full-service resort setting on the Kohala Coast.

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort – Room Style

Kona Village offers standalone hale bungalows only, each with private outdoor space and a design inspired by traditional Hawaiian dwellings—no traditional hotel rooms available.

• Private bungalows with thatched-roof aesthetic and indoor-outdoor living
• No TVs or clocks by design—focused on disconnection
• Best for travelers who want a truly secluded, immersive bungalow experience

If you want an all-bungalow retreat where accommodation is the experience itself, Kona Village is the stronger fit.

Mauna Lani – Pool & Beach Scene

Mauna Lani features oceanfront pools and direct beach access on the Kohala Coast, with a setting that invites both active water sports and relaxed lounging.

• White sand beach with calm, swimmable waters
• Oceanfront pool areas for families and couples
• Best for travelers who want beach variety and ocean activities

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort – Pool & Beach Scene

Kona Village offers a private bay beach and pool amenities designed for exclusivity, with a quieter, more intimate shoreline experience.

• Secluded private bay setting away from public beaches
• Pool and beach experiences focused on tranquility
• Better for travelers who want complete privacy and a quieter pace

If seclusion and a private bay matter more than beach variety, Kona Village delivers that atmosphere.

Mauna Lani – Spa & Wellness

The spa at Mauna Lani offers Hawaiian-inspired treatments and wellness programming with a focus on connecting to the land, culture, and healing traditions of the Big Island.

• Full-service spa with treatment rooms and relaxation areas
• Wellness experiences tied to Hawaiian culture and the surrounding landscape
• Great for travelers who want spa as part of a broader resort experience

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort – Spa & Wellness

Kona Village weaves spa and wellness into the secluded retreat philosophy, emphasizing restoration and complete disconnection from daily life.

• Wellness experiences aligned with the unplugged, bungalow-focused setting
• Focus on restoration as part of the overall escape
• Better for travelers who want wellness woven into total seclusion

If you want wellness as part of a digital-detox retreat, Kona Village's philosophy supports that fully.

Mauna Lani – Golf & Activities

Mauna Lani offers championship golf on-site along with ocean activities, cultural programs, and experiences that explore the Kohala Coast and Big Island.

• On-site championship golf courses with dramatic lava and ocean views
• Ocean activities including outrigger canoeing and snorkeling
• Cultural programs and excursions that extend beyond the resort

Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort – Golf & Activities

Kona Village focuses activities on the private bay and resort grounds, with an emphasis on unplugged experiences rather than off-property excursions.

• Activities centered on the private bay, beach, and bungalow setting
• Philosophy encourages staying on-property for the full retreat experience
• Best for travelers who want resort-contained activities and relaxation

If you want golf and off-property exploration, Mauna Lani offers more. If you want to unplug entirely, Kona Village aligns better.