The Fairmont Orchid at Mauna Lani

 Relax on your private lanai overlooking the ocean, mountains, golf course or waterfall-filled gardens. Guest rooms and suites indulge your dreams of comfort. Unwind knowing every luxury and amenity is at hand. Epicurean fantasies come to life with everything from oceanfront lunches to elegant dining under the stars. Superb resort cuisine is offered at: The Grill, Brown's Beach House, The Ocean Bar, and The Orchid Court. Sip a refreshing tropical drink at The Paniolo Lounge, The Sunset Terrace, or The Polo Bar. 

Dip into an oceanfront pool or indulge yourself at The Fitness Center and Spa Without Walls. Golf at the Francis H. I'i Brown course, home of the Senior Skins Game. Play tennis at one of the ten courts. Watersports include: snorkeling, scuba, snorkel sails, Beach Boys program and more. The Orchid at Mauna Lani blends old-world elegance with Hawaiian hospitality.

Swim in the 11,000 square foot pool or snorkel Pauoa Bay. Golf on two championship courses, play tennis on one of 11 courts, jog scenic trails, work out in the fitness center, go shopping and then reward yourself with scrumptious Regional cuisine.

Part of the 3,200-acre Mauna Lani Resort, this 32-acre oceanfront resort is adjacent to the Francis H. I'i Brown Golf Course and a 10-minute drive from King's Shops at Waikoloa.

The resort hugs a secluded snorkeling bay with sea turtles and tropical fish; guests have access to an expansive freeform outdoor pool, a sandy children's pool, and two lava-rock spa tubs. All 540 guestrooms offer minibars, high-speed Internet access, safes, video-game consoles, furnished lanais, and marble bathrooms with double vanities, bathrobes, scales, and phones.

Set on 32 acres of oceanfront lawns and gardens, this six-story hotel has a lofty, marble-floored lobby that opens to a sunset deck overlooking a 10,000-square-foot freeform pool, tropical gardens, and Pauoa Bay. Families and leisure travelers are drawn to the resort for its ocean activities, tennis facilities, and proximity to two 18-hole championship golf courses. Beach activities include snorkeling and sailing aboard a 35-foot traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe . A secluded outdoor spa with waterfall cabanas features Hawaiian-inspired treatments. Dining options include two restaurants specializing in fresh seafood and regional cuisine, a sushi bar, and a takeout deli. The resort's Tennis Pavilion offers 10 Plexipave courts, a pro shop, and professional instruction. Complimentary shuttle service within the Mauna Lani Resort is available upon request.

An oceanfront restaurant serves regional cuisine with nightly Hawaiian music and hula shows. Other dining options include a breakfast restaurant, a sushi bar, a Hawaiian cowboy-themed lounge, and a poolside bar. The resort offers a 10,000-square-foot freeform pool, a sandy children's pool, and two lava-rock spa tubs. Beachside activities include snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, and turtle watching. Spa Without Walls (surcharge) features oceanfront massage cabanas, while a fitness center has cardiovascular equipment and free weights. The Keiki Aloha children's program (surcharge) provides supervised activities, including arts and crafts, nature walks, and snorkeling. Resort wear, jewelry, and spa products are sold in the resort's boutiques.

Spread over two wings and six floors, the 540 guestrooms all feature sliding-glass doors that open to private, furnished lanais. Island decor includes teak woods, Hawaiian botanical prints, and tropical accents. Amenities include minibars, high-speed Internet access (surcharge), complimentary bottled water, in-room safes, and video-game consoles. Marble bathrooms have double vanities, phones, scales, bathrobes, and separate showers and tubs.

Brown’s Beach House - This open-air oceanfront restaurant features Hawaiian cuisine with fresh local ingredients. Casual lunches include Hawaiian-style crab cakes, linguine with Kauai shrimp, and crab and avocado salad; dinner selections include kiawe-grilled seafood and soft-shell crab. Open for lunch and dinner, with nightly Hawaiian music and hula shows.

Resort staff can assist guests with snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, and other water sports; fees apply. Cultural and nature hikes are also available. Complimentary water-aerobics classes are held in the resort's 10,000-square-foot freeform pool each morning. Other facilities include a children's wading pool, two outdoor spa tubs, and a fitness center. Guests have access to 10 tennis courts, with a pro shop and instruction available; fees apply. For a one-time per-person fee, guests may obtain an optional activity pass that includes snorkeling, beach, and kayak equipment; yoga, surfing, and tennis lessons; and Saturday-evening dinner and a movie for children.

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