Kulalani at Mauna Lani, Big Island

Kulalani is a gated townhouse community located in the Mauna Lani Resort which includes many shops and restaurants, the Mauna Lani Shopping Center, the Farimont Orchid Hotel, 2 golf courses, walking trails, eco ponds, historic petroglyphs, turtle sanctuaries and snorkeling at Makaiwa Bay beach. All units have central AC. Kulalani's impressive recreation center is shared with the neighboring Ka Milo community and features a family lagoon pool (with special section for small children), a lap pool for adults, 2 spas, a pavilion with outdoor kitchen and BBQ, a fitness center with lockers and change rooms - all surrounded by 2 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens.

The aerial photo gallery below shows both the Kulalani and Ka Milo communities, with the recreation center in the middle.

    Kulalani at Mauna Lani Quick Facts:


  • Address: 68-1118 N Kaniku Dr,Waimea, HI 96743
  • Property Size: ~25.0 acres (120 units)
  • Reviews: 4.89 / 5.0 (from 773 reviews)
  • Average Price: $511/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Kulalani at Mauna Lani Vacation Rentals

Kulalani at Mauna Lani Average Rates


As of November 2025, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Kulalani at Mauna Lani is $511. The average price of a 3 bedroom unit is $626. These averages include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usually higher). Visit the Kulalani at Mauna Lani Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

Kulalani at Mauna Lani's Best Rentals

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What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 553 Guest Reviews


Reviewer Portrait

The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

Guests consistently describe Kulalani at Mauna Lani as a serene, upscale, and family‑friendly condo community with beautifully kept grounds, a quiet, safe vibe, and spacious townhomes. Most units are spotless or very clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully outfitted for easy beach days and home cooking; kitchens tend to be exceptionally well stocked, and lanais are a daily highlight for morning coffee or sunset lounging. The location is a major plus: minutes to Mauna Lani’s shops and Foodland, a short drive to Hapuna and Mauna Kea beaches, and walkable paths to the Fairmont Orchid and shoreline petroglyphs, making it a convenient base for exploring the Kohala Coast and the island.

Resort amenities earn rave reviews. The two-pool complex (a family lagoon pool and a quieter lap pool), hot tubs, and well-equipped fitness/sports facilities are frequent favorites, and access to the Mauna Lani Beach Club is a standout perk thanks to calm water, available chairs, and excellent snorkeling (plus the on‑site Napua restaurant). Many homes go above and beyond with beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, snorkel sets), bikes, and sometimes a GEM electric cart for zipping to the beach, shops, or restaurants. Hosts and managers are generally responsive and proactive, often resolving small hiccups quickly.

Common drawbacks are modest and vary by unit. Guest parking can be limited and garages are often tight for larger SUVs; a few travelers hit check‑in snags (gate codes/parking passes). Occasional amenity disruptions (e.g., lap pool renovations or cool pool temps), climate control quirks (A/C setpoint limits), or lower water pressure pop up, and housekeeping quality or wear‑and‑tear can be inconsistent in a handful of homes. Beach gear quality and quantity also vary, and a small number of units sit near an inactive construction area that affects views. Tip: confirm current status of pools and any advertised passes (e.g., Hilton), ask about parking/garage fit and A/C controls, and verify the beach gear you care about. Overall, the setting, amenities, and well‑equipped homes make for an easy, relaxing stay that most guests would happily repeat.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 553 reviews

Recent Kulalani at Mauna Lani Reviews


I can not say enough good things. The layout, the organization of kitchen, the patio with beautiful sunsets and trade winds. So private but in a gorgeous neighborhood. The pool area is a park!! We really hope to have another opportunity to stay here in the future.
Deborah M.
July 2025

We had a great time! Amy is an awesome property manager!
Brent C.
July 2025

We have stayed in many homes in the kululani neighborhood and this was by far the cleanest, well/practically stocked place, period. We were comfortable and wholly provided for at every turn. Gorgeous and easy. I recommend without any reservations. Beach stuff all easy and clean, yard is perfect, spices and oils/vins super well stocked, bbq worked easily, temp great and easily controlled, sheets and towels were pristine. First aid kit completely ready. I haven’t been good at leaving reviews before because all wa adequate, but 804 is a gem and deserves all excellent reviews. Thank you for having us. We will return!
NGnation G.
July 2025

This property was perfect for our family of 4. We loved the pools, which were situated very close to the unit. The ocean is about a mile walk, but a beautiful place to view the sunset. The condo is even more roomy and spacious than depicted in the photos, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook at home, which we did for most of our meals (Costco is a short drive away in Kona!). The beds were very comfortable, and the 2-story layout enabled our family to spread out comfortably. We loved lounging on the lanai and spent time there each day of our stay. We had a small issue with the A/C, which was addressed quickly by Kona Coast. We loved the proximity to great beaches, shopping, and restaurants. We highly recommend Hapuna Beach for swimming and boogie boarding! Snorkeling was great at the Mauna Lani Beach Club, and it was also a relaxing place to swim and sit at the beach! Thank you for providing a comfortable, relaxing, and beautiful stay on the Big Island!
Heather B.
July 2025

This is our favorite condo we have stayed at in Mauna Lani! It is spotless and stocked with anything that you will need for your stay. The decor is wonderful and the condo has been labeled so you can find things easily. This complex has a beautiful pool and workout facility. The highlight of course is the access to the beach club with a safe beach and amazing snorkeling. Your family will love this property!!
John
July 2025

Beautiful condo with club beach and pools. It was stocked with more than we needed. Wonderful
Lesa H.
July 2025

We have stayed in many condos in the Mauna Lani Resort and while all were beautiful, this was by far our favorite! It is exceptionally clean and the best stocked condo we have in experienced. From kitchen supplies to lunch baggies to coffee filters and appliances, there was anything we needed. We actually had enough toilet paper for the length of our stay!! Thank you!! Everything from cabinets to light switches are labeled for user-friendliness. The garage had an all the gear you need for the beach. The beach club is a gem, such an added bonus to staying in this resort. The grill was very clean and there was extra propane already stocked. The owners and management have made sure this is a condo that your family will be able to enjoy and have an amazing vacation.
John W.
June 2025

We had the most amazing vacation and so much of it was renting this property! It has absolutely everything you need and want. The GEM cart gets you almost everywhere you need in the area. They offer all the beach amenities you could need. The notebook is filled with helpful information and was so helpful in finding several beaches and other things to do. The owner was very helpful throughout our stay. We usually opt for hotels, but this experience really changed our ways of traveling. Thanks again, we had a wonderful visit.
Crystal R.
June 2025

Very clean well stocked property. Location of the unit was wonderful. All and all a great stay. Would stay again.
Jim M.
June 2025

This house is lovely and is conveniently located to everything you really need. Amy was responsive and did her best to accommodate any of our requests. The garage has a bunch of beach stuff that you and your family could use, so you don't technically have to rent or bring anything from home, including some bottles of SPF, 4 boogie board, 4 bikes, life jackets, snorkel gear with fins, beach toys, beach umbrellas beach chairs, ice chest with wheels, pool noodles, etc. The bathrooms were good (one powder room by the entrance, and 2 full bathrooms upstairs (one with jets). The balconies are nice and private. My only gripe was finding a pan in the kitchen that was not all scratched up, but I understand that this isn't the host's fault, we the guests need to take better care of the cookware. Back to the fun experiences, the special passes for the Hilton pool with the slide and the Mauna Lani beach access for snorkeling is the best! When we come back to the big island, we're definitely reaching out to Amy here.
Kenny and Janet C.
June 2025

Nice and quiet condo that was very close to the main road with all accessories for cooking. A short walk to the beach near the Fairmont. Arrived a bit early and the lady cleaning let me place some food into the refrigerator. Everything was very nice. Had a great time.
Charlie B.
June 2025

It was fantastic
Robin C.
June 2025

Beautiful and clean place. Very spacious for our family of 5. We loved sitting on the patio looking out into the lush garden and golf greens. Kitchen is well stocked and all beach gear plus bikes are provided. We loved the beach club! The pool at the Hilton was just ok and we could do without but the beach club was amazing. Would definitely stay again!
Sara Q.
June 2025

This is a terrific layout for two couples, with two very nice suites. Lap pool renovation not finished, but by time I write this review, all should be done.Property Manager Wendee was very helpful!
Therese C.
June 2025

Close to beaches in the area. Access to a buggie was great. Short distance to a grocery store. Plenty of room for 5 of us. Tons of beach equipment from chairs, snorkeling gear, tow wagon, boogy boards, umbrella. My only disappointment was the lap pool was under construction and was not disclosed. I came here for the Hawaii 70.3 and was booked specifically here for the lap pool. However not a big deal as it just meant more ocean swim training. Communications with Kai were all timely! All in all, fantastic property and would def stay here again.
Alan L.
June 2025

Our trip was the second visit to this amazing property. Love the location, the gourmet, fully stocked kitchen, amenities galore, outdoor lanai for family relaxation and meals, etc. Take early morning walks to see gorgeous local beaches, pack a lunch for sightseeing (Volcanoes National Park, Botanical Gardens, trip to Hilo and the water falls, etc.), then return to your home away from home to truly basque in comfort and luxury. We will not stay at another location whenever we return to the Big Island.
Ron B.
May 2025

Lovely fully stocked condo and easy contact with property manager. Only downside was the adult pool and hot tub are undergoing renovation and unable to use. Also front gate to property is really hard to reach from car. Otherwise all good
Lisa W.
May 2025

This property is very attractive and well represented in the posting. Everything was clean, kitchen is well supplied, and the outdoor spaces are terrific.
Elizabeth R.
May 2025

Great location, beautiful spot! Clean house with everything we needed for our stay. Would stay here again!
chloe e.
May 2025

We really enjoyed our stay! The location in the complex was great, 1-2 building from the pool. We didn’t use the kitchen much, but it was well stocked. The whole place was very comfortable and welcoming and the amenities were great! We preferred the beach club to the Hilton pool, but it was a nice option. Our girls loved the bikes. Overall, we would definitely recommend this rental and would stay here again!
Jenni F.
May 2025

Great location and a bonus to have a garage.
Steven O.
May 2025

Excellent Experience!!!
Eric D.
May 2025

Very nice property. All of the other positive comments are spot-on. This is a comfortable, high quality, clean, very nicely furnished home in a great area. We cooked meals most every day in the kitchen which had everything we needed. Great view of the sunrises from the upstairs deck. We'd happily stay again.
David B.
May 2025

The place was exactly as described on VRBO. The kitchen was well appointed with everything we need to cook our own meals. There were even a few spices available for our use - which is a bonus!There were plenty of beach equipment for our use. We really enjoyed using the golf cart to use around the resort area. The highlight of the place was the access to the beach club, tennis courts and gym! We will certainly look for this rental next time as it exceeded our expections.
Liz M.
May 2025

The house was perfect with a beautiful patio area
Christina M.
May 2025

Pleasant surrounding only complaint was ridiculous tiny coffe maker only brewed two less that 6 oz at a time
Cricket M.
April 2025

Beautiful location and property
randall
April 2025

We had a great time, everything was perfect. Will stay again.
Jessica M.
April 2025

We come to Hawaii yearly, but this is the first time we did not stay at our friend's home. This was fantastic. The condo was super, very clean and everything we expected. We only went to the pool a couple times, but it was very close to our place and nice setting. We will definitely do this in the future.
Grant M.
April 2025

We had a lovely and relaxing visit at the home was a quiet refuge and very enjoyable
Niels P.
April 2025

The home and community are beautiful. The pool complex is just one building away and very nice. Overall a decent experience but was quite disappointed that the advertised Hilton pool passes were not available, as we were counting on using them. Also with no available parking pass and incorrect gate code, check-in had a couple hiccups, although when we let them know, the host called the manager so we could still park outside as our van didn't fit in the garage too well. The house is quite nice but has minimal complimentary consumables (toilet paper, laundry soap, garbage bags etc..) (Would also suggest a wagon and cookie sheets be added to the available items). Comfortable outdoor chairs on lower patio and comfortable sofa in the house, the dining chairs inside are uncomfortable. The air conditioning worked very good, better than most rentals I've been in, but the control of it, isn't ideal as it is set to a preset schedule which you could only change the temperature temporarily. The owners beach pass came with the unit and we thoroughly enjoyed the use of the beach and chairs there. Communication was a little slow but we really did appreciate a late check out though, the host was gracious to offer in exchange for doing some additional laundry. We were ok with that, was very nice to have the additional time before our flight. Overall a good stay with a few hiccups. Lovely community and grounds.
Crystal J.
April 2025

I understand why this VRBO gets rated so highly- the house has everything you could need for the beach from chairs, snorkels, boogie boards and more, and the resort area had so much to offer. The Gem was the icing on the cake. Ralph was a perfect host - thoughtful and quick to respond to any questions.
jessica h.
April 2025

Close to a lot of the beaches and a great place.
Derek C.
April 2025

Our family had a fantastic stay with zero issues.
Stephen H.
April 2025

Great place, well stocked, clean, and spacious. The GEM was an awesome addition!
Dan A.
April 2025

The home was very nice and clean. I would definitely stay in the same place again Thank you
Delia S.
March 2025

Overall the place lived up to the billing.Very convenient location. Amenities are superb.Enjoyed our stay.
Ed H.
March 2025

This is the best outfitted VRBO I've experienced. Everything needed in a kitchen, and more. A garage full of beach gear, bikes, etc. And Kirsten, the property manager, was great.

March 2025

Enjoyed our stay here with our family of six. Plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy the space. The Lanai was lovely and the neighborhood was incredible with the perfect location near the most beautiful beaches. The kitchen was amazing and well stocked for all our stay in meals. We would definitely stay here again!!!
Lisa B.
March 2025

Our family met in Hawaii. Some came from Illinois and others from Alaska. We had a lovely visit and the accommodations made it absolutely enjoyable. We LOVE to cook together and this kitchen did not disappoint. The local beaches and pools were just perfect for all the ages present. Plenty or shopping and local parks too.
Diane R.
March 2025

Kulanani is a lovely development. Grounds are beautiful and pools and gym are very nice. There was lots nice about the property. Location. View from second floor lanai, privacy of outdoor eating lanai were all very nice. The kitchen appliances were good, though we have had better stocking of wine glasses, cookware, etc were good but not as good as past rentals in the price range. Our two biggest issues were that the unit was not clean on arrival. Me and my wife had to do a fair bit of cleaning on our own when we arrived. Not our favourite. The last issue was somewhat personal. But the unit had excessive amounts clutter for decor and we had to put stuff away in closets to feel more comfortable. Overall we had a very nice stay. Started on the wrong foot but lots good.
duane p.
March 2025

Excellent features: location, community, house lay-out, pools, private beachNot excellent: advertised Hilton day pass was not available, no surface parking pass (had to park in very small garage), bicycles all had flat tires without pump, some wear and tear on house (cupboards peeling, white carpets stained etc)
Janeva K.
March 2025

Beautiful property in great location. Exactly as advertised. We will be back.

March 2025

The condo has great amenities. A very peaceful and relaxing location. Easy to walk to the beach/Fairmount and Mauna Lani shops. We thoroughly enjoy our stay.
Joe P.
March 2025

Always nice to be in Hawaii
Dean F.
March 2025

The Mauna Lani area is our favourite on the island. This property provides good access to all the amenities. The kitchen is well stocked. There are bikes, beach chairs, snorkel equipment, and kids beach toys. Everything to make your stay enjoyable.
Bryan L.
March 2025

Delightful location. GEM electric cart makes a car unnecessary. Beach is wonderful. Able to play pickleball, tennis. Good restaurants. Highly recommended
Donald I.
March 2025

This was a beautiful house in a beautiful location. The view of the ocean was spectacular.
Tina S.
February 2025

Wonderful stay, spacious with easy access to Hapuna beach. Grocery story super close. The private beach was nothing special but the pool was nice. Would definitely stay again.
Jacob C.
February 2025

We have stayed in this complex multiple times and love the location and quietness. This unit was well stocked and had everything we needed. Communication with the property manager was prompt. We had a purple of issues that will ca. use us to stay elsewhere. The parking is awful. There were only two regular parking spaces and one handicapped for 6 units. The advertisement is deceiving when they say you can park in any open space. It’s quite a walk from “any open space” to the unit
Pamela M.
February 2025


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