The Westin Mauna Kea Resort was the vision and dream of respected hotelier Laurance S. Rockefeller more than 30 years ago. In what proved to be one of the most visionary decisions in the history of modern tourism, he chose a patch of black lava in an inaccessible area with two beautiful beaches to create a work of art that gave the Big Island of Hawaii a resort destination of legendary proportions.

Rockefeller envisioned a resort of world-class standards -- complete with hotels, golf courses and homes. The first step in making Rockefeller's dream a reality was the Westin Mauna Kea Beach Hotel.

Rockefeller completed his dream with the addition of the Westin Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel, which opened in 1994 within walking distance from the Westin Mauna Kea Beach Hotel. Sharing 1,839 acres of oceanfront paradise with the legendary Westin Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, the Westin Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel is nestled into the bluffs above the white sands of Hapuna Beach -- rated one of the best beaches in America by Conde Nast Traveler.

We invite you to become familiar with the many features that keep generations of guests returning to this world-class hotel.