Location. The beachfront Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows is located in Kamuela, Hawaii. The hotel rises from the midst of a 16th century lava flow, known as Kalahuipua'a, or "mountain reaching heaven." This ancestral home of Hawaiian monarchs is three miles from the Puako Petroglyphs and five miles from Puukohola Heiau.

Hotel Features. The CanoeHouse features ocean views and is open for dinner daily. Bay Terrace offers daily breakfasts in its open air, garden dining room. Conference rooms, a business center and wireless Internet access are provided. The Fire & Ice spa features specialty services including the Opu Huli, Lomilomi Hula and Pohaku Pa'a treatments. Carefully preserved ancient Hawaiian fishponds, petroglyphs, archaeological sites and marine life, including green sea turtles and tropical fish, punctuate this Big Island resort. Two on site, 18 hole golf courses are built around the lava formations. A fitness center is available, as are historic and fish feeding tours, water sports, nearby horseback riding, and a children's camp.

Guestrooms. Accommodations feature teakwood furnishings, private lanais and decor in shades of white, tan and pale blue. Bathrooms contain dual vanities, polished Jerusalem stone floors, bathrobes and designer toiletries. Rooms feature coffeemakers with Kona coffee and mini fridges are stocked upon request, for a fee. High speed Internet access is complimentary.

Expert Tip. This unique property is the only locale where the five surrounding Hawaiian mountain peaks, Kaleakala, Hualalai, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and the Kohala Mountains, can be viewed.