Mauna Kea Resort

Market Snapshot

Mauna Kea Resort — 2026

• Median Price

  $6.2M

• Price Range

  $1.8M–$42M

• Price / Sq Ft

  $1,850–$3,400

• Avg Days on Market

  145 days

• YoY Change

  +4.8%

• Inventory Trend

  Extremely tight — fewer than 20 active listings; oceanfront often trades privately

• Property Types

  Custom estate homes on Mauna Kea Fairways North/South, Hapuna Estates, oceanfront parcels, Uluwehi condos

Based on 2025–2026 Hawaii Information Service data

Housing Stock

What you can buy in Mauna Kea Resort

Fairways North offers the resort’s largest estate lots along the original Robert Trent Jones Sr. course, with homes often exceeding 6,000 sq ft on manicured acreage. Fairways South features smaller custom homes on tighter lots, many with fairway or mountain views. Hapuna Estates sits on the oceanfront bluff above Hapuna Beach, while Uluwehi offers lower-entry condominium living with full resort privileges.

Typical buyer: Mauna Kea draws UHNW buyers building multigenerational family compounds and collectors who prize true ocean-view scarcity over resort flash. The community skews toward private-club golfers, repeat guests of the original 1965 hotel, and families who value the resort’s quieter, more traditional character versus its louder neighbors.

Frequently Asked

Mauna Kea Resort — questions we hear

What do homes cost at Mauna Kea Resort in 2026?

Pricing spans a wide range driven by location and view. Uluwehi condos and smaller Fairways South homes start around $1.8M–$2.5M, while estate homes on Fairways North typically run $4M–$9M. Hapuna Estates oceanfront bluff properties trade from $12M, and the handful of true Kauna‘oa-fronting parcels can reach $30M–$42M+. Median 2025–2026 activity has landed near $6.2M.

What’s the difference between Mauna Kea Resort and Mauna Lani Resort?

Mauna Kea is smaller, quieter, and more traditional — a 1965 Laurance Rockefeller original with mid-century pedigree, two golf courses, and tightly held residential inventory. Mauna Lani is larger and more contemporary, with a broader mix of condos, villas, and estates plus a more active retail footprint. Mauna Kea buyers tend to prioritize legacy, privacy, and Kauna‘oa Bay access over scale.

Can I vacation rent at Mauna Kea Resort?

Short-term rental rules vary by sub-community and HOA. Uluwehi and certain Fairways South properties historically allow vacation rentals with resort management, while many Fairways North and Hapuna Estates properties are owner-use or long-term lease only. Buyers planning rental income should confirm each property’s specific HOA rules and Hawaii County permitting status before writing an offer.

What are Fairways North vs. Fairways South?

Fairways North surrounds the original Robert Trent Jones Sr. course and holds the resort’s largest estate lots — often an acre or more with mountain and ocean views. Fairways South is the newer, tighter neighborhood around the Hapuna course, with smaller custom homes on more manageable lots. North skews older and more established; South offers newer construction at relatively lower entry points.

How good is the Mauna Kea Golf Course?

Mauna Kea Golf Course is a 1964 Robert Trent Jones Sr. design routinely ranked among the top courses in Hawaii and the United States. Its signature 3rd hole — a par-3 carry over a crashing ocean inlet — is one of the most photographed holes in golf. The newer Hapuna Course by Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay complements it with a more resort-friendly layout above the coast.

Is Hapuna Beach really one of the best in the US?

Yes. Hapuna Beach has repeatedly been named America’s Best Beach by Dr. Beach and other national rankings. It’s a half-mile of wide white sand backed by the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, with gentle swimming in summer and lifeguards year-round. Combined with neighboring Kauna‘oa Bay at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, the resort controls two of the most celebrated beaches in the Hawaiian Islands.