Mauna Lani Resort

Market Snapshot

Mauna Lani Resort — 2026

• Median Price

  $3.9M

• Price Range

  $1.6M – $30M+

• Price / Sq Ft

  $1,450

• Avg Days on Market

  95 days

• YoY Change

  +4.8%

• Inventory Trend

  Tight inventory on oceanfront; steady villa supply

• Property Types

  Luxury resort villas (Mauna Lani Point, Champion Villas, Islands at Mauna Lani, Kulalani, Palm Villas, Fairway Villas), custom fairway and oceanfront estates

Based on 2025–2026 Hawaii Information Service data

Housing Stock

What you can buy in Mauna Lani Resort

Mauna Lani’s housing stock is organized around a handful of gated villa complexes — Mauna Lani Point, Champion Villas, Islands at Mauna Lani, Kulalani, Palm Villas, and Fairway Villas — offering 2- to 4-bedroom turnkey residences with resort amenities. Beyond the villas, custom single-family estates line the fairways of the South and North Courses, while a small, tightly held tier of oceanfront trophy homes sits directly above the lava coastline. Architecture leans contemporary Hawaiian with open lanais, stone accents, and indoor-outdoor living designed around tradewind exposures.

Typical buyer: Mauna Lani’s buyer profile skews UHNW — CEOs, founders, and private-equity principals acquiring second or third homes for family use and seasonal escape. Many are mainland relocators with private aviation access who value the Auberge service culture, gated privacy, and the Mauna Lani Advantage club membership that unlocks golf, beach, and spa privileges.

Frequently Asked

Mauna Lani Resort — questions we hear

What do homes cost at Mauna Lani Resort in 2026?

In 2026, Mauna Lani’s median sale price sits around $3.9M, with resort villas entering near $1.6M in Kulalani and Islands at Mauna Lani, mid-tier fairway homes trading in the $4M–$8M range, and oceanfront estates stretching from $10M to $30M+. Price-per-square-foot averages near $1,450, reflecting Auberge-branded cachet, club access, and one of the Kohala Coast’s most protected stretches of coastline.

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

Mauna Lani is the younger, Auberge-managed resort built around Kalāhuipua‘a’s ancient fishponds, with two golf courses, the Fairmont Orchid, and a contemporary villa and estate inventory. Mauna Kea Resort — just north — is the Kohala Coast’s original 1960s Rockefeller development, home to the iconic Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, the Robert Trent Jones Sr. course, and a more established, legacy-estate market. Both target UHNW buyers but offer distinct cultures.

Can I vacation rent at Mauna Lani?

Yes — short-term vacation rentals are permitted at most Mauna Lani villa complexes, including Mauna Lani Point, Champion Villas, Islands at Mauna Lani, Kulalani, Palm Villas, and Fairway Villas, all zoned V (Resort) under Hawaii County code. Custom single-family estates on fee-simple fairway lots typically carry different restrictions, so buyers pursuing rental income should confirm each property’s zoning, CC&Rs, and HOA rules before closing.

What’s included with Mauna Lani Advantage / club membership?

The Mauna Lani Advantage club membership unlocks access to the two Francis H. I‘i Brown championship courses (South and North), the members-only Mauna Lani Beach Club at Pauoa Bay with Napua restaurant, the Auberge spa and fitness facilities, tennis and pickleball, and preferred rates on resort dining and services. Membership tiers vary by property type and are typically tied to ownership within the resort’s gated villa and estate enclaves.

Who owns Mauna Lani Resort?

The Mauna Lani hotel is operated by Auberge Resorts Collection following a full re-imagination and 2020 reopening after a major renovation by owner Kyo-ya Hotels & Resorts. The broader resort community — including the Fairmont Orchid, two golf courses, Shops at Mauna Lani, and the villa enclaves — operates under a master-planned structure with multiple ownership groups, while the Auberge brand defines the flagship hospitality and cultural programming.

Are there oceanfront properties at Mauna Lani?

Yes, but true oceanfront inventory is exceptionally limited. A small tier of trophy estates sits directly above the lava coastline at Pauoa Bay and Makaiwa Bay, typically trading between $10M and $30M+ when they come to market. Oceanfront villa units at Mauna Lani Point offer a more attainable entry to near-water living, with direct sunset and coastline exposure from protected bluff-edge positions within the gated complex.