Hotels near Mauna Kea
Mauna Kea is a public golf course in Kohala Coast, HI, ranked #43 on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Public Courses · 18 holes, par 72.
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Playing it? Mauna Kea hole-by-hole GPS yardages and scorecard on Caddie Tap.
Top public courses near Mauna Kea
| Course | Ranking | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kapalua (Plantation)Maui County, HI | #23 Golf Digest public | 87 mi |
Airports near Mauna Kea
| Airport | Distance | Drive (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| MUE Waimea Kohala AirportWaimea (Kamuela), HI | 10.0 mi | ≈15 min |
| KOA Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at KeāholeKailua-Kona, HI | 23 mi | ≈40 min |
| ITO Hilo International AirportHilo, HI | 54 mi | ≈95 min |
Mauna Kea FAQ
- Where should I stay to play Mauna Kea?
- Hotels closest to Mauna Kea are around Kohala Coast, HI — compare them for your dates on this page.
- What is the closest airport to Mauna Kea?
- The closest commercial airport to Mauna Kea is Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE) in Waimea (Kamuela), HI, about 10.0 mi away — roughly 15 minutes by car (straight-line estimate).
- How is Mauna Kea ranked?
- Mauna Kea is ranked #43 on Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Public Courses.
- What other top public courses are near Mauna Kea?
- Within about 100 miles: Kapalua (Plantation) (87 mi).