# 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).

GPS yardages and scorecard: https://caddietap.golf/courses/mauna-kea-golf-course

## Top public courses near Mauna Kea

- [Kapalua (Plantation)](https://trips.caddietap.golf/courses/kapalua-plantation) — Maui County, HI — 87 mi — #23 Golf Digest public

## Airports near Mauna Kea

- MUE — Waimea Kohala Airport (Waimea (Kamuela), HI): 10.0 mi, about 15 min drive (estimate)
- KOA — Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (Kailua-Kona, HI): 23 mi, about 40 min drive (estimate)
- ITO — Hilo International Airport (Hilo, HI): 54 mi, about 95 min drive (estimate)

## 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).

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Source: Caddie Tap Trips — https://trips.caddietap.golf/courses/mauna-kea