Phone Numbers and Information
Mauna Lani Bay Hotel
www.maunalaniresort.com
1-808-885-6655
The Fairmont Orchid
www.fairmont.com/orchid
TEL (808) 885-2000
FAX (808) 885-5778
orchid@fairmont.com
Child Care/Nanny Service
Malihini Keiki Care
Debbie Goroza
808-331-2909
www.mkcare@hawaiirr.com
Homex Cleaning and Concierge
Benjamin Martinez
808-640-7088
benjaminm@hawaii.rr.com
Handyman Services
John Vodehnal
808-987-2515
Pediatrician
Paniolo Country Pediatrics LLC
Waimea
Dana Marie Lee M.D., FAAP
808-887-6543
Personal trainer
Susan L. Bertelmann, ACE, AFTA Certified
808-880-1746-HM 808-936-1762-cell
sbertelmann@aloha.net
Emergency Numbers
Fire/Police/Ambulance
911
Non-Emergency Numbers
Fire Department/EMS
808-961-8336
South Kohala Fire Station
808-885-5799
Police Department
808-883-0092
Mauna Lani Resort Security
808-885-6556
Mauna Lani Resort Activities
CATAMARAN CRUISES – Experience the excitement of a morning snorkel cruise to secluded cove Winona. Sunset sails available. Departures are from the Mauna Lani Boathouse. Whale watching also. 808-885-7883
FISHING – Deep-sea fishing off the Kona and Kohala Coast is an amazing experience. Charter boats are available from Kailua-Kona.
GOLF – Mauna Lani’s Francis H. I’I Brown Golf Courses offer 36 – holes of championship golf. 808-885-6655, 800-642-6284
GOLF CLINIC – Improve your game with this FullSwing clinic. 808-885-6655
HAWAIIAN CULTURAL ACTIVITIES – Discover the culture of Hawaii and spend time with talented island artisans. Learn to play the ukulele, dance the hula, and weave with coconut fronds. 808-885-6622
HISTORIC TOUR – Join a historian for a walk around ancient fishponds: it will provide you with a comprehensive history of this area and of the Hawaiian methods of aqua culture. 808-885-6622
HORSEBACK RIDING – Ride through lush mountain pastures or to scenic valleys on horseback.
HULA LESSONS – This beautiful Hawaiian dance teaches you to tell enchanting stories through a series of simple, graceful movements. Join Aunty Majorie at Pool side as she teaches you the a ukulele. 808-885-6622
JOGGING – You can jog throughout the resort on the roadway shoulders during the daylight hours only. It’s approximately 2 miles to the Resort entrance from the hotel.
SCUBA DIVING – The Kohala Coast offers some of the most beautiful and exciting diving in the world. Local licensed instructors know the locations and will tailor the best excursion for you. 885-7883
SURFING – Due to the shallow water conditions, surfing is not recommended at the hotel.
SPA TREATMENTS – Mauna Lani Spa offers an extended menu of body treatments, massage and wellness and beauty treatments. Treatments are available indoors or in hales (thatched huts).
SPORTS & FITNESS CLUB – Adjacent to the Spa, the facility includes full-service weights, state-of-the-art exercise equipment, lap pool, lighted tennis courts, aerobics room and whirlpools. 808-885-7755
TENNIS – At the Sports & Fitness Club. Private lessons, clinics, and group activities are available for all ages and levels. Courts lit for night play. 808-885-6655
TENNIS TROUBLE SHOOTING CLINIC – An efficient method of reducing stress on the court. 808-885-6655
UKULELE LESSONS – Join Aunty Majorie in the hotel Atrium as she teaches you the art of the ukulele. 808-885-6622
Island Activities and Events
HAWAII ACTIVITIES
Recommended Reading:
Hawaii: The Big Island Revealed – The Ultimate Guidebook – 4th Edition by Andrew Doughty. This all new fourth addition is the most comprehensive guidebook ever written for the Big Island. This book and a rental car are all you need to discover the island of Hawaii. Available at Costco and Borders book store.
ADVENTURES for the serious adventurer
Mauna Ulu Crater Hike
Manta Ray Night Dive
Explore a Mile-Long Cave – off of Saddle Road, Emesine Cave.
Rain Forest Hike to Pu’u ‘’O’O Vent – Kilauea Volcano on the Ka-hau-a-Le’a Trail
Honokane Nui Hike – Pololu Valley.
Jump Off the End of the World – south end of Alii Drive – cliff jumping
Close Encounter with a Dolphin – with Dolphin Quest at Hilton Waikoloa Village
Hi’ilawe Falls – Waipi’o Valley – waterfall almost as high as the tallest building in the world.
Command Your Own Boat – Kona Boat Rentals – Honokohau Harbor – 808-326-9155
Four Wheelin’ Big Island Style –
Green Sand Beach / Kilohana Hunter Reserve off Saddle Road/ Mana Road
Hike to Flowing Lava – 808-985-6000 for active lava flow information.
AIRPLANE
Big Island Air (from Kona – Circle Island w/Volcano highlight – 100-105 min)
808-329-4868
Cessna Caravan – 9 passenger
$289 per person $199 for children up to 18 years
www.islandair.com
Hawaii Flight Academy – flight instruction only
808-329-0018
Mokulele Flight Service
808-326-7070
Kona – Circle Island Flight – 100 min – $299 per person
Kona – 40 min – $60 and up per person 1 way to Kahauli, Maui
To Molokai on demand.
Piper Chieftan – 9 passenger
www.mokuleleairlines.com
Pacific Air Charter – based in Honolulu, pricey – on demand
808-839-3559
Seminole and Cessna 421
www.pacificaircharter.com
Tropicbird Flight Service – flight instruction only
808-895-4753
Cessna 172’s and a possible Eclipse – Mike
CANOEING – Hawaiian
Kawaihae Canoe Club – kawaihaecanoec@yahoo.com
Waikoloa Canoe Club – bernt@cfht.Hawaii.edu
808-883-0565
PPP Polynesian Paddles – Kona – Sue (owner)
808-329-3100
Hilo Bay Paddlers – Hilo – Keala Zoll (owner)
808-935-0527
Fairmont Orchid – rentals, Uncle Gary
808-885-2000
FISHING
Kona Fishing Tackle – Kona – best source for supplies
808-326-2934
Charter Services Hawaii – gives facts without nonsense.
808-334-1881/ 800-567-2650
www.konazone.com
Billfisher II – 46’ custom boat
808-329-8727
$442 half day – 4 hours/ $618 full day – Exclusive
$114 half day – 4 hours /$159 full day – per angler
Blue Hawaii – 53’ Hatteras
808-334-1881
$900 full day/ $750 _ day/ $600 half day
Five Star – 43’ Merritt
808-334-1881
$800 full day / $550 half day
Foxy Lady – 46’ Hatteras
808-0334-1881
$800 full day/ $650 _ day/ $500 half day
Hapa Laka Hawaiian Charters
808-936-1366 (cell)
$230 half day
$340 full day
Ho’okele – 36 Harris
808-334-1881
$700/ $575/ $475
Kona Concept – 43’ Innovator
808-334-1881
$800/ $650/ $500
Long Ranger – 50’ Hatteras
808-334-1881
$800/ $650/ $500
Marlin Magic – 43’ Allied
808-334-1881
$800/ $650/ $500
Marlin Magic II – 54’ Allied
808-334-1881
$1200/ $900/ $750
Medusa – 38’ Ocean
808-334-1881
$850/ $725/ $550
New Horizons – 50’ Knight Carver
808-334-1881
$800/ $650/ $500
Reel Pleasure (36’ Topaz) – 8 hrs Exclusive
808-882-1413
$899 full day for 6 people
Reel Pleasure (36’ Topaz) – 4 hrs Exclusive
808-882-1413
$599 for 6 people
Renegade – 35’ Hatteras
808-334-1881
$590/ $490/ $390
Sea Wife – 38’ Delta (*Share Charter)
808-329-1806
$79.95 per angler – 4 hours
Tara II – 53’ Hatteras
808-334-1881
$900/ $750/ $600
GOLF
Hamakua Country club
808-775-7244
$20
Hapuna Golf Course
808-880-3000
$145 w/cart
Hilo Municipal
808-959-7711
$29
Hualalai Golf Club
808-325-8480
$190 w/cart
Kona Country Club Mauka
808-322-2595
$140 w/cart
Kona Country Club Ocean
808-322-2595
$155 w/cart
Makalei Hawaii Country Club
808-325-625
$110 w/cart
Mauna Lani Resort – North
808-885-6655
Mauna Lani Resort – South
808-885-6655
Mauna Kea
808-882-5400
$195 w/cart
Sea Mountain at Punalu’u
808-928-6222
$50 w/cart
Volcano Golf & Country Club
808-967-7331
$64 w/cart
Waimea Country Club
808-885-8053
$90, includes cart
Waikoloa Beach Resort
808-886-6060
$175 w/cart
Waikoloa Kings
808-886-7888
#175 w/cart
Waikoloa Village in Waikoloa
808-883-9621
$75 w/cart
HELICOPTERS
Blue Hawaiian Helicopter
808-961-5600
Waikoloa – 120 min
Waikoloa – 50 min
Hilo – 45 min
A-Star, Eco-Star
www.bluehawaiian.com
Mauna Loa Helicopters (Kona)
808-334-0234
Robinson R22
Paradise Helicopter
808-969-7392
Kona – 2 hrs – $410 per person
Hilo – 50 min – $200 per person
Safari Helicopter
808-969-1259
Hilo – 55 min
A-star
Sunshine Helicopter
808-882-1223
Hapuna – Big Island/Volcano Deluxe – 2 hr) – $414 per person
Hapuna – Kohal-Hamakua – 45 min – $197 per person
Hilo – 45 min – $202 per person
A-star
Tropical Helicopter (from Hilo/Kona)
808-961-6810
Bell Jet, Hughes
HORSEBACK RIDING
Waipi’o Na’alapa Trail Rides – 2 hrs – _ drive into valley – $75 per person
808-775-0419
Waipi’o on Horseback
808-775-7291
Waipi’o Ridge Stables
808-775-1007
Paniolo Riding Adventures – 2 _ hours – $89 – working ranch views
808-889-5354
Dahana Ranch – 1 _ hour of 2500 acre ranch off the Old Mamalahoa Highway –
808-885-0057
Kings’ Trail Rides – brings people down the 2 mile trail to Captain cook Monument for some outrageous snorkeling, the best on the island. $135-$150. Lunch and snorkel gear.
808-323-2388
KAYAKING & Tours
Red Sail Sports – Kohala
808-886-2876
Ocean Sports – Kohala
808-886-6666
Kona Boys Kayaks - Kona – Hwy 11 mile maker 113 – tours and kayaks
808-328-1234
Ocean Safaris – Kona – tours and kayaks
808-326-4699
SCUBA DIVING
Kohala Divers – 42’ Radon – Kohala – Kawaihae Harbor
808-882-7774
Ocean Sports – Kohala
808-886-6666
Big Island Divers – Kona
808-329-6068
Aloha Dive Company – 28’ custom built fast boat – Kona
808-325-5560
Dive Makai – Kona
808-329-2025
SNORKEL BOAT TOURS
Red Sail Sports – 50’ sailing catamaran – Kohala – Anaeho’omalu Beach
808-886-2876
Fair Wind II – 63 ‘ power catamaran – Keauhou Bay
808-322-2788
Sea Quest – 22’ rigid-hull inflatables – Captain Cook Monument
808-329-7238
Dolphin Discoveries – rigid hull inflatables – Keauhou Bay
808-322-8000
Sea Paradise – 46’ sailing catamaran – Keauhou Bay
808-322-2500
Captain Zodiac – 50’ trimaran – Kailua Pier
808-329-3199
SNORKEL SITES
Kahalu’u – Easy access and lots of life.
Kealakekua Bay Near Captain Cook Monument –Some of the best snorkeling in the state.
Pu’uhonua o Honaunau – Easy access, excellent area, lots of turtles and coral make it
almost as good as the Captain cook Monument.
Pawai Bay – Very interesting underwater relief
Hapuna to 69 Beach – Great stretch of reef.
Mahukona – good underwater junk.
Puako – Very extensive reef.
Kiholo Bay – Strange conditions.
Kapa’a Beach Park – Interesting underwater sights.
Lapakahi State park – Sometimes exceptional amounts of fish.
Punalu’u – East side – cold black sand conditions but lots of turtles
Kapoho Tide-pools – East side – calm and unique.
STARGAZING
Hawai’I Forest & Trail – Kohala/Kona, drive to Mauna Kea and catered dinner. $165
for 7 _ hrs.
808-331-8505
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures – not as good as above and $10 more.
808-322-2366