Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection Named to Travel + Leisure's 2020 It List of Best New Hotels

Auberge’s First Resort in the Hawaiian Islands Recognized As One Of the Year’s Most Exciting Hotel Openings

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KALĀHUIPUA‘A, HAWAI‘I (February 20, 2020) Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection is pleased to announce its recognition within Travel + Leisure’s 2020 It List of the world’s best new and renovated resorts. Following the reimagination of the oceanfront Hawaiian resort which debuted in January 2020, the magazine’s prestigious list celebrates Mauna Lani’s return as one of Hawai’i’s most loved resorts, located on the Kohala coast of the Island of Hawai’i. A place of profound spiritual power and rejuvenation, Mauna Lani’s rebirth celebrates the rich cultural history of Hawai’i through thoughtful design and meaningful experiences woven through every touchpoint of the resort.

The 15th annual list as determined by Travel + Leisure editors, is the culmination of months of research on hundreds of new and renovated hotels around the world. The It List is featured in the March issue and available online at tandl.me/it-list.

“On behalf of our team, we are honored to be recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of the best hotel openings of 2020,” said Vice President and General Manager Sanjiv Hulugalle. “Mauna Lani has been a beloved resort in Hawai’i for over three decades and this recognition is a testament to the heart and soul our entire team has poured into this next chapter. Mauna Lani remains a place that celebrates the people of Hawai’i, and we are excited to reignite that curiosity and discovery for years to come.”

Nestled on sacred shores lined with tropical gardens, warm-water beaches and natural lava plains, Mauna Lani offers an unrivaled resort experience, raising the bar for luxury in Hawai’i. Five private residences and 334 guest rooms and suites set the stage for transformative experiences while activity at the resort radiates out from the Hālau, a central meeting place and the cultural heart of Mauna Lani. Guests pass through this vibrant nexus on their way to the beach, three pools, or one of the resort’s five extraordinary restaurants and lounges.

In addition to a signature spa and two top-ranked golf courses, Mauna Lani offers guests unparalleled opportunities to engage with Hawai‘i’s natural and cultural treasures. The programs offered at the Kainalu Sports, Hale ‘I‘ike Cultural Center, and Holoholo Kids Crew are sophisticated and enriching. Whatever adventure guests seek to tick off their bucket lists, the passionate team at Mauna Lani can help them manifest it. Just about anything is possible here, from snorkeling among colorful coral to stargazing atop the snow-capped peak of Mauna Kea.

“We are thrilled Mauna Lani has been named to the highly selective It List by the trusted and discerning editors of Travel + Leisure,” said Craig Reid, Chief Executive Officer, Auberge Resorts Collection. “The first Auberge resort in Hawai’i is an important milestone for our brand and we have been delighted by the incredible guest response to the opening, and now, by this wonderful honor from Travel + Leisure.”

In celebration of Mauna Lani’s opening, the resort invites travelers to be among the first to experience the reimagined property and discover an incarnation of ancient wisdom and modern luxury. To commemorate the opening, the resort is extending the Mauna Lani Journeys offer, which includes a $1,000 USD resort credit that can be applied to resort experiences, dining, spa and golf. To learn more or book your home-away-from-home, please visit https://auberge-beta.kingandpartners.com/maunalani/

Eagerly anticipated each year, Travel + Leisure’s It List is the preeminent guide to the world’s best new and renovated hotels. The 2020 list is published in the magazine’s March issue and available online at tandl.me/it-list.