Information only . I lived on the Big Island in the years 1977 to 1980 . I was doing construction work in Waikaloa . What was remarkable about the Mauna Kea Hotel is that this was where the famous actor Rock Hudson lived with his gay lover in those days of Pre HIV . I do believe also that this is where he was living when he passed away . Shame in that so many people lost their lives because the did not use safe practices. But during the times I was there , it was a Magnificent resort on the Central cost of the Big Island , with Kona to the south and Parker Ranch to the north Opposite side of the island was Hilo, and South Point which is the southern most point of the US. SP is on the same latitude as Mexico City. I can recall standing high on the cliff on SP and being very very clear , seeing small individual sqawls over the Pacific where you could see the rain falling and occasionally the blowing of Whales as they swam migrating from island to continent . then with the help of a large telescope we had , you could see the Tahitian islands far far off . Unbelievable really . Now in 2022 who knows was can be seen as things have changed so radically. Thinking to myself standing there you can so easily see how totally small and insignificant a person is in the absolute middle of the Pacific Ocean and how little you really are and matter not in the Big Picture of life on this planet . I must say any person who has not experienced this is, and has an ego thats tells them of their overall importance , needs to go there and experience that view and reflect upon all of the various components involved , then without doubt you will behold a life shattering wake up as to how small and insignificant and worthless that they are when in the totality or the reality of our true existence and the Habitation wherever we have chosen to reside , When that locality presents itself in such a dynamic and observable consequence.
Just to correct geographical errors here.. This is NOT centrally located, it is actually the northernmost full resort on the North Kohala coast, the far north of the leeward/dry side of the Island. Parker Ranch is directly to the East, in the center of the island, the high plateau.
One of my favorite places...but the restaurants have gone wayyyy downhill. Manta is absolutely terrible and a ripoff. $60-$70 for entrees that are sometimes inedible. Drinks are extremely average. Highlight was the snorkeling, beach, golf, and tennis facility. Have better memories going in the late 90s/early 2000s with my parents. Has lost it's specialness to a certain extent, but is still a great property.
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That was an excellent video. Thank you.
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Hi, I stayed for free 4 nights at this magnificent hotel in 1989, I used to work for Westin hotels, I highly recommend it, beautiful place. 👍
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Information only .
I lived on the Big Island in the years 1977 to 1980 .
I was doing construction work in Waikaloa .
What was remarkable about the Mauna Kea
Hotel is that this was where the famous actor Rock Hudson lived with his gay lover in those days of Pre HIV .
I do believe also that this is where he was living when he passed away .
Shame in that so many people lost their lives because the did not use safe practices.
But during the times I was there , it was a Magnificent resort on the Central cost of the Big Island , with Kona to the south and Parker Ranch to the north
Opposite side of the island was Hilo, and South Point which is the southern most point of the US.
SP is on the same latitude as Mexico City.
I can recall standing high on the cliff on SP and being very very clear , seeing small individual sqawls over the Pacific where you could see the rain falling and occasionally the blowing of Whales as they swam migrating from island to continent .
then with the help of a large telescope we had , you could see the Tahitian islands far far off .
Unbelievable really .
Now in 2022 who knows was can be seen as things have changed so radically.
Thinking to myself standing there you can so easily see how totally small and insignificant a person is in the absolute middle of the Pacific Ocean and how little you really are and matter not in the Big Picture of life on this planet .
I must say any person who has not experienced this is, and has an ego thats
tells them of their overall importance , needs to go there and experience that view and reflect upon all of the various components involved , then without doubt you will behold a life shattering wake up as to how small and insignificant and worthless that they are when in the totality or the reality of our true existence and the Habitation wherever we have chosen to reside ,
When that locality presents itself in such a dynamic and observable consequence.
Thanks for sharing!
Just to correct geographical errors here..
This is NOT centrally located, it is actually the northernmost full resort on the North Kohala coast, the far north of the leeward/dry side of the Island.
Parker Ranch is directly to the East, in the center of the island, the high plateau.
One of my favorite places...but the restaurants have gone wayyyy downhill. Manta is absolutely terrible and a ripoff. $60-$70 for entrees that are sometimes inedible. Drinks are extremely average. Highlight was the snorkeling, beach, golf, and tennis facility. Have better memories going in the late 90s/early 2000s with my parents. Has lost it's specialness to a certain extent, but is still a great property.
I loved my time here!