Thankfully, the lava flow in Naniki Inlet just in front of the Mauna Lani Hotel was not covered in seaweed, so it was not too difficult to make my way out to take this panoramic picture looking back at the resort. If you view the satellite image, the hotel looks a bit like a Klingon warship from above.

Nanuku Inlet Point - Mauna Lani Resort - Hawaii Island visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Nanuku Inlet Point - Mauna Lani Resort' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Hawaii.

Panorama of Nanuku Inlet beach at the Mauna Lani Resort at Kalahuipua'a. This panoramic picture was taken in front of the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows on an ancient lava flow that formed the northern edge of Nanuku Inlet. You can see the pointed, stepped front of the hotel behind the trees.

Behind Nanuku Inlet is the Waipuhi Pond, one of the ancient fishponds in the resort. For further information on the ancient fishponds, see the Kalahuipua'a Fishpond Panorama, which is just to the left of Nanuku Inlet behind Keawanui Bay.

Mauna Lani Resort Address:
Mauna Lani Resort
68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive;
Kohala Coast, Hawaii,
96743

Travel and Getting There:
Take Highway 19 north from Kailua-Kona toward the Kohala Resort Area. Turn left into the resort between the 74 and 73 Mile Stones.