Auberge Collection’s Mauna Lani Debuts Private Club Lounge and Top Chef Winner on Hawai’i Island

Inside the Francis Brown Club and Exclusive Culinary & Lifestyle Partnerships

By PC Studios // Oct 19, 2026

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There’s no arguing that Mauna Lani is the place to stay on Hawaiʻi.

It’s time to say aloha to Mauna Lani.

Mauna Lani is home to the Kainalu Ocean Sports program, Hawai‘i’s most complete ocean program.

Of course, the golf is extraordinary at Mauna Lani.

Here, guests find the resort’s storied sense of hospitality with a more elevated, experience-led approach to the island stay.

Mauna Lani has new expanded Oceanfront Two Bedroom Suites that are ideal for families of all sizes.

Perhaps most exciting is the debut of the property’s Francis Brown Club.

The Mauna Lani has always been a standout property, but the resort is entering a new chapter.

“Mauna Lani” means “mountain reaching heaven” and it lives up to its name.

There’s just something about an Auberge property.

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There’s just something about an Auberge Collection property. From the incredible hospitality to the level of culinary expertise, you know the experience is going to be everything you dreamed of for your vacation and more. And when you pair that Auberge expertise with the Kohala Coast on the island of Hawai’i? It’s practically unbeatable.

Meet Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection. Located on sacred land marked by royal fishponds, natural lava plains, lush tropical gardens, and alluring beaches, the resort is an inspiring spiritual haven, defining a new era of experiential luxury on the Big Island. “Mauna Lani” means “mountain reaching heaven,” and it lives up to its name.

Mauna Lani is a resort for the generations, with rooms of all sizes and configurations (hello, private residences), oceanfront dining, a wellness haven, their Kainalu Ocean Sports program (Hawaiʻi’s most complete ocean program), and more. Whatever your vision is for a trip to Hawaiʻi, it can come true here with transformational experiences and enriching cultural immersion.

Mauna Lani Enters a New Chapter

The resort is now entering a new chapter, taking the property to new heights. One must constantly reinvent themselves to stay ahead of the curve, after all. Here, guests will find Mauna Lani’s storied sense of hospitality with a more elevated, experience-led approach to the island stay. With the debut of its new Francis Brown Club, its exclusive culinary and lifestyle partnerships, plus Top Chef winner Rhoda Magbitang taking the helm at CanoeHouse, what’s not to love?

And did we mention they have new expanded Oceanfront Two Bedroom Suites that are ideal for families of all sizes? With unobstructed views of the water, each suite features expansive indoor and outdoor living areas, two bedrooms, three private lānais, and sweeping ocean views; it’s the perfect place to spread out. A dedicated concierge, Beach Hālau experiences, and private sunset dining menu are all exclusive amenities only available within this category of suite, too.

There’s no arguing that Mauna Lani is the place to stay on Hawaiʻi.

MNL_Experiences_Francis-Brown-Club_Lanai_2026_1 — Perhaps most exciting is the debut of the property’s Francis Brown Club.

The Francis Brown Club

Perhaps most exciting is the debut of the property’s Francis Brown Club. Guests can now experience the best of Mauna Lani in this extraordinary club lounge designed especially for today’s modern traveler. Curated for guests who value thoughtful access, exceptional food, and a sense of ease from arrival to departure, it’s truly one-of-a-kind. Set within a refined private space, the club includes daily breakfast, all-day refreshments, Pau Hana, and evening aperitifs.

Plus, the private club lounge includes a dedicated concierge who can secure the best of the resort, from CanoeHouse reservations to golf, ocean adventures, and spa time. Rotating culinary and lifestyle partnerships, available exclusively to Francis Brown Club guests, offer an added level of access and discovery throughout the stay. This December, that spirit of discovery comes to the table with a pop-up by Top Chef alum Laurence Louie, presented as part of Francis Brown Club Presents: Chef Rhoda’s Table.

A New Top Chef at CanoeHouse

At CanoeHouse, Executive Chef Rhoda Magbitang, winner of Top Chef Season 23, brings her point of view to Mauna Lani’s celebrated oceanfront restaurant. Her menus draw on Hawaiʻi Island’s exceptional ingredients through vibrant, thoughtful dishes rooted in the flavors of the Pacific. Guests can experience her cooking nightly at CanoeHouse, where sunset views and a distinctly local sense of occasion make dinner feel like a true Mauna Lani moment.

And, for more casual cuisine when the time calls for it, guests can indulge while at the Mauna Lani Beach Club. Inspired by Hawai‘i’s classic beach clubs, it’s the soul of the resort, with the Surf Shack serving as its vibrant clubhouse. Guests can enjoy casual food, drinks, live music, and games along a pristine white-sand beach all day long. As we said, there’s something for everyone.

It’s time to say aloha to Mauna Lani.