On the Kohala Coast, Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel has defined Big Island luxury since its opening in 1994. It's the second phase in Rockefeller's creation of Mauna Kea Resort, and it shares 1,839 acres of oceanfront paradise. Perfectly nestled into the bluffs above the #1 rated Hapuna Beach, it has a flowing, contemporary Hawaiian style. A predominant feature of Hapuna is the presence of a series of underground springs. In ancient times during heavy rainfall, these springs would bubble to the surface creating natural artesian fountains. The resultant streams were a source of respite and renewal for travelers along the otherwise dry and barren Kohala Coast. Thus the area was named 'Hapuna' or 'Spring of Life' in the Hawaiian language.