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Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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A cozy porch with wicker furniture, a dog, and a view of greenery.
A cozy living room with a flat-screen TV, a zebra rug, and a bookshelf.
A cozy living room with leather sofas, a zebra rug, and a bookshelf.
A kitchen with a wine rack, a dining area with a sofa, and a sign indicating a public invitation to a volcano golf club.
A spacious kitchen with a bar area, wooden furniture, and large windows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilo Farmers Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a window with blinds.

Room (The Ka'uhane Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hilo

A stay at Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse places you in the heart of Hilo, within a 15-minute walk of Mohouli Park and University of Hawaii at Hilo. .This guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Lincoln Park.
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What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kalakaua Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hilo Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Grandmaz - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse

Guest accommodations at Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse are accessible via exterior corridors and offer laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star guesthouse have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Hilo guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this guesthouse include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Books
  • Library

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 70 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping fee: USD 70.00 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - TA-116-694-8352-01
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number Exempt under Ordinance 18-114, Sec. 3, Rule 23-3

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 37 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sumitra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was quaint and very cute with all the necessary things and very upto date details on everything
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well equipped. Just wish more than the bedroom was air conditioned. Other than that everything was great. My husband and I both really enjoyed the place. We would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

zafrira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big surprise. The house is like staying in a family home surrounded by beautiful cuckoo clocks and other items of a long lost past. Magic garden.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this charming spacious home. It was conveniently located close to downtown and other amenities (farmers market, cafes, grocery stores, restaurants, etcetera) with allocated free parking. The home was well equipped with an array of potential needs we may have had as travelers (e.g., beach towels, shampoo, cooler for picnics). They also provided plenty of information about the area which we found very helpful because Hilo was our base to explore Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, the Hamakua Coast and Volcano National park. They also provided cultural literature which we appreciated because for us this was also a cultural trip. Overall, this was an excellent location (safe and quiet) to explore other areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing house, with about 4-5 rooms all to ourselves. There was full kitchen and cooking facilities, and some snacks and cooking materials (milk, sauces, etc) had been left for us to use. Each room was an Aladdin's cave of souvenirs and oddities, attached to the wall or ceiling. There was an amazing little garden, with a pond, which had some very noisy frogs in it. There was veranda and porch, so we could sit outside and have a drink. It was like living in a hobbit house or something out of a fairy tale, and made the experience truly magical. Shops were a 20min walk or 5min drive away, but once shopping was done there was a huge fridge to store it all in. All mod cons were there, TV, aircon (in the bedroom), shower, wifi, etc. There was even a cheap laundry service with 24h return. It also had a free covered off-road parking space. If you want somewhere to stay that is truly memorable, stay here. It beats a boring hotel any day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible Host and Nightmare Neighbor

This woman threatens to slash the tires of anyone parked on Kukuau Street who doesn't stay on her property. All around nasty person, no aloha spirit- puts out orange cones (illegally) on the street to keep people from parking near her place. If you do she threatens to call police or do damage to your vehicle. Many other places to stay- don't endorse this bad behavior. Aloha
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war eine voll eingerichtete Wohnung. Viel Deko überall. Machte es nett, aber auch irgendwie voll. Ich hatte leichte Probleme mich dort mit meinen Sachen/Reisegepäck zu integrieren, weil überall etwas herumstand oder herumlag. Das angepriesene Frühstück war etwas übertrieben dargestellt, es gab Kaffee und für 4 Nächte ein paar kleine Sachen, die man auch zum Frühstück verzerren konnte, aber es war halt kein Frühstück. Alles in allem aber eine nette, wenn auch gewöhnungsbedürftige Unterkunft in Hilo. Sehr nette Terasse zum draußen sitzen mit Blick in einen schönen Garten. Sehr viele Coqui Frösche. Da kann mal nach gegoogelt werden :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Yes.

This place was so amazing I don't ever want to choose a hotel again. I'm going to look up guest houses from here on out. The place was eclectic and thoughtful with a bunch of little touches and it felt like authentic Hawaii.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naveen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the property and the ambience very much. Kawehi has done an excellent job is providing everything, even to the minutest detail. Enjoyed the garden and outside pergola very much. Plenty of room in this very quaint house which was private with a separate entrance. Excellent, thanks Kawehi!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
False advertising, room looks nothing like photos.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Private hideaway in downtown Hilo

Quaint and comfortable with lots of space to move around!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every detail was perfect! Beautiful decor --inside and out. Felt like such a sanctuary!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is like home. If you wanted to cook the kitchen is well set up
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A unique property steeped in Hawaiian history and culture plus a host happy to share a lifetime of Island experiences.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely house. We loved our night there.

Quirky fun place to stay. This is a huge house, not just a room. Dry well equipped and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experience living Hawaiian-style!

This very Hawaiian-style home is so sweet! Antiques throughout, very clean, open-air screening surrounds, and lots of amenities: great Kona coffee, arrival croissants/pastries, comfy beds/pillows,etc. Very spacious. Wine available for a minimal charge. Great place to stay close to Hilo coastal area, and experience living there!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

loom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ハワイの別荘に来たみたい

可愛らしく美しいインテリアの、ハワイ島のお友達のお家に来たような気持ちになりました。おじいさまが日本人というオーナーのマダムも優しくて、とても気持ち良く過ごすことができました。
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint Guest House

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Hale Kawehi. Clean, comfortable and supplied with anything you would need for an enjoyable stay. Conveniently located near Old Town Hilo. Charming Inn Keeper and very helpful with suggestions of wonderful restaurants and sites to visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ラブリーな空間

ラブリーなインテリアに囲まれた非日常の空間を満喫しました。観光に出かけるのが（部屋を使う時間が減るのが）もったいないと感じるくらい魅力的でした。お部屋もお庭も、二人で過ごすにはもったいない広さでした。カエルの鳴き声、鳥のさえずり、風鈴の音色、、なんとも言えず心地よく耳に響いて、快適でした。
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Holiday Home...

What a treat to enjoy the luxury of space during your holidays. Gardens, reading books, full kitchen and bar area makes it possible to feel like you are living in Hawaii. My dream was realized! Thank you, Kawahi
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hilo Holiday Home

A place to discover with its antique decor and garden sanctuary . Use it as a base or sanctuary for discovering the East side of Hawaii. The delightful owner cares about helping you to have a fulfilling visit to an Island area she is proud of calling home.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at Hale Kawehi

Gracious hostess, lovely home, great location on a beautiful island. Perfect vacation in every way, in many ways because of the hostess and her abode. Reasonably priced, one mile from downtown Hilo and quick trip to airport, better side of the island to be on. Kawehi, our hostess, was beautiful inside and out, and great to deal with.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous Hilo Home

This home was more than exceptional. The host anticipated all our needs and wants. The house was uniquely old Hawaiian. We woke to the sounds of the water fixtures on the lanai's (yes multiple lanai's), fresh pastry and coffee provide by the host. Kewehi. The gardens were lovely. - The stocked wine was perfect for the evening after a long day of touring. Kewehi also provided lots of literature and books so we found some places to visit that were off the beaten path. We could not have asked for a better experience. We are recommending this house to everyone we know who plan a trip to Hilo Marian & Ian; August 2015
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute place

The place is filled with unique antique looking things. It provided everything we needed (fridge, kitchen and kitchen appliance) it was a very comfortable stay. The only negative thing I have to say was that the two days I stayed there, the weather was hotter than usual so sleeping at night was a little hard just because it was very warm. It helped with opening the windows and putting on two fans but It was pretty warm.
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surprisingly good

Really nice. Bedroom and bathroom has a private, locked door. Kitchen and living room are huge. Easy 20 minute walk to the waterfront shops. About a 45 minute drive to Volcsnoes National Park. Only negative is the outside noise. There's a barking dog next door (does not bark at night) and the birds/frogs make a racquet. That said, I slept fine, but the host does provide ear plugs if you have issues sleeping in noisy surroundings.