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Hawaii Island Retreat

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Interior
Suite, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Yoga
Fitness studio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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250, Lokahi Road, Kapaau, HI, 96755
  • Place, Hāpuna Beach State Recreation Area
  • Place, Mauna Kea Beach
  • Place, Big Island Eco Adventures 2
  • Airport, Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Garden view

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Suite, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Ocean view

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Luxury Tent | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Luxury Tent

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Mountain view

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Bungalow, Ocean View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bungalow, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Ocean view

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About the neighborhood

Kapaau

Located in Kapaau, Hawaii Island Retreat is by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Kamehameha Park and 7 minutes from Kenjis House. .This family-friendly hotel is 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Kohala Historical Sites State Monument and 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Pololu Valley Overlook.

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kohala Coffee Mill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kohala Rainbow Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gill's Lanai - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪King's View Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rising Tide Poke - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hawaii Island Retreat

Boutique hotel with a full-service spa, near Kamehameha Park
Hawaii Island Retreat offers 16 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Maluhia Spa has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Ula Ula Dining Room serving guests of Hawaii Island Retreat. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Kapaau? This hotel has 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Ula Ula Dining Room - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Ula Ula Dining Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle storage
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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
Guests are required to contact the property to make check-in arrangements.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 100.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 25 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 100.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - TA-139-285-2992-01
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 139285299201

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, and hot tub with adult supervision
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Hawaii Island Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

ARNEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property or should I say land was way more then expected. It’s private, secluded and overall just beautiful. if your looking for a real taste, feel, site, peace and privacy of the island with immaculate views this is the ying to your yang. This is a real retreat with real beautiful souls from the island that host here. They are kind caring & respectful and cool as f*** here! Me & my husband spent our honeymoon here we’re a union in our early 30s looking for some peaceful us time & we definitely found it here! if u want to travel near by resorts for a commercial feel u can do that with a car but even if you don’t have a car the people here so helpful u will never feel lost. This is much more then a vacation it’s a second home !!!! 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deana, Washington,DC

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

The Hawaiin Island Retreat

This is the place for total relazation and satisfaction to the core. All of your dreams are liable to come true in this seren atmosphere of pure peace. You enjoy a vast amount of the island in this secluded retreat that makes you want to run away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Salvador, California

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

Staff not available, dirt road the last 3 or so mi

We did decided not to stay in this hotel because all the rooms were empty and the recepcionist was getting ready to leave around 6 pm and dogs were on the loose. Overall not a good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

A real getaway.

The Hawaii Retreat is just like the name suggests. It is a quiet, wonderful hideaway where you can relax and enjoy the comforts of warm weather, ocean waves, lush vegetation, and luxurious surroundings. The surround area has family run restaurants and boutiques in the small villages along the coast. We loved being away from the glitzy resorts and commercialized regions.

10/10 Excellent

zac, salt lake city.

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

Amazing find. Very relaxing.

We stayed in a yurt. Clean. No tv or other distractions. Wonderful pool, 50 acre exploration, awesome food. Staying in a yurt is a fun experience.

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

tapbirds, San Francisco

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

Best Kept Secret?

A truly wonderful stay - the accommodations (Violet Room), the food (Mo and Rebekah are fantastic chefs!), the staff, and the grounds were all superb! My only regret is that we didn't have more time to rest and explore the beautiful grounds.

10/10 Excellent

B & G, Seattle

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

Loved Being Off The Grid

Hard to imagine a place more lovely that generates it's own electricity! The facilities are top notch. We stayed in one of the yurts but did get to see one of the exquisite hotel rooms. (Next time we'll stay in one - balcony facing the ocean! ) The yurt experience was mighty fine. King size bed, shower room not 10 feet away. Pool & hot tub just down the path. If you're looking for snobby around the clock room service, this is not the place for you. If you want to be left alone in a fabulous slice of paradise - this is it! The staff is lovely - especially Rebecca, who served up a gorgeous dinner and breakfast. And, the north end of the Big Island is lovely. Turn off your phones and disconnect. Connect to you!

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, wonderful,wonderful.....so very relaxing. Beautiful setting, We will be back. Have recommended it to many of our friends,.

2/10 Terrible

Antonio, Dubai

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

Worst hotel ever

Place different from the pictures on the web site. 10 min driving in the jungle to reach the place, no signals. Hosted in a TENT, no room shower, no hot water, dirty room, gym dirty with birds excrements. Poor breakfast (additional 25$ per person), no orange juice, no eggs, flying insects on the food. Worm in the shared shower ..... We booked 3 nights, after 1 night we left asked for reimbursement, hotel refused claiming that is expedia problem. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Christel et Didier, France

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
L'hôtel est très retiré, son accès est difficile. La piscine est loin des chambres. Les horaires du breakfeast restent aléatoires et au bon vouloir de la gérante. Si les chambres sont confortables, l'hôtel reste bien loin de l'image qu'ilveut donner.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Insel der Ruhe und Entspannung

Es war der perfekte Abschluss eines abwechslungsreichen Urlaubs auf Big Island und Maui. Seele baumeln lassen und geniessen. Ausgesprochen freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal, excellentes Frühstück. Ein Platz wie wir ihn gesucht hatten, aber nie geglaubt hätten ihn auf Hawaii zu finden.