Open Gate Hostel Hawaii

2.0 star property

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Beach nearby, black sand
Free WiFi
Living area
Fitness facility
Beach nearby, black sand

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
The current price is $94
$79 nightly
$94 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

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12-2278 Piilani Road, Pāhoa, HI, 96778

Room options

Standard Double Room, Patio, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Lanai

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pahoa

With a stay at Open Gate Hostel Hawaii in Pahoa, you'll be 11.5 mi (18.4 km) from Mackenzie State Park and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Pahoa Museum. .This hostel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Pohoiki Beach and 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Lava Tree State Monument.

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle's Awa Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kalapana Night Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ono Korean Bbq - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪paradise - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Uncle’s Kitchen - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Open Gate Hostel Hawaii

Open Gate Hostel Hawaii offers 11 accommodations. This Pahoa hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include complimentary bicycles.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and charcoal grills.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 120150430000, TA-007-161-1904-01, GE-007-161-1904-01

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Open Gate Hostel Hawaii Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Jia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
limited electricity so there’s not much light at night and no hot water in room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You could tell that the hostel has been a work in progress over the years built on a solid bed of black lava and completely off of the grid! Nothing is the way that we're used to in our day to day living but everything that you need is there! If I've intrigued you, then try this awesome place! We opted for the deluxe room with private bath. Our room as well as the entire place was immaculate throughout! We were staying there after witnessing Kilauea's 47th eruption. This unique hostel was about an hour away from the volcano! The host was Marissa and she greeted us when we arrived there late evening. Her outgoing personality made us feel right at home thru a rainy night in room #10 with an exceptional breeze while we slept! Our delicious breakfast of pressed coffee, homemade waffles and fresh mango filled out stomachs before our departure! My husband and I truly enjoyed our experience there but unfortunately for only one night! Try it, you'll love it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco José

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buscaba un sitio tranquilo para descansar y patear la isla y acerté. La general manager muy simpática y el chico que había con ella también. Podría haber estado una semana más
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026