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.
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
6.0
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4.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
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Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Jia
Mar 24, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
limited electricity so there’s not much light at night and no hot water in room.