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Set in Kailua-Kona, 2 km from Magic Sands Beach, The Bamboo House has a garden, parking on-site and rooms with free WiFi access. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy the fresh air. Nice location. Just needed a day to hang out before evening flight. Place to relax and shower. Perfect for our needs.

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9.5
Exceptional
145 reviews
Price from
$142.80
per night

Set just 11 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, The Koi House with Pool offers accommodation in Kailua-Kona with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Kealakekua Bay is 18 km away and Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park is 22 km from the homestay. Wow, comfortable and so beautiful.

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9.3
Wonderful
179 reviews
Price from
$129.71
per night

Boasting garden views, Hoomaikai Blessings features accommodation with patio, around 12 km from Lava Tree State Park. A hot tub is available for guests. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Friendly host, clean space, good communication, many amenities plus breakfast. The house rules are clear and sensible. We felt appreciated during our stay.

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9.5
Exceptional
135 reviews
Price from
$108
per night

Located within 13 km of Lava Tree State Park and 17 km of Lava Tree State Monument, Wild Blue Water provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Pahoa. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Every room is fitted with a balcony with views of the pool. Absolutely excellent! The property is spacious, beautifully maintained, and offers everything you need for a perfect stay. The rooms were spotless, and all the amenities were top-notch. The hospitality was outstanding—warm, welcoming, and truly made our stay special. Highly recommend and would love to return!

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9.4
Wonderful
137 reviews
Price from
$185.55
per night

Kehena Mauka Nui Club LGBTQIA+ Clothing Optional features a hot tub and free private parking, and is within 400 metres of Kehena Black Sand Beach and 21 km of Lava Tree State Park. The property has garden views and is 24 km from Lava Tree State Monument and 45 km from Pana'Ewa Rainforest Zoo. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and full-day security for guests. Beautiful and welcoming queer retreat with top-notch facilities and an amazing garden. The Garden Oasis room is a gorgeous screened-in terrace, the perfect place to dream with the vibrant sounds and scents of the rainforest all around you. Two inner guestrooms are also available if you prefer a dryer and quieter experience. We enjoyed socializing with the friendly host and other guests in the shared areas, and heard great things about the weekly gay BBQ event on Mondays.

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9.6
Exceptional
118 reviews
Price from
$59.47
per night

Located in Pahoa, 1.1 km from Kaimu Beach, Open Gate Hostel Hawaii provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 18 km from Lava Tree State Park and 21 km from Lava Tree State Monument, the property features a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. I really loved this hostel. The staff were so friendly and went out of their way to make sure the guests had a nice experience. The hostel itself is a very unique structure built on lava fields. Definitely one of the most interesting hostels I’ve ever stayed at.

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9.1
Wonderful
124 reviews
Price from
$36.19
per night

Located in Keaau, 14 km from Lava Tree State Park, Ocean Breeze Inn provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The property is around 19 km from Lava Tree State Monument, 25 km from Pana'Ewa Rainforest Zoo and 28 km from University Of Hawaii, Hilo. Each room is fitted with a patio with garden views and free WiFi. - the whole place was so clean !!! - access to laundry room with soap - the mattress was unbelievably soft and comfortable - the portable a/c in the room was really effective - easy walk to Maku’u point for sunrise - far away enough from Hilo to see stars and be in nature, but still easy enough access to the city and Hawaii Volcanoes

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9.1
Wonderful
218 reviews
Price from
$109
per night

Situated in Volcano in the Hawaii Island region, Volcano Eco Cabin & Eco Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

The lodge provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Some units have a balcony and/or a patio with mountain views. We absolutely loved our stay in the Eco Cabin! It’s completely off grid and still super cute, cozy, and comfortable with everything we needed. This was the perfect spot to stay while exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. I highly recommend staying here!

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9.5
Exceptional
151 reviews
Price from
$145
per night

Situated in Kailua-Kona and only 8.9 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, Hale Hualalai features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 28 km from Kealakekua Bay, 33 km from Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and 42 km from Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. This 3-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. Lots of animals. Good ecosystem and rich vegetation. Geckos are cute; cats, chickens, cows. One specific chicken would come up to the property and lay eggs on a particular spot. Eggs look healthy and huge :D Lots of fruit trees. Owners are good people with great hospitality and nice communications. Rooms are clean, spacious, with a nice patio. beds are sooo comfortable. (The combination of sheets, comforters and mattress is something my friend and I really liked.) Weather is pleasant, view is amazing. fruits and breakfast are delicious.

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9.7
Exceptional
117 reviews
Price from
$199
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace, Keaau Place is set in Keaau. The 3-star holiday home has garden views and is 12 km from Lava Tree State Park. Parking on-site is available and the holiday home also provides car hire for guests who want to explore the surrounding area. Accommodation very well equipped and located! We loved the ice box allowing us to keep some fresh food & drinks for the whole day

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9.2
Wonderful
100 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

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