Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse

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You can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library at Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Kitchen

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
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About the area

Located in Hilo, Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse is in the city centre and on the boardwalk. Lyman Museum and Naha Stone are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness. Joint Astronomy Centre and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Hilo travel guide
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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • A close-up of a vibrant flower arrangement with red, pink, and purple blooms and green foliage.
    Hilo Farmers Market
    4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wailoa River State Park Hawaii
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
    4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Kalakaua Park
    4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    18 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    17 min walk
  • Panda Express
    16 min walk
  • Kawamoto Store
    3 min drive

About this property

Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse

  • Guest house near Port of Hilo
  • A terrace, a garden and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self-parking
    • Express check-out, express check-in and barbecues
    • A front desk safe, concierge services and books
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse located?

Located in the heart of Hilo, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Mohouli Park, University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Lincoln Park and St. Joseph Catholic Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
False advertising, room looks nothing like photos.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Private hideaway in downtown Hilo

Quaint and comfortable with lots of space to move around!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Every detail was perfect! Beautiful decor --inside and out. Felt like such a sanctuary!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Property is like home. If you wanted to cook the kitchen is well set up
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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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。
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
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8/10 Good

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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

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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

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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.
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8/10 Good

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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.