Hamakua Guesthouse

Beautiful place. The manager (owners?) were never around, and it would have been nice to get some local perspective on things. Noisy guests with big feet also problematic!

It was fun for one night as an experience and the location is nice but it would have been so easy to do just a little bit more for the comfort of the guests... For ex it says in the description that linen is provided-no linen is not provided-old damp fleece blankets that have seen better days are provided. It is a long way to the bath/toilets if you need them in the night and the communal areas are not clean nor well organized. Maybe if you are eighteen on a shoestring budget but not if you are 57.Its so much less comfortable than hiking/camping in a good campground. We had booked 4 nights but left after the first night.

We had an amazing stay at this eco conscience guesthouse! If you want all the modern amenities of a high end hotel though, you may not enjoy the closeness of the rainforest and may not appreciate being off the grid. It was great feeling submerged in the rainforest and hearing all the noises of nature at night. I love that they are off the grid and I did not feel it was a sacrifice. They have Wi-Fi! We were there with friends, another couple (all in our 50's & 60's), and stayed in the guesthouse (not the cabana's). Our room was clean, as well as the common areas and the bathrooms. The breeze that came through was great and there are wonderful views . It was great meeting and speaking with other guests and the owners. I will return!

Beautiful landscape and view and very clean. I was concerned about the shared bathroom and shared kitchen, but they were fine. We stayed at the room with the climb-up loft and enjoyed our stay. The nearby waterfall is very pleasant and more beautiful than the picture. Animals nearby made some noises at night (rooster, etc) but they provided ear plugs. Ed’s bakery (we received breakfast vouchers from the host) is yummy. Thank you for your hospitality!

Great quiet getaway in the middle of a jungle. Make sure you get to the waterfall.

If you come here you need to know this property is off the grid. They run on solar and rain water so you cannot plug in most things, i.e., a hair dryer. We did not know this when booked but didn’t have much choice as our flight out was cancelled and most places were booked. The guest room where we stayed had live geckos everywhere and no a/c or other amenities. Shared bathroom. Sheets and towels were stained and gray. It all was fine for a night but just research this place before you go.

Magical experience at the Riverside house! Swimming in the river and waterfall was so amazing. The Hamakua Coastline is beautiful! I wish we could stay longer and explore everything in the area. The cabin comes equiped with a full kitchen, bathroom and shower. The sound of running water is so soothing.

The entire experience was so wonderful. Everything at the property is well organized and with the help of strategically placed signs, guests are able to navigate the property easily. The cabanas are very nice - sleeping in the hammock actually ended up being some of the best sleep and best dreams I have ever had. My husband is 6’2” and he loved it too. We are getting hammocks at home asap. Even when it rains at night, you stay dry inside and cozy with the blankets provided. The amenities available at the main house like food storage, a fridge, coffee and French press and grill - are amazing. There are stores, markets and even a wal mart near by with prices that are reasonable and very similar to Indiana. There is a bakery, Mr Eds, down a beautiful rain forest road- that sells amazing breakfast foods, baked goods and other goodies. The entire little town of Honomu is perfect and we loved Hilo in every way. It is possible to get your laundry washed while staying here, go for walks, play with the kitties who live there and interact with other residents staying for one night or more. The open shower/bathroom turned out to be an awesome experience. There is a lot of parking available and it’s an easy drive any where you go. You definitely need a car. The entire place is beautiful, colorful birds and dragonflies are everywhere! Of course with any place , it is important to be realistic. Like I mentioned earlier, there could be multiple people staying there on the property while you’re there so there could be some noise at different times of the night or day, but for the most part it’s not major. You might have to wait for a restroom- but there are two restrooms . This is the rainier side of the island so you might get more rain than what you might’ve expected And inside the cabana if it’s very windy, the curtains will move some. Because it’s the wet side of the island there’s a chance that you’ll have some mosquito interaction. Just make sure you bring your (natural) repellent. This location is earth friendly with multiple people there so that means you’re not going to take a 30 minute hot shower and you’re not going to just have unlimited power usage, etc. The entire Island has an increased capacity for mold, so ya, you might see mold. There might even be a roach from time to time on the island. Overall, love it. We plan on staying here frequently!

Very secluded, and has most of what you need. The rooms are a bit old and not as clean. Amenities are great though! There's a personal waterfall you can go to.