We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Hawaii, USA. We have also included accommodation in holiday homes, guest houses, villas, lodges, chalets, apartments, inns, historic buildings, "relais" (mansions), romantic hotels, boats and old châteaus. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Holiday Home.Romantic. Nice surroundings. Popular among couples. Featuring a koi pond and waterfall, this Kapaa (Kauai, Hawaii) studio welcomes guests with a basket of food items and free Wi-Fi. Smith’s Tropical Paradise, a 30-acre botanical garden is 6 km away. Guest welcome basket includes seasonal fruits, local coffee and teas, and a box of Kauai cookies. Featuring indoor and outdoor dining areas, this studio with a garden view is accessed by a private entrance. BBQ facilities, a microwave, and a refrigerator are also provided at The Secret Garden Room. A pull-out adjustable flat-screen cable TV and a seating area are also featured. Beach chairs and towels are offered for guest use. A sun terrace with a table and chairs is onsite. Table tennis and a launderette are at The Secret Garden Room Kapaa. Opaeka'a Falls is 5 minutes drive away from The Secret Garden Room. Lydgate State Park is 10 minutes drive away.Show full description
Charming little property with beautiful garden and bedroom opens out onto the patio right in front of a pond and waterfall. Great design and welcoming hosts!
Bed and Breakfast.Very cosy. Great views. Located 3 miles from Kealakekua Bay, this Hawaii bed and breakfast features spectacular views of the Kona coastline as well as outdoor lava showers and a hot tub. Free Wi-Fi is included in all guest rooms. Boasting beautiful ocean views, accommodations at Ka'awa Loa Plantation are comfortably furnished with a seating area and work desk. At the Ka'awa Loa Plantation, guests can relax on the 1,500 square-foot lanai complete with ample seating. A breakfast made of fresh plantation fruits and homemade baked goods is served daily along with plenty of Kona coffee. All bright rooms feature island inspired decor. The Painted Church is 4 miles away.Show full description
Ka'awa Loa Plantation is a unique bed and breakfast set on a fruit and coffee plantation. The interior design is lovely, and the rooms have special features like lava rock showers. Guests can unwind in an outdoor hot tub and experience the charming plantation-style atmosphere.
Guest House.Creative. Great bar. Popular among couples. Situated in Volcano, in a building dating from 2008, 18 km from Kilauea, At the Craters Edge provides guestrooms with free WiFi. The property is around 18 km from Volcano Art Center Gallery and 10 km from Thomas A Jaggar Museum. Each room includes a balcony with a garden view. Guest rooms in the guest house are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. At At the Craters Edge every room is fitted with a seating area. Guests can make use of the hot tub. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is 18 km from the property.Show full description
Great location, just 8 minutes away from the volcano national park. The territory is beautiful, quiet, secluded, and very romantic. Perks of this place are the jacuzzi with a view of the jungle, bathtub with jets, and the fireplace.
Boutique hotel.Highly elegant. Great views. Nestled on a cliff overlooking Maui's southern coastline on 15 landscaped acres, the Hotel Wailea, Relais & Chateaux - Adults Only features luxurious facilities and spacious suites. Each suite at Hotel Wailea boasts free WiFi and a private, furnished deck with a view of the ocean or garden. The Lanai offers sunset ocean views, and The Garden offers romantic al fresco dining amid sculpted gardens. The hotel also offers a unique private dining experience in The Treehouse, where guests are treated by a personal chef in a ocean view outdoor setting amid a canopy of mangoes and avocados. Amenities such as plush bathrobes and deep soaking tubs ensure a comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy the stunning views of the ocean. Beach services include free bottled water, beach chairs and umbrellas. Guests can also enjoy inspired island-to-table cuisine in two intimate settings at The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea.Show full description
Hotel Wailea is a great hotel with incredible views, a relaxing pool, good food, and comfortable rooms. They have complementary activities like cocktail making and aerial yoga. I would describe this as the most ELEGANT boutique hotel in Hawaii. It also has outstanding views and an amazing hotel bar.
Resort.Cool. Great value. Popular among women. Napili Kai Beach Resort is a full-service resort in Hawaii and features two 18-hole putting greens, 4 pools and snorkeling. Each oceanfront accommodation includes a patio and Kapalua Golf Club Bay Course is less than 1 km away. There is also a weekly mai tai party, as well as barbecue facilities available for guest use. Tropically decorated, the rooms and suites at Napili Kai Beach Resort provide a TV with cable channels, a CD player, and a DVD player. A refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee machine are included. The en suite bathrooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. The Sea House Restaurant at the Beach Resort Napili Kai is an open-air Maui restaurant. It is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Makai Hale offers snacks and lunch adjacent to the main pool. Coffee is available in the morning, and afternoon tea is available in the lobby to guests. Massages are available at the resort. Guests can exercise in the fitness centre or take advantage of the tour desk. Two shuffleboard courts and a bocce ball court are also on site.Show full description
Holiday Home. Featuring a private entrance with outdoor seating and ocean views, this private house is located on 3.5 acres in northern Kohala. Free WiFi and a fully-equipped kitchen are provided. Unique boutique shopping and dining in Hawi is just 3.2 km away. This timber-framed house offers a seating area with a large stone fireplace and TV at Hawaiian Kohala Vacation Rental House. A furnished patio with views of pasture land is provided. Cowboy-styled accents throughout this home. Vacation Rental House Kohala is less than 15 minutes' drive to The King Kamehameha Statue. Pololu Valley Lookout is 25 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Superb interior design. Ideally situated in Lahaina, Ho'oilo House features an à la carte breakfast and free WiFi. The property has garden views and is 2.4 km from Launiupoko Beach and 7 km from Lahaina Boat Harbor. Private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The bed and breakfast will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. The units have a pool with a view featuring sea views. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated in-house. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Whalers Village Shopping Center is 13 km from Ho'oilo House, while Kapalua Plantation Course is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kahului Airport, 34 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Ho'oilo House is a unique Bed and Breakfast situated in an organic orchard area and has beautiful landscaping and architecture. The B&B is adult-only, which means that the grounds are incredibly peaceful and quiet.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great location. Popular among couples. Offering a garden and sea view, Orchid Tree B&B is situated in Hilo, 100 metres from Honoli'i Beach Park and 3.3 km from The Pacific Tsunami Museum. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the year-round outdoor pool, or enjoy views of the pool and garden. Featuring a balcony, every unit is air conditioned and features a dining area and a seating area with a cable flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also feature free WiFi. Guests can grab a bite to eat in an outdoor dining area at the bed and breakfast. For those times when you'd rather not dine out, you can choose to cook on the barbecue. Lyman Museum & Mission House is 4.1 km from the bed and breakfast, while Rainbow Falls is 6.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hilo International Airport, 7 km from Orchid Tree B&B.Show full description
Excellent place with spacious and light rooms surrounded by lush green nature and ocean view. Absolutely gorgeous pool and hot tub!
Guest House.Lively. Popular among women. Offering a variety of massage and wellness options, Banyan Tree Sanctuary is at 1100 feet elevation and features an outdoor pool and hot tub. Free WiFi access is available in this Hawaiian guest house retreat. Featuring garden views and unique decor, rooms at the Banyon Tree Sanctuary are uniquely furnished with Hawaiian accents. Some rooms boast ocean views, an indoor-outdoor feeling with screened walls, or a covered balcony. Various classes are offered at Banyan Tree Sanctuary such as yoga, massage, cooking and nutrition. A frisbee golf course is on site and a labyrinth with native Hawaiian plants and flowers is available for guest exploration. A garden with native Hawaiian plants and flowers is available for guest exploration. Various beaches are within a 10 - 30 minutes' drive, including a turtle sanctuary 10 minutes' drive from the property and Kua Bay with white sand beaches 20 minutes' drive away. Kona International Airport is less than 20 minutes' drive away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Trendy. Great views. 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. Housed in a building dating from 2000, this bed and breakfast is 33 km from Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and 33 km from Kealakekua Bay. This 3-star bed and breakfast offers private entrance. Fitted with a balcony, the units feature a TV and a private bathroom with shower. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle and a CD player. Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is 43 km from the bed and breakfast, while Ahu'ena Heiau is 7.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 11 km from Hale Hualalai.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Lovely surroundings. Popular among couples. Hale 'Ohu Bed & Breakfast offers an adults-only accommodation in Volcano Village and less than five minutes to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Guests will enjoy free parking, free WiFi and continental breakfast in addition to the lush gardens. You will find coffee and tea making facilities in each room. All rooms include a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Halemaumau Crater is 8.1 km from Hale 'Ohu Bed & Breakfast. The nearest airport is Hilo Airport, 37 km from Hale 'Ohu Bed & Breakfast.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Hip. Great location. Popular among women. Boasting a balcony with sea views, a private beach area and water sports facilities, Ma'ukele Lodge can be found in Pahoa, close to Kaimu Beach and 21 km from Lava Tree State Monument. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units have a patio featuring an outdoor dining area. Additional in-room amenities include fruits and chocolates or cookies. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. For guests with children, the bed and breakfast offers an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. If you would like to discover the area, cycling, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and Ma'ukele Lodge can arrange a bicycle rental service. Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo is 41 km from the accommodation, while University of Hawaii, Hilo is 45 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hilo International Airport, 48 km from Ma'ukele Lodge.Show full description
I rate this as one of the coolest, most creative and historic bed and breakfasts in Hawaii! AMAZING.
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Great views. Situated on a macadamia nut and coffee plantation and offering Pacific Ocean views, this Kona Coast B&B serves a daily hot organic breakfast with home grown Kona coffee. Kona International Airport at Keahole is 20 miles away. The en suite rooms at A Beautiful Edge of the World Bed & Breakfast offer a variety of options. Outdoor activities such as whale watching, kayaking, snorkelling and scuba diving are all offered nearby A Beautiful Edge of the World Bed & Breakfast. Select rooms include a satellite TV, a refrigerator, a Japanese futon and a sofa bed. The house is decorated with various treasures from around the world, including masks from Borneo and antique Asian furniture. Captain Cook town centre is 2 miles from the B&B. Honaunau Beach and The Painted Church are 10 minutes’ drive away. For guests who stay for 3 days or more, the B&B offers free laundry service, fre use of snorkelling equipment, coolers and beach gear.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Relaxing atmosphere. Great bar. Situated just outside of Hakalau, 20 km from Hilo, Mahana House Country Inn is a non-smoking property and features ocean views, free WiFi access, and free private parking. Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with Netflix. All units have a seating area for your convenience. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms also offer mini refrigerators, microwaves, and kitchenettes. There is a shared guest kitchen at the property. The nearest airport is Hilo Airport, 20 km from Mahana House Country Inn.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Nice surroundings. Featuring an outdoor pool overlooking the ocean, this Makawao (Maui, Hawaii) B&B features a free breakfast. Free WiFi and a kitchenette are provided in all rooms. Ho'okipa Beach Park is 11 km away. Offering a furnished patio with an ocean and garden view, this room provides a seating area and an en suite bathroom. A flat-screen TV and barbecue facilities are offered at Banyan Tree Bed and Breakfast Retreat. Select rooms feature a full kitchen. Located on 2 acres of lush gardens, this B&B offers a poolside hot tub and a shared lounge area. A 700 sq. ft. yoga studio is offered. Free parking is included at Banyan Tree B&B. Kahului International Airport is 20 minutes’ drive to Banyan Tree Bed and Breakfast Retreat. Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum is 18 km away.Show full description
Banyan Tree B&B Retreat is a beautiful property located in Makawao, Maui. It is a great location for road to Hana and the Haleakalā Crater. The town of Makawao is really cute with lots of character.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great value. Kilauea House is set in Volcano, 18 km from Kilauea, 45 km from Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, as well as 49 km from University of Hawaii, Hilo. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking, luggage storage space and free WiFi. À la carte and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Featuring a private entrance, the bed and breakfast allows guests to maintain their privacy. The bed and breakfast provides guests with a terrace, garden views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. Kitchenware is also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, the units have bed linen and towels. Guests at Kilauea House can enjoy snorkelling and cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. The nearest airport is Hilo International Airport, 49 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Located within 1.7 km of Rainbow Falls and 3.8 km of Lyman Museum & Mission House in Hilo, Old Hawaiian Bed and Breakfast provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The bed and breakfast has private entrance. The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a kettle. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also offer free WiFi, while certain rooms include a patio. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the garden. The Pacific Tsunami Museum is 4.4 km from the bed and breakfast, while University of Hawaii, Hilo is 6.5 km away. The nearest airport is Hilo International Airport, 8 km from Old Hawaiian Bed and Breakfast.Show full description
Lodge.Elegant. Nice interior design. Volcano Eco Cabin Retreat is a chalet situated in Volcano, 16 km from Kilauea and 9.6 km from Volcano National Park's entrance. Offering free private parking, the chalet is 15 km from Thomas A Jaggar Museum. Volcano Art Center Gallery is 9.6 km from Volcano Eco Cabin Retreat. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. The unit is equipped with a kitchenette. A flat-screen TV is available. Other facilities at Volcano Eco Cabin Retreat include a sun terrace. Guests can make their own breakfast and choose from a variety of choices offered in the refrigerator. This could include eggs, yogurt, bread, fruits, fruit juice, granola, peanut butter, jam, creamer, sugar, agave sweetener for coffee and tea, salt, pepper, ketchup, mayo and lemon juice. Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for windsurfing and diving. The area is popular for hiking. The nearest airport is Hilo Airport, 31 km from Volcano Eco Cabin Retreat.Show full description
Holiday Home.Elegant. Set in Kailua and only 400 metres from Kailua Beach, Modern Luxury Beach House Kailua offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 2.6 km from Lanikai Beach. The holiday home features family rooms. The units come with tiled floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with bath and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. At the holiday home, the units include bed linen and towels. You can play tennis at the holiday home. Guests at Modern Luxury Beach House Kailua can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Nuuanu Valley Rain Forest is 14 km from the accommodation, while Foster Botanical Garden is 19 km from the property. The nearest airport is Honolulu International Airport, 23 km from Modern Luxury Beach House Kailua.Show full description
Apartment.Lovely interior design. Pali Ke Kua is situated in Princeville, 1.2 km from Puu Poa Beach, 3 km from Sea Lodge Beach, as well as 40 km from Lydgate State Park. Boasting mountain views, a garden and a heated pool, this apartment also provides guests with free WiFi. Featuring a DVD player, the spacious apartment has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 1 bedroom, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Princeville, like cycling. The property is non-smoking and is located 1 km from Hideaway Beach. Guests can take in the views of the garden from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Princeville Golf Club Prince Course is 1.2 km from Pali Ke Kua, while Makai Golf Course is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Lihue Airport, 47 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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