We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in The Big Island, USA. We have also included accommodation in holiday homes, guest houses, inns, villas, historic buildings, chalets, lodges, country estates and romantic hotels. 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 January 2024.
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.Romantic. 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.
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.Historic. 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
I would describe this as one of the most LIVELY guest houses in The Big Island.
Bed and Breakfast.Cool. 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. Gorgeous 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
The most BEAUTIFUL bed and breakfast in The Big Island. It also has beautiful surroundings.
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. 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
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. 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.Great location. Popular among women. 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
Guest House.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Situated in Papa Bay Estates in the Hawaii Island region, Serenity Hale features a patio. This property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 32 km from Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park. Featuring sea views, the spacious guest house comes with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a seating area, a desk and 1 bathroom. Guests can take in the views of the mountain from the balcony, which also has outdoor furniture. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities. Guests at the guest house will be able to enjoy activities in and around Papa Bay Estates, like snorkelling, cycling and fishing. A baby safety gate is also available for guests at Serenity Hale. Kealakekua Bay is 36 km from the accommodation, while Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keāhole Airport, 66 km from Serenity Hale.Show full description
Lodge.Highly elegant. Great 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
I think this is one of the most ELEGANT lodges in The Big Island.
Inn / Guest House. Offering a year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, Holualoa Inn is located in Holualoa in the The Big Island Region. Offering free WiFi, this accommodation is 4.4 km from Kailua-Kona. Select units at this accommodation have a hot tub, while other units provide guest bathrobes and slippers. Each unit features a balcony or a patio with garden, ocean or pool views. For your comfort, each private bathroom includes free toiletries and a hairdryer. BBQ facilities are available to guests of Holualoa Inn. You will find a gift shop at the property. Free guest parking is provided. The nearest airport is Kona International Airport, 16 km from the property.Show full description
Perfect location to relax and to start exploring the island. Clean and very stylish rooms with stunning views of the ocean, well-maintained grounds and trails, lots of plants. Absolutely unique!
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great value. Surrounded by rainforest, this lodge features a hot tub, garden waterfalls and koi ponds on the property. Free Wi-Fi is offered in all rooms. Volcanoes National Park is just 10 minutes’ drive away. Featuring a furnished wood balcony, each room offers a fireplace and a kitchenette with a dining area and coffee-making facilities at Volcano Village Lodge. Plush bathrobes in the en suite bathroom are offered. Cathedral ceilings with exposed wood beams and plush white linens are featured. A light, complimentary breakfast is provided in rooms the evening before and guests can enjoy it in their rooms at their own schedule. A daily maid service is offered. A business centre is also featured at Hawaii Volcano Village Lodge. Featuring an active lava flow, Kilauea Volcano is 15 minutes’ drive away. Kaimu Beach Park is 1 hours’ drive away. Hilo International Airport is over 48 km away.Show full description
I think this is the most charming, cool and creative bed and breakfast in The Big Island. It also has great affordability. WOW!
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Superb interior design. Popular among couples. Located in Volcano, Hawaii, these Zen-inspired cottages set in lush tropical gardens feature gas fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and free WiFi access. A gourmet continental breakfast is delivered to each guest room daily. The bed and breakfast is within 6 km from Kilauea, Thomas A Jaggar Museum and Volcano Art Center Gallery. A private terrace and en suite bathroom is offered in each accommodation at Lotus Garden Cottages. A TV with DVD player, microwave, compact refrigerator, tea and coffee-making facilities are included for convenience. At Lotus Garden Cottages you will find a hot tub, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include luggage storage. The property offers free parking. Hilo Airport is 36 km away.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most well designed and relaxing bed and breakfast in The Big Island.
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast offers accommodation in Hilo. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms have a private bathroom. Certain rooms include a seating area for your convenience. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. You will find free shuttle service at the property. A range of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkelling and fishing. The Pacific Tsunami Museum is 600 metres from Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast, while Mauna Loa Observatory is 600 metres away. The nearest airport is Hilo Airport, 4 km from the property.Show full description
Holiday Home. This oceanfront Pahoa property is a short walk to Kehena Beach, just 200 feet away. Each accommodation provides a private tropical garden with hot tub. Free WiFi is included. A handmade shell lei and bottle of wine greet guests at The Bali House & Cottage at Kehana Beach. A flat-screen TV is provided along with a DVD player. Complimentary streaming services are offered as well. A fully equipped kitchen and coffee and tea-making facilities are also available. A seating area with Asian-themed décor and wooden floors is included. Beach towels, snorkeling gear and coolers are available for guest use. Snorkeling, swimming and surfing opportunities are 4 miles away. Hilo International Airport is 50 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Such a stylish and relaxing place, with beautiful rooms and verandah with terrific sea views. Great location, just right across from the black sand beach. The gem of this place is the Jacuzzi!
Holiday Home. A recently renovated holiday home situated in Pahoa, Unique Lava House by steaming crater features a garden. A hot tub is available for guests. An indoor play area is also available for guests at Unique Lava House by steaming crater. The nearest airport is Hilo International Airport, 39 km from Unique Lava House by steaming crater. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious holiday home features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area. There is a coffee shop on-site. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Pahoa, like snorkelling, cycling and fishing. Lava Tree State Monument is 12 km from the accommodation, while Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo is 32 km from the property.Show full description
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