Does Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like skiing and return when the snow melts for hiking and kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Does Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker, a toaster, and cookware.

Does Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony and a yard.

What's the area around Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse like?

Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse is a short 10-minute drive from Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) and 12 minutes' walk from University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse, Hilo: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 16, 2024

The property was quaint and very cute with all the necessary things and very upto date details on everything

Sumitra, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 14, 2023

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

Linda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 9, 2023

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.

zafrira, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Apr 26, 2018

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

8/10 Very good

Jul 31, 2024

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 :)

Rene, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 28, 2022

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.

Samantha, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 31, 2021

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!

Naveen, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jul 24, 2020

False advertising, room looks nothing like photos.

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 28, 2020

Private hideaway in downtown Hilo

Quaint and comfortable with lots of space to move around!

Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 8, 2020

Every detail was perfect! Beautiful decor --inside and out. Felt like such a sanctuary!

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 12, 2019

Property is like home. If you wanted to cook the kitchen is well set up

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 13, 2018

A unique property steeped in Hawaiian history and culture plus a host happy to share a lifetime of Island experiences.

Mike, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 8, 2018

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

heather, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 23, 2018

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!

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 23, 2018

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。

loom, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 2, 2017

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.

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 10, 2016

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。

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 3, 2016

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

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 28, 2016

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.

8/10 Very good

Jan 24, 2016

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.

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 31, 2015

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

8/10 Very good

Jul 17, 2015

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.

8/10 Very good

Jun 27, 2015

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.

8/10 Very good

May 16, 2015

Very Nice Home-like Place

This is a really nice guesthouse with a kitchen, fridge, dining areas, multiple porches, plenty of sofas and recliners. The gardens are nice. The location is great, close to Hilo and close to a lot of attractions. Laundry service is available for a very nominal charge. The owner is very friendly and very knowledgable.

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 30, 2015

Could Not Have Asked for More!!!

We recently completed a 2 week vacation in Hawaii. As we had decided to island hop, we were looking for something a different from our Waikiki high-rise or Maui Beach Resort for our 3 night visit to the Big Island. We had opted to stay in Hilo to get a better taste of the quieter, more traditional Hawaii. As a result, my search ended us up booked at Hale Kawehi. It ended up being one of the true highlights of our vacation.This is a unique property that offers guests a chance to stay in a classic old Hawaiian house. As the owner/hostess has separate living quarters behind the house, your home includes a bedroom with two comfortable twin beds, a full bath, a half bath, a full kitchen, two living rooms, a bar area, a TV area, and finally two glorious outside sitting areas for you to enjoy, and for smokers, a place to light up. Covered parking is also included for any rental. In true Hawaiian tradition, the windows are not glass but are all screened making the outdoors a huge part of the atmosphere in the house. It is a comfortable and unique experience. All amenities are there for cooking your own food. We had the chance to meet Kawehi when we checked in and she was a lovely lady who made us feel very welcome in what can be a different experience for a lot of people. A life long Hawaiian, she is versed on her immediate surroundings in Hilo, as well as with all the Big Island has to offer and beyond. A world traveler, you get the sense right away that she appreciates why you are there, and will do what she can to make your visit special. We had the opportunity to meet up with her at different times during our visit, and we left feeling like we had made a new friend. In conclusion, if you are looking for a unique and comfortable place to stay that offers a convenient location to visit Hilo or as a jumping off place for the Big Island, you will not do better than Hale Kawehi. I would not hesitate for a moment to make this our home again during any return visit to Hawaii

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