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The Koi House with Pool

Kailua-Kona

Set just 11 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park, The Koi House with Pool offers accommodation in Kailua-Kona with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, as well as a shared kitchen. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park is 22 km away and Kealakekua Bay is 23 km from the homestay. This is a gorgeous house with an amazing view and very friendly host family. I only spent a couple of nights there but really enjoyed it.

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9.4
Superb
119 reviews
Price from
£145
per night

Wild Blue Water

Pahoa

Located within 18 km of Lava Tree State Monument and 34 km of Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, Wild Blue Water provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Pahoa. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The homestay features a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Kindness of owners, location, confort of the apartment

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9.2
Superb
124 reviews
Price from
£260
per night

Ocean View Paradise!

Hawaiian Ocean View

All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with bathrobes, walk-in shower and hot tub. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the homestay, the units have bed linen and towels. Excellent facility though a bit offbeat. This makes night sky viewing a treat, especially while relaxing in hot tub !!!!

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9.4
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
£153
per night

Kona Magic Honu Room

Kahaluu Bay, Kailua-Kona

Featuring sea views, Kona Magic Honu Room provides accommodation with patio, around less than 1 km from White Sands Beach Park. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The homestay features a pool with a view, sauna and a lift. Host was very accommodating, had lots of amenities, easy to find.

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9.4
Superb
299 reviews
Price from
£180
per night

Plumeria Cottage

Kailua-Kona

Offering quiet street views, Plumeria Cottage is an accommodation situated in Kailua-Kona, 2.6 km from White Sands Beach Park and 11 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.1 km from Pahoehoe Beach Park. Everything is new and so nice! Great work!! We will definitely book again whenever we come back

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9.9
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
£184
per night

Sunset Shores - UNIT B Kaiupoho

Kahaluu Bay, Kailua-Kona

Situated in Kailua-Kona, 700 metres from White Sands Beach Park and 1.2 km from Kahaluu Beach Park, Sunset Shores - UNIT B Kaiupoho features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. With free private parking, the property is 1.6 km from Pahoehoe Beach Park and 13 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park. The property is non-smoking and is located 22 km from Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park. Nice clean property, conveniently located at walking distance to the beach. The unit offered all the necessary amenities, inclusing coffee and beach towels, which was great. The room has a lot of light and a good amount of space for two people.

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9
Superb
33 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Big Island Getaway

Pahoa

Situated just 12 km from Lava Tree State Monument, Big Island Getaway provides accommodation in Pahoa with access to a garden, barbecue facilities, as well as bicycle parking. This homestay features free private parking, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Chris is a wonderful host. The house is beautiful and very cozy. It has all the amenities and is very clean. The location is great, close to Volcanoes National Park and the lovely town of Hilo. And a special mention to Roxy, Chris’s dog, who I fell madly in love with.

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9.6
Exceptional
34 reviews
Price from
£136
per night

The Bamboo House

Kailua-Kona

The Bamboo House in Kailua-Kona provides adults-only accommodation with a garden, a terrace and a shared lounge. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the homestay free of charge. All rooms are fitted with a balcony. The room was nice and clean, the host was friendly!

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9.5
Exceptional
93 reviews
Price from
£204
per night

Tranquility Guest House

Kailua-Kona

Featuring garden views, Tranquility Guest House provides accommodation with patio, around 10 km from Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The guest house has private entrance. Amazing view! Very comfortable

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9
Superb
33 reviews
Price from
£193
per night

Private Ohana on the lush Hamakua coast with AC

Honokaa

Located in Honokaa and only 46 km from Hapuna Golf Course, Private Ohana on the lush Hamakua coast with AC provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated guest house features a building dating back to 2016, which is 27 km from the Waimea Park. Outdoor seating is also available at the guest house. Everything was great. Well maintained, clean and an excellent location to explore the north side of the island from. The hosts are friendly and have things nicely arranged and extra items for use such as folding chairs for outdoors, a beach umbrella and a small cooler. If we come back to the big island any time in the future we’d definitely stay here again.

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9.4
Superb
72 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

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