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Situated in Hilo, 1.8 km from Lyman Museum & Mission House and 2.2 km from The Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hale Kawehi Guesthouse features spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property offers car hire and features a garden and picnic area. The guest house is equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV. The kitchen has a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave and there is a private bathroom with slippers and a hair dryer. This guest house is allergy-free and non-smoking. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio. University of Hawaii, Hilo is 2.6 km from the guest house, while Rainbow Falls is 2.9 km from the property. Hilo International Airport is 4 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
10
High score for Hilo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steve
    Australia Australia
    Small snacks provided on arrival made us feel welcome. Very spacious - part of a house so included 2 living areas and a well-equipped kitchen with dining room; also access to a front courtyard with seating as well as a sitting area on a side...
  • Rachel
    Australia Australia
    We loved our stay at Hale Kawehi Guesthouse! The house is spacious and we had everything we needed- breakfast and snacks foods were even provided. There are lots of lovely seating areas, inside and outside. The house gets great air flow, as some...
  • Rosalind
    Australia Australia
    Hale Kawehi was a real delight - not just a regular 1BR apartment, but effectively a furnished whole house - including two sitting rooms and wrap-around balcony. It was a great base for our four days of sightseeing on the Big Island, and lacks...
  • Terry
    Australia Australia
    Very quirky decorations which we loved. Everything you could want available in the house - so comfortable.
  • Chad
    United States United States
    This was the most home like guest house I have stayed at. It felt like your grandmother's house blended with the local Hawai'ian theme. It has 2 out door and 3 indoor social areas in addition to the bedroom and bathroom. It was perfect for me and...
  • Gayle
    United States United States
    Personal entry, garage and living area’s. Lots of fresh air, and plants.
  • D
    Dale
    United States United States
    We enjoyed fixing what we wanted from the available selections.
  • Willard
    United States United States
    Quirky and delightful oasis in Hilo. Friendly and available hostess. Well supplied with snacks and breakfast items. Great comfortable decks for reading and dining.
  • Rosemary
    United States United States
    We loved it! It felt very shabby chic..our favorite was the sitting areas inside n outside. Every area was comfortable, attractive n very inviting..security was awesome no worries, location was perfect for our conference..no problem s..lots of...
  • Ralph
    United States United States
    Kawehi (pronounced Ka-vay-hee) provides to her guests the entire front portion of her well-located home in Hilo. It is amazing the amount of room, both inside and out, that you have access to compared to a normal hotel room. It includes a full...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Kawehi Cochran

9.7
9.7
Host review score
Host review score
Kawehi Cochran
Vintage polynesian guesthouse In downtown Hilo featuring many Hawaiian collectibles.
Indigenous Hawaiian wanting to share this unique property. Love hosting my many guests.
Guest house is In a lovely neighborhood walking distance to downtown area.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hale Kawehi Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Fast free WiFi 60 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Car hire
  • Express check-in/check-out

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Wellness

  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Hale Kawehi Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to US$500 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 10:00 and 08:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Self check-in can be conducted with a key that is in a combination lock. The host is available upon request.

Please inform Hale Kawehi Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to US$500 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

License number: TA-116 694 8352 01

FAQs about Hale Kawehi Guesthouse

  • Check-in at Hale Kawehi Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Hale Kawehi Guesthouse is 0.8 miles from the centre of Hilo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hale Kawehi Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Room options at Hale Kawehi Guesthouse include:

    • Double
  • The prices at Hale Kawehi Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.