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Featuring a bar, Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse features accommodations in Hilo. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The property offers car rental and features a garden and picnic area. This air-conditioned guest house comes with a seating area, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a satellite flat-screen TV. A private entrance leads guests into the guest house, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruit. This guest house is allergy-free and non-smoking. During warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and eat on the private balcony. Lyman Museum & Mission House is 1.1 miles from the guest house, while The Pacific Tsunami Museum is 1.3 miles from the property. Hilo International Airport is 2.5 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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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 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
10
High score for Hilo

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Matthew
    United States United States
    Right in the heart of Hilo, easy access to most everything you'll need. Quiet neighborhood and peaceful lanai. Covered parking a plus for those rainy times.
  • Alexandre
    Canada Canada
    Overall, a beautiful guest house (which seems to be the front half of a house - with the back half occupied by the owner), with a lush garden and beautiful front patio that was perfect for taking a lazy breakfast in the sunshine. The house just a...
  • 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...
  • Brenda
    United States United States
    The hostess has stocked this apartment with essentials and perks. Basics are in the kitchen to use, which was wonderful. The previous place we stayed did not even provide salt and pepper. Plus the apartment is supplied with informative books to...
  • 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...

Hosted by Kawehi Cochran

9.8
9.8
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

Area info

Amenities of Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • 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 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

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

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Car rental
  • Express check-in/out

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Languages Spoken

  • English

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

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to $500 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 10:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-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 BnB Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

License number: TA-116 694 8352 01

FAQs about Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse

  • Check-in at Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

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

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Room options at Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse include:

    • Double
  • The prices at Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.