Staying in an inn is one of the best ways to enjoy the natural beauty of Hawaii without sacrificing any creature comforts. You can find an inn or bed and breakfast in a remote area of the state for privacy and the chance to connect with nature or opt for one that is closer to a major city for easy access to attractions. The range of options on the islands mean that you can find an inn with as many amenities as you need and in whichever type of style you prefer.
Holualoa Inn
Holualoa Inn is within the Kona Coffee Belt, giving you access to fresh caffeinated beverages and beautiful scenery. There are four guest rooms, two suites, and a historic cottage, each with its own style. Common amenities include private baths, sitting areas, and original artwork.
They also have Turkish Casarovea bath towels, luxurious bed linens, down pillows and comforters, daily housekeeping, hair dryers, ceiling fans, iPod docking stations with clock radios, high-speed wireless internet, pocket flashlights for walks at night, Island Style Noa Noa fleece socks and cotton robes, handmade coconut or lavender oil lemongrass soaps, irons with ironing boards, EO shampoos and conditioners, luggage racks, filter water carafes, beach towels, and air dry racks. You can also rent the entire house for a group of up to twelve people.
There are private nooks, gazebos, and verandas to make the most of the gorgeous weather and scenery plus ocean views. Go outside and visit the walking trails or the immaculate gardens. Enjoy the fireplace, dining room, living room, fireplace, kitchenette, BBQ, piano, TV with DVDs, hot tub, and swimming pool. The breakfast is made using ingredients right from the property and estate-brewed Kona coffee. In the afternoon, you can enjoy homemade sweets.
76-5932 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa, HI, Phone: 808-324-1121
Paradise Bay Resort
Paradise Bay Resort truly puts you in the middle of paradise in Oahu surrounded by Kaneohe Bay and the Koolau Mountain Range. Its location on the rural peninsula of Wailau Point gives you a residential experience in a boutique hotel right on the waterfront. Every guest room has a full kitchen or a kitchenette and the majority of suites also have private covered lanais complete with panoramic views of the mountains and ocean. Rooms also have flat-screen TVs with cable, sitting areas, hairdryers, wood flooring, ceiling fans, air conditioning, iPod docking stations, fridges, microwaves, cook tops, kitchenware, and coffeemakers.
When you aren’t in the mood to walk the few steps to the beach, you can relax in the pool on a floating dock. You can also have a massage on your private lanai or in your suite. The staff can assist you with planning activities and making reservations for things such as buffet dinners, fire knife shows, and more. With the minimal daily resort fee, you also get access to the outdoor whirlpool and pool, fitness center, floating docks, BBQ rental, rentals for snorkel and kayak equipment, a safe access, beach towels, wireless internet, deluxe continental breakfast, and the guest laundry room.
47-039 Lihikai Drive, Kaneohe, HI, Phone: 808-239-5711
Marjorie's Kaua'i Inn
The Marjorie's Kaua'i Inn was built to maximize privacy for guests with private lanais attached to all the rooms, complete with panoramic views of Lawai Valley, the Valley of Compassion. There are three rooms in the Kauai Style with private baths and private entrances along with coffee makers and mini fridges. Some also have full-size couches in addition to queen-sized beds, private hot tubs, and private gazebos.
The inn has 1.2 acres filled with tropical flowers and plants along with birds and other wildlife. Guests can use the washer and dryer on site, borrow beach fins and masks, use the hot tub, swim in the 50-foot saltwater pool, or use the barbeque. The inn is just ten minutes from Po’ipu Beach and five from Old Koloa Town. Breakfast is always included in your stay, which is fresh and made from local ingredients, including those right from the inn’s property whenever possible. The menu varies seasonally but can include things like frittatas, quiche, French toast, and hot cereal in addition to fresh juice and delicious fruit.
P.O. Box 866 Lawai, Kauai, HI, Phone: 808-332-8838
Fern Grotto Inn Kauai Cottages
Fern Grotto Inn Kauai Cottages aims to give guests access to Hawaii as it has always been: peaceful, romantic, and lush. The inn features old-style plantation cottages with modern amenities mixed with island-inspired furnishings. Ohana House is great for families, as it comes with air conditioning, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a full kitchen and room for six adults. The Coco Cottage sleeps three guests with air conditioning, a kitchen, and a private yard. The River Cottage is ideal for honeymoons with a queen four-poster bed, air conditioning, a small lanai, a full kitchen, and extra privacy. The Garden Cottage sleeps two in a king bed and has a kitchenette, river views, and air conditioning. The two Canal Cottages are studios with room for two and a full kitchenette. One of these cottages also has a private lanai.
Explore the private garden and enjoy fresh fruit like mangoes and star fruit right from the trees. The inn is only a block from the beach and a few minutes from numerous shops, restaurants, and stores. The inn has bikes and a two-person kayak for guests to borrow while exploring the area. Some of the cottages also have dining tables, breakfast bars, lounge chairs, outdoor dining, and BBQ gas grills. All cottages have wireless internet, and there is a washer and dryer available for free.
4561 Kuamoo Road, Kapaa, HI, Phone: 808-821-9836
Kona Hawaii Guest House
The Kona Hawaii Guest House is a few short miles from Keauhou Bay, giving guests easy access to the beach, restaurants, historic locations, shore diving, snorkeling, and more. Each of the four studios is lockable and has private access and its own bathroom. They all have cooking utensils and electric or gas stoves along with fruit displays, free drinks, fresh towels, king-sized beds, futon double couches, 1800 thread count sheets, wireless internet, ceiling fans, and plenty of serenity. Some rooms can also be combined with each other and/or the central room with its living room, kitchen, and couch futon bed.
When you arrive at the Guest House, you will receive a complimentary drink and get a tour of the property. At an elevation of 800 feet, the deck has great views of the sunset and ocean. The grounds feature tropical herbs and fruits that you can pick or get in a package. There is also homemade jam, jelly, ice cream, and local honey and plenty of wildlife. There is a clothing-optional dipping and wading pool and a hot tub as well. Free parking is available, and guests can take advantage of the micro spa in their room or by the pool. Available packages can add fruit, breakfast, and more.
77-362 Paulina Place, Kailua Kona, HI, Phone: 808-557-1420
Old Hawaiian Bed & Breakfast
Old Hawaiian Bed & Breakfast is on the Big Island, giving guests a tropical paradise with plenty of charm. It is a short drive to downtown or the airport along with the coastline and Volcano National Park. The three rooms are by the rear of the building and have private entrances. Rooms have body wash and shampoo, hairdryers, and wireless internet. Some also have two-person showers, oversized sunken bathtubs, and large closets.
Guests can relax on the spacious covered lanai that has comfortable chairs as well as a table with chairs, making it perfect for savoring a meal. Guests are invited to use the refrigerator and microwave. There are umbrellas and beach towels available and a give and take library. Breakfast is served on the lanai and features fresh fruit, fruit smoothies, tea or coffee, homemade pastries and bread, yogurt, and hard-boiled eggs. You can also enjoy this meal in your room or packed to go.
1492 Wailuku Drive, Hilo, HI, Phone: 808-961-2816
Hawaii's Hidden Hideaway Bed and Breakfast
Hawaii's Hidden Hideaway Bed and Breakfast received the honor of the Most Romantic Hideaway Award and for good reason; the location is private and secluded, making it ideal for honeymooners, families, business trips, or special occasions. Guests can use their private lanai to watch the sunrise. Deluxe Studio rooms have twin, king, or queen beds, private entrances, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms. The Peacock Suite has a bath and spa, private entrance, queen canopy bed, private outdoor whirlpool spa, garden view, and large lanai along with a single-person sleeper sofa. The units can all interconnect inside for groups.
The inn is just five minutes from the town of Kailua and about a half hour from Waikiki, Honolulu. You can go on an amazing hike starting right behind the bed and breakfast. You will also be quite close to opportunities for horseback riding, golf, skydiving, parasailing, and more. The suits share a deck, and there is an outdoor shower area. The inn also has free wireless internet, a library, beach items, CD player, ceiling fans, ironing boards, hair dryers, and coolers. Each unit is stocked with fruit, yogurt, cereal, juice, tea, coffee, pastries, and other items for breakfast.
1369 Mokolea Drive, Kailua, HI, Phone: 877-443-3299
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls is very close to the falls, giving guests easy access to gorgeous scenery. There are guest rooms in the Residence and Harmony with two single-family homes available as well. All rooms have private bathrooms with marble, soaps, shampoo, and toiletries. Most also have private sitting areas and private balconies. You can also choose one with a writing desk, end tables, king size bed, ocean views, sitting room with a fireplace and leather furniture, large screen TV, views of the waterfall, a walk-in shower, wet bar, coffee maker, and fridge.
The single-family homes also have living rooms, dining rooms, and room for more guests. You are welcome to use the kayaks and paddle boards by the large pond at the bottom of the waterfall, and there are massage services available. Of course, you can also just go swimming at the Kulaniapia Pond, which is 50 feet deep and therefore requires good swimming skills. When you arrive, you will find Private Label Macadamia nuts, fresh fruit, and fresh flowers in your room. The full breakfast includes the inn’s signature macadamia nut waffles.
P.O. Box 646, Hilo, Hawaii, Phone: 808-935-6789
Volcano Rainforest Retreat Bed & Breakfast
Just a few short miles from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Volcano Rainforest Retreat Bed & Breakfast has casually elegant lodging. The retreat is divided into four private guest cottages surrounded by native Hawaiian rain forest and giant tree ferns. The accommodations have rich wood interiors, floor to ceiling windows, and private hot tubs. Other amenities include a delicious breakfast, 100 percent Kona coffee, small refrigerators, gas fireplaces, private bathrooms, private decks, robes, slippers, hair dryers, irons with ironing boards, whirlpool hot tubs, soaking tubs, DVD players, access to DVDs and CDs, wine glasses, bottle openers, iPod docks with alarm clocks, flashlights, headlamps, and safes. Some rooms also have kitchenettes.
Massage services are available in the serene grounds. Breakfast is delivered in a basket the afternoon before, filled with island orchids, fresh fruit, and fresh baked goods. The cottages are stocked with hardboiled or fresh eggs, crustless quiche, homemade granola, local honey, soy/rice and regular milk, assorted spreads, peanut butter, local jams, cream cheese, tea, and Kona coffee.
11-3832 Twelfth Street, Volcano, Hawaii, Phone: 800-550-8696
Volcano Forest Inn
The Volcano Forest Inn is on Hawaii’s Big Island in the heart of Volcano Village, giving guests easy access to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The four spacious guest rooms each have thick curtains, full walk-in closets, hardwood floors, and private bathrooms with soft rainwater, granite countertops, baths, and showers. There are also private decks in every room with rainforest views plus a mini fridge. Rooms have a single king bed to sleep two people or two queens to sleep four along with ceiling fans to keep the room at the perfect temperature.
The inn features cable TV, a dining room, and wireless internet access. The property itself spans five tropical acres of land with plenty of space for guests to explore. In the morning, guests can enjoy a light continental breakfast and Volcano Forest Coffee grown right on the estate.
19-4034 Old Volcano Road, Volcano, HI, Phone: 800-481-0450
