Gingerhill Farm Retreat
81-6467 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI 96750, Kealakekua, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5
Overview
Gingerhill Farm Retreat is a three-star property in Kealakekua, with a public rating of 4.5 from 156 reviews. Guest accounts describe a quiet, outdoors-oriented stay in a green, jungle-like setting, with views of the Pacific from a shared deck.
Rooms & Units
Reviews mention stays in the Pueo Cabin and Monkeypod tent. One guest described the cabin as simple and peaceful; another reported a comfortable queen bed in the tent, along with a lamp, power strip, clothes racks, and Wi-Fi. These details come from individual stays and may not apply to every unit.
Shared Facilities
Guests describe a shared kitchen with appliances and dishware, plus a porch or deck with tables and chairs. Reviewers also mention clean composting-toilet and shower facilities, including an indoor solar-heated shower and a private outdoor shower with gas heating. One guest noted a covered patio kitchen and an outdoor heated shower.
Location
The retreat is near Greenwell Farms, about 1 km away, and Kona Coffee Living History Farm, about 2 km away. Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park and the Captain James Cook Monument are roughly 2.4–2.6 km away, while Kealakekua Bay is about 2.9 km away. Other nearby outings include Manini Beach, Kahaluʻu Beach Park, and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park.
Best for
This retreat may suit travelers looking for a quiet, outdoors-oriented stay and who are comfortable with shared facilities rather than a conventional full-service hotel setup. Its reported cabins and tent accommodation, communal kitchen, outdoor showers, and proximity to coffee farms, Kealakekua Bay, and historic sites are distinctive features.
Travel tips
Plan food supplies ahead: one guest reported that the closest grocery store was about a 1.5-mile walk away. Greenwell Farms is about 1 km from the property, and the Kealakekua Bay area’s historic and coastal attractions are a few kilometers away; transport details are not documented.
What guests say
Guests describe a peaceful, quiet setting and comfortable beds, including in the tent accommodation. Reviews also mention clean shared kitchen, toilet, and shower facilities, Pacific views from the deck, and enjoyable company from goats and chickens. One reviewer noted that several languages were spoken at the property. Practical suggestions included bringing food because a grocery store was a walk away, and requests for a grounds map and an early-morning coffee station.
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