Hamakua Hotel

Hamakua Hotel

28-3514 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Honomu, HI 96728, Honomu, United States

4-star hotel

Guest rating: 5.0 / 5

Overview

Hamakua Hotel is a 4-star-class property in Honomu at 28-3514 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd. Guest descriptions characterize it as a bed-and-breakfast-style inn, and its public rating is 5 from 46 reviews.

Rooms

Guests describe the rooms as spacious, clean, and updated, with comfortable beds. Specific room configurations and in-room amenities are not documented.

Dining

Reviews mention breakfast, with one guest describing it as hearty and another finding it average and noting a lack of local fruit. One review describes a seven-course dinner on an evening of the stay, served on the lanai, and cocktail hour with a choice of three specialty cocktails; the same account noted no wine for purchase and limited cocktail choices.

Nearby places

The closest listed point of interest is Kolekole Gulch Park, about 1.6 km away. ʻAkaka Falls State Park and ʻAkaka Falls are about 5.4–5.6 km away, while Hilo-area spots including Rainbow Falls, Liliʻuokalani Gardens, and Hilo Farmer's Market are roughly 16–17 km away.

Best for

The inn-style setting and guest-reported lanai dining may suit travelers seeking a smaller, hospitality-focused stay rather than a property chosen for documented resort facilities. It is also a useful base for visits to nearby natural attractions such as ʻAkaka Falls State Park, Umauma Falls, and Kolekole Gulch Park.

Travel tips

Check distances and transport plans for your outings: Kolekole Gulch Park is about 1.6 km away, and ʻAkaka Falls State Park is about 5.4 km away; Hilo attractions are generally around 16–18 km away. On-site amenities and dining arrangements are not fully documented, so confirm current meal and cocktail availability directly before relying on them.

What guests say

Guests praise the service, food, atmosphere, and views, and describe rooms as clean, updated, spacious, and comfortable. Breakfast impressions differ: one review calls it hearty, while another finds it average and would have preferred local fruit. A guest also highlights a shared seven-course dinner on the lanai and specialty cocktails, but notes limited drink choices and no wine for purchase.

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