Honomu Inn

28-1692 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Honomu, HI 96728, Honomu, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.6 / 5

Overview

Honomu Inn is a 3-star property at 28-1692 Old Mamalahoa Hwy in Honomu, a village on Hawai‘i Island. Guest accounts describe rooms and shared areas set behind an old shopfront in a pretty, peaceful village setting.

Rooms

Guests describe the rooms as comfortable, quiet, and thoughtfully decorated, with peaceful nights a recurring positive. Specific room layouts and in-room amenities are not documented.

Dining

Guests mention generous breakfast ingredients and facilities, but the available information does not establish whether breakfast is a staffed or included service. Reviews note there is no evening restaurant in the village, so plan ahead for dinner.

Location

The inn is near Kolekole Gulch Park, listed 1,443 metres away, and close to several waterfall and nature stops. ʻAkaka Falls State Park is about 4.7 kilometres away, while Hilo’s shops and dining are a drive away.

Nearby places

Nearby points of interest include ʻAkaka Falls, Umauma Falls, Kahūnā Falls, Onomea Bay, and Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden. Farther toward Hilo are Rainbow Falls, Liliʻuokalani Gardens, Coconut Island, Hilo Farmer’s Market, and the Pacific Tsunami Museum.

Best for

Honomu Inn may suit travelers seeking a quiet village base for exploring waterfalls and natural attractions, including ʻAkaka Falls State Park, Umauma Falls, and Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden. It may also appeal to guests who value comfortable, peaceful rooms and are prepared to arrange meals beyond breakfast.

Travel tips

Plan on driving for broader dining and shopping: guests note that Hilo and Waimea are a drive away, and that Honomu has no evening restaurant. ʻAkaka Falls State Park is about 4.7 kilometres from the inn, and nearby Kolekole Gulch Park is listed at about 1.4 kilometres; distances to other listed attractions range from roughly 4.3 kilometres to more than 18 kilometres.

What guests say

Guests praise the friendly staff, comfortable rooms, attractive decor, and quiet atmosphere that supports a good night's sleep. Reviews also highlight the inn's village setting, proximity to ʻAkaka Falls, and breakfast ingredients and facilities. The main practical drawback mentioned is the lack of an evening restaurant in Honomu, with food and shopping in Hilo or Waimea requiring a drive.

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