Island Goode's
27-2365 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Papaikou, HI 96781, Papaikou, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.8 / 5
Overview
Island Goode's is a 4-star property at 27-2365 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd in Papaikou, north of Hilo. Its public rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 57 reviews. Guest accounts describe a leafy, well-kept setting with fruit trees and a relaxed atmosphere.
Rooms
Guest comments describe spacious, well-decorated accommodations, including a small tower room and a separate Tower in the Trees option. The Tower in the Trees has about 14 stairs to reach its upper room; one guest reported that it had no air conditioning, but stayed comfortable with the breezes. Room features may vary, and these details should not be assumed to apply to every accommodation.
Dining & Services
Guests mention breakfast with local fruit and bread, and report that fruit from the property's trees, including tangerines and oranges, was available to pick. Reviews also describe helpful hosts and laundry facilities. Specific dining hours and a complete service list are not documented.
Amenities & Recreation
Guest reviews mention a pool, hot tub, grills, laundry facilities, and umbrellas available for guests; the formal amenities list is not documented. One reviewer noted that they did not use the pool, hot tub, or grills, so availability and details should be confirmed with the property.
Location
The property is close to Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden (about 1.5 km) and Onomea Bay (about 1.6 km). Hilo-area sights include Honoli'i Beach Park (4.9 km), Hilo Farmer's Market (8.6 km), Rainbow Falls (8.8 km), and Liliʻuokalani Gardens (8.7 km); ʻAkaka Falls State Park is about 8.3 km away. Distances are approximate, and the nearby attractions include gardens, waterfalls, beaches, markets, and museums.
Best for
The property may suit travelers looking for a quieter base near Papaikou's gardens and coastline, with Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden and Onomea Bay both roughly 1.5–1.6 km away. It may also appeal to guests who value host interaction, a breakfast featuring local fruit and bread, and the room variety described in guest reviews.
Travel tips
A car can be useful for reaching Hilo's market and waterfront sights, as well as waterfalls and parks in the area; one guest described the drive into Hilo as only a few minutes. If you are considering the Tower in the Trees, ask about its stairs and room features, since one guest reported about 14 steps and no air conditioning. A guest recommends contacting Gavin and Laura directly about availability, but confirm booking terms and room options with the property.
What guests say
Guests praise the cleanliness, comfortable beds, attractive and spacious rooms, and the hosts' attentive service. Breakfast with local fruit and bread, the property's fruit trees, and the calm natural setting—with breezes, birds, and coqui frogs—also feature in positive accounts. One guest found the Tower in the Trees comfortable without air conditioning, while noting its stairs; reviews do not describe recurring negative themes.
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