Ma’ukele Lodge

12-084 Anuenue Wawae Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778, Pāhoa, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 4.9 / 5

Overview

Ma’ukele Lodge is a 3-star property in Pāhoa, on Hawaiʻi Island. Guest accounts characterize it as an eclectic, host-led stay rather than a conventional resort, with guests highlighting the hosts’ hospitality and local knowledge. Its public rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 41 reviews.

Rooms

A guest review described the rooms as clean and full of small, charming details. Room layouts, bedding, and in-room facilities are not documented.

Food and Hosting

A guest praised breakfast featuring local fruit, pie, and the hosts’ cacao nibs; the available information does not establish whether breakfast is included or offered daily. Reviews also describe hosts who share knowledge of local history, arts, and places to visit.

Location

The lodge is near Kaimu Black Sand Beach (about 1 km), Kaimu Beach (about 1.1 km), and Kaimu Beach Park (about 1.1 km). Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar and Farmers Market is about 944 m away, and Star of the Sea Painted Church is about 1.1 km away. Farther afield are Kehena Black Sand Beach (about 4.9 km) and Lava Tree State Monument (about 14.8 km).

Best for

The lodge may suit travelers looking for a distinctive, locally rooted stay and personal interaction with hosts, rather than resort-style facilities. Its setting near Kaimu’s beaches and Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar and Farmers Market also makes it a useful base for exploring nearby coastal and community spots.

Travel tips

Parking may be tricky: a guest specifically recommended arriving in a small vehicle. Kaimu Black Sand Beach and Uncle Robert’s Awa Bar and Farmers Market are each roughly 1 km away; check local directions and transport options for your plans, as transit details are not documented. A review mentions rain and tiny frogs outside after dark, so be prepared for outdoor conditions.

What guests say

Guests praise the hosts’ warmth and knowledge of Big Island history, local arts, and places to visit, as well as the lodge’s distinctive, charming character. One review highlights clean rooms with thoughtful small details and breakfast featuring local fruit, pie, and cacao nibs. Reviews also point to nearby local music, food, and crafts as part of the area’s appeal. Practical drawbacks mentioned include tricky parking, with small vehicles advised; rain and tiny frogs outside after dark were also noted.

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