Private Studio, 10 min walk to Hakalau Beach, Hamakau Coast. 15 min to Honoli'i
Guest rating: 4.9 / 5
Overview
This private guest studio is set in Hakalau village on Hawaii Island, separate from the main house in a room at the back of a detached garage. The property has lush landscaping and a bistro garden area, with easy access and free parking.
The Studio
The studio has a comfortable queen bed, desk space, private bathroom with a spacious shower, and a kitchenette. In-room amenities include air conditioning, a microwave, cable TV, an HD Smart TV, and high-speed Wi-Fi.
Kitchen & Nearby Dining
The kitchenette and listed kitchen amenities offer some self-catering convenience. Nearby options include Big Island Birria Boss, 3.7 km away, Pi'ilani Kitchen at 8.5 km, and What's Shakin' at 9.2 km; several Hilo-area restaurants are roughly 20–26 km away.
Setting & Outings
The listing describes Hakalau Beach as a 10-minute walk away and Honoli'i as about 15 minutes away. A rainforest hike from near the house leads down to the shoreline, and surfing, ziplining, and waterfalls are described as being within a 15-minute drive.
Best for
This studio suits solo travelers or couples looking for a private, self-contained base in Hakalau, with a queen bed, kitchenette, private bath, Wi-Fi, and free parking. It is also a fit for visitors planning shoreline walks or outdoor activities such as surfing, ziplining, and waterfall visits.
Travel tips
Hilo International Airport is about 21.8 km away; Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport is about 97.6 km away. A bus station at Hakalau Highway 19 and Old Mamalahoa Highway is listed 804 m away, but check current routes and schedules before relying on it. The listing describes Hakalau Beach as a 10-minute walk, and gives access instructions as straightforward, with explicit check-in directions noted by a guest.
What guests say
The excerpts praise the room and bathroom for being clean and comfortable, and mention the spacious shower and consistently hot water. Guests also appreciated practical touches such as the refrigerator and coffee pot, as well as the location, easy-to-follow check-in instructions, and ease of finding the property. One guest found the bed too soft and wanted a firmer mattress, while also suggesting more hooks and towel bars.
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