Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007

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A covered porch with wicker furniture, a table, and a view of the garden.
A cozy interior with a bar area, wicker furniture, and a large window with a view.
A spacious kitchen with a wine rack, a dining area with a sofa, and a sign indicating a public event.
A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.
A cozy living room with a flat-screen TV, a zebra-patterned rug, a leather sofa with colorful cushions, and a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to University of Hawaii at Hilo

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilo Farmers Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kalakaua Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007 located?

Located in the heart of Hilo, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Mohouli Park, University of Hawaii at Hilo and Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Lincoln Park and St. Joseph Catholic Church are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hale Kawehi is a very unique and more than accommodating place to stay. Clean, plenty of space to meet all of our needs. Easy access to town for shops & restaurants. Private covered parking. Kawehi is a wonderful host and provides above and beyond. Highly recommend!Mahalo!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place

great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great. The accommodations had several different "living spaces" and the garden spectacular and very peaceful for early risers like myself. It was very clean and it did not take us long to learn our way around. The hostess was super nice and left special treats for us. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host communicated very clear instructions, supplied everything we could possibly need for our stay, and had a couple special welcome snacks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was amazing, and the pictures online where accurate to the actual space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we wanted or needed was there. Easy to find place. Walking distance to an amazing farmer and craft market
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place to stay in Hilo.Hawaii

We had a wonderful time while staying here,It is exactly as shown in pictures.clean and comfortable.It's location in town makes it easy come and go to all local attractions without much fuss.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilo Stay

Wonderful property, very Hawaiian!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a charming guest house! Super easy check-in and many delicious goodies including fresh fruit, cereal, snacks, etc., are waiting for you when you arrive! Every day we discovered another little treasure to admire and we felt extremely comfortable, like we were staying with family. Communication with Kawehi was flawless and we couldn't have asked for a better location. We wanted for nothing and highly recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hale Kawehi is a delightful oasis, beautifully decorated, and with all the comforts and amenities of home. Thank you so much, Kawehi! We hated to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property

Hilo was our base for 6 days on the Big Island. Excellent amenities and location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm hospitality

We arrived to find a beautiful plate of papaya and a fridge full of beverages for us to enjoy. Very charming guest house and kind hostess! Nice location for visiting the highlights of Hilo.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th birthday celebration

Would definitely stay again! The house is so unique and we loved the decor. Wish we had more time to just stay and enjoy the space. Close to ocean, shopping, food. Thanks again for sharing your home! We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gem in the heart of Hilo

This was a fabulous place to relax after a long day in Kalapana. It was a very short drive to the waterfront restaurants in Hilo ( we would have walked if not for the rain :) and would stay again. The history and culture in the settings was very comfortable to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully quirky

The stories behind the items carefully curated in this lovely home could, I’m sure, fill a couple volumes of travel books. Inside and out, this place is welcoming and homey. The host is friendly and responsive. A great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved this hale

We stayed here for a week for our honeymoon and loved the house. Kawehi really thought of everything
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exploring Hilo

The host is well organized. Provided snacks and drinks. The space is welcoming and comfortable with many fun details. Would visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A Wonderful Place to Stay

We had a wonderful time here. It was almost like staying in a museum. Kawehi has so many artifacts and so much look over. A real treasure house of items. The accommodations were also very good. Very comfortable quarters with many places to sit and watch the birds, or read, or whatever. Would definitely stay here again if we came back to Hilo.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Hilo Stay

The home make you instantly feel part of Hilo. Very clean with comfortable bed. We really appreciated all the conveniences provided that made our stay very enjoyable. A special treat was listening to the music of a Hawaiian artist promoted on the refrigerator with a glass of wine in the fabulous sitting room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilo stay

We couldn't have had a better host for our visit to Hilo. She was welcoming and generous with her home and advice. She had papaya and cake waiting for us and she even gave us the recipe for the cake. The house was eclectic and it was just what we wanted. It was a great stay and would certainly go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private Oasis

Fell in love as soon as we arrived. Kawehi is a great host. Ate breakfast each morning outside surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Didn't feel guilty about taking down time as even when you are inside, you still feel like you are outdoors. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Totally Unique

The most amazing attention to detail! There’s so much to enjoy about this house!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our review

Very good. Well Organized. Concerned and pleasant owner
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilo

The house was authentic Hawaiian. It was convenient to downtown Hilo. It was cluttered! The towels were big, soft, generous. There were lots of towels!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay!

We stayed for a week and had a lovely time at the Guesthouse. The bed was very comfortable and it was so nice to have AC in the bedroom at night. The patio is large and covered which made it so pleasant to sit out in the lovely garden while it is raining. We enjoyed the fresh fruit and croissants that Kawehi thoughtfully provided! The neighborhood is quiet and close to downtown. We look forward to returning again soon. Thank you Kawehi for being such a great Hostess!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

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