Located in Hilo, this guesthouse is in the city centre and by the sea. Port of Hilo and Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness. Joint Astronomy Centre and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Wailoa River State Park Hawaii - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Hilo Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - 4 min drive - 1.6 km
Kalakaua Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 18 min walk
Taco Bell - 17 min walk
Panda Express - 16 min walk
Kawamoto Store - 3 min drive
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 does it cost to stay at Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007?
As of 3 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hale Kawehi BnB Guesthouse In Quaint Downtown Hilo, Hawaii. PL-USE-2022-000007 on 9 November 2026 start from NZ$1,247, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
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.
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!
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!
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
Brian S.
27 December 2013
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.
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!!!
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.
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.
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
Clem S.
1 March 2019
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.
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.
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
Charles L.
12 March 2019
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Julie R.
27 May 2018
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!