This is a very detailed and lengthy review of KALANI. I reiterate a few key points that you should definitely know before you go to this retreat/resort. First let me start by saying if you’re looking for luxury accommodations KALANI is NOT for you. But if you’re looking for a relaxing retreat FAR REMOVED from the city life and where... more

Coming to a "gay resort" -- I was expecting a sterotypical gay resort. But this place was anything but that. It's a gay-owned retreat and is EXTREMELY friendly to everyone! Gay or straight or man or woman! Everyone is treated well. The food is fantastic suitable for vegetarians and meat-eaters. All of the meals are filling and exception when it... more

Excellent facility. Food was healthy and tasty! Staff was wonderful-very friendly and helpful. Relaxing location and the classes were enjoyable. Loved talking with people from around the world. Came back to the mainland relaxed thanks to my stay at Kalani. Would go back in a second. more

Breathtakingly beautiful............simple and gentle accommodations, outstanding food, caring and friendly staff, a celebration of diversity and the spirit of ‘Ohana ---- a true Hawaiian experience! more

My partner and I recently returned from a weeklong stay at Kalani. I had done a lot of research beforehand, including a careful reading of the reviews posted here, and decided the potential benefits outweighed the risks. On the whole, I think I was right...with a few exceptions. Our treehouse room was just as I had expected...lots of jungle atmosphere,... more

I have just returned from a wonderful week at Kalani Oceanside Retreat. The food was fantastic, the people kind, helpful and enlightening. My lomi lomi massage was fabulous. I must say that I felt my entire experience at Kalani was most rejuvenating. more

I signed up for the "Naked in Hawaii" week and the experience was not as advertised. Everyone who signed up thought that Kalani would be a gay naked haven for the entire week. Several spoke directly with the founder and spiritual leader of Kalani, Richard Koob, and were told outright the place would be all nude that week. Technically he... more

Kalani Oceanside Eco-Resort is located in one of the most beautiful and unspoiled areas on the Big Island. The setting is awesome; acres of lush fauna, a few miles from the lava flows at Kalapana, on a small meandering road with tree tunnels, the setting for Kalani is the quintessential tropical paradise. It is a unique resort, very dissimilar from... more

There are many things to love about this place: a beautiful setting, great food and fun people. Kalani is located in a quiet corner of the island (Puna) and you can hear the sound of the waves smashing against the lava sea cliffs just across from the main entrance. This place attracts a very eclectic clientele, which I think adds... more