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74-4968 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96725
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Hale Hualalai Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
MTandB 1 contribution
Denver
Jan 3, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/3 found this review helpful

This was the first location of three stops for my wife and I on our honeymoon. If I had to book my trip again, I would never have left. I don't have a lot of B&B experience but all the other bed and breakfast locations that I have been to don't compare to this place (We also stayed at the Volcano Teapot for a night and Waterfalls Inn). My wife and I felt very comfortable at this place. Lonn was a great host and an even better cook. I went from a coffee habit of maybe one cup a week to three everymorning with breakfast. His home grown coffee and fruit were delicious (I am craving that 'Farmer Amour'). Upon request he also made us some amazing fried rice omlettes and told us some of his cooking secrets. Feeling homesick for our dog, Lonn even let us take lil' Doog to the beach for an afternoon, plus Knucklehead was always around looking for trouble and an ear scratch. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great B&B with a Great Host!

  • Liked — Location, Views, Host
  • Disliked — Leaving
  • Tips/Secrets: — Best Bed and Breakfast on the Island!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay December 2005
  • Visit was for Honeymoon
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since June 29, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Other
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Hale Hualalai Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
CricketNYC 1 contribution
New York
Nov 29, 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

Loved it, loved it, loved it. We stayed 4 nights and wish we could have stayed much longer. We can't say it any better than all these folks...be prepared to have the biggest, most delicious breakfasts of your life. Lonn is fantastic!

  • Date of stay November 2006
  • Member since March 20, 2006
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Hale Hualalai Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
Samsaf 2 contributions
Georgia
Nov 3, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

We just returned from a 10-night stay on the Big Island. We stayed at the Hale Hualalai for 3 nights, and we loved it! We had never stayed at a B&B before this, and I was a little apprehensive, but this place was great, and it set a very high standard for us in B&Bs.

The views are incredible. Lonn is a terrific host, and his breakfasts are so good. He gave us good information about where to snorkel. There are beach mats and a cooler in the unit, and as we were leaving to snorkel one day, he brought out a boogie board for us to use while we were there.

There is a private lanai in each unit (2 units in all). The bathroom is very nice with a stone floor, stone shower, and private toilet room. There is a stereo with Hawaiian CDs.

This is a very good place to stay if you're planning on doing a lot of snorkeling/water activities. It's only about 10-15 minutes to the water and Kona activities/restaurants.

We were very satisfied with our stay at the Hale Hualalai and would definitely recommend this B&B to anyone.

  • Liked — The cleanliness, location, size of rooms, lanai
  • Disliked — Long, steep driveway
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay October 2006
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since April 17, 2003
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Outdoor / Adventure, Other
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Hale Hualalai Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
Rose411 4 contributions
San Francisco
Oct 24, 2006 | Trip type: Couples

I really can not say enough good things about this B&B. The room which was more like a mini condo was beautiful, quite, and clean. We had a great view and loved sitting out on our private balcony. Lonn's breakfests were like none other and we woke up each morning looking forward to them. Lonn is an amazing host with great recommendations. We can not wait to visit his place again, it really made our trip very special.

  • Liked — Lonn's food
  • Tips/Secrets: — Snorkeling at Captian Cook
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2006
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since June 26, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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MHH1 8 contributions
Scotland
Oct 21, 2006 | Trip type: Couples

We spent 3 perfect nights at the Hale Hualalai in September. Can only reitterate previous reviews. Great accommodation, fantastic food and a superb host in Lonn. (say hi to Doogs and Knucklehead) We had spent 4 weeks in California and Hawaii and this was the highlight of our trip. We will definitely return in the future for hopefully a lot longer than 3 nights.

  • Liked — Everything
  • Disliked — Nothing
  • Tips/Secrets: — Visit the Kona brewery for great beers and pizza.
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay September 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since October 16, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine
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74-4968 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96725