I've been here for a day now and the place is really great. The staff are really friendly, approacheable and willing to give advice on where to go and how to get there. They also let you borrow snorkel gear as included in your rate. The rooms and common spaces are very clean. The only thing I would wish is for the rooms to be a bit less hot. There are fans, but it still seems stuffy during the hottest part of the day. The place is located in a residential area, so it is quiet.

Well, this year was our 5th stay @ Pateys Place, we have stayed at the older property up the street for 3 stays in previous years & this October was our second stay at Koa Wood Hale, this stay we actually noticed that the property was alot cleaner than in '05. We stayed upstairs in one of the doubles above the office, complete with ocean views. We were there for Ironman & it's the cheapest place available in Kona at this very busy time.
We will definitely be back, it's not fancy, but it is good value for money! Mahalo!

This is one of the cleanest and friendliest places where I have been in hawaii. The people who run the hostel are heplful and nice. I always like to wear my flippers on the floor and that is a barefoot property... but I highly reccomend this place.
Ciao!
Katia

Koa Wood Hale- Patey's Place is great! The staff is overly friendly and helpful. Lots of Aloha! The place is very clean and has character. I loved the hammocks, reggae music playing in the background, great coffee every morning, and of course Smokey and Cookie (the cats). I would definitely stay here again.