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Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
Waterfront bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Garden
Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, pay movies
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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15-782 Paradise Ala Kai Dr., Keaau, HI, 96749
  • Place, Hobby Garden Hawaii
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Premium Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lanai, Garden Area | Premium bedding, individually decorated, iron/ironing board

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lanai, Garden Area

  • 450 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Keaau

Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast places you 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii. This 3-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast has conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 11 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Kilauea Caverns of Fire - 24 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 28 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Hilo Shopping Center - 29 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 33 min drive - 22.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bite The Eye - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Poppy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kaleo’s Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast

Waterfront bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Guests of Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Helpful staff is there to provide front-desk service during limited hours, as well as offer insight about the area. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels and pay movies. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Balconies or patios, private yards, and microwaves are also standard. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Water sports equipment
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1994
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 cats reside at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - 4165176
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-6 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 23
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Tax ID number is 4165176.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast Keaau
Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast
Ala Kai Keaau
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Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Keaau

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast?

This bed & breakfast is located in Keaau, close to Ha'ena Beach, Hobby Garden Hawaii, and Hawaiian Beaches Park.

Will I be able to park at Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast feature a casino?

No, Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront bed u0026 breakfast include premium bedding as well as an outdoor pool and free breakfast.

Does Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast though service animals are welcome.

Does Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast have connecting rooms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast?

The closest major airport to Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast is Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO), which is 18.6 mi away (33 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast?

Yes, every guestroom at Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean or garden views.

Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great place! Gorgeous view every day you stepped outside, great bedroom space with comfortable beds, and a spacious bathroom. Erich and Suzy were super kind and helpful with recommendations for things to do and places to go. The pool was fantastic and breakfast was delicious. Definitely a place that warrants a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin, San Marcos

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location with very nice and helpful owners. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the cottage here. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very helpful and gracious. We enjoyed having our own cottage where we could have our own refrigerator, microwave and washer/dryer. The owners told us about a great local restaurant where we ate dinner the first night and talked to a friend to find a good Thai restaurant for us when we asked for one. They also had a wonderful cat for us to cuddle.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Everything you want excellent accommodations great place 10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed ower stay it was quiet. The beds are so soft, The veiw was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were unusually friendly & helpful. I actually found them inspiring for meeting one's dreams. They have created a beautiful sanctuary heresanctuary here dreams
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCIE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful slice of paradise—a little sweet cottage with everything we needed —off the grid (but still close enough to groceries and great restaurants) with excellent hikes and beaches nearby. Eric and Susie were excellent hosts with delicious breakfasts featuring local fruits and visits from their friendly cat, Slash. We left happy and relaxed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marti

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Eric and Susie were wonderful hosts! Eric was full of knowledge of things to do around the Island. The place was clean, comfortable and convenient to get to. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keegan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little B&B! Breakfast was nothing amazing but good and staff were knowledge about the Island as they have been out there for over 30 years!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to get away if you like hiking the rugged lava shoreline and watching whales from the lanai. Singing frogs and pounding surf lull you to sleep at night. Definitely off the beaten path but the host recommended many enjoyable restaurants and activities a short drive away. Low key and friendly.

4/10 Poor

jean guy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They should do a better effort to make a decent breakfast. This is not what we expect when book a B&B. a quarter of a muffin and a mini begal seating beside the driveway and surronded by black flies is not nice. The place is overpriced for what you get. The frogs were so noisy that we had to close all the windows at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alakai B&B

It was okay. Smaller than we expected. The internet was not working and there was no TV service. Kinda pricey for the size of the room. The bathroom is the highlight of the rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lourene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We felt so "welcomed" by Suzy and Erich at Ala Kai Bed and Breakfast we considered moving in!! We loved The Bamboo Room. It was perfect for the two of us celebrating our 54th Wedding Anniversary. We've traveled a lot over the years. A tropical setting like this is what we prefer. We fell asleep and woke up to chirping birds and croaking frogs...so relaxing! Breakfast on the Lanai - with an ocean view - was perfect and filled with conversations with Erich and Suzy about the area and suggestions for places to go and explore during our two week visit. You DO NOT want to pass up an opportunity to stay at this lovely Hilo area property on the "laid back side" of the Big Island.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bora

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming owners made us feel at home.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found this location on Travelocity when booking a package deal. I saw the ratings were very good, so that made it easy choice. I was not disappointed. I felt like I was at home. The owners Erich and Suzy live at the location and were very nice and welcoming. They made it there goal to educate me about the island, pointing out the great locations to visit. They always had coffee and breakfast ready in the morning, greeting the guests as they arrived. Great views of the Pacific ocean from their front yard and porch. Bedrooms were spacious and had fans and A/C if needed. I would recommend this location to friends and family. When I return to visit family in the future I will attempt to book a room here at Ala Kai BNB. Thank you for the great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Erich was so friendly and easy to talk to. Stayed in the cottage, parked in the carport. Loved all the windows (with screens!). Looked forward to breakfast each morning and the suggestions Erich provided for the day. Pool was lovely and road was quiet. Ala Kai was truly paradise and we can't wait to return! was perfect, great hot water
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy place good to get away everything was amazing really clean and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Xochilt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts are very nice and welcoming, had a good relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Suzy and Erich were terrific hosts. Friendly and full of helpful suggestions for sightseeing and dining. The 2-bedroomcottage we stayed in was fully equipped and quiet. Simple healthy breakfasts out on spacious porch. Good location for visiting Volcano National Park. Airport was a short drive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much, we had an amazing time here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

KING

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I really wanted to like this place. The property is a two-level house owned by Eric and his wife and is across the road from the ocean. Pros: Owner Eric is a congenial and helpful host. We arrived with no car, and because there are no restaurants nearby, he offered me a ride to buy food at local supermarket. The room was small but the bathroom and shower were spacious. Cons: I was charged an extra $50 for my ten-year old daughter, although we weren't advised of this charge at the time of booking. At 10:30 am on our last day, Eric's wife came to our room to inquire when we would be leaving. She seemed quite concerned we would not leave on time, claiming that taxis and ubers take up to five hours to make a pick up, which was unwarranted and annoying because I advised her that we had already arranged for a taxi pick-up within 30 minutes. Then at 10:59 am, one minute prior to the 11:00 am check out she again appeared and seeing we had already packed our luggage, she demanded, quite rudely, we immediately vacate the room on the pretext that the cleaning crew was scheduled to enter at 11:00 am on the dot. She also demanded we move our luggage away from the house and onto the driveway in front. At 11:15 am when our taxi arrived no cleaning crew had arrived to clean the room. My wife and I felt disrespected because Eric's wife never thanked us for our stay nor wished us a pleasant trip. She also for no reason kicked us out of our room one minute before the check-out time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hosts ever! Staying with Erich and Suzy was like hanging out at a friend’s vacation home. Close to Hilo and Pahoa and not too far to Volcano either. Breakfast was everything you’d expect in a continental breakfast including fresh local fruit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

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