Hamakua Guesthouse

2.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Hakalau Beach Park

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Enjoy dining al fresco amidst lush surroundings and a tranquil atmosphere.
Welcome to our hotel, where a lush tropical setting and modern architecture await.
Set amidst lush greenery, this charming two-story building offers a tranquil retreat with a balcony and outdoor seating area.
Cozy retreat with exposed beams, a wooden ladder, and a loft area.
Corridors lead to a restroom area with a toilet and sink.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
28-1435 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Pepeekeo, HI, 96728
  • Akaka Falls
  • Hilo Farmers Market
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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Room options

Queen Private Room with Garden Views

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Private Room with Ocean Views

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Queen Private Room with Garden Views

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Pepeekeo

Hamakua Guesthouse places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Akaka Falls and Hakalau Beach Park. This 8-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 18 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 26 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 30 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 31 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 37 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr. Ed's Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪What's Shakin - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Onomea Country Market & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Kalo - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hamakua Guesthouse

Guesthouse with free parking, in the vicinity of Hakalau Beach Park
Hamakua Guesthouse features free WiFi in public areas and a TV in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. This guesthouse also has a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Wardrobes or closets are also available. Bathrooms are shared.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Detached shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is in a very rural area. Guests should contact this property in advance for directions.
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - W39044116-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings
Cashless transactions are available
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—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and 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 W39044116-01.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Prepaid credit cards are not accepted for any bookings.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hamakua Guesthouse?

Hamakua Guesthouse provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hamakua Guesthouse?

As of Jul 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hamakua Guesthouse on Aug 14, 2025 start from $92.4, excluding 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.

What's there to see near Hamakua Guesthouse?

This guesthouse is located in Pepeekeo within a short 1-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor. You'll also find Akaka Falls and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Hamakua Guesthouse?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Bicycle parking is also available for guests.

Does Hamakua Guesthouse have a casino on the premises?

No, Hamakua Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hamakua Guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Hamakua Guesthouse good for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a garden plus some accommodations include kitchens and ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Hamakua Guesthouse?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hamakua Guesthouse feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Hamakua Guesthouse doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Hamakua Guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hamakua Guesthouse though service animals are welcome.

Does Hamakua Guesthouse have connecting rooms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Hamakua Guesthouse?

The closest major airport to Hamakua Guesthouse is Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO), which is 14.2 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hamakua Guesthouse?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Hamakua Guesthouse.

Hamakua Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 177 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice guesthouse

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Beautiful sightseeing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet quaint facilities and out of the busy City waterfall Creek lovely as well would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sreenivas

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Arden

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The real Hawaii vacation

I in the place where I don’t feel like I am a tourist but living among locals yes it not what many hotels will offer but you are one with the natural and the real beauty of Hawaii, taking a shower in the open bathroom is the best thing I experienced and yes it has a privacy and comfort of of taking a bath with out worrying anything just enjoy the view of Hawaii 360 degrees
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cheryleita

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Eco-friendly

Eco-friendly experience with a few bumps. Only received 5 breakfast tickets, should have got 6 to Mr. Ed's bakery, which was a great place.
Falls were close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect getaway for someone who likes it quiet, peaceful and beautiful. I will stay again. Very clean. Authentic "old kine Hawaii". Joy Johnson
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Roxanne J

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very secluded, and has most of what you need. The rooms are a bit old and not as clean. Amenities are great though! There's a personal waterfall you can go to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendella

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful setting

We enjoyed our stay and it was very comfortable. We had a king room. No A/C but windows to open for breeze. I was happy I packed a very small portable fan which really helped when it rained but it was still warm. We had to close the windows to keep the rain out. Snacks left in the room were nice and the kitchen was well stocked. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Wei

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is located in a remote area with really bad road leading to the place. The room is really small and smells with shared bathrooms outside for all tenants. We arrived at night with no electricity in the building. The breakfast place is decent though but you have to drive there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Chao, Arcadia

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for one night, and our experience was not good, for two reasons. First, the check-in process was extremely stressful. We were supposed to receive our room assignment and check-in instruction through email by 3:00pm, but we never received that email. After 3:00pm, we started calling and messaging the property manager, many times, using contact information found on Expedia.com. We never got reply. By 5:00pm, we were really nervous (not knowing if we would have a place to stay at all). We had to drive to the property to find the manager, who wasn't there. We got his phone number finally by talking to another person who was staying in the same property. Second, the bedroom that we finally got was tiny and not clean at all. It has a queen bed on the floor and another queen bed up in the attic. Since this property is in a very rural area (with unpaved road), it really depends on your own expectation. We were expecting a normal hotel room, so it was a disappointment. But for camping, this property is much better than a small cabin.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
There are a lot of positives about this place: well-maintained, pretty, isolated property, our bedroom was very nice, and there's a wonderful folder in the room with a detailed list of the property itself, nearby communities, and things to do. But trying to communicate with the property was a disaster. Myself and other guests couldn't get in contact with anyone before arriving, and some guests just had to wait in the common room before they could access the room code. Additionally, there are laminated signs literally EVERYWHERE, instructing guests on what to and not to do (it's very preschool). And lastly, while houseguests are admonished to be quiet as a mouse after 9 p.m., that doesn't go for the staff downstairs, who party the night away. Micromanaging of guests and mismanagement by employees isn't a great combo. Maybe we caught them on a bad couple days.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Norman, Abbotsford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. The manager (owners?) were never around, and it would have been nice to get some local perspective on things. Noisy guests with big feet also problematic!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with family
The road to guesthouse had several pot holes so very hard to drive especially at night Steep narrow stairs to room and loft. Carrying luggage up stairs was hard Small living and kitchen space and shared washroom with several guests

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Adario

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023