5.0/5
Sumitra 16-Feb-2024 leisure The property was quaint and very cute with all the necessary things and very upto date details on everything

5.0/5
zafrira 09-May-2023 leisure Big surprise. The house is like staying in a family home surrounded by beautiful cuckoo clocks and other items of a long lost past. Magic garden.

5.0/5
Linda 14-Mar-2023 leisure Very well equipped. Just wish more than the bedroom was air conditioned. Other than that everything was great. My husband and I both really enjoyed the place. We would stay there again

Yes.  5.0/5
Samantha 28-Jun-2022 leisure This place was so amazing I don't ever want to choose a hotel again. I'm going to look up guest houses from here on out. The place was eclectic and thoughtful with a bunch of little touches and it felt like authentic Hawaii.

5.0/5
Naveen 31-Aug-2021 leisure Enjoyed the property and the ambience very much. Kawehi has done an excellent job is providing everything, even to the minutest detail. Enjoyed the garden and outside pergola very much. Plenty of room in this very quaint house which was private with a separate entrance. Excellent, thanks Kawehi!

1.0/5
Verified traveler 24-Jul-2020 leisure False advertising, room looks nothing like photos.

Private hideaway in downtown Hilo  5.0/5
Matthew 28-Feb-2020 leisure Quaint and comfortable with lots of space to move around!

5.0/5
Verified traveler 08-Jan-2020 leisure Every detail was perfect! Beautiful decor --inside and out. Felt like such a sanctuary!

5.0/5
Verified traveler 12-Dec-2019 leisure Property is like home. If you wanted to cook the kitchen is well set up

4.0/5
Mike 13-Sep-2018 leisure A unique property steeped in Hawaiian history and culture plus a host happy to share a lifetime of Island experiences.

Lovely house. We loved our night there.   5.0/5
heather 08-Sep-2018 leisure Quirky fun place to stay. This is a huge house, not just a room. Dry well equipped and comfortable

Experience living Hawaiian-style!  5.0/5
Connie 23-Mar-2018 leisure This very Hawaiian-style home is so sweet! Antiques throughout, very clean, open-air screening surrounds, and lots of amenities: great Kona coffee, arrival croissants/pastries, comfy beds/pillows,etc. Very spacious. Wine available for a minimal charge. Great place to stay close to Hilo coastal area, and experience living there!

Quaint Guest House  5.0/5
Verified traveler 01-May-2017 leisure Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Hale Kawehi. Clean, comfortable and supplied with anything you would need for an enjoyable stay. Conveniently located near Old Town Hilo. Charming Inn Keeper and very helpful with suggestions of wonderful restaurants and sites to visit.

Hilo Holiday Home  5.0/5
Lori 28-Feb-2016 leisure A place to discover with its antique decor and garden sanctuary . Use it as a base or sanctuary for discovering the East side of Hawaii. The delightful owner cares about helping you to have a fulfilling visit to an Island area she is proud of calling home.

Cute place  4.0/5

Verified traveler 17-Jul-2015 leisure The place is filled with unique antique looking things. It provided everything we needed (fridge, kitchen and kitchen appliance) it was a very comfortable stay. The only negative thing I have to say was that the two days I stayed there, the weather was hotter than usual so sleeping at night was a little hard just because it was very warm. It helped with opening the windows and putting on two fans but It was pretty warm.

Surprisingly good  4.0/5

David 27-Jun-2015 leisure Really nice. Bedroom and bathroom has a private, locked door. Kitchen and living room are huge. Easy 20 minute walk to the waterfront shops. About a 45 minute drive to Volcsnoes National Park. Only negative is the outside noise. There's a barking dog next door (does not bark at night) and the birds/frogs make a racquet. That said, I slept fine, but the host does provide ear plugs if you have issues sleeping in noisy surroundings.

Very Nice Home-like Place  4.0/5
Verified traveler 16-May-2015 leisure This is a really nice guesthouse with a kitchen, fridge, dining areas, multiple porches, plenty of sofas and recliners. The gardens are nice. The location is great, close to Hilo and close to a lot of attractions. Laundry service is available for a very nominal charge. The owner is very friendly and very knowledgable.

Stay here if you want to feel at home! :)  5.0/5

Verified traveler 23-Mar-2015 leisure Hale Kawehi far exceeded our expectations! Unlike any hotel we could have stayed at, Hale Kawehi was like being at home! The house was spacious and the garden was beautiful. We had a little Japanese White Eye (bird) come visit us each morning as we ate our breakfast on the porch outside. Nighttime was very relaxing as well. We were able to enjoy a bit of TV in the living area which offered two big, cozy recliners and later fell asleep to the sounds of the frogs/nature in the bedroom. The kitchen has all sorts of dishes and utensils to use so you can make your own meals. Kawehi was a gracious host, respected our privacy, and even cored the fresh pineapple we picked up! There is no doubt in our minds that if we ever return to Hilo, this is where we plan to stay again!

Friendly Owner  4.0/5
Colleen 02-Mar-2015 leisure This place was very quaint. Not having a vehicle it was about 20 minute walk to town, but it was a nice pleasant walk. Coming from Australia, we didn't want to drive.

staying in Hilo  4.0/5
KennethR 15-Nov-2014 leisure We were warmly greet by the owner and she told many interesting stories about the Hawaiian culture. The space is large with several outdoor areas with comfortable seating and Hawaiian greenery. Everything that you need is available in the large open kitchen. The home is older with an older bathroom and single beds. But everything worked and it was very clean.