Hawaii Island Retreat

4.0 star property
Victorian hotel with full-service spa and 24-hour fitness centre
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Bungalow, Ocean View
Interior entrance
View from property
Fitness studio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pool

Room options

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Suite, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Day bed
Portable fan
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Day bed
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bungalow, Ocean View

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
250, Lokahi Road, Kapaau, HI, 96755

What's nearby

  • Kamehameha Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kamehameha Statue - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Big Island Eco Adventures 2 - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • ATV Outfitters - 10 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Pololu Valley Overlook - 17 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kings View Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Gill's Lanai - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fresh Off The Grid - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kohala Coffee Mill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L&L Hawaiian Barbecue - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hawaii Island Retreat

Upscale boutique hotel near Kamehameha Park
Located close to Kenjis House, Hawaii Island Retreat provides a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library. Adventurous travellers may like the ecotours and hiking/biking trails at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, a massage and a body wrap at Maluhia Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Ula Ula Dining Room, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and garden views. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has dry cleaning/laundry services, a fireplace in reception and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and a hot tub are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a water dispenser
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Blackout curtains and window screens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Ula Ula Dining Room

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 3 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to contact the property to make check-in arrangements.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 100.0 per stay

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 25 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 100.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
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 - TA-139-285-2992-01
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 139285299201

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility and hot tub with adult supervision
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Hawaii Island Retreat Ahu Pohaku Ho'omaluhia
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Hawaii Island Retreat Hotel
Hawaii Island Retreat Kapaau
Hawaii Island Retreat
Hawaii Island Retreat At Ahu Pohaku Ho`Omaluhia Hotel Kapaau
Hawaii Island Retreat At Ahu Pohaku Ho`Omaluhia Kapaau
Hawaii Island Retreat Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hawaii Island Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hawaii Island Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hawaii Island Retreat?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hawaii Island Retreat?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hawaii Island Retreat?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hawaii Island Retreat located?

This family-friendly Kapaau hotel is located by the ocean, within 2 mi (3 km) of Kamehameha Park and Kenjis House. Kohala Historical Sites State Monument and Pololu Valley Overlook are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Hawaii Island Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

ARNEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property or should I say land was way more then expected. It’s private, secluded and overall just beautiful. if your looking for a real taste, feel, site, peace and privacy of the island with immaculate views this is the ying to your yang. This is a real retreat with real beautiful souls from the island that host here. They are kind caring & respectful and cool as f*** here! Me & my husband spent our honeymoon here we’re a union in our early 30s looking for some peaceful us time & we definitely found it here! if u want to travel near by resorts for a commercial feel u can do that with a car but even if you don’t have a car the people here so helpful u will never feel lost. This is much more then a vacation it’s a second home !!!! 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deana, Washington,DC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Hawaiin Island Retreat
This is the place for total relazation and satisfaction to the core. All of your dreams are liable to come true in this seren atmosphere of pure peace. You enjoy a vast amount of the island in this secluded retreat that makes you want to run away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

2/10 Terrible

Salvador, California

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff not available, dirt road the last 3 or so mi
We did decided not to stay in this hotel because all the rooms were empty and the recepcionist was getting ready to leave around 6 pm and dogs were on the loose. Overall not a good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real getaway.
The Hawaii Retreat is just like the name suggests. It is a quiet, wonderful hideaway where you can relax and enjoy the comforts of warm weather, ocean waves, lush vegetation, and luxurious surroundings. The surround area has family run restaurants and boutiques in the small villages along the coast. We loved being away from the glitzy resorts and commercialized regions.

10/10 Excellent

zac, salt lake city.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing find. Very relaxing.
We stayed in a yurt. Clean. No tv or other distractions. Wonderful pool, 50 acre exploration, awesome food. Staying in a yurt is a fun experience.

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

tapbirds, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Kept Secret?
A truly wonderful stay - the accommodations (Violet Room), the food (Mo and Rebekah are fantastic chefs!), the staff, and the grounds were all superb! My only regret is that we didn't have more time to rest and explore the beautiful grounds.

10/10 Excellent

B & G, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved Being Off The Grid
Hard to imagine a place more lovely that generates it's own electricity! The facilities are top notch. We stayed in one of the yurts but did get to see one of the exquisite hotel rooms. (Next time we'll stay in one - balcony facing the ocean! ) The yurt experience was mighty fine. King size bed, shower room not 10 feet away. Pool & hot tub just down the path. If you're looking for snobby around the clock room service, this is not the place for you. If you want to be left alone in a fabulous slice of paradise - this is it! The staff is lovely - especially Rebecca, who served up a gorgeous dinner and breakfast. And, the north end of the Big Island is lovely. Turn off your phones and disconnect. Connect to you!

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, wonderful,wonderful.....so very relaxing. Beautiful setting, We will be back. Have recommended it to many of our friends,.

2/10 Terrible

Antonio, Dubai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst hotel ever
Place different from the pictures on the web site. 10 min driving in the jungle to reach the place, no signals. Hosted in a TENT, no room shower, no hot water, dirty room, gym dirty with birds excrements. Poor breakfast (additional 25$ per person), no orange juice, no eggs, flying insects on the food. Worm in the shared shower ..... We booked 3 nights, after 1 night we left asked for reimbursement, hotel refused claiming that is expedia problem. STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Christel et Didier, France

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
L'hôtel est très retiré, son accès est difficile. La piscine est loin des chambres. Les horaires du breakfeast restent aléatoires et au bon vouloir de la gérante. Si les chambres sont confortables, l'hôtel reste bien loin de l'image qu'ilveut donner.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Insel der Ruhe und Entspannung
Es war der perfekte Abschluss eines abwechslungsreichen Urlaubs auf Big Island und Maui. Seele baumeln lassen und geniessen. Ausgesprochen freundliches und zuvorkommendes Personal, excellentes Frühstück. Ein Platz wie wir ihn gesucht hatten, aber nie geglaubt hätten ihn auf Hawaii zu finden.