Hale-hoola B & B

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

Manuela

Our hosts were knowledgeable about the area and friendly. The view from our balcony (lānai) was amazing with all the lush plants and flowers. The breakfasts were delicious and hardy! We even loved the coqui frogs singing us to sleep at night!

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Carol-Ann

Wonderful breakfast on lanai with many birds and view of garden. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

david

A very homey and hospitable BnB. We had a very comfortable room with a big lanai and an ocean view over the gardens.

The breakfasts were plentiful and delicious. The farm animals, birds and the owners dogs were gentle company.

The property is very private but on the main belt road and convenient to both sides of the island.

Plenty of good local restaurants, shops, markets and historic sites and beaches.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

Anne

Nice view but the ocean was very far away

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

katie

We truly enjoyed our 2 night stay before heading north for the lavaman Triathlon.

I found Carl to be really informative about the area and beaches. Enjoyed great conversations with him.

Home made Breakfast was amazing! Sitting on the deck with the distant ocean view was delightful in the mornings.

Felt like being in the jungle with the sounds of birds at dusk which was a unique experience.

This B and B even had chairs and scuba gear to borrow for our beach visit close by.

Room was clean and equipped for all our needs.

I recommend this unique charming home for a stay - away from all the touristy hotels.

3 separate rooms below the main home gives the privacy you may want yet a BnB experience.

We also loved having our own private deck in the Palm suite.

A really great Value too!!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Pamela

Carl was a wonderful host, immediately taking time to give loads of info to make the best of our stay Kona. The room was beautiful, the lanai facing the water. The breakfast was delicious both mornings we were there.The hosts provided beach towels, lots of beach and snorkeling gear. The only downside was that we were there for just 2 nights!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Rudolf

Carl and Elma were fantastic hosts ... again, having stayed here in same room 3 years earlier. The three rooms on street level where you park with a common lobby room, with a day room for those who need to stow stuff on a checkout day, There is a great breakfast and coffee on the upper floor large balcony overlooking a naturalized area with wild pigs, cows, chickens, tree frogs, birds, and a wonderful view of the ocean. It is a unique place to stay in Hawaii and in an area that we find most interesting near the snorkeling sites and restaurants of Captain Cook. Good value.

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Jan 2026

Richard

First, we never got there. Had congestive heart failure over Christmas. Owner would not allow changes. Would not recommend due to very restrictive cancel/change policies.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Susan

Great breakfast. Comfortable bed and clean room. Host was very helpful

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Mohammad

The location is amazing, hosts are super friendly and hospitable, view is gorgeous, breakfast is delicious, overall super happy with our stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Greg

The room was spotless, staff was exceptional. Breakfast every morning was top notch. The wildlife from the Lanai every morning and Animal Kingdom moment.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

chung-tsan

My wife and I stayed here for two nights. The room was clean and the environment was quiet, especially the beautiful ocean view. Thank you, Carl and Emma, ​​for your attentive reception and delicious breakfast. We will definitely come again.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

BRYAN

Great Family Location

This was our family's first trip to Hawaii and this location made the experience so special with home-made breakfast and local coffee. There was a generous supply of snorkeling and beach equipment to use. Great place and wonderful hosts.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

12 Apr 2025

Verified traveler

Could use an update

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2025

Mary

Our cute yellow bedroom was adorable. We spent evening hours out on the lanai - Reading out on the lanai was so relaxing! Listening to all the nightly chirping was cool.
Emma cooked wonderful breakfasts that started our days eating upstairs on their outdoor patio.
Carl shared all the fruits around their home that Emma used.
Location was great - we went to one beach 2.5 miles south and saw fish and a sea turtle. Snorkeled at step down beach - cool fish seen.
We ventured 15 -25 min for evening meals.
Note: downtown Kona parking charges $15/hr - we stayed for one hour to view all the artisans at their art show.
Again great b& b - highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2025

Yong-Le

Relaxing

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

Carl & Elma they very nice, breakfast is good, Tiny place but really nice experience, so quiet, but don’t have a big car cause the entrance is narrow. I’m afraid of gecko but I was ok.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Feb 2025

Julie

Friendly owners. Great breakfasts. Rural atmosphere. If you would like to be away from hustle and bustle, this may be the place for you. I really enjoyed the private deck area in the mornings. Close to Captain Cook cove and two-step beach.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Wenliang

The host is awesome. He likes to help you whatever you need. The breakfast was delicious and the scene around hotel is beautiful. We want to come back and stay this hotel in next few years.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2024

Jorge A

Big Island

Excellent stay with Emma and Carl, nice view from room and great breakfast. I really enjoyed the stay!

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2024

Alfonso

Like the hospitality of the host. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. The breakfasts were delightful and tasty all done my Emma. The only problem we had was that the bathroom were not ADA compliant. The bath tub was a foot of the floor and made it very difficult for my wife to climb in an out of the bath. The breakfast area requires going up stairs and makes it difficult for someone with mobility issues. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2024

Timothy

Good place to stay

Good breakfast. Clean room with ensuite bath. Nice patio and entertainment by all the animals of nearby farm. Host was very pleasant and likeable. No tv but we really werent there much. Recommended

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Shankar

Superb location with a view of the South Kona coast from the Lanai! A mile away from some of the best snorkeling in Hawaii.

Carl & Emma were awesome hosts, catering to our many small needs. Looking forward to coming back here soon!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 Apr 2024

Galina

t has its own vibe, the bedroom stylish but overall the room and bathroom need to be updated.
The cows and chickens are fun, but it feels like we are in the farm. Just to be prepared if you looking for that kind of experience. I grew up with cows and chickens, bit it was too much for our vacation:) we had a wonderful sunset view but never tried it on our balcony, since the cows and smell wasn't our choice for the dinner at sunset.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2024

Florence

I celebrated my husband birthday here and the host Carol and his wife worked with me to surprise him with a delicious birthday cake. They bought the cake and surprised us. The stay was amazing, if your not planning to stay in all day as we were pretty much out enjoying our activities and slept most of the 2 nites. Waking up to their delicious bed and breakfast was a plus not to mention their breath taking view. If you don’t mind sharing the living room with other guest and value your bedroom with a balcony, bathroom and comfortable bed then you can enjoy the simple life. This one is top of the line for such a good price. If your into updated imentities and appliances your better of spending a lot more at the high end hotels. We will definitely be returning as were locals and just need a place to rest our heads and feel at home while we’re out on our adventure.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2024

Terri

Good location - great breakfast - amazing sunsets from your patio. Good value

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2024

David

Nature plus comfort, a pleasant stay

A wonderful host and a beautiful property. We would stay here again for sure.
There are ranchers cattle and wild pigs about 20 feet from the back property line. The bulls can be loud, and the local roosters will greet you in the morning...but we loved it.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Feb 2024

Pamela

Great place

If this B & B has an opening GRAB IT!
It’s great. Hosts are lovely and the breakfast is amazing.The breakfast was catered to my 6 year old grandson.
Thanks to the hosts.

We loved it.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2024

Sherene

Wonderful place to stay with lovely hosts.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2023

Dean

Nice laid-back stay

Other than the very vocal local frogs it was a nice, quiet, low-key location on the island, which is what I was looking for. All my needs were met and the host was friendly and knowledgeable. They also made a nice breakfast I enjoyed before heading to my next stop on the island. Of you are looking to stay out of the more touristy areas this is a lovely place to stay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2023

Steven

Great stay

Our hosts were wonderful and provided a lot of information. The breakfasts were wonderful. As were the visits from the cows and pigs. Also enjoyed waking up to the roosters. Would highly recommend this place. It is out of the hustle and bustle of the main part of the city

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2022

Venkateswaran

Amazing views of ocean and sunset from the room/ balcony! Very friendly and informative hosts, who not only provided the info about snorkeling in the area, but also let us borrow the snorkeling gear,etc for the day! Lovely breakfast served in stunning backdrop!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2022

Roger

Peaceful and relaxing!

This was our first time using a B&B and it was great! I picked Hale Hoola B&B because of the location and the great reviews and they were right on. The views from the room are amazing. Our activities were mainly on the east and south side of the \"big island\" so the location made everything easy to reach by car. Carl and Alma were excellent hosts and really made every effort to make the stay enjoyable. The breakfasts were so delicious and I think all the fruit and avocado came from their garden!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2022

Jeannette

Excellent Stay!

I was pleasantly surprised at how wonderful this place was. Clean room, well stocked bathroom, comfortable bed and a fabulous lanai right next to a lush forest jungle. We saw wild pig, cows, Cardinals, geckos and beautiful Flora. Ocean view, too. The breakfast was delicious. The owners were charming. I look forward to staying here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2021

Verified traveler

Beautiful area, right up against nature

Beautiful area, right up against nature and a great home cooked breakfast every morning made for a great experience.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2021

Amber

Quiet Hideaway

Absolutely loved staying here. Great communication, great recommendations, owners are so incredibly nice and attentive. Quiet at night (no street noise or drunken party shenanigans - just the sound of the island critters) and beautiful views all the way around. If I had a choice between a 5* resort and Hale Hoola, I’d choose this B&B hands down first no questions asked.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2021

Didar

Very friendly hosts and I was impressed with the fact that they loaned out lots of snorkel and beach gear

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2021

Tim

Awesome host, great views, best location

The most friendly and considerate hosts. Great convenience location to volcano park, 2-step, and green sandy beach. Awesome breakfast and great views.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

This is a perfect little B&B for couples away from the main city of Kona with a very warm and welcoming feel. From the airport it is about a 40 minute drive so you definitely need a car, but I think the distance was what I loved most about our trip. We were away from the the touristy areas, which gave us the opportunity to have a more authentic Hawaiian experience.

The room itself was wonderful, and we loved the Lanai. There is no A/C but it was never needed even on 87 degree days. The ceiling fan and and open window was perfect. There is also no TV. I thought I would hate this but TV’s are a time suck and I’m so glad we didn’t have one to take away from the many things you can do on the island. The wildlife around the property was so neat to be around from wild pigs, geckos, and roosters. We are from a big city and never get to experience it.

Parking is free, but tight. I was glad we had a smaller vehicle.

The owners are absolutely wonderful. Breakfast was beyond amazing and that alone would bring me back. They welcomed us like we were family.

I would recommend this property to anyone who wants to have a wonderful experience on the big island.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2021

Verified traveler

Great place to stay with beautiful view. Owners so welcoming & helpful. Delicious breakfast and good coffee. Loans of snorkeling gear & boogie boards were so beyond expected. Staying there again on our way back from Bolcano

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2021

Carol

Quiet, peaceful and out of the way.

Off the beaten path. The room was very clean and comfortable. No surprises except for the balcony that I didn’t expect. The view from the room was very picturesque overlooking the plush foliage and the ocean in the distance. The owners were very friendly. Breakfast was very good. If I am ever back this way I would most definitely want to stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2021

ewen

Lovely Bed and Breakfast

This adorable bed and breakfast came with a beautiful lanai as large as the room itself. The highlight however was our warm and gracious hosts and having home cooked breakfast with them on the upper veranda every morning. It was obvious they enjoy operating Hale Hoola and took great care in managing it and making sure their guests are happy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2020

Ti Yung

Best stay on Big Island!

Parking was tight but is expected in this area. Everything else was fantastic! The host is very friendly and the breakfast is the best on the entire island! Spinach, mushroom omelette + avocado, papaya, pineapple, etc. + bagel + cake + coffee + juice. Room is spacious with your own balcony overlooking the ocean. Awesome spot to birdwatch and watch some farm animals as well as some non native gold dust day gecko, coqui frog. Close to great snorkelling spot and a national historical site. Poke down the street is awesome too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2020

Amorah

Excellent time! Loved the room, service, breakfast, and most especially, my hosts...they are the best! It felt like home & I was part of the family. Thank you!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2020

Mae

Great breakfast, nice property, great hosts/owners

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Nice B & B

Neat place
Good price for Kona
Friendly people
Good breakfast!!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2020

Max

We had a lovely time in Captain Cook, our room was comfortable and clean, Karl and Elma are nice helpful people, and Elma is a great cook. We enjoyed the wonder breakfast that she personalized for everyone.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2020

Mark

Good view and comfy.

Great view of the ocean, very comfortable beds and rooms. Worth the price.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2020

JeanneandVince

This B&B is a little isolated but it was extremely clean and a very quaint place. The beds were super comfy. We are older and were very busy taking off early in the morning both nights we stayed there. So we missed breakfast. The hosts were very accommodating and gracious. We would for sure recommend this place.

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2019

Stuart

Home away from home

The room was very comfortable and clean. Gorgeous Balcony, useful fridge, great shower. Fantastic delicious breakfast, and very helpful hosts. No A/C ot TV. Common area with more seating and microwave. Overall, very homey and enjoyed very much.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

Large, delicious breakfast, full supply of beach and snorkeling gear, nice view. Very close to spectacular snorkeling beach (two-step).

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

This charming B&B felt like a step back into rural Hawaii, but it was just off the main road. The house is surrounded by lush gardens. Out back, behind a rock wall, are acres of forest, leading down to the sea. The frogs sang to us at night, and the wildlife entertained us during the day. The breakfasts were wonderful, including some fruit from their own trees. Thank you, Carl and Elma.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2019

Larry

Great stay

Hale Hoola is a fantastic place to stay. It is quiet, the view is perfect. The hosts are very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable of the area. Breakfast was great and filling. The location is basically half way between Kona and Hilo. The restaurants in the area do not stay open late so you need to plan time for meals

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2019

Verified traveler

Great beach view. Amazing couple running the faculty. Breakfast was on the upstairs lanai great view and great view. Loved Carl, Emma as well as Rex and Indy. Would highly recommended

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2018

Kimberly

A piece of Hawaii!

We loved it here! Carl and Emma make you feel at home. The room has a balcony that give spectacular views of the land, ocean, and sunrises and sunsets. It is located in the farming area and they along with the neighbors feed the pigs, cows, geckos, and variety of birds! There is always a breeze that keeps you comfortable. Emma goes above and beyond to prepare a healthy and fresh breakfast each day and includes fruit from their trees. They are so accommodating and are happy to help you with directions or sightseeing. No TV or A/C but it was very peaceful and relaxing! We definitely want to come back!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2018

David

Excellent location. Friendly and helpful on-site hosts. Numerous unlisted extras from snorkeling gear to towels and even sun screen. Talk about above and beyond! Great view of the ocean (and little piggy families!). Very convenient to all kinds of amazing places. Highly recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2018

Sean

Best kept secret on the Big Island

Emma and Carl really make you feel at home! I was amazed by the lanai breakfast view of the Pacific Ocean. Emma spoils you with generous portions and local fruit- some on property. Carl is equally welcoming and together make the ultimate b&b team. I can think of no other place I would rather stay when I come to the Big Island! P.S. You have to get some of their farm fresh Kona coffee. I believe they ship.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2018

Verified traveler

Great view. Great people. Breakfast was amazing every morning. Small room with nice private bath and balcony. Not to fancy but clean and comfortable

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

We loved it.

Exactly what we wanted. A good space, close to Kona, but nearer to the country. We stayed 2 nights and had a perfect time.

8/10

Excellent

19 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Wonderful stay

We enjoyed our two night stay. Breakfasts on the lanai were delicious home cooked egg creations with muffins, fruit, juice, tea and coffee. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming. They gave us advice on where to go snorkeling and shared stories.

8/10

Excellent

03 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Our stay in Hale-Hoola

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The rooms were great and the view and night sounds on the lanai wonderful. The breakfasts were very tasty and varied too. Our hosts gave us plenty of information and the lending of beach towels and snorkelling masks was greatly appreciated.

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Our stay at Hale Hoola

We thouroughly enjoyed our stay at Hale Hoola. The setting was wonderful and the night sounds amazing too. The room was confortable and the breakfasts very appetising. We particulary enjoyed talking to our hosts and discovery the surrounding area. Thank you too for the lone of a stick which made walking up and down to the Cook memorial much easier.

8/10

Excellent

20 Jul 2017

David

Remote

You need to drive to get anywhere, or to eat. Not in town.

8/10

Excellent

07 Dec 2016

Heather

Amazing view and Breakfast

The B&B was very sweet. Your private room has an amazing view from the lanai, and your own private fridge. Outside your lanai you can watch the wild-life, and view the amazing sunsets. You get an home cooked breakfast, and fresh fruit from the garden every morning. The only thing I would suggest, that if this is a \"honeymoon\" vacation, to be aware that the house guests, and owners, can here your \"bedroom activities\", so if you plan on being romantic you might want to stay at a hotel. Other than that, the service was amazing, and the hosts were wonderful. Would definitely come back.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

21 Oct 2016

Verified traveler

Great place to stay while visiting Big Island

My husband and I spent a few days on the east side and a few days on the west side of Big Island. While visiting the west side we stayed at Hale Hoola and it was great. The place is clean and it has everything you need to enjoy your time in Hawaii.



Easy to find, clean and with amazing sunset views!



The hosts were GREAT and let us borrow snorkel gear as well as beach towels. They know the area so you can ask for restaurants or best places to see turtles... Their breakfast was outstanding! I really enjoyed having breakfast chatting with them and other guests.



We will definitely be back if we visit the west side again.



Mahalo,



Alba

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2016

Marie Louise

A nice place to be

Friendly welcome - Amenities - Ocean view from the breakfast lanai -

Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Great stay

Host was very nice.

8/10

Excellent

07 Jun 2016

Verified traveler

Excellent stay

This B &B had everything we wanted. Hosts Carl and Elma went above and beyond what was expected. Enjoyed breakfast on the lanai. Just wish we had booked more than 2 nights.

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2016

Verified traveler

Great Budget Option

This BnB was perfect for us, because we wanted to spend our time out sight seeing and didn't want or need a bunch of extra amenities. The price was great, the views from the upstairs deck where breakfast was served were beautiful, breakfast was tastey, and the hosts were warm and thoughtful.

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2016

Verified traveler

Great stay

Great place to stay in the Big Island. Very quiet and surround by the nature. Kind owners. Sure I'm back here!

Hideyuki, Tokyo Japan

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2016

Verified traveler

Nice place

We stayed at Hale Hoola for 2 nights. The room was very clean and confortable. We particularly appreciated the patio with a beautiful viiew on the ocean. Carl and Elma have been good hosts and the breakfast was excellent. Unfortunatly the weather was not good ....

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2016

Verified traveler

awesome Hosts!

awesome Hosts!

8/10

Excellent

25 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Nice B-n-B away from the hordes

If you are coming to the Big Island to snorkel you can't pick a better place to stay than this. Rooms are clean, deck has gorgeous views, location is great, and hosts are friendly. Birds, frogs and other animals sing you to sleep.

4/10

Poor

18 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

Old B&B, newly acquired by very nice couple.

House on very windy road, steep driveway. Very nice view of ocean. Unfortunately not near any beach and backyard is zoo like. Wild pigs,stray cows,chickens and roosters roaming on path right near house! Ok if you like the farm life. They will wake you up early (5am)! And don't forget the geicos, they will join you on the patio for breakfast. Cute? Breakfast ok, but limited in choices. Owner greated us every am with plate already prepared. Sometimes home made and sometimes cool.

8/10

Excellent

06 Feb 2016

David

Quiet relaxing B&B.

Wonderfully quiet place on the very edge of wilderness. Very nice hosts and the breakfast was more than ample.

8/10

Excellent

03 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

hale hoola

friendly owners.excellent setting.varied food

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

Great place!

My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon. The couple that own the b&b were both very nice and helpful.

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2015

Darryl

Nice location. Close to beaches and Kona area

Mary and Bob were very helpful and gracious with knowledge of area. Breakfasts were wonderful and plentiful.

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2015

Neal

Short stay on the Big Island

Very relaxing and beautiful view from the room. Hosts were a joy to spend time with - perfect balance of giving me my space but also sharing their island experiences. Rustic - but you knew that already! Highly recommend and I will stay there again when I go back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2015

Mike & Cris

Couldn't have been better!

Away from noisy crowds, Hale Ho'ole was surrounded by nature. Fruit trees, flowers, fragrance. Our room was very clean and comfy, with a private lanai to relax. Our hosts, Bob and Mary were charming and made us feel like old friends.
Bob was kind enough to recommend the Keei Cafe for dinner, which was a great choice. Mary, herself, was quite the chef, serving a hearty, delicious, and healthful breakfast. We truly recommend her quiche!

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2015

Verified traveler

Welcoming and restful

What a charming place, surrounded by nature and peace. The afternoons were visited by birds and the nights were serenaded by singing frogs. Our hosts were delightful! Mary's sincere warmth perfectly complimented Bob's sense of humor. Bob was kind enough to recommensd a place for dinner, whih served one of the best meals we've ever had.

The breakfast was very delicious, filling and quite healthful. Scurrying around nearby were the cutest geckos! We can't wait to return.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Better then ideal!!!

The Hale Ho'ola was for us a wonderful place to stay! Firstly, the rooms are charming, the beds very comfortable and the view is stunning! It is surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden and from the lanai in my room I could see a lush tropical forest with a view of the ocean in the distance. Every morning a delicious, very satisfying breakfast of local fruits and coffee, with an excellent main course was served. The hosts are VERY friendly and go out of their way to help in any way to make your vacation a truly great one, providing maps, directions and local recommendations!!! It is close to many beaches, good restaurants and activities. I highly recommend this B&B as one of the very nicest I've ever stayed at!!!

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Peaceful stay, great B&B

We stayed 2 nights in the Plumeria Suite of this B&B. It is a very peaceful place to stay and we really enjoyed it. We could only hear the sound of nature, which is relaxing coming from a big city. Mary and Bob are great hosts and provided useful information about spots to visit as well as restaurants/shops/etc. Breakfasts were incredibly good and served on a large porch upstairs with a nice view. Mary even prepared a bag with pieces of cake to bring with us on the day of our departure. They also have beach items at your disposal that we used and had a lot of fun with (bodyboard, snorkelling gear, chairs, towels, etc.) The room and the bathroom were clean and the bed was comfy. There is a private lanai and a small fridge for each room and also a common area with a microwave that we could use. We highly recommend this B&B to travelers!

8/10

Excellent

20 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Great B&B! Wonderful stay. Very helpful.

Stayed a week at this wonderful B&B. Bob and Mary are so nice and helpful. If you plan to go for an early day trip, Mary will prepare breakfast to go for you! Great breakfast! They gave us a lot of information of what we shouldn't miss during our stay on this island.



Would definitely stay with Bob and Mary if we visit the island again.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2015

Verified traveler

Excellent

Carl and Elma D Wonderful stay. Bob and Mary gracious and knowledgeable hosts. Kona coffee to wake up to, Great breakfasts, Out in the farm country just the way we like it, Great jogging trails, Outstanding State beaches- free. 20 minutes to town and full shopping. We will be back !

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2015

Verified traveler

Wonderful first Hawaii experience

We stay at B&B's wherever we travel. Bob & Mary's home was topnotch from the spacious room with private lanai to the varied and delicious breakfasts each morning. Their helpfulness and hospitality made our first trip to the Big Island special.

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2015

Verified traveler

A homey B&B in Capt. Cook.

The Hale Ho'ola is a B&B, not a hotel, run by Bob and Mary. We stayed in the Plumeria Suite which had its own bathroom and lanai, looking west for perfect sunset viewing over the ocean. The lanai has a small refrigerator, perfect for holding waters, beers, soft drinks etc. The room was spotless and also had a large closet with a hangers and a dresser. All 3 rooms share a living room that has a love seat and chairs, lots of books and magazines and a microwave, if you're in need of a hot cup of tea or want to warm up a snack.

Mary prepares a lovely breakfast every morning with juice, coffee, tea, fresh fruit and home baked specialties. The 3 mornings we were there she prepared a frittata, French toast and quiche, all quite delicious. Bob has lots of local info on what to do, where to go and where to eat. They were the perfect hosts!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2015

Verified traveler

Stay at Hale Hoola

Lovely stay. Room had everything we needed and the view from the lanai was exceptional. Mary and Bob couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. We really appreciated the bag lunch Mary put together for us when we left early on our final day before breakfast was served. If you are staying in the Captain Cook area, and looking for a great value, you will find it at the Hale Hoola.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2015

Dave

Two Night Stay

We had a couple of days to explore the Captain Cook area Hale Ho'ola was,perfect.The rooms were,quiet and clean. We really enjoyed our host and hostess as they where full of helpful tips on sightseeing and dining.

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2015

Verified traveler

Great stay at Halo Hoola B&B

I definitively recommend this hospitable B&B. Its in a great location away from the touristic Kailua-Kona downtown but very close two wonderful snorkeling sides (Two steps, Kealakekua Bay), beaches and historic Pu`uhonua O Honaunau. Mary and Bob as well as their room maids are extremely nice and helpful and they offer a great breakfast that is served outside on Mary?s and Bob?s Lanai on a round table together with the other guests. All rooms are spacious, have an own lanai and wonderful ocean views. Walls are thin, though. All together a place with a great atmosphere that feels like home!

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2015

Verified traveler

Like staying with family

My husband and I spent 4 nights at Hale Ho'ola. It was the most wonderful experience on the Big Island. It felt like we were visiting family - Mary & Bob are warm and welcoming. The accommodations were perfect for us, allowing the privacy of our own bedroom/bathroom/lanai, but also providing a social breakfast gathering each morning with 2 other couples to compare notes and stories of our Big Island adventures. Mary provided a different delicious warm breakfast every morning, in addition to a variety of tropical fruits and fresh breads, coffee & juice. We followed their recommendations for several beaches and restaurants, and were never disappointed. Beach/hiking supplies were available for use - which was wonderful. If you're looking for a true island experience - a little removed from the hubbub of the city, this is the place!

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2015

Verified traveler

What a Lovely End to Our Vacation!

My husband and I spent the last four nights of our two-week Big Island vacation in the Plumeria Room at Hale Ho'ola. Mary and Bob were excellent hosts, and Mary's breakfasts on the upstairs lanai were delicious and memorable - fresh fruit and Kona coffee every day, followed by a variety of creative and beautifully presented entrees. (I would especially like to thank Mary for introducing us to rambutan!). Our room was pleasant, if a bit small (I hit my head on the ceiling of the under-stairs closet every single time I went in!), and having our own private lanai where we could relax at the end of our day's adventures was especially welcome. We've already recommended Hale Ho'ola to several friends who are planning Big Island vacations!

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2015

Carol

Paradise

Very comfortable B & B. Host are full of information and are happy to share it. If you have an early day, they will provide a breakfast to go that was delicious. Otherwise enjoy a relaxing morning on the lanai with Bob and Mary.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Dec 2014

Verified traveler

Hale Hoola B&B

Had a wonderful stay here. Mary delighted us with amazing daily breakfast on their lanai which had a beautiful view out over the ocean. Bob had all the info. on restaurants, places to visit, anything we wanted to know about the island. If you want to be spoiled book here!

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2014

Verified traveler

Tidy B&B with friendly helpful owners

Mary prepares a delicious breakfast on the large upper level lanai overlooking the ocean and is graciously helpful to guests. On our last night we enjoyed the stars and Milky Way clearly from our room's private lanai. In addition to our en suite bathroom there is a separate bathroom that is part of the common area shared by the three en suite rooms. The common area has comfy seating and a microwave. We liked Hale Ho'ola a lot!!

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2014

Verified traveler

LIVING IN PARADISE

One must make the time to stop at this delightful bed and breakfast called the Hale Hoola B&B! The accommodations are well thought out and very private. Each morning a wonderful breakfast of fresh fruits and pastries are served on a deck with a breathtaking view of the mountains and ocean. Bob and Mary are your innkeepers. Together, they make your stay a wonderful experience. Our family can not wait to come back! Aloha, from Leslie, Cole and Julie Anne Crews.:)

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2014

Verified traveler

We visited from England & France

We were 2 couples travelling together & the guest quarters on the ground floor suited us perfectly. The accommodation was very comfortable & we appreciated the little fridges on our balconies, where we enjoyed our nightly G & Ts. Mary provided a delicious breakfast with plenty of fresh fruit & home baking. We loved chatting to Bob over coffee each morning. There were a few decent restaurants within a short drive (car definitely necessary) & we visited as many of the nearby attractions as we had time for. Thank you also for the fun photos with the leis - we still smile when we look at them!

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2014

Verified traveler

Beautiful views, wonderful hosts

Mary and John are accommodating, knowledgeable and enjoyable affording just the right mix of being available and being discreet. Nice room with a great lanai and out of the resort area. Very happy with my stay.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Being with Mary and Bob was like visiting family!

We enjoy eating outside and taking in the view! We are social and liked meeting new people at breakfast. Even their maintenance man was friendly.

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2014

Saeid&Pat

Home sweet home

Mary and Bob were wonderful hosts. They provided perfect breakfast and guided us to the right places to go. They were very informative of the area and very easy to talk to. We will recommend this place and we would definitely return.

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