Name: Hawaiian Sanctuary
Address: 13 3194 Pahoa Kalapana Rd, Pahoa, 96778, US

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Laura

Beds are so comfortable.
Lovely grounds , spa is great with hot tub and sauna that you can reserve for private time.
Birds can be noisy but you get used to them and actually look forward to hearing and seeing them around the property.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2026

Jeff

Couldn’t stay because of the storm.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Kevin W

Yes

Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2026

Hope

This little gem in the jungle was just what we needed!

Partner

2/10

Poor

10 Mar 2026

MEGHA

We are given Cabin 1 and there was no lighting outside and the bathrooms were a 3 min walk away in the dark. I feel and hurt my knee trying to use the bathroom at night, this caused me alot of discomfort for the rest of my stay. This part of the island is wet, and rain is common. There is mud that makes the ground dangerous to walk on. I would not recommend this place due to safety concerns.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

James

There is something very magical about the Hawaiian Sanctuary.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2026

David

Cabin.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jan 2026

Kelly

Unique big island experience much akin glamping with wild life and caring spiritual staff. Off the beaten path is an understatement. Great fresh coconut.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2025

xiaomin

Everything is good except for the singing of frogs at night is not good for sleeping

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2025

Samuel

All aspects adequate. Relaxed friendly backpacking type site.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 Sep 2025

John

Noises when cars and trucks go by around the facilities.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Na

Pros: This is our first time staying at a lodge like this, so close to nature, just like camping. You will hear coqui frog whole night & seeing them jumping next to your door step. Animals free roaming, peacocks, ducks, chicken. Kids loved it.
Cons: There is barely any light at night in the Property…so if you come back late, it’s a bit challenging to find your cabin.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Relaxing stay. Hospitality was excellent. The beat way to disconnect from urban life.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Ronan

We were so lucky to find this lovely place while the tsunami alert was in place. The people were so welcoming and helpful.

The setting is delightful and the sound of the birds is so peaceful.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2025

Roxann

Staying the the Hawaiian rainforest is a unique experience. I think the location is what trumped all my other needs and expectations of a quality stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2025

Sina

I enjoyed my stay at The Hawaiian Sanctuary. They have a lot

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2025

Shawn

My experience with the sanctuary was wonderful. Very friendly staff and the amenities around the area were great as well. Would definitely stay again!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2025

Julene

Not close to Volcanoes

The staff was so friendly. There were lots of animals: peacocks, cats, frogs, geese. We loved it! We booked it to be closer to Volcanoes National Park, without realizing there was no road that cuts across. We had to go amidst to Hilo in order to go back down to the Volcanoes, so it wasn't the most convenient, but we loved the vibe!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2025

William

Wonderful all around experience.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2025

Raymond

Great vibe and welcome

Haven’t stayed here for a few years, was pleasantly surprised by a warm personalized welcome and tour and easy registration. The property just so happened to have a fun dance and music event happening, made new friends!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2025

XIHUA

Very nice people, flet

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2025

Linda

Everything cost to much.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2025

Denys

Perfect Private cabin

Great private cabin on the property. They moved things around for me when I booked multiple individual days. I appreciated that. Great location.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2025

Denys

Wonderful experience

So welcoming from day one. Beautiful property and we had a private cabin. My little daughter was amazed by all the property had to offer and wanted to come back early from our volcano adventures everyday.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

07 Sep 2024

Scott

This was booked last minute due to a last minute cancellation for another property.
Beautiful property especially for the earthy type of individual. It was perfect for my needs however I don’t see people staying here that require more of an upscale type of setting. Leaving the room to use the community restroom is probably the only thing that was not too thrilling. All in all it fulfilled my expectations.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Nora Resendiz

This Place it’s beautiful for everyone who loves nature

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

02 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

You get what you pay for

This is not the place to stay if you're looking for basic cleanliness. Unfortunately this place needs to work on their property, but I suppose you get what you pay for. I could not stay here because it was in such bad shape, but had to pay for it, which was disappointing. They had indoor furniture outdoors on the lanai covered in a fine layer of silt, the 'gym' equipment was covered in rust, and the bathroom was filled with flies...I would say it was like camping, but most campsites take cleanliness very seriously, and I could always smell the cleaning products in most camp bathrooms. Also, who puts upholstered couches outside in a tropical rainforest? Thats asking for trouble. This place obviously hasn't used heavy duty cleaning products on anything for a very long time, or done any thorough cleaning in a long time. Not a place to relax.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2024

Nickawanna

This property surpassed my expectations for a quiet and restorative retreat. It seems that others who have booked do not read the clearly stated events that are posted and then are surprised. The property goes they great pains to alert travelers before hand. I found their care and communication to be outstanding.

This is a working, biodynamic farm... in paradise. To enjoy yourself fully here is to acknowledge that fact and believe all of the info posted.

I can't wait to go back and will in the Fall.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2024

Jami

Such a beautiful atmosphere for a relaxing stay

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

14 Jun 2024

Chasity

I did not appreciate that there was a bee dance on the first night of our stay. Which was like a rager and random people coming on property at all times of the night. This was not described in the site. Did not feel safe with my family. I do not recommend for families.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2024

Elizabeth

Poorly set up cabins. Wired unsafely l. Cute and clean and comfy though

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

03 Jun 2024

RONALD

Came all the way out here from Honolulu to get a nice night’s sleep in the jungle but ended up having the worst night’s sleep I’ve had in a very long time.
When given the key to my room, The Pono, I was also handed a set of ear plugs because they said it’s their weekly “Bee Dance” (something I wasn’t told before booking). Yes, a very loud, booming sound system could indeed be heard off in the distance but I actually found it not over bearing but decent to go to sleep to which I did easily. However, it was when the dance ended at 10:30pm, as promised, that I was awakened by inibriated

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Apr 2024

Susan

A very enjoyable stay for my holiday in Hawaii. I would love to return there.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2024

Verified traveler

Off-the-Beaten-Path

This location was the perfect spot for an off-the-beaten-path experience! It’s got a cafe, mini farm, hot tub/sauna, a nursery, and so much more. We only stayed one night in one of the cabins and it was excellent. You can hear the rains and the forest sounds right outside your window. The people there were also so friendly, inviting, and warm.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2024

Ardis

Peaceful, quiet retreat

This was the best sleep i have gotten in forever. It was so dark and peaceful (coqui frogs and peacocks don’t bother me; they’re like a lullaby from nature). The beds were very comfortable. If you stay in the flower named rooms, you are close to a bathroom and have a sink in your room. The cabins are a little more rustic in that you have to walk to the shared showers and bathrooms. The outdoor showers were lovely and clean. The bathrooms were also clean and usually there wasn’t a wait. The hostess is lovely and inviting. The coffee in the morning was very appreciated and delicious. I wish i had gone to a yoga class. All in all if you don’t mind roughing it a little, and especially if you have even a little bit of hippy free spirit to you, this is a great place to stay!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2024

Michael Kilohana

I really enjoyed my stay, great place

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2023

Christopher

Booked here for just one night because it was very affordable. Wasn't expecting it to be as much fun as it was! Besides being a beautiful property, there was an EDM dance party going on a short walk from the room. Fun people, great music, free party! The room you'll be staying in is small, and you'll be sharing restroom facilities, but for the price, all the wonderful common areas, the spa, the gorgeous surroundings, and the possibility of live DJs (!) you get far more than you paid for. A wonderful Hawaiian surprise.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2023

sally

Totally quiet!!! Best sleep I’ve ever had!!
No TV no distractions just rest!!!

Business_and_leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

Navin

Great community and idea. Off grid relaxation

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2023

Irina

I had and amazing and peaceful time in Hawaiian sanctuary I like the area and location and very helpful and friendly staff ! Highly recommend this place

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2023

Mehry

Great place for nature lover

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2023

Julian

🔥

Business_and_leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

08 Mar 2023

Melvin

Interesting stay

The people were welcoming, rooms were clean but, at our age, we needed an in-room bathroom. Disappointed we had to pay for the coffee after the first cup.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2022

Monica

I love the surrounding nature around us. Our daughter is very comfortable. And my husband been getting the deep sleep he’s missed.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jun 2022

Mauricio

It was awesome!
The only issue was that the smoke detector was not disconnected.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Apr 2022

Taranjeet

It's a nice property, and the people there were VERY NICE and HELPFUL however, our stay was not pleasant. It was very noisy as there was a party/event which was noisy until at least 10 pm, and our room did not have AC therefore we kept the window opposite to this party open room to provide airflow and to keep this room somewhat cool. And after the party, we would hear animals, which was nice at first but when you are trying to sleep, it was just annoying. We didn't get much sleep that night.

We were there just to pass the night and fresh up for the following day and we knew that bathroom would be shared and there would be a sink in the room, which was not the case and the shared bathroom was dirty and not maintained, the shower head did not have any presure, it was rusted. Although the people were amazing, I would not stay here again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2022

Jeremy

Pure Sanctuary

Checked in later in the evening and was pleasantly greeted even after the posted check in time.

Spa was relaxing and perfect for recovering from a long day and hike.

Sanctuary was exactly what was needed

Self

2/10

Poor

07 Dec 2021

Razz

Do not recommend. Owner has been notified about bed bugs, but does not care to do anything about them.

2/10

Poor

22 May 2020

Verified traveler

We were informed the morning after our arrival that we had to leave. We were told we could go to the kitchen for breakfast, and the people staying there were very rude. The only nice person was Brenda, who tried to help us figure something out.

Business Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

The toilet was not done, walking to the shared one is not convenient. Complimentary breakfast doesn't look good.

Leisure Family