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Hamakua Guesthouse

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· Pepeekeo, Hawaii, Hawaii

5 acres hosted by Mathew D.

7 lodging sites

Near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center.

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The Hamakua Guesthouse is located on the south end of Hawaii's breathtaking Hamakua Coast. Established in 2012 we are easily accessible to all the Big Island attractions such as Volcanoes National Park (1 hour South), Waipio Valley (1 hour North), and the countless sights and adventures along the Hamakua Coast, it is the perfect location to base your Big Island adventure vacation. The legendary Akaka Falls State Park is only 4 miles away from the Hamakua House. Onomea Bay is only 4 miles away, which is the home of the Hawaii Botanical Gardens. It is an unforgettable drive to get there and the bay is a wonderful place to have a picnic. We are only 1 mile (easily walkable) from the quaint main street of Honomu, HI. This town was established in the sugar cane plantation era and remains today boasting some wonderful gift shops, two restaurants, a coffee house, and the Island's best Zip Line Tours. Guests have access to our open air full bathroom with running water and a stunning rainfall shower (located at the main house). They also have access to our covered outdoor kitchen with grills, a sink, prep space, dining area, dishes, cups, silverware, and cookware (also located at the main house).

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260 ratings · 185 reviews

Audrey M.doesn't recommend

December 5, 2024

Standard Hammock Glamping Cabana

We had a bad experience at this place and we initially booke 2 nights but left after one. Unfortunately, we really tried to make it work but a lot of things were not great. We were in Cabana 4 and one of the hammock was half broken, making it impossible to sleep. Even with the good hammock, sleeping was so unconfortable. My husband ended up sleeping on the ground. Add to this the plastic roof and the palm tree right on top of Cabana 4, wich made the rain (it rained all night) so loud because the water drops from the tree sounded pretty much like we were in a war. The ground was wet from the rain. The shower and bathrooms were nice and good. Kitchen was a mess and it felt like we couldn’t really use it because the staff filled the sink with dirty dishes. Our reserved space for food was already full of stuff. After the first night, we decided to go elsewhere to have a nice night of sleep.

Caitlin M.recommends

November 21, 2024

Deluxe Glamping Hammock Cabana

Return guest!

This is the second time I’ve stayed here, would highly recommend! Amenities are top tier, location is beautiful and secure. Close enough to Hilo and attractions for quick, easy access, but tucked away enough to still feel embedded in the natural beauty of the big island. Will be back, thanks again for another great stay!

Ruth J.

November 15, 2024

Standard Hammock Glamping Cabana

For the low price, this place is okay if travelling on a budget, and sleeping in a hammock is a cool idea. The communal areas really let this place down though, as the kitchen was pretty gross. You’re reminded to remove shoes before entering the kitchen, but the floor was covered with crumbs and other bits of food which was gross when walking around barefoot. The sink was also constantly filled to the brim with dirty dishes from the staff working there, so whenever we tried to cook, the hobs were covered with dirty pans and most of the dishes were unclean. There are only 2 showers and toilets for everyone, so you need to wait a while to shower. The safe in our cabana also wasn’t working when we arrived (staff hadn’t checked if the previous guest had reset the lock) so we had to carry our passports and laptops around everywhere with us. Overall, with the standard of the kitchen it felt like we were paying to stay in student accommodation, and there are plenty of budget places on the Big Island that are much cleaner than this place.

Patrick C.recommends

November 9, 2024

Deluxe Glamping Hammock Cabana

Beautiful location, great amenities. Loved the access to the grill to cook up my steaks

Christiane F.recommends

October 19, 2024

Standard Hammock Glamping Cabana

Nature hostel vibe near Hilo

We absolutely enjoyed our stay and it was a true experience. Hammocks were cozy and sounds of nature lulled us to sleep. It was easy to get together with other guests and chat in the morning or evening. Liked the a little of the grid experience.

Cheryl R.recommends

October 16, 2024

Standard Hammock Glamping Cabana

Great Choice!

This was such a a great stay! Beautiful location, peaceful, but also close enough to activities, stores, etc. The cabanas are comfy and come with all of the pillows and blankets you could need. Only potential downside is that there are 2 bathrooms for the entire place. Depending on how many people are staying there this could be an issue.

Location

Pepeekeo, Hawaii, Hawaii, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nā moku ʻehā First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking