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Reviews of The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

100 Kulaniapia Drive, Hilo, HI 96720, United States

#7 of 13 B&Bs and inns in Hilo

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 164 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    10
    This is the most beautiful place I have ever stayed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only stayed 2 nights and had to leave to stay at another place I had booked earlier for the next part of my stay on the island

    Peace, Beauty, Exclusive, Private, Perfection, Friendly

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2025

    9.0
    An adventure (we went repelling) in a paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms were smaller than expected

    The falls were extraordinary. The food was delectable. Lodging was comfortable

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very peaceful, only saw a few other guests. The snacks and breakfast provided were very nice. Loved the dining area with view of the falls. My daughter swam - 65° too chilly for me since our day was overcast. The grounds are lovely.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    8.0
    Unique getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The check-in process is too difficult. Youre supposed to arrive before 8pm. Why does it matter? Because you cannot stay and watch the volcano eruption during the dark. The drive will eat your time up and youll be late for check-in. You have to monitor email and whatsapp. You have to pre-register online before you're allowed to have the code to enter the property. I already registered on booking.com so why should i have to do it again? You have to reserve your breakfast time and pick your meal without seeing what you're ordering. The French toast was drowning in cinnamon. It was overbearing. There's no TV in your room. I get that you're enjoying nature, but after dark, there's nothing to enjoy. The staff was polite but not overly friendly. For the price and uniqueness of the stay, there were moments when I didn't feel particularly welcomed.

    The property is beautiful, and there's an adventure to be had. The breakfast location is straight out of a book. There were snacks, tea and coffee a plenty in the house. The drive isn't unbearable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2025

    9.0
    Relaxing and unwinding away from the sounds of the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Natural surroundings

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest House with Kitchen and Waterfall View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    a little far, but manageable

    location is key

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2025

    8.0
    Perfect environment after a long day traveling.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Gardenview Cabin - Limited Electricity / Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were very limited options for food.

    I like the way it is run with the work exchange program. The area is beautiful and secluded yet close to Hilo.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2025

    10
    Your own waterfall!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing rooms with access to even more amazing grounds! Incredibly helpful and friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    10
    Romantic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest House with Kitchen and Waterfall View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was heavenly! Further the location was simply devine. We felt safe and just amazing each night.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    8.0
    Beautiful property in the countryside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The property is in amazing place. Beautiful waterfalls and relaxing atmosphere.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    9.0
    This is like going to the Garden of Eden. Even though I was in a cabin without a view of the falls I could still here it
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Gardenview Cabin - Limited Electricity / Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing I didn’t like

    It’s located on a waterfall!! Staff very friendly and warm

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2025

    8.0
    It was a beautiful location and friendly stuff. Morning walk around the waterfall was unforgettable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Narrow choices of breakfast and serving time

    Location was next to none. I've never been to a place with waterfalls and rainforest in the inn's property. Very secluded and quiet. Beautiful sunrise. Breakfast was very tasty but needs more variety for travelers who are staying longer. There were only three choices and starts serving at 8:45, which is too late for active people who want to start going to places, such as hiking trails

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium King Room with Waterfall View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The location was divine. Peaceful and relaxing. The location was not crowed. The scenery is beautiful! We kept the windows opened our whole trip and listened to the waterfall.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2024

    10
    Pure vibes of Hawaii
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Gardenview Cabin - Limited Electricity / Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location and the scenery was amazing we loved it!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice breakfast in a lovely surrounding.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    10
    Beautiful location with wonderful views of the waterfall. NIce and accomodating staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was great. would have been nice to have a restaurant for dinner options.

    The gardens and waterfall views were beautiful Enjoyed the hike to the waterfalls and swimming in the waters near the waterfall. Rooms were clean and comfortable and easily accessible to the waterfalls. Breakfast was located in a great location with views of the garden and waterfalls. Breakfast was delicious and meticulously prepared.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was good and freshly made.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2024

    8.0
    Overnight acquaintance with the ocean
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If your neighbours decide to be noisy you WILL hear them. The rental equpment is fun to play with near the falls, but one hour may be too much, I suggest the 30 minutes option.

    The location is a gem. Also the landscaping work and all the small design details are just fantastic. People are super friendly and the food is really outstanding (especially the breakfast)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    9.0
    Had a great stay. Wishing they had a dock or other access to enter the water near the falls.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Queen Room with Waterfall View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No AC, but we were provided a small fan, and there is a ceiling fan in the room.

    the location was awesome!! Nice and quiet and the sound of the waterfalls and birds.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was great, location was perfect. 15 minute drive to Hilo, and very clean rooms and beautiful property!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything must be booked by the phone, also the check-in/check-out and breakfast (you can’t do breakfast early in the morning, and you have to choose the time slot for you breakfast. Poor breakfast.

    Very nice and relaxing place. Beautiful rooms.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Gardenview Cabin - Limited Electricity / Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing , beautiful

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2024

    10
    2 nights at the Falls
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unless you stay there the whole time, you need to drive in and out to Hilo... about 15 min.

    On private property out on the slope.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2024

    10
    This is a gem on the Big Island. Stunning location, friendly and informal staff. Must try!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard to pick a negative aspect. Probably a better selection of snacks in the family room would attract given the lack of restaurant.

    The location is stunning with rooms just in front of the waterfall. The waterfall is free to access for guests and is one of the few ones on Big Island where you can swim. The surrounding are all forest and nature.

    Stayed in July 2024

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