Needs more and better pillows.

Quiet, beautiful location. Clean and comfortable.

Stayed in May 2025

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Everything was great. The Inn was very comfortable, and the owners generous and welcoming. We loved the little town and the proximity to the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, which was one of the highlights of our trip to the big island.

Stayed in April 2025

Continental breakfast was great, just enough to get you started for the day

Stayed in April 2025

Due to its layout from an older time some noise is possible. The breakfast area was just one small area in which you can eat with only one table and needed some attention to better lighting and housekeeping. Description of breakfast should be more clear and identified as continental (you assemble your own)

This is a hidden gem of an historic old hotel in a very quaint old town with nice updated and comfortable rooms, on the second floor up a very long staircase.

Stayed in March 2025

I enjoyed my stay at the Inn. There was a minor mix up with my room, but I called the numbers provided at check in, and it was fixed within minutes. Staff were extremely friendly and apologetic. The Inn is very clean, quiet and I had a very pleasant stay.

Stayed in January 2025

No water glasses in the room.

Stayed in January 2025

Beautifully decorated in an 'old hawaii' fashion and a large room. Situated in a quiet community just north of Hilo, so accessible to those areas without the hustle and bustle. Free street parking was readily available.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing, it was perfect. Possibly our favorite stay on the Island.

This is a super cute botique hotel with really elegant and local decor. I loved hearing the coqui frogs at night, and the view from our room looked out to lush rainforest. It was very peaceful and not too remote-- Hilo is only about a 20 minute drive down the Hawaii belt-- though you feel like you're in the middle of nature. The breakfast is simple but well thought out. Very close to 'Akaka Falls.

Stayed in December 2024

Would have really enjoyed 2 deck chairs and a small table on deck off our room. This doesn't take away from our lovely room.

There is a common kitchenette well supplied with continental breakfast items. Best thing was available coffee, made with fresh ground beans and pour-over pots not Keurig disposables.

Stayed in November 2024

You will hear wonderful wildlife and bird sounds in the evenings and mornings but BnB provides free stash of earplugs if this might disturb.

Self service items in communal fridge - easy to access

Stayed in October 2024

Quirks like a slippery shower tub, a soap dispenser that would shoot soap across the room (learned quickly how to use it differently), a sink faucet that came apart sometimes (learned to lift the handle gingerly), some tiny spiders in the corners, a very loud door key card. These quirks also made it feel like staying in someone’s best guest room or casita as opposed to a hotel, which is actually why I liked it. Didn’t see the innkeepers during 3-night stay. Easy going and friendly, but more hands-off than a B&B. Without other inn guests, it might feel lonely (the town stores close early, but there are stray cats that hang out on the front porch at night).

Location in small town near Hilo but off the beaten path. Sound of frogs at night. Generous food in the shared fridge. Chance to interact with other inn guests in the communal space. Lush, pretty views out the windows. Beautiful waterfalls a few minutes’ drive away. Friendly post office down the street; friendly shop owners and coffee shop a few doors down.

Stayed in October 2024

Everything was perfect except that we couldn't access our room when we arrived around 7pm as there was no key card in the box outside the room. The lack of phone coverage in the area made it impossible to call the owner but, fortunately, Ed's bakery was still open and the kind people their let us use their landline. We were able to access the lobby and WiFi and the owners came out quickly (within 15min) once we contacted them, so we were waiting less than an hour but after a long flight and no dinner it felt longer! They did apologise for the mistake (key was in room running the electrics) and offer a free Shave Ice from their place a few doors down but this was only open at times when we were out exploring. As we only had one key card and it was needed for the electrics we had to take care to leave the room door open when we went downstairs to the kitchen. Another place we stayed had a key pad lock on the door and I think this was a better arrangement.

This is a beautiful old building and the spacious room and deck were ideal for a few days. The breakfast items, including excellent coffee, provided in the kitchen were great and we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and explore the North and East side of the island.

Stayed in October 2024

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I was just looking for somewhere to stay close to my property in Laupahoehoe that I am working on and intend to build on in a couple of years. I just needed a shower and bed plus food close by and this property met all of my expectations. There is a good Pizza place close by with a Smooth / Acai bowl place right next door. Also don't forget Mister Ed's Bakery and Shave Ice up the street, very Iconic. The room is in a Historic old building that has been renovated very tastefully. Nice updated bathroom. Bed was a Queen size and very comfortable. I'd stay here again and probably will.

Stayed in October 2024

We received the check-in information only after our arrival. There is no cell service near the hotel so we couldn’t reach the hosts. Fortunately the host was sitting in the store next to the hotel and helped us with the check-in procedure. It would be great to receive the check-in information a little bit sooner.

Very clean. Good location. Big room.

Stayed in August 2024

Certainly on the fancier side of things, given the area. Very responsive and helpful staff nearby. Food and drink included in the stay. Balcony and room were very private.

Stayed in August 2024

Would like some chairs to put on balcony.

Location - close to Akaka falls and Hilo. Quiet and peaceful little town. Nice inn with beautiful and very comfortable room. Has a/c and a fan. Very clean. Has communal kitchenette that is shared.

Stayed in July 2024

We didn't get the check-in info via text/email on time but that was easily cleared up with a quick phone call. The room could have used a small coffee table or another side table.

The room was well appointed and the lanai out back over looking the garden was perfect. The communal kitchen had all that we needed for an easy breakfast and to heat up snacks. We will definitely stay here again when we visit our friend in town.

Stayed in July 2024

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Location was perfect, it is closer to everything you need

Stayed in June 2024

We were exploring the area, and this was centrally located. At breakfast: Self serve pourover coffee that was delicious, toast, yoghurt, cream cheese and fruit. Slept very well, it was super quiet and peaceful and also everything was new and remodeled in the place. You are in a small, teeny town that clears out at 5. If you need more substance for breakfast head up the street for amazing food or a big bakery next door. Great botanical garden nearby. If you like creative, local places you will like this place like we did!

Stayed in June 2024

We enjoyed the clean, cozy room at honomu inn!! They have a very high standard and we feel like we are at home! Shot out to Nicole!!

Stayed in June 2024

Honomu has NO restaurants. If you want to go to a restaurant, it's to Hilo about 11 miles away. The bakery next door offers tremendous baked goods and homemade jellies. We bought several. We did not make it to the general store just down the street.

Quaint. Not your run of the mill hotel. More like a B&B. Our room was very comfortable, clean, and had a deck! Slept like a baby! Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in May 2024

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Very characteristic, nice and comfortable place

Stayed in May 2024

Not enough toilet tissue and no elevator.

It was nice going downstairs to make coffee, with complimentary bagels and yogurt. The Inn was very nice, clean and birds chirping outside in the mornings! We enjoyed meeting Mr. Ed, owner of Ed's Bakery a few stores down.

Stayed in May 2024

Remodeled, very clean, small, quite

Stayed in April 2024