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Review Score

Based on 36 B&B reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Tasty breakfast every morning

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2023

    10
    Romantic jungle experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a bit far from everything, but we liked the remoteness.

    Spectacular jungle location! Emily made us an excellent breakfast and by night we enjoyed a relaxing jacuzzi.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2023

    10
    Spectacular stay in a hidden gem of Mountain View’s rain forest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great! As a tiny suggestion, it might be helpful to have a small table in the rooms.

    We loved Emily’s Eco Retreat! It is such a hidden gem surrounded by the rain forest and lush vegetation. We felt warmly welcomed and taken care of throughout our stay! The bamboo structures and the rooms’ layout of this small eco retreat made it intimate and special. We enjoyed meeting other guests and spending time chatting in the shared hot tub at the end of a busy day of explorations. Finally, breakfast was absolutely incredible!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2022

    10
    exceptional stay - highly recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    n/a

    The hosts were unbelievable. The breakfast is filling and healthier. The hot tub was a treat. The rooms are amazing.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2022

    10
    delicious breakfast and amazing staff and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    everything, the location is amazing

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The whole place is just AMAZING!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Breakfast is phenomenal

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2022

    10
    I couldn't have asked for a better place, hosts, food or experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing. It was such an amazing stay!

    Emily and Court were outstanding and we feel incredibly lucky to have met them and been hosted by them. The property is beautiful, serene and intimate. The retreat feels like a reprieve from regular life and has all the creature comforts and thoughtful touches that anyone could need (like great toilet paper, a wine opener in the room, lux toiletries, beverages stocked on your fridge, and yoga mats). The sounds of the wildlife (the frogs particularly!) were so incredible at night and the birds in the morning. The breakfasts they provided were nothing short of spectacular. It was some of the best food we ate on any of the Hawaiin Islands that we visited. I still think about their vegan loco moco and chickpea frittata! Stay here if you're looking for something intimate, away from the bustle of city life, and special. This resort is LGBTQ+ friendly! <3 I hope to see you again!

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2022

    10
    Peaceful gem close to the volcano park
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There aren’t many restaurants around (just a nice one about 15 min away), so it can be tricky after a long day of hiking.

    Very unique place! Gorgeous and peaceful, they only have 4 bungalows so you get a customized and warm welcome. The owners are wonderful and the breakfast is amazingly good. Hidden gem just about 30 min away from the volcano park and about 20 min away from Hilo and black sand beaches. I hope I can come back soon!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2022

    10
    Paradise in Big Island.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We only staid three nights!! Should be much longer.

    WHAT AN AMAZING PLACE. Gabi and Tony treat you like a king and always happy to help. This place is a piece of Paradise in the Big Island. Without forgetting that Sushi (the Chihuahua) is one of the nicest dogs I’ve ever seen. Great Wi-Fi connection. Jacuzzi is amazing. And be ready for amazing breakfasts!!!!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2022

    10
    Just amazing in every way — a beautiful property, thoughtful amenities, terrific brunch, and hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was amazing

    I can’t imagine a better hotel stay honestly - from the gorgeous property to incredible breakfasts and kind, helpful hosts. Everything was so considered and wonderful. My husband and I feel lucky we found Volcano Eco Resorts, an amazing final leg of our honeymoon.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2022

    10
    amazing, would 100% recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing, everything was perfect

    The eco retreat was in a secluded spot, close to the national parks. The retreat was set in beautiful, well kept grounds, and the rooms were clean and had all the amenities needed for a few days of pure relaxation. Both Gabby & Tony were super friendly and helpful with our questions about the island and provided recommendations of local restaurants and places to visit. The vegan breakfast that they prepared each morning was spectacular - not only pretty but delicious! the hot tub was also great after a few hours hiking around the National park. Their resident dog, sushi, was also super friendly and filled us with entertainment and smiles throughout our stay. We visited for our honeymoon from London and although it was a long journey, we’ll be returning and recommending to anyone who plans to visit the Hawaiian islands.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2022

    9.0
    A great retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Paradoxically- the location, which is beautiful means that in order to get lunch or dinner you have to drive 30-45 minutes

    Beautiful location - in a secluded and isolated rain forest Fantastic breakfasts provided by host

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2022

    10
    Amazing EcoLodge off the beaten path on the Big Island
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Only small suggestion would be to add some stepping stones throughout the property for when its raining and the ground starts to get soggy/muddy. Otherwise, the property was perfect in every way!

    Tony and his wife (and their dog Sushi) couldn't have been better or more gracious hosts. They were extremely attentive when we needed anything, but left us in complete privacy and solitude when we didn't. The property itself is stunning and serene with an overwhelming abundance of peace and quiet. The grounds are immaculately landscaped and there is a hot tub at the center of the property where you can enjoy the incredible sounds of the surrounding jungle at night. As many other reviews have pointed out, the homemade breakfasts are delicious (we especially enjoyed the green smoothie served in a pineapple and the chickpea avocado toast). And while it's admittedly a bit of a drive to find other food, Tony and his wife provided us with a long list of great restaurants and other food options in the general area. If you're looking to get off the grid and relax in nature while visiting the Volcanoes NP/Hilo side of the Big Island, this is definitely your place! A+ experience across the board.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Highly recommend & would stay again !!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2022

    10
    A Paradise on earth
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    Everything was perfect! The owners are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast delicious and abundant. The bed very cozy and the location in the rain forest absolutely stunning. A hidden gen!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2022

    10
    Outstanding villa in the Hawaiian forest!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Outstanding resort close to Volcano National Park and some really cool beaches! It is a very peaceful place with a great morning breakfast. Most important was the affection and attention from Sushi the chihuahua, and her servants- Tony and Gabby. You won’t find a better / nicer place on the Big Island!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2022

    9.0
    A “must stay” if you are ever in the area! Will definitely be recommending it to friends and family who are traveling an
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Although, I knew it was going to be remote I didn’t realize how remote. after settling in and getting used to the location I ended up loving it.

    We loved the serenity and beauty and Whitney and Lotus who were taking care of everything as the owners were away.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2021

    10
    Secluded, peaceful and awesome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    For a nature lover this place is unbelievable. Gabby and Tony are outstanding and the breakfast is awesome. It's a short drive to Hilo and Volcanoes National Park. It' secluded and peaceful and in my opinion the only way to stay on the big Island.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2021

    10
    Amazing and relaxing stay for our honeymoon visit to the volcano!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rain was the difficult thing about this location. It's in the middle of a rainforest so rained a lot and a bit tough to get to, but the owners are super communicative and help with all local recommendations.

    The owners were awesome and their dog was super cute! This was a hidden oasis of a place that was a fantastic experience overall, the breakfast provided was delicious, the hot tub a great added touch and the feeling of serenity was abundant!

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2022

    8.0
    overall great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    we are not vegan and all the breakfasts were without any options such as cream for coffee, butter for bread, etc… I get the no meat and can support that, but they can’t expect every guest to want to go without dairy and eggs for breakfast especially when they can be ethically sourced in Hawaii

    the house doggy, Sushi was adorable the owners were awesome the grounds were beautiful

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2021

    10
    Excellent all around
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Stunning and peaceful place. Immaculately kept grounds with cozy and stylish bungalows. Tony and Gaby are the perfect hosts and their special helper, Sushi, was the most delightful little surprise. The breakfast each morning is inventive and delicious. We will definitely return when we visit the Big Island!

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2023

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