Must see hotels in Hawaiʻi the Big Island

The two colorful rooms on offer at the Hamakua Chocolate farm tower over 6.5 acres of outstanding tropical bliss. Partners Dan Corson and Berndt Stugger…

Transformation through simplicity. If you're seeking no-frills, even austere, accommodations to pare down your material life, this rustic retreat is ideal…

Even with seemingly more windows than walls, these four artistically decorated cottages are well-secluded among the dense Ohia Hapuʻu rainforest, giving…

The hoʻokipa (hospitality) here reaches levels of refinement rarely found in southern Hawai'i. Upstairs, airy rooms feature hardwood floors, luxurious…

This wonderfully maintained 1932 sugar plantation house is a classic B&B, complete with welcoming host and homemade breakfasts with a sociable atmosphere…

This is our favorite rental in South Kona – a luxury tree house (or 'pole house,' as the owners describe it) perched over the slopes leading down to…

On a well-tended property, find three spruce, well-equipped country cottages around the owners' home. The Kohala Cottage has a full kitchen, bath and…

Among the world’s friendliest, funkiest hostels, this former junkyard has been converted into an organic farm/ramshackle accommodation compound-a-palooza…

Live the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) dream in one of four meticulously restored cottages. Ranging from two to six bedrooms, each cottage enjoys its own…

From gleaming eucalyptus floors to river-rock showers, serene beauty shines in every soul-soothing detail. Common rooms are graced with Polynesian and…

Some places effortlessly embody Hawaii's beauty – like this guesthouse with wraparound lanai, unparalleled coastal views and gracious hosts who show…

In a gorgeously restored 1912 plantation home, this B&B deftly blends retro style and modern amenities. Three main-floor rooms feature private lanai, some…

This family-owned, two-story hotel has a loyal following – for good reason. Its 18 apartment-style units are spotless and reasonably priced and all…

Run by a multi-generational family, this homestead in Paʻauilo has a rustic farmer/artist vibe, reflecting the owners' own passions. Don't worry about…

You'll be in excellent hands at this upscale historic home, where renowned Hawaiian artist Herb Kane once lived. Perched on a lush mauka (inland) hillside…

In a charming vintage home, three spacious guest rooms accommodate a range of budgets. On the main floor, rooms have reassuringly hefty furniture and air…

This luxury resort earns its accolades with top-flight service and lavish attention to detail like fresh orchids in every room, lush gardens and an ocean…

A downtown gem, this B&B offers four sparkling, attractively furnished units, each including mini fridge. Rooms open into an open-air courtyard, where…

This airy, enormous hotel fronts ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay and thus boasts an awesome beach setting, plus three oceanfront pools. Renovated in late 2013, rooms…

Set on sprawling acres of pastureland, this airy house guarantees space and privacy – and unobstructed ocean and valley views. It's well equipped with two…