Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Even with seemingly more windows than walls, these four artistically decorated cottages are well-secluded among the dense Ohia Hapuʻu rainforest, giving…
Must-see hotels in Hawaiʻi the Big Island
Kona Coast
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…
Hamakua Coast
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…
Hamakua Coast
Transformation through simplicity. If you're seeking no-frills, even austere, accommodations to pare down your material life, this rustic retreat is ideal…
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
The hoʻokipa (hospitality) here reaches levels of refinement rarely found in southern Hawai'i. Upstairs, airy rooms feature hardwood floors, luxurious…
Hamakua Coast
This wonderfully maintained 1932 sugar plantation house is a classic B&B, complete with welcoming host and homemade breakfasts with a sociable atmosphere…
South Kona Coast
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…
Kohala & Waimea
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…
Puna
Among the world’s friendliest, funkiest hostels, this former junkyard has been converted into an organic farm/ramshackle accommodation compound-a-palooza…
North Kohala
Live the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) dream in one of four meticulously restored cottages. Ranging from two to six bedrooms, each cottage enjoys its own…
Kona Coast
From gleaming eucalyptus floors to river-rock showers, serene beauty shines in every soul-soothing detail. Common rooms are graced with Polynesian and…
Kaʻawa Loa Plantation & Guesthouse
South Kona Coast
Some places effortlessly embody Hawaii's beauty – like this guesthouse with wraparound lanai, unparalleled coastal views and gracious hosts who show…
Hilo
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…
Hilo
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…
Hamakua Coast
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…
South Kona Coast
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…
Hilo
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…
Hilo
A downtown gem, this B&B offers four sparkling, attractively furnished units, each including mini fridge. Rooms open into an open-air courtyard, where…
South Kohala
This airy, enormous hotel fronts ʻAnaehoʻomalu Bay and thus boasts an awesome beach setting, plus three oceanfront pools. Renovated in late 2013, rooms…
Hamakua Coast
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…
Hilo
Set above street-level shops near the downtown farmers market, this inn is a surprising oasis. Rooms are stylishly minimalist and meticulously maintained,…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Don't be put off by the gaudy neon sign, this welcoming inn's wood-trimmed rooms and common areas offer great value. The main building contains immaculate…
North Kohala
Tucked away in a tree line with sweeping views, this reproduction 19th-century paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) ranch house has two bedrooms and a ton of…
Puna
This 44-acre retreat center, offering permaculture classes, a yoga studio, a freshwater hot tub, sound healing, farm-to-table meals, colonic hydrotherapy…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Master gardener and owner, Robert, can help unlock the mysteries of Volcano and Hawaiʻi while cooking up a hearty all-day breakfast at this historic…
South Kohala
This grand hotel, which first opened its doors in 1965, manages to come off as coolly understated and quietly confident of its reputation. Rooms are…
Kailua-Kona
Spread over three ship-shaped towers, this breezy, 1970s Polynesian fantasy has a tropical theme that lets you know you're in Hawaii. Rooms are a little…
Kona Coast
Take an exuberant grab-bag run by a friendly couple and stuff it with Japanese, Hawaiian and bohemian style and sensibility. Put it all on a jungle…
Hamakua Coast
Surrounded by misty forest, this ranch offers a comfortable B&B suite cozily decorated by your consummate host, Gay ('as in happy,' as she puts it!). It's…
Hilo
Four miles north of Hilo, this B&B is both elegant and 'surf shack.' Find two well-designed rooms and an airy shared patio surrounded by tropical flora,…
South Kohala
This 4200-sq ft, four-bedroom villa is as luxurious as rentals get in Kohala. Designed by an architect, the space expertly utilizes natural light and…
North Kohala
Set on acres of zen-like gardens in an isolated, end-of-the-world corner north of Kapaʻau town, the Island Retreat lives up to its name. The rooms, all…
Hilo
Rent this 2000-sq-ft, one-bedroom guesthouse and make believe you live in Hilo. With inviting lounging areas and chef-worthy full kitchen, this place is a…
Hilo
Just across the Singing Bridge near downtown Hilo, find three immaculate guest rooms within sight and sound of the bay. Rooms are tastefully tropical…
Hamakua Coast
Surrounded by wildly thriving flora, this aptly named hideaway has sweeping horizon views and a laid-back feel. More lived-in than brand new, it's the…
Hilo
Four breezy rooms below the main house enjoy sweeping ocean views and refreshing trade winds. The lanai is shared, but partitioned, with outdoor seating…
Kona Coast
Amid tropical gardens, this plush, romantic four-room B&B is filled with rich fabrics, carved bed frames and Asian and Hawaiian decor. Guests share a hot…
Hamakua Coast
Set in an unpretentiously elegant home, this B&B strikes a nice balance between professionalism and warmth. The eight ocean-view rooms are spacious, with…
South Kona Coast
You're guaranteed to swoon at the heady ocean views from the shared lanai, guest living room and some bedrooms at this the property on a 5-acre fruit farm…
South Kohala
This two-bedroom house is decked out with hardwood floors, bright artwork and decor that evokes a seaside aesthetic, which makes sense, seeing how close…
