Must-see hotels in 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…

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

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…

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…

This whole home rental earns its name from its sloped, Asian-style roof, but that's hardly the highlight. Multiple home levels are decked out with…

This no-frills historical hotel has been hosting travelers and islanders since 1917. Run by the family's third generation, the Manago has clean, spare,…

The name of this place might be somewhat unwieldy, but it's not inaccurate – the property has wonderful views and a tropical setting away from everything …

Welcome to spotless Luana Inn, where each spacious, uncluttered and tastefully understated room has its own private entrance and kitchenette. Two rooms…

This organic farmstay features cozy rooms, simple cottages and fairly luxurious two- and three-bedroom guesthouses, all overlooking a working farm…

Breathe fresh air and the scent of soil – dirt you may have tilled yourself. As a paying guest you can come and go as you please, but you are encouraged…

Two attractive one-bedroom cottages and a simple studio constitute these appropriately sweet 'sugar shacks.' Your host, Kelly, is a font of information…

Hoʻokena is a pretty fantastic beach, but nothing improves on the experience like watching the sun set – and then watching the sun rise – over the beach …

Let it all hang out in one of these comfortable, clothing-optional cottages secluded amid tropical foliage. The rustic retreats, which share a full…

This spot is located on a 5-acre coffee plantation close to Captain Cook's dining options, and the rooms have, per the name, some fine ocean views. Your…

This backpacker crashpad sprawls across a compound of chill common spaces, kitchens, shared bathrooms and gardens. A sociable vibe makes up for cramped…

At this 3-bedroom home just a few minutes' walk from Kealakekua Bay, slightly boring rooms are spiced up with a rustic wooden exterior and balconies that…

This remarkably hospitable roadside B&B provides a homey, relaxed stay with three small but comfortable rooms downstairs in the main house. Despite comfy…

Isolated, rural, roosters – some of the words that come to mind at this friendly little B&B, located out in the jungle. The simple rooms have that tile…