The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

3.5 star property
3.5-star boutique B&B with outdoor pool

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Sports facility
Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Lanai, River View
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lanai, Garden View
Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
Outdoor rock climbing

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
100 Kulaniapia Drive, Hilo, HI, 96720
  • Kalakaua Park
    18 min drive
  • Hilo Farmers Market
    20 min drive
  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
    22 min drive
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    29 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View (Maile)

  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Lanai, Garden View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lanai, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (Orchid)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive House, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, River View

  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View (Limited Electricity)

  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Lanai, River View

  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (KingKam)

  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Garden View (Limited Electricity)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Hilo

On river.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Hilo B&B, you'll find Kalakaua Park and Naha Stone. Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 22 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 22 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 23 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Kaumana Springs Wilderness - 23 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Port of Hilo - 24 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬18 min drive
  • L & L Drive Inn
  • ‪Cafe Boba - ‬18 min drive
  • Nector Cafe

About this property

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

3.5-star boutique B&B with outdoor pool
As a guest of The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the boutique The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls. The bed & breakfast can provide concierge services and wedding services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Hilo bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 4 buildings
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls offers 13 accommodations with ceiling fans. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–9:00 AM: USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rock climbing
  • Ropes course

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Chef
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - GE-130-508-4928-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is GE-130-508-4928-01. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 637 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 637 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 637 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 637 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Meredith

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property itself was beautiful. Also the person who greeted us upon arrival was kind and helpful. The General Manager however was not kind and helpful. When we pulled down the covers of the bed we found at least 10 hairs in the sheets and on the pillowcase. There were also pieces of dirt/grains of sand in the sheets. When we complained someone came up to change the sheets but at that point we were grossed out. We couldn't stay both nights we booked - we could only stay one night due to being grossed out and wondering what else might be dirty in the room. The next day, when we spoke to the general manager via text, she (or he) was not helpful and was unwilling to admit any wrongdoing. I would definitely NOT recommend this place to anyone for staying overnight. If you want to stay just go for the outdoor activities and then leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it. We paddleboarded and kayaked around the waterfall, which is beautiful , btw. We had an excellent breakfast. The service was stellar. We loved our room with views of the waterfall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siera

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONALD, Honolulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing attention to detail, artfully and tastefully designed both the accommodations and the grounds surrounding the property. Very peaceful night's sleep too the sound of the waterfall and coqui.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the property puts you on the edge of the rain forest and natural wonders
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

edward

Travelled with family
the crew was great property was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible location. Beautiful waterfall, very private and quiet. Staff was friendly, breakfast was delicious. Very unique and beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Waterfall right outside our room! Tranquil and peaceful!! Great place to relax and enjoy nature!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was by far our favorite place we’ve EVER stayed and we have traveled the world! The staff were super sweet and helpful, starting with Jeri, when we checked in and got settled to Aarika bringing us an amazing breakfast and checking us out. Everyone was wonderful! The breakfast was served on the patio overlooking the gorgeous waterfall. It is tucked away so very quite with trails through bamboo groves and down to the falls, where you can take a refreshing swim. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend this picture perfect, extremely tranquil Inn💕. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

rossana

Travelled with partner
Didn’t have enough time to enjoy the facility, but everything went well. Clean spacious room. Great check in. Wish there was an elevator for the heavy luggage(who travels heavy to Hawaii? Me!).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTINA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Kulaniapia Falls was an absolutely incredible experience! Stayed for one night, but would have stayed longer, if possible. It was my absolute favorite part of my Big Island experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was a true retreat of the senses.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don't usually write a lot of reviews, but I specifically came back to this booking that we had in April of 2022 because I've thought about it so much since that stay. This was possibly the most idyllic setting I've ever had the pleasure of staying at; the grounds around the main property are like a movie set. It was impossibly pretty, and the hiking trail they set up around the multitude of tropical plants they grow there was a lot of fun to walk. We swam in the pool where the waterfall was flowing, but the water was a little too high to try and get up underneath the falls itself. We had a wonderful night's sleep away from the bustle of town; we slept with our windows open and during the night one of the house cats decided it wanted to sleep in the bed with us, so we made a little space for our new friend. If you're looking for a unique experience in Hilo I'd highly recommend this incredible property. We only stayed one night so I can't comment on a lot of the hospitality outside of the excellent breakfast we had, but I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that it would all be equally great.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a magical experience. So private, beautiful, and serene. Loved all the employees as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Qian

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location right by the waterfall -- the walk around the property is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
My husband and I had a great stay. The waterfall was beautiful and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely inn right next to a waterfall with great activities. Beautiful and secluded, well worth the extra little drive from Hilo. The resident cat was super friendly. The included (with an overnight stay) breakfast was delicious.
Kayaking down by the waterfall.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charies

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was exceptional. The only issue is that I felt rushed with the inn trying to place a deposit hold on my card several times
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A truly magical special place like any other. Words can’t describe. So much peace and serenity in this beautiful place. We were worried about spending the amount we did before getting there but honestly now that we have been feel it was priceless. There is a serenade of frogs and insects at night in addition to the raging water sounds of the falls that are way closer than they seen in photos of the property. There is a beautiful peaceful trail down to the falls with hidden benches and views. We even swam in the 50ft deep pool beneath the waterfall! The staff work from the heart in presenting the property and preparing the free breakfast (which is made from ingredients grown on the associated farm). I can’t say enough good things about this special place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023