With a stay at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls in Hilo, you'll be on a river, and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Port of Hilo and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Kalakaua Park. .This boutique bed & breakfast is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Naha Stone and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Hamakua Heritage Corridor.
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
Riverfront bed & breakfast in Hilo with an outdoor pool
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.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 13 individually decorated guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and a library. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Languages
English, German, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
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/games room
Helicopter/aeroplane tours
Hiking/biking trails
Kayaking
Outdoor pool
Rock climbing
Ropes course
Family friendly
Arcade/games room
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Library
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool sunloungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Smoke-free property
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
Pets not 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
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
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The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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.
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.
Absolutely incredible location. Beautiful waterfall, very private and quiet. Staff was friendly, breakfast was delicious. Very unique and beautiful place.
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.
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
rossana
Travelled with partner
8 Apr 2024
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!).
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!
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.
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.
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!