Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
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Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lanai, Garden Area
Beach nearby, black sand
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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15-782 Paradise Ala Kai Dr., Keaau, HI, 96749
  • Hobby Garden Hawaii
    12 min drive
  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory
    26 min drive
  • Ha'ena Beach
    31 min drive
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    33 min drive

Room options

Premium Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Lanai, Garden Area

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Garden View

  • 65 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Keaau

When you stay at Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast in Keaau, you'll be on the waterfront and 12 minutes by car from Hobby Garden Hawaii. .This bed & breakfast is 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Port of Hilo and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Pahoa Museum.

What's nearby

  • Hobby Garden Hawaii - 12 min drive - 4.9 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 29 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Port of Hilo - 30 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Ha'ena Beach - 31 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 35 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleo's Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blane's Drive Inn - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast

Waterfront bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast offers 3 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include an outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 3 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–8:30 AM

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Water sports equipment

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 6 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that 2 cats reside at this property
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Tax ID - 4165176
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast Keaau
Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast
Ala Kai Keaau
Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast Keaau
Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast
Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast Bed & breakfast Keaau

Ala Kai Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marti

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Eric and Susie were wonderful hosts! Eric was full of knowledge of things to do around the Island. The place was clean, comfortable and convenient to get to. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keegan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little B&B! Breakfast was nothing amazing but good and staff were knowledge about the Island as they have been out there for over 30 years!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to get away if you like hiking the rugged lava shoreline and watching whales from the lanai. Singing frogs and pounding surf lull you to sleep at night. Definitely off the beaten path but the host recommended many enjoyable restaurants and activities a short drive away. Low key and friendly.

4/10 Poor

jean guy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They should do a better effort to make a decent breakfast. This is not what we expect when book a B&B. a quarter of a muffin and a mini begal seating beside the driveway and surronded by black flies is not nice. The place is overpriced for what you get. The frogs were so noisy that we had to close all the windows at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alakai B&B
It was okay. Smaller than we expected. The internet was not working and there was no TV service. Kinda pricey for the size of the room. The bathroom is the highlight of the rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lourene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We felt so "welcomed" by Suzy and Erich at Ala Kai Bed and Breakfast we considered moving in!! We loved The Bamboo Room. It was perfect for the two of us celebrating our 54th Wedding Anniversary. We've traveled a lot over the years. A tropical setting like this is what we prefer. We fell asleep and woke up to chirping birds and croaking frogs...so relaxing! Breakfast on the Lanai - with an ocean view - was perfect and filled with conversations with Erich and Suzy about the area and suggestions for places to go and explore during our two week visit. You DO NOT want to pass up an opportunity to stay at this lovely Hilo area property on the "laid back side" of the Big Island.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming owners made us feel at home.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found this location on Travelocity when booking a package deal. I saw the ratings were very good, so that made it easy choice. I was not disappointed. I felt like I was at home. The owners Erich and Suzy live at the location and were very nice and welcoming. They made it there goal to educate me about the island, pointing out the great locations to visit. They always had coffee and breakfast ready in the morning, greeting the guests as they arrived. Great views of the Pacific ocean from their front yard and porch. Bedrooms were spacious and had fans and A/C if needed. I would recommend this location to friends and family. When I return to visit family in the future I will attempt to book a room here at Ala Kai BNB. Thank you for the great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Erich was so friendly and easy to talk to. Stayed in the cottage, parked in the carport. Loved all the windows (with screens!). Looked forward to breakfast each morning and the suggestions Erich provided for the day. Pool was lovely and road was quiet. Ala Kai was truly paradise and we can't wait to return! was perfect, great hot water
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

cristina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy place good to get away everything was amazing really clean and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Xochilt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hosts are very nice and welcoming, had a good relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Suzy and Erich were terrific hosts. Friendly and full of helpful suggestions for sightseeing and dining. The 2-bedroomcottage we stayed in was fully equipped and quiet. Simple healthy breakfasts out on spacious porch. Good location for visiting Volcano National Park. Airport was a short drive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much, we had an amazing time here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

KING

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I really wanted to like this place. The property is a two-level house owned by Eric and his wife and is across the road from the ocean. Pros: Owner Eric is a congenial and helpful host. We arrived with no car, and because there are no restaurants nearby, he offered me a ride to buy food at local supermarket. The room was small but the bathroom and shower were spacious. Cons: I was charged an extra $50 for my ten-year old daughter, although we weren't advised of this charge at the time of booking. At 10:30 am on our last day, Eric's wife came to our room to inquire when we would be leaving. She seemed quite concerned we would not leave on time, claiming that taxis and ubers take up to five hours to make a pick up, which was unwarranted and annoying because I advised her that we had already arranged for a taxi pick-up within 30 minutes. Then at 10:59 am, one minute prior to the 11:00 am check out she again appeared and seeing we had already packed our luggage, she demanded, quite rudely, we immediately vacate the room on the pretext that the cleaning crew was scheduled to enter at 11:00 am on the dot. She also demanded we move our luggage away from the house and onto the driveway in front. At 11:15 am when our taxi arrived no cleaning crew had arrived to clean the room. My wife and I felt disrespected because Eric's wife never thanked us for our stay nor wished us a pleasant trip. She also for no reason kicked us out of our room one minute before the check-out time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hosts ever! Staying with Erich and Suzy was like hanging out at a friend’s vacation home. Close to Hilo and Pahoa and not too far to Volcano either. Breakfast was everything you’d expect in a continental breakfast including fresh local fruit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute stay along the coast
My wife and I stayed in the Bamboo room. It was a cute little private room along the coast. Greeted by Slash, the cat, and the many wonderful frogs at night, this stay was very memorable. I wish I could have stayed longer to enjoy more of the amenities from the little picnic basket to the poolside breakfasts. Eric was a very hospitable host and a pleasure to chat with. I would definitely stay again and recommend towards others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay at Ala Kai. Erich and Suzy were very welcoming and kind. Erich provided excellent suggestions for beaches in the area, in particular Carlsmith Beach. Breakfast on the lanai was delicious and the view was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts. Beautiful location:
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ala Kai was a perfect base for our stay! The location looking out over the cliffs is gorgeous, especially sunrise. The Bamboo room is cozy and very comfortable and well equipped with everything you might need! The pool was so refreshing after days hiking in Volcano. And the hosts are so friendly and helpful! It's around a 20 min drive to restaurants and groceries and less than an hour to Volcano...worth it for the peaceful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ohana Cottage was perfect for our family vacation. I always dread sleeping anywhere but home as I have a sleep number bed, but the king size bed in the cottage was so comfy. Having the amenities of home while on vacation was really helpful. The owners were super friendly and helpful. The distance from town allows for amazing views of the stars while the geckos sing to you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Erich and Suzy are great hosts, very friendly and knowledgeable about the island. The cottage had everything we needed. The area is very private, which we appreciated. Overall had a great time staying at this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lanai overlooking the pool and ocean was a wonderful spot for breakfast and relaxing. Very friendly owners and the morning sunrise was spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Almost perfect.
We have the entire cottage, including the car port, which is very nice. We love the fresh morning breakfast and the kids could not have enough of Suzy's fresh baked fruit breads. The location is excellent being just 2 houses from the end of the street, so it is very quiet. We have daily walk to the end of the street, thru the little ( and very short ) hike to a very beautiful sea cliff. It's an amazing view and almost always vacant. Seeing the powerful waves crashing the cliff is mesmerizing. The treated rain water swimming pool is refreshingly great. We bought some food from the store and cooked and grilled at the unit. Great to taste fresh local food and hot from the grill salmon. Unit does not have AC and the insect can be loud during the night. This is the reason for 'almost' perfect. I wish the unit has AC so we can have the choice of closing the windows at night and not being so hot. Both Erich and Suzy are extremely nice. Thank you. The kids "rated" this BnB higher than other high end hotels (Sheraton, Hilton, Marriott in Kona and Waikiki) that we stayed on this trip. It was a great and memorable vacation for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021