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Ma'ukele Lodge

3.5 star property
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Property grounds
Front of property
Front of property
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
12-84 Anuenue Wawae Road, Kaimu, Pahoa, HI, 96778
  • Star of the Sea Painted Church
    11 min walk
  • Kehena Beach
    6 min drive
  • The Point
    9 min drive
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    47 min drive

Room options

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Lava Room

Lava Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hawaiian Suite

Hawaiian Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Pahoa

Located in Pahoa, Ma'ukele Lodge is by the ocean, a 2-minute drive from Star of the Sea Painted Church and 6 minutes from Kehena Beach. .This bed & breakfast is 29.4 mi (47.3 km) from Port of Hilo and 4.7 mi (7.6 km) from The Point.
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What's nearby

  • Star of the Sea Painted Church - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kehena Beach - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 11 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Pohoiki Beach - 26 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Volcano House - 66 min drive - 69.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalapana uncle Roberts awa bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Karuna Foods - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Uncle's Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Uncle's Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kalani Honua - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Ma'ukele Lodge

Waterfront bed & breakfast in Pahoa with free breakfast
Ma'ukele Lodge offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hair dryers.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include complimentary bicycles.

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. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This bed & breakfast also features concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, a library, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary full breakfast each morning.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Free bike hire
  • Surfing lessons

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Chef
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Turndown service
  • Washer and dryer
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Ma'ukele Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very special place in real Hawaii
For those who are looking for authentic travel, look no further. Ma’ukele Lodge bed and breakfast in Pāhoa is a special experience in a stunning location. To me, feels like real Hawaii. I feel honored and grateful to have stayed there and met Raven and Mark. We still feel their Aloha spirit. When I return one day, I will take more outdoor showers, heaven!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LORIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was like a little magical land with artsy sweet touches, bohemian style, and hosts were thoughtful and caring and cool folks.Lives it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An escapade, not an establishment
If you want an experience and not a hotel, this is a good place to consider. Don’t complain if you wanted a Marriott; it’s not the Marriott. The hostess and host are kind and genuine. The lodging is nestled in a neighborhood, but it feels almost like a jungle. The shower is outside and is reasonably private. Don’t mind the geckos lingering nearby as you enjoy fresh fruit for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan Behan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like hotels with all the amenities, this might not be the place for you. This is an amazing bed-and-breakfast! The house is surrounded by tropical plants and wildlife. All night you will be serenaded by frogs and birds. Our room had an outdoor shower and bath that were private and secluded. Every morning we had coffee and a wonderful fruit bowl. We were also offered eggs and toast. Our hosts, Raven And Mark, were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. They had great recommendations on local beaches, local restaurants, and good places to visit all over the big island. I will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What isn’t unique about this place? It’s an intimate b&b, we stayed in the larger room which has three full size beds with nets and a kitchenette. The bathtub and shower are outside - fenced from prying eyes but fun. The decor is Bohemian Eclectic and I spent quite a bit of time in the living room of the main house jamming with host Mark - he just got a stand up bass to go with the piano and ukes I remember from last time (did I mention we came back). Excellent breakfast on the deck looking at the ocean, geckos peeping at us. It’s not for people who absolutely need AC or who can’t handle the chorus of frogs doing their frog song at night. It’s way out there, geographically and figuratively. But we love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rianna

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Raven is a sweet and phenomenal host, and the property is beautiful! Gorgeous views, private beach access to watch the sunrise. I loved the outdoor shower, and the beds were really comfy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ma'ukele Lodge is a very unique place. The grounds and beach are gorgeous. The lava flow is right between the house and the ocean, and walking to the beach was an amazing and beautiful experience. The breakfast was great and so was sharing it with the geckos.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a B&B, Raven & Mark’s home (not a hotel). We loved the location in Pahoa which was impacted by the lava flow in May 2018. Raven makes the best breakfast to get your day started. Mark has all these great stories, and tells you where to visit and what trails to do at the Hawaii Volcano State Park. The backyard of their home is just breathtaking, and you’ll never see this anywhere else!! We stayed in the Hawaiian Suite which had 3 big beds, a microwave and a mini-refrigerator stocked with drinks, fruit and chocolates. There was an outdoor shower (wonderful to use) or tub, and a backyard to take in the island feel. We are in Kona now and it’s so touristy, crowded with people and cars. Wish we could be at Raven & Mark’s oasis.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uniquely quirky lodge with authentic Hawaiian flair. In the Hawaiian suite, you’re showering outdoors under a canopy of tropical plants in a lush garden, enveloped by the chirping of hundreds of coqui frogs and the distant rumbling of waves crashing onto the rugged lava coast. The hosts are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful and prepare an amazing breakfast that you can eat on the terrace with ocean view. Definitely not the typical hotel experience but so much more memorable.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you looking for an true Hawaiian experience. This is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay, amazing hosts!
We stayed 2 nights there, amazing stay in a peaceful area. Wonderful hosts, great advice from Mark, delicious breakfasts (homemade by Raven, with fresh products from the garden), and direct access to the Ocean. We strongly recommend this place, looking forward to a next visit :) Denis & Odile.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property and it’s caregivers, Ravin and Mark are all a hidden gem in this area. I would take this beautiful, detailed property any day over corporate owned resorts, if you want the true Hawaiian experience I recommend visiting Ma’ukele Lodge in Kalapana. If you are lucky enough to catch Mark on a nom work day ask him for a tour of the area, he is very knowledgeable and will share secrets of this magical place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I agree with the previous reviews. This was the first time we’ve ever done a BNB and I was very happy with the balance of privacy and also feeling like I was visiting a relative. Raven and Mark are both super wonderful people full of aloha and care. Location was perfect for us to do all of the things we wanted to do on the eastside of the island and the weather was amazing! Definitely would book again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Mark and Raven are stellar hosts. They are caring, affectionate and knowledgeable. Breakfasts served were delicious and healthy. Best part is both help you feel comfortable and at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ma'ukele is a wonderfully unique experience! Raven and Mark's home is on beautiful land with
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron, canada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, lavish fruity breakfasts, and on site musical gear and writing supplies for those bursts of artistic inspiration
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you want a mega resort with all night gatherings this isn't the place to go. But you will find a quirky relaxed setting with more than adequare sleeping accomodations, a great breakfast and freiiendly hosts in Raven and Mark. Great views and so much to do. Check out Uncles Awa Club and Band on Wednesday evenings.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hawaiian retreat
Beautiful and peaceful setting and friendly helpful hosts. Wonderful views of the ocean, lava flows and local culture.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay all around- phenomenal breakfasts, great location with lava rock beach. Hosts Raven and Mark were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Toni, Cincinnati ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was one of thee most amazing places to stay for so many reasons the food every morning was so detailed, and tastey , the cleaniness of the home on point, chocolates every day on the pillows was sweet, Raven and Mark are everything you can imagine we will be back can't say enough of the greatness of this paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My wife and I felt that we're staying with friends. Raven and Mark are great people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This was our first time on the Big Island and, prior to staying at Ma'Ukele Lodge, we stayed in a new condo at Waikoloa Beach. That condo was a modern, anonymous, soulless place that could have been anywhere; fine, but we wanted to experience "real Hawaii"! Ma'Ukele Lodge gave us exactly that - amazing hosts who went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable and made the most out of our vacation, to the incredible breakfasts on the lanai while watching the surf crash on the beach, to being located in the heart of the Puna coastline, where you can easily explore less tourist-filled locations! Raven and Mark need a special mention, as they are absolutely lovely. Raven is a New Yorker who moved out 15 years ago, and made us feel so welcome in her home. She contacted us beforehand to allay any fears we might have had around the volcanic eruptions (that are miles away), cooked us amazing breakfasts of fresh fruit, French toast, pancakes and more, and kept our room clean and tidy throughout, always leaving us little treats when we got back from a day on the road. Mark is local and part-Hawaiian, and a treasure trove of information! He would greet us with a hand-drawn map of his recommended itinerary for us, based on our interests, and every one of those created some magical memories that we'll treasure forever. The room was awesome with three four-poster beds, the outdoor shower incredible, and we will definitely be back! No more mega-resorts for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018