Kohala Village Inn

Awesome convince close to family members and walking distance to stores and places to eat

It reminds me of a ranch house that families gather and enjoy each others company. Very quaint, clean, and homely.

What a cool place to stay! Our family of 4 stayed in 2 rooms with an adjoining bathroom. There wasn’t anyone at the desk or anywhere else but they helpfully left instructions for us to enter on our own. The beds could have been more comfortable, and we felt a bit exposed to the parking lot, but the rooms were tidy and cute. This property is part of a cooperatively-owned community/farm/classroom/event space, which is so cool. We regret that we missed the Night Market on the first Wednesday of the month.

The building is a one story old plantation home arranged around a central courtyard with a covered breezeway. With original wood floors, windows and hardware, it displays quite a bit of charm. The large windows on both sides of the room allow for max ventilation and we did not need AC. HOWEVER.... the quaintness has its pitfalls and all the above features make for a VERY NOISY PLACE. We had a lovely first evening when the hotel was empty but for one other room; then all hell broke loose the next evening, when the hotel filled up with guests partying and chatting in the courtyard and in the breezeway until the wee hour, other guests leaving noisily at the crack of dawn, kids playing in the courtyard and running around the covered porch, etc... Trash cans were left overflowing after the party, hence my so-so rating for cleanliness. There is no onsite management, which did not bother us, but is to be noted. There is a farmers market in front of the hotel on Saturday mornings, nice to grab pastries or fresh produce for breakfast or picnic.

Traveled with family to the northern tip of the Big Island. Hawi is a great jumping-off spot for excursions and adventure. Kohala Village Inn filled our needs. It’s a quiet Inn, even during the busy Holiday season. We did miss the lodge though, as the hangout spots now are in the hallways, or the central atrium. Hopefully it’ll be rebuilt.