Kalaekilohana

We enjoyed our stay at Kalaekilohana. After speaking with a few folks staying at other places in Na'alehu, HI, this is definately the place to stay. Rooms are clean and comfortable (including the bed). Big patio to sit on in the afternoon to read or talk with other guests. Kenny and Kilohana make it a point to spend time talking with the guests and sharing the Hawaiian culture. The gourmet breakfasts are outstanding with a Hawaiian flare. Take the short drive down the stree to the Southern most point in the United States and watch the cliff divers jump into the ocean - what a treat. Leaving you will have the lasting memory of Kenny and Kilohana standing on the porch waving good bye until you get all the way down the driveway onto the highway.

Amazing service, gracious owners, beautiful location and a mellow stay. We will be back.

We stayed at Kalaekilohana as part of the Perfect 3-way Stay package. Located on South Point Road, I estimate it is the southernmost B&B in the US, as such we were able to explore this area of the island to the fullest. Kenny and Kilohana were wonderful hosts creating a relaxed atmosphere. The huge lanai in front is the most popular part of the house – both for the delicious breakfasts (yum!) cooked by Kenny and for evening conversation accompanied by a glass of wine after busy days of hiking around the volcano, visiting the green sand beach, making a lei with Kilohana (well worth adding to your schedule) or snorkeling. Our room was decorated in a relaxing blue with a huge walk-in shower. The bed was comfy and the quilt perfect for the cool evening breeze. They thoughtfully had every kind of extra you could need and large bottles of shampoo and conditioner. The hand soap was locally made as were many of their offerings: honey, bread, Ka'u coffee, fruits and veggies from the local farmer’s market, paintings of flora and fauna done by a talented local artist. The old plantation style yet modern home is designed perfectly for both us the guests as well as the innkeepers. We were able to use the self-service washer and dryer, a very nice feature. Note that reasonably distanced restaurants are simple local fare, not gourmet – and they close a bit early. This is not a high energy bustling place (I don’t see active young children being as satisfied as we were, nor folks looking for “night life”); rather it is for quiet reflection and true relaxation. The evening stars are spectacular! There are no TVs but Hawaiian music played in the music room/library containing a substantial amount of volumes to read on local topics. After the first few hours we got into the rhythm of taking things just a little bit slower and feeling we were in a special place. I highly recommend this B&B for a relaxing experience outside the busy tourist areas.

We stayed at Kalaekilohana for 4 days & 4 nights in March of 2009. It was the most relaxing & pleasant stay. The food was 5 stars plus! Kenny & Kilohana made us feel so welcome & at home. It's a beautiful home with very comfortable furnishings. Enjoyed looking at all the island objects around the house. If I return to the Big Island, I will surly visit Kalaekilohana again. Definately worth every penny. I highly recommend Kalaekilohana. Ron & Julie Hartford - Grand Rapids, Mi

by far, the most impressive, enjoyable, comfortable, and uplifting experience I have had! - I have stayed in many across the globe!

If you are looking for a great place to get away from it all, this is the place. Kenny and Kilohana, your innkeepers, are the nicest people I've ever met. They greated us on the lanai the moment we drove up the enormous front entrance. They immediately welcomed us, took our bags up stairs and asked us to just relax. There was no check in and formalities, just welcome. I had been recommended to this place by a long time friend, and I can't thank them enough. Seriously, you will want to do nothing and sit on the front lanai on the day bed and relax. No TV, just great Hawaiian musice and great conversation. And ask them about dinner. Kenny is a great cook and you might convince him to make dinner. The best value dinner we had on the island. Thanks Kenny and Kilohana. you made our vacation.

These accommodations were wonderful. We had a destination vacation with all our adult children and we were all superbly treated. Best breakfast ever featuring tropical fruits. Lovely setting with room to "hang out" together. Spacious rooms with the very best showers!

If you are a fellow wandering spirit seeking a space quiet enough that you might hear the whispering of your soul… far enough from city lights that you’ll be reminded of the magic in a starlit sky…and a sprit of gratitude and serenity that just might bring inspiration…then Kalaekilohana is an experience for you. The amenities are wonderful, the meals are amazing but most of all the hosts are what makes this a truly a heart warming experience! Spend a few nights at Kalaekilohana and you’ll leave counting the days to your next visit!