Inn Details
Waianuhea (cool, soft fragrance, as of upland forests) provides soothing, peaceful, and luxurious accommodations while combining a sense of remote retreat with modern convenience and sumptuous furnishings. Experience our staff’s warm aloha and dedication to your comfort and relaxation. Sleep in comfy, cozy beds with soft to the touch sheets. Be served a full breakfast and fresh hot coffee while gazing at the summit of Mauna Kea. Enjoy a picnic on the grounds or fix yourself a light lunch from our meal and snack bar. Curl up with a good book, watch a current or classic DVD in your room, play a game of checkers. Peruse our little gift shop. Go out for a hike or bike ride, just out the driveway. Come back to your private oasis and soak in the tub or meet up with other guests at the eight-person spa. Schedule a massage or facial. Find company and conversation at wine hour along with delicious wines and pupus. Drive to Waimea for world class dining or have a private dinner catered in your room. In the evening, you’ll find your room tidied and the bed turned down (with a special treat) in preparation for your restful sleep.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Honokaa, HI (4 miles North)
- Directions to property:
From Hilo: -Take Highway 19 North towards Honokaa -Take the first Ahualoa turn (left) across from Tex Drive-In, just before the 43-mile marker. (Mauna Loa Street) -Make an immediate right onto Mamalahoa Highway -Go for just over 1.2 miles (WATCH YOUR MILEAGE! THIS NEXT TURN GETS MISSED ALL THE TIME!) -Take the first left with a street sign—Kalehua Street. -Stay on Kalehua (a paved road) until it ends at a “T” intersection with Kahana Drive, approximately 1.5 miles. Kahana is clearly marked with a street sign. There will be a green water tank straight ahead as your landmark. -Turn left onto a dirt road (Kahana) and travel for approximately 0.3 mile. -Our street address is 45-3503 Kahana Drive and is posted at the bottom of the paved driveway. Come to the large upper house and you’ve arrived!
From Waimea: -Take Highway 19 South towards Honokaa/Hilo -Take the second Ahualoa right turn near mile marker 43, across the highway from Tex Drive-In. (Mauna Loa Street) -Make an immediate right onto Mamalahoa Highway -Go for just over 1.2 miles (WATCH YOUR MILEAGE! THIS NEXT TURN GETS MISSED ALL THE TIME!) -Take the first left with a street sign—Kalehua Street. -Stay on Kalehua (a paved road) until it ends at a “T” intersection with Kahana Drive, approximately 1.5 miles. Kahana is clearly marked with a street sign. There will be a green water tank straight ahead as your landmark. -Turn left onto a dirt road and travel for approximately 0.3 mile. -Our street address is 45-3503 Kahana Drive and is posted at the bottom of the paved driveway. Come to the large upper house and you’ve arrived!
- Nearest major airport: Kailua-Kona, Hawaii (Big) Island, HI (KOA-Keahole) 50 miles
- Directions from airport:
Driving Directions From Keahole-Kona Airport
-Leaving airport, turn left onto Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway (Highway 19). Signs will say “To Kawaihae”
-At the “T” intersection/Kawaihae turnoff, turn right towards Waimea (Turning right keeps you on Highway 19)
-Follow Highway 19 into Waimea town to the first streetlight
-Turn left at light--signs will say “To Honokaa”
-Take Highway 19 South towards Honokaa/Hilo
-Take the second Ahualoa right turn near mile marker 43, across the highway from Tex Drive-In. (Mauna Loa Street)
-Make an immediate right onto Mamalahoa Highway
-Go for just over 1.2 miles (WATCH YOUR MILEAGE! THIS NEXT TURN GETS MISSED ALL THE TIME!)
-Take the first left with a street sign—Kalehua Street
-Stay on Kalehua (a paved road)until it ends at a “T” intersection with Kahana Drive, approximately 1.5 miles. Kahana is clearly marked with a street sign. There will be a green water tank straight ahead as your landmark.
-Turn left onto a dirt road (Kahana) and travel for approximately 0.3 mile.
-Our street address is 45-3503 Kahana Drive and is posted at the bottom of the paved driveway. Come to the large upper house and you’ve arrived!
Room Rates (USD American Dollars) All occupancy rates are subject to change - State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 195.00 and $ 400.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 195.00 and $ 400.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 30.00
Amenities | In Room | | | Alarm clock | Amenities Basket | | Bath robes | CD player | | Data port | Fireplace | | Hairdryer | Internet Service | | Ironing Board | Private entrance | | Radio | Satellite/Cable TV | | TV | Telephone | | Turndown Service | |  | | On Site | | | BBQ grill | Board games | | Ceiling fans | Computer | | Conference Rooms | Copier | | Desk | Fax Machine | | Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Library | | Wedding Facilities | Wet bar |  | | Other Amenitites | | | Well stocked snack & meal honor bar | DVD players in rooms | | DVD library | Slippers in rooms | | Wine hour daily | Bottled water in rooms |
Meals - A Gourmet Breakfast breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 7:30-10am
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
- Lunch is available by special request for $catered
- Dinner is available by special request for $catered
- Additional food services included in room rate: hors d'oeuvres, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage, Wine/cheese
- Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
Policies - No minimum stay required
- Smoking is allowed outside only (Outside only)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying (Under 8 requires adult supervision at all times)
- Limitations on childcare (On-demand basis)
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Wine hour)
- Deposit amount required (One night's rate plus taxes due at time of booking.)
- Check in time is 3-6pm and Check out time is 11am
- Cancellations:
For one to two rooms: notifying us more than 48 hours prior to arrival will entitle you to a full refund. If you notify us less than 48 hours prior to arrival, you will forfeit your deposit unless we are able to rebook the room.
For bookings of three rooms or more, two weeks notice is required to cancel with a refund. Less than two weeks notice will forfeit your deposit unless we are able to rebook the room. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Hawaii Island Bed & Breakfast Association
- Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau
- Professional Association of Innkeepers International
Discounts available:Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Carol Salisbury & Reed Santos
Gourmet cooking, wine, meeting new people, conversation, reading, films. - The innkeepers speak: English, French, Italian
Area Attractions Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Picnic area, Religious Services, Rodeo
Honokaa Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Honokaa, Hawaii.
Contact Information

Waianuhea45-3503 Kahana Drive Honokaa, HI 96727 USA
| Phone: | +1-808-775-1118 | | Fax: | +1-888-296-6302 | | Toll-free: | +1-888-775-2577 |
Innkeeper(s) Carol Salisbury & Reed Santos
Rates: $195 - $400

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