Hale Hoola B&B

Rather than stay at Kona we chose this B&B for our visit to that part of the island. We were guided by previous reviews and found them to be accurate. The breakfasts were delicious, served on the patio with Bob hosting and geckos as entertaining guests. On the morning we had an early appointment with a snorkel tour Mary provided us with early coffee and breakfast in a basket. Mary and Bob were knowledgeable and had helpful suggestions on eateries, snorkel sites, and shopping. They also loaned snorkel gear for our use. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. There was some noise through the wall from adjoining room but it was minor and did not interfere with sleeping. The one thing we missed was a coffee maker in our room; however, we were aware of that at the time of booking. All in all it was a good choice!

Mary and Bob's hospitality made us feel at home and well taken care of. They gave us great recommendations for restaurants. The beds were firm and comfortable, making for a sound night's sleep. The breakfast included an inspired variety of tropical fruits, home-made breads and a delicious cheese mushroom and ham frittata, all served on a deck looking out over the ocean amidst scampering green geckos. We can't wait to go back.

After tenting around the rainy Puna area, we were desperate for a place to dry off for a few days. We were able to book a room at the last minute. Bob and Mary offer a very warm and friendly vibe. They provided us with suggestions of restaurants and what to do in the area (we checked out several of their suggestions and were all well worth it!). Breakfasts were fabulous -- complete with fresh fruits, guava juice, home-grown Kona coffee, and whatever Mary decides to bake in the kitchen! The geckos provided some good after-breakfast entertainment! The rooms are small, but comfortable, and have a nice private lanai for sitting. Yes, there are roosters nearby that will likely wake you up at 5 am, but hey, it's nothing compared to Kauai, and why wouldn't you want an early start to your day in beautiful Hawaii?

very friendly hosts, rooms a little scrappy around the edges; but good value

Enjoyed our time here. Great hosts. Great food. Nice view from room overlooking the ocean. Appreciated the resources of boogie board, sunscreen, snorkel masks, towells, coolers, etc for the beach as well as microwave, mug, tea/coffee, refrig as well. Rooms had private lanai which were very nice - although sound travels from one lanai to another. We will stay again if we come.

Great experience with friendly, helpful host. Great location for quiet days and beautiful sunsets. Amazing breakfasts. Knkows the local area. Pics are accurate.

My wife and I totally enjoyed our 1st visit to Hawaii's big island. Of particular enjoyment was our stay at the HALE HO'OLA bed and breakfast. Our hosts (Bob and Mary) couldn't have been nicer.... Their friendly knowledge of the island and their wonderful breakfasts as well as conversations made our stay especially enjoyable. We highly recommend Hale Ho'ola B&B and plan on staying there again on our next visit to the Big Island.

We spent six nights with Mary & Bob and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was like visiting old friends, only problem, we enjoyed visiting so much we got started out a little later than we usually do-our fault, not theirs. Two mornings we had to leave very early and Mary got up and made us an excellent breakfast to go (one morning at 4:30 AM-above and beyond call). Their suggestions of where to go and shop were excellent, we would have missed a few things wee it not for them. But if you want to go to the green sand beach, pay the locals $15 round trip rather than walk. Took over an hour (one way) in a wind tunnel, through the dust and lava, and we are good walkers. Would stay here again any any time we return. My gold standard, everything was spotless and comfortable.

We stayed at Hale-Hoola for 3 nights in early July 2011. Our room was quite nice with a beautiful private lookout; we really enjoyed the breakfast setting on the porch upstairs though. Mary made excellent breakfasts and Bob was a great help in helping us figure out our activities during our stay. Secluded, beautiful, welcoming. Just perfect.

We had a wonderful 9 night stay. Perfect location for us to cruise up and down and explore the Kona coast and Puna without staying near the touristy and busy Kaiula village (which is about 30 minutes north). Wonderful breakfasts and hospitality. Amazing lanai views from each room in a wild and tropical setting. Very natural and very aloha with comfortable beds and great hosts. Close to some of the best beaches and diving in the world..We'll be back. Mahalo!

The Hale Ho'ola is a warm and friendly place to stay. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the hosts go out of their way to make you feel at home. Mary is a great cook and serves a delicious breakfast, including coffee and tea, juice, fruit, a sweet, and a hot entree. Bob is friendly and can fill you in on the fun things to do in the area. They are a joy to know, and they quickly make you feel as if you'd known them forever. We just returned from a week's stay there, and I hated to come home. I would recommend the Hale Ho'ola to anyone who wants a comfortable, quiet place to stay, away from the big resorts. If you're looking for glitz and glamor, this isn't the place for you. But if you want friendly hosts, quiet evenings, a clean, comfortable room, and delicious breakfasts, then this is your place.

Great hospitality and surroundings, lanai/garden! Sumptuous breakfasts with a friendly chat/bite with Bob & Mary & their gecko friends! Thank you so much for making our stay unforgettable! Kindest regards Lars, Pernilla & Frida from faraway Sweden

Hale Ho'ola is exactly what we needed for the last two nights of our around-the-island week-long vacation. Bob and Mary were very pleasant hosts, and we enjoyed their company at breakfast every morning (along with the geckos :) We had the smallest of the three rooms situated around a common lounge area, but it was clean and comfortable with a private bath. Bob and Mary were helpful with suggestions for dining in the evenings, and their south-central location made it easy to visit all the spots we wanted to see on our highlight tour. We would definitely stay there again.

We were very comfortable at Hale Hoola. Bob and Mary are wonderful hosts. They are very knowledgeable about the island and always willing to give suggestions and directions. Breakfast is outstanding: fresh fruit and juice every morning, main breakfast of pancakes or waffles or a delicious egg and biscuit bake. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the B&B grounds are gorgeous and well landscaped. We will absolutely be back!

Bob and Mary are wonderful hosts and the accommodations are wonderful. I especially enjoyed the foliage, breakfast, the visits with Bob and Mary and the geckos!!

Great views, fantastic breakfasts and the best coffee ever, the hosts are wonderful with the best sense of humour, recommend it to anyone staying in that area without any doubt.

This was my second stay at Hale Hoola and I can't say enough about Bob and Mary and their wonderful hospitality and friendliness. A visit here is like visiting family or friends. We really felt at home. The room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast outstanding with fruit served from Mary's garden and trees. If you are traveling to the Big Island, you must stay with Bob and Mary at the Hale Hoola.

My husband, mother and I visited Hale Hoola B&B during our stay on The Big Island. Bob & Mary are wonderful hosts! They thought of everything we would need to make our visit to the island enjoyable and memorable. The accommodations and meals were fabulous, but the best part of the stay was our visits with Bob & Mary each day. We felt like we were visiting with family. I will definitely recommend Hale Hoola to others visiting The Big Island. Patti

Me and my friend Silvana went to Hale Hoola B&B from 4 to 10 May. We stayed very well...the room was wondederful with a large lanai in front of the sea. In the morning we wake up with the birds song and the sun light. The breakfast was special with fresh fruit and every day something new preparate by Bob and Mary daughter. They are very beautiful people, always smile and available to tell us every kind of information. If you want a peaceful and family site for your holiday...choice B&B Hale Hoola..I recomend it!!!! From Italy, Michela and Silvana

You will feel like you've made new friends as you enjoy the company and wonderful tropical locale. Scrumptious breakfasts, wonderful conversation, and real island insight are yours when you stay with Mary and Bob!

We enjoyed our stay, it was extremely relaxing. We were treated in a warm, friendly way- it felt like we were staying with family! Hale Ho'ola has beautiful views, delicious food, and great conversations with the innkeepers. We highly recommend this property to family and friends who want to get away, relax and enjoy each other!

We had a wonderful first visit to the Big Island! Thanks to Mary and Bob and their luminous and cozy B&B we got to experience total harmony in the morning with delightful breakfast; freshly made cake, Kona coffee and fresh fruit, hawaiian music and a view that would make a yogi sigh! The youngest loved feeding the animals and go fruit hunting with Mary while Bob told us about possible excursions during the day. It was a pleasure coming back in the evenings. We keep a very varm memory of this B&B.. Mahalo nui loa! /Carola, Olivier & Mélina

Bob and Mary are now life-long friends. The ambience, coffee, meals and music on the beautiful lenai every morning was incredible. Thank you for making our first trip to Hawaii not our last!! Marlayne and Robert

rooms are very nice, location is very tranquil and beautiful, and a good location to explore island from. I highly recommend this beautiful Hawaiian retreat!

nice and clean, very friendly and helpful hosts. Good breakfast.

What a wonderful three days my husband and I spent at "the house of healing." We enjoyed the quite, the views of the Pacific Ocean, the wonderful breakfasts and fresh fruit, especially the home grown papaya, each morning. The rooms and private bathrooms were very clean and fresh. Bob and Mary are the best inn keepers I've ever met! Fabulous people who shared with us their knowledge of the Kona coast, restaurants, must see places and shopping. We loved our stay there and felt like Bob and Mary were long lost friends. Thank you very much, Bob and Mary, for sharing your home with us.

Mary and Bob are friendly people who share their Hawaii knowledge with you giving you insight into the local culture. Their yard full of tropical fruit is refreshingly the true Hawaii.

We were very happy with Bob and Mary's B&B. They are great hosts and Mary is a wonderful cook. We felt very comfortable there as if we were staying with friends. It was fun to eat the fruit from their orchard and have our first cup of Kona Coffee with Bob and Mary. It is a convenient location for heading out each morning to see the Big Island. Ron and Jamie Oklahoma

Bob and mary are simply the best B&B hosts we have experienced. They are knowledgeable about the area and were able to steer us to some places and activities we had not thought of. The Inn is VERY clean and well kept. Kudos to "The House of Healing!"