Island-style hospitality at its best! We only stayed one night at this charming Inn in the heart of Waimea and it was perfect in every way. Our room was spotlessly clean, peaceful & quiet, and nicely appointed with all the amenities you need to relax and enjoy. The service is friendly & attentive, there's free parking, and the breakfast buffet is outstanding. This is my first stay here although I had friends that stayed at this vintage Country Inn years ago. I was delighted to see a lot of renovations to modernize the rooms and update the guest experience, and that the place still kept its upcountry Hawaii Island vibe. read more

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We had a great one night stay . Room was clean modern and comfortable. They offer free breakfast till 9a , coffee and water available all day . The staff was friendly. Great location in the heart of Waimea. read more

I've stayed at a lot of hotels over the course of my career, and my preferred establishment has always been Hampton Inn. Well, there's nothing like that in Kamuela, but the Kamuela Inn could fool you. Very clean establishment with well-outfitted rooms. This was my second time here and my room was set up like a kitchenette with 2 twin beds. Every amenity you would expect at a Hampton Inn was there. Now, there is no AC in the rooms, but it's cool enough in Kamuela that you don't need it. Crack open the windows and let the cool evening breeze blow through. If that's not enough air flow for you there is a ceiling fan over the beds and in the front room. Free breakfast is offered in a small dining room next to the Registration Desk with the usual offerings: bacon, eggs, cereal, fruit, yogurt, coffee, etc. Well organized; no complaints. Important note: The Registration Desk is not open 24 hours, so make sure you're not arriving late in the evening after they've gone home. Service is excellent by the way. If your Big Island travel plans have you staying overnight in Kamuela, chose Kamuela Inn. If you're looking for restaurant suggestions, see my review on MOA too. read more

Kamuela Inn is a beautiful facility. Some rooms are newly renovated and they got all of the important stuff spiffed up. The rooms are clean, quiet, nicely appointed. The location is great with highly rated MOA restaurant and premium restaurant Merriman's within easy walking distance. Premium bed mattresses. It's a great place to stay. So why the abysmal rating? When we made reservations in January we specified that it had to be on the ground floor because of my difficulty climbing stairs. About the same time my sister reserved a room with the same stipulations, as she has severe problems with steps. There are no elevators in the facility. We arrive in May and they have no record of our request for ground floor rooms. They've assigned us rooms on the second floor. There are larger, nicer, more expensive rooms open on the ground floor. The staff talked to the manager who was not on site. She agreed to let us have the two more expensive rooms for the rate that we had originally reserved rooms for one night. We had planned to stay for two nights. The second night would be at the $80 per room higher rate. On the basis of principle we stayed the first night and left the next morning. Too bad that they wouldn't honor their word. read more

Clean, Cozy and Comfortable inn in the heart of Waimea. A must-stay if visiting Big Island. Away from all the higher price resorts in Kona. They do offer Kaimaina rates, free wifi, no resort fees, free parking, free breakfast. Walking distance to great restaurants and shops in the area. Check in: I checked in around 6:30pm. They are open until 9pm, so late check in is not something one has to worry about. I was greeted by a very friendly staff member who told me about their open food, coffee, tea, and drinks area and hours, as well as recommended places to go for dinner. My only complaint is the early check out, which is at 10am. Room: Wonderful, newly renovated King size deluxe room. Upon entering the room is a common area with a table and chairs, open clothes rack with hangers, iron and board, mini fridge, ceiling fan, clothes drawer, and 40" TV. King size bed was very comfortable with soft bedding and pillows. Bed side lights with night stand clock that offered USB ports to plug in devices for charging. Bathroom: Beautiful walk in shower with both a rain shower and detacable shower head. Water pressure and hot water was perfect. Liquid soap, shampoo, and conditioner were provided via a dispenser. 2 sets of towels were provided that were clean and soft. Common Food area: The use of their fresh ground coffee and espresso machine is offered between 7am - 9pm. Tea machine is also offered as well as various juices. You can use your own reusable water bottle to fill it up using their ice and water machine. Although I did not use their breakfast service, breaksfast is included with your room between 7am - 9am. Overall: A great location with very comfortable room and friendly staff makes it a wonderful place to stay when visiting the Big Island. A definite must stay and come back place! read more

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The renovations have taken this beautiful hidden gem to the next level of comfort, class and unbelievable must-stay-here status!! I would rather stay here and give my hard earned money to this perfect home away from home than any five diamond property!!!! Not to mention the beautiful breakfast and their amazing staff who took such wonderful care of us!!!! Worth every penny and just WOW is what we have to say about every part of this slice of heaven in the most awesome cute gorgeous town of Waimea!!!! Definitely will come back and refer allllll my 'ohana and friends to come and relax here!!!! Mahalo Nui and Aloha KAMUELA Inn!!! read more

I came across this inn on a quick search through google as I was looking for last minute places to stay. I grew up on the island my entire life and didn't know this place excited. I am so thankful I came across Kamuela Inn. We arrive a little after the sun set so the drive way was a little difficult to find. We drove up to a cute sign that greeted us, parked our car and proceeded to the office. We were quite surprised at the newly renovated room with its paniolo decor. Even the parking lot has hitching posts. The grounds were sprinkled with Christmas decor that added to it's charm. The room was equipped with a shower with a rain head, a tv that has a full range of motion to adjust to your viewing needs, a table to enjoy some food, and a small fridge. The next morning, we woke up early to partake in the continental breakfast, which so happens to have some rice, eggs and some sort of meat. I would recommend this place to any one who is looking for a quiet get away from the hustle and bustle of Kailua-Kona and Waikoloa. read more

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The best quick description of the Kamuela Inn I can come up with is "Simple Affordable Quaint Hipster Cowboy." My family stayed at the Kamuela Inn for a few nights during my cousin's destination wedding on Hawaii Island in a standard room and kitchenette suite. The rooms are relatively Spartan cowboy themed, but some of the larger units do come with mini fridges and gas stoves if you're inclined to do some home cooking. Most importantly, the rooms are clean. The showers appear to have been renovated and come with a rain shower head that is heavenly. Add in the fruity body wash and I suddenly have thoughts about renovating my bathroom. The beds are comfortable, including the twin bed I got stuck sleeping in. The rooms also come with fancy colorful digital clocks that give a wealth of information and including USB charging ports. The room rates are WAY cheaper (like 50% less) than Mauna Lani or Waikaloa hotels, but you also don't get a pool, fitness center, business center, and you're very far from the beach. You are however, very close to a variety of good and affordable eateries in Waimea. There is a newly renovated covered outdoor eating area in the back of the inn. The inn itself in general is well maintained, clean and relatively quiet. There's not much of a view, but that's expected given the location. It's low key, low profile, with super chill staff. Kamuela Inn says their stay includes a complimentary continental breakfast. Talk about sandbagging. I've never seen continental breakfast with fresh cooked rice, multiple sausage types, scrambled eggs, five different types of bread including English muffins and four types of artisanal butters (their Lilikoi and coconut butters are amazing), in addition to yogurt, juices, scones, and muffins. I was able to fashion my own Egg McMuffin out of thinly sliced chicken sausage on a toasted English muffin with scrambled eggs. Total Winner. My biggest issue with Kamuela Inn was the supreme lack of signage on the road. It's incredibly easy to miss the turn into the private road to the hotel. My second biggest issue is the lack of AC in the rooms, especially in the warmer months, forcing you to leave the windows open which then allows lots of sound and light from the blinds into the room. My third was that the bathroom sliding door latch was super hard to secure and unsecure, which led to jokes about keeping trapped in the bathroom and my family just not using the lock. All these issues are manageable and all in all, I would definitely stay here again should the need arise. read more

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My husband and I stayed here for 2 weeks (during Thanksgiving) at the recommendation of an acquaintance. The staff were very friendly, attentive, and informative. We felt very well cared for and safe. The inn was very clean inside and out and breakfast was always tasty. After Thanksgiving the inn was transformed into a gorgeous holiday wonderland. We were even allowed to participate in their annual Christmas wreath decorating contest that supports a local non profit. We will definitely stay again as we feel part of their ohana. Mahalo and Happy Holidays to everyone! The Johnstons (Aaron & Toni) read more

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Beautiful country setting, crisp chill air compared to the sunny side of Kona. A little Inn heaven away from home. Be prepared to hear your neighbors. It didn't bother us much because we have little ones too! Nice little dining area that stayed open till late for access to ice and drinks and a candy vending machine. Not far from the local grocery stores and marketplaces. Our downside was the shower! It was very well equipped with its awesome amenities and fresh towels but our shower stall was plugged and the water kept filling up to our ankles which felt gross. One way to save water and get everyone out quickly. Continent bkfst was a lot better than others Ive been to. Hot and cold foods, fruits, pastries, and even miso soup that the kids loved. I would stop in again if need to. A great place for an overnighter or two if going around the island. A visit to this paniolo themed Inn is a must visit. read more

We love this Inn! It's newly renovated so it's clean and well designed. We got a large family room (2 twins and 1 pullout sofa bed) with a fully stocked kitchen (even has a rice cooker!) The shower has good water pressure and we especially loved the Ola bathroom products and Paya soap. The passion fruit scent is just intoxicating! Beds comfy and a very good variety at the complimentary breakfast (cereals, eggs, fried rice, white rice, sausage, oatmeal, fruits, toast, bagels, juices, etc.) Lots of outdoor seating. The price is very reasonable for what is included. The staff is friendly and helpful. not a lot of noise from neighbors but some birds were singing all night long so I had to put on ear plugs lol. Will stay again in the future! read more

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The Yelp reviews were spot on with this motel. We stayed 3 nights and enjoyed so much we added an extra night. Only bummer was we had to move rooms, packing everything up, putting into car by checkout time 10:00, and not being able to check back in until 2:00. But we took off exploring for the day so it wasn't a huge deal. The staff all accommodating and friendly. The rooms are newly updated ( although some furniture looked loved, lol) but everything clean and had the necessities. The bathroom had nice shower area w/nice hair/shower gel products locally made. We had the deluxe room which had a mini fridge. No microwave or coffee maker as they are in the dining room next to check-in desk. Nice coffee machine, ice/water, ( teas/cocoa), microwave to use until 9pm. They offer a tasteful complimentary breakfast from 7-9am, we expected juice and maybe some fruit/prepackaged muffins etc but it had juices, cold/hot cereal, scrambled eggs, and each morning a rotation of a breakfast meat, a variety of breads/bagels to toast plus scones and muffins! It was a nice little assortment that got you off to a good start. Good coffee too. Be sure and tip the server in charge that morning, they deserve it although I didn't notice anyone thanking them. We stayed on top (2nd) level first 3 nights, was pretty quite entire stay. I will say moving downstairs and being so close to front desk it was a bit noisy at times, especially in the morning but at least not during the night. They also made the whole property look so festive for Christmas, which made it feel special. And lastly, the beds!! Can't say enough about the mattress, sheets and pillows, haven't had that quality/comfort in a hotel in long time. No A/C but you didn't need it, at least not this time of year... got very cool in evenings with some strong breezes. There are 3 windows in the unit so you definitely can't regulate the air flow/temp. Definitely would return and recommend! read more

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Clean great staff, peaceful property. Will book here again. One night stay wasn't enough. read more

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Last time we stayed one night was early 80's. Sleepy WaimeaSaw by chance that Kamuela Inn sponsored Fire Department in some of their life saving exercises. Newspaper gave information about new owners and renovations being done and are continuing. Then went to check on Yelp. Finally checked with Ohana with ties to Waimea. We made reservations online super easy. Requested ground floor if possible. Day of check in. Driveway is on left of Moa Kitchen. No signage. Up driveway there she was! Registrar was ground level. She gave me the policy's of the Inn. And surprise they serve a free continental breakfast! What a wonderful touch you don't see anymore! I also questioned nearby place to eat for dinner. She suggested Moa Kitchen located right down driveway and also Red Water Cafe across the street. That's another review! Room was fabulous! Clean!! King size bed and room fully renovated! Ceiling fan over bed! Flat screen! The bathroom was newly renovated to the max! Some amenities were Ola Tropical liquid bath soap and shampoo/conditioner! Fabulous! Ironing board and blow dryer! Bed was great! No air conditioner but this is Waimea/Kamuela the beautiful breezes! It was quiet at night too! The breakfast was great! Tables inside and Garden outside with tables! They also have a coffee machine and juice machine! It is just a wonderful way to start the day! I believe they also have washer and dryer available for a small fee! The staff were friendly and very helpful! So great! We definitely would like to stay there again! read more

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This is 3rd time I've stayed here - perfect location for exploring the island between Kona & Hilo. It's on a busy street (Hwy 19) during rush hour but very close to shopping, restaurants, as well as Spencer Beach Park for the sunsets. The free breakfast is a nice touch as is the colorful little garden with a Tiki hut and tables, just outside. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Excellent showers. The staff was very friendly and helpful. When we checked out in the morning, the desk person gave us advice about the Wednesday Waimea Farmers Market - not on our original plan but we were really surprised how nice that was! (Mahalo for this information!) We ended up buying Kona coffee beans and lunch there. Signs would be helpful to those who have not been here before but the hotel has restrictions on that (which makes no sense). We would stay here again. read more

Kamuela Inn was the perfect place for my to spend my one night in Waimea. Very cute place with friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, and a free breakfast in the morning! I appreciated the local soaps and body products as well. The inn was decorated so nicely for Christmas, each room had its own unique wreath on the front door and the Christmas lights were beautiful. I will definitely be coming back! read more

Fantastic time celebrating my husband's birthday over night at Kamuela Inn!!! Great breakfast (Jill was especially helpful) nice room, and overall atmosphere & friendliness Thank you Edlyn! read more

I booked a standard queen room. I was put in a room barely big enough for the bed with a missing blind on the front window, a blind that didn't close all the way in the bathroom and literally no space. There was barely enough room to walk beside the bed. WiFi was provided, but with no where to sit while using it -- no chair, table, etc. The walls are so thin that I could hear my neighbor's 5am phone calls clearly. No rest. I expressed my dissatisfaction at checkout and was told that I would receive a call from the innkeeper. Surprisingly, it never happened. I was prepared to book for the next eight Tuesday nights but after this terrible experience, I will never return. read more

We had a perfect overnight stay here for my husband's birthday right before Christmas. The Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) decor throughout the place made for a cozy, country feel - and the Christmas decorations were just adorable, with cowboy boot stockings hung on the stairs. Well-kept room with a fun plus of a selection of Hawaiian shampoo scents. And the bed sheets were so comfortable! (We stayed in the deluxe king on the second floor. I believe this room was to be renovated soon, so we cannot wait to come here again for our next "stay-cation!") Welcoming, courteous staff. Delicious continental breakfast including rice, Portuguese sausage, eggs, and a great selection of local breads to enjoy out on the patio. Lastly, the Kamuela Inn is in convenient proximity to plenty of great food places and neighborhood stores within walking distance. read more

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After contacting the management, our issues were acknowledged and addressed before we checked out. I appreciate the professional response.

We fell in love with this place several years ago and were so glad to go back and stay for a graduation party for our niece. We booked the 2 bedroom king beds suite which was perfect for our Ohana. The free breakfast in the morning is a bonus and the friendly staff is always willing to answer any questions you have. This is a must stay if you're in Waimea. We look forward to returning someday. read more

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Awesome and Beautiful country style inn. Wonderful staff and delicious complementary breakfast. I'm staying at the Kamuela Inn for the 2019 Cherry Blossom Festival in WAIMEA. read more

Kamuela Inn - Beautiful Country style Inn. - Hotels Near Me - Kamuela, Hawaii

Checked in guest to this wonderful currently remodeled gem of a place. Very reasonable rates as opposed to the use of private homes offered on booking services like Airbnb and others. Call here first when in need of an affordable hotel option within walking distance to everything in town. Great customer service at front desk! read more

Such a cute place!!! It's been newly renovated and they did a really great job with the interior design. I really love the shower products they provide with the room, it's local and smells soo amazing. Room was very clean, and had everything I needed for one night. Price is super reasonable too! I want to bring my family with me next time and try one of the larger rooms they have. Staff were very friendly. There is also grab and go breakfast (coffee and baked items) every morning. Shower was super good pressure and temperature! Loved my stay. Only thing to note is walls are thin because I could hear a Neighbour on the phone in his unit nearby and my coworker was staying below me and said she could hear me walking around. But, I Will be back!!! read more

Our stay at Kamuela Inn was everything we'd hoped for and more! Our family of 9 stayed in a kitchenette suite and Executive Suite Two. Our rooms were clean, comfortable, and cozy. Our grandsons loved the bunk beds! The included breakfast was good, and we appreciated the convenience. Best of all, the staff was warm, friendly, and helpful. We will definitely stay again! read more

it is what it is. I say that a lot for little hotels around here. I got a small room, really a bed with a walkway around it, a little cove for your luggage, a small desk with a desktop tv and a funny shelf area built into the wall with a woven basket of fake sunflowers (that's the most iconic old country 70s decor). the bathroom is one person, you can't open the door if you're on the toilet haha. and you only get a bar of soap. the main downside is it's freeeeeezing. there's an extra charge for extra blankets, and while the bed was comfy enough, I was freezing. no heater. and the windows aren't much for insulating. you can hear everyone walk by your window and the person next to you if they hit their elbow on the wall while using the bathroom, which they, and you, will. the breakfast was nice though. a small room in the corner, they had there's lovely oat biscuits that flew off the plate. it listed ingredients, like flax seed and apricot. the local jam selection was rad! Big island is known for their berries and fruit Jams, the passion fruit butter and kamuela strawberry are a must try! lots of options, coffee and hot water for miso soup packets, hot chocolate and oatmeal packets. cereal and milk in the fridge, bagels, egos and toast. so it's a ok stop over if you're in the area and you packed warm pjs ! read more

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We only stayed one night, but would stay again! The property, staff and rooms were 1st class. Covid has once again limited their breakfast offerings, but they rally with a very nice continental. Overall, a very enjoyable, although short stay at a very nice property! Highly recommend if in the area! One suggestion... You all need a sign out on the road. Drove past twice before noticing it behind the commercial building. Thanks. Tom W. 09/03/21 Rm 18 read more

Aside from getting lost trying to find them, a nice and quiet place tucked away from the Main Street. Nice and newly renovated. Loved the bathroom. Only there for one night but would definitely return! read more

How this place has a 4 star rating is beyond me. Omg talk about hidden luxury. small suite, but enough to shower sleep and eat. My first impression on looks was meh. But I took a shower and was about to use my own shampoo but decided to give the shampoo and conditioner here a go. The shampoo was velvety and left my hair soft. The body soap had a nice fruity clean smell. Located just a stroll from some of the towns restaurants, what better location to be. They spared no expense when selecting their sheets for the bed. The moment my skin hit the sheets, I recognized the brand. BREAKFAST, they had it down stairs and they don't skimp on that either. The best part, it's free. Update, we just checked out and the receptionist called t tell us we left some items behind. Is there a way to give these people a 10 star review? read more

A little inn tucked away in the quiet town of Waimea. The new renovations are a nice country paniolo decor which I totally love. The front desk staff are very nice and friendly. The Inn provides complimentary breakfast each morning filled with cereal, yogurt, fresh fruits, toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, hot beverages, juice, etc. Such a great value to staying at the inn. Each room has fragrant soaps, shampoo, conditioner and body wash made locally in Hawaii. If you like them, the products can be purchased at the check-in counter. There's no visual signage from the main highway pointing to the location of the inn. This may be a bit challenging when trying to find their location especially at night. It would be nice if they could place a flag or signage on the main highway, but the Inn is not authorized to do that due to county property laws. Not a big deal...you'll eventually find their location. Their driveway is located across Red Water Cafe on Kawaihae Road, read more

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A serene and beautifully maintained Inn with recently renovated bedrooms/ ensuite bathrooms and self-served real buffet breakfast (scrambled eggs, toast or cereal, fresh fruit and good coffee) to be enjoyed either inside family style or in the gracious outside garden area in an elevated japanese teahouse or in plein air separate seating area. Located in the quiet heart of Kamuela just across the street from the Red Water Cafe Restaurant serving lunch and dinner. ... Merriman's Restaurant is just down the street. Several additonal local excellent breakfast and lunch and dinner recommendations available from the Inn. read more

We live on island, and know island accomodations extremely well. This inn has very attentive staff who try really hard. It is not on a par with normal hotel rooms or amenities, however. In addition, I spent my birthday night here unable to sleep due to noise all night long from the people above...walls too thin? Noise overall is a complaint because people walk outside during the night/day--it's like a motel. The rooms are very clean, but the smaller room is far too tight. We would not stay here again. It's one of the few choice in Kamuela, however. read more

Very cozy and cute country inn! Definitely would come and stay here again. The showers have two options and they also included shampoo and conditioner that's attached in the shower. Very country with a modern touch, breakfast also included with stay. read more

Good accommodation. Great value. Nice free breakfast. Rooms are small but works fine. They said they are renovating the standard rooms soon. read more

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We were looking for a hotel close to Merriman's because we knew we'd be drinking a lot of mai tais and weren't really expecting much but this place was AMAZING! It has been recently renovated and everything is so nice, comfy, and clean. The staff were great, incredibly helpful and friendly. The room was spacious and comfortable and a decent breakfast included! We only stayed here 1 night but wish we had stayed longer. Will definitely be staying here again on our next trip to the Big Island! read more

The people at Kamuela Inn are amazing! We were having some slight issues making it to our reservation on time, but after speaking with the front desk representative, Lauren (she's the sweetest!) and the hotel manager, Edlyn Carvalho (can not thank you enough!), they were able to help us with the situation. Simply awesome! We have stayed here previously and I think this is one of best hidden gems in Waimea. As mentioned, the staff and service here is the best! The rooms are clean and well-maintained as well. And their very delicious continental breakfast is so good! If you are looking for a charming and affordable place to stay in Waimea, I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

It's a great place to stay for different occasions and seasonal it's really cheap and affordable like the rooms really Adorable the bathroom is always clean. for my birthday they gave me a free jacket as a gift from the manger. I also like how they set up the outside where you can hangout and be with friends and family for the day and their decorations are also cute love it!!!! And their is also a small area in the back to hangout too Try to come often read more

The room was EXACTLY as described on the phone. It is not fancy, it is decent and clean. at 3-stars, this is a place I would 100% stay again, why? Options in Wiamea are limited, especially in this price range. The service of (I think David) on the phone and then in person was excellent. They were very accommodating to us arriving quite late in the evening. Overall our tiny room was perfect for a night and move on to other Hawaiian adventures. read more

The hotel is decent and clean, with a good price. If you want a fancy hotel, this is not it. If you want a bit out of date 70's decor for a low price, this is pretty good. We got the penthouse, which is roomy and has a kitchenette and fridge. There are no elevators, so you have to lug things up three flights. The hotel is also hard to find, since there are no signs by the street and it is set back from the road (gps does not help). There is no heat or air and it was cool when we stayed. You have to pay extra for a space heater, but it is a nominal fee. However, the front desk lady was friendly and helpful. The room we stayed in had a nice flat screen and free wifi. They also have a free continental breakfast. I might have given it an extra star if it had not been for the extra charges for the heater and the basic amenities. It is close to some decent local restaurants. read more

Perfect location just off the main road, recently updated rooms very quiet and comfortable. First class service by all the staff. We stayed in room 19 on the second floor, which was very convenient to all guest amenity spaces and lobby. Strongly recommend. read more