Bed and breakfast vacation rentals in South Kona

I travel to this area most years for conferences and holiday. Always choose this accommodation if available because of its location, amenities and most helpful guests. It is my number one place to stay for ease of access also. Very quiet and lovely neighbourhood and very safe walking any time day or night. It is up a hill which gives a great view and I like it for the exercise walking to restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries and other shops. Could ask for better hosts! A favourite of many B&Bs I have stayed at around the world.

I stayed at Julia’s beautiful apartment for three nights. I can honestly say that I have never stayed at a better airbnb. She was the most friendly, helpful and nice host you can imagine. And the location is just incredible, in the middle of her self managed beautiful garden/rainforest. The room is very clean, cozy and everything was just as you’d need it. She and her friend even took me on a morning hike in volcanoes NP and showed me the nature, lava formations and told stories from their time living in the area. I’ve enjoyed the stay at this beautiful Airbnb in the middle of the rainforest and if I ever come back I will definitely stay there again! All the best to Julia and her family!

Spacious, clean and comfortable room in private, beautiful surroundings. It’s super close and conveniently located to everything in Hilo and it was an easy drive to the Volcanoes National Park. Everything went smoothly and it was a great value!

Our stay at Kulaniapia Farm exceeded expectations, the cabin especially. I was expecting a pretty bare bones cabin thanks to both the pictures and description, but the cabins are beautifully made, with comfortable linens and a stunning view of the farm, down to the ocean. We spent an entire day exploring the farm and sharing the space with the community members during a monsoon-like rainy day. We didn’t get to enjoy the waterfall due to the weather, but our experience getting to immerse ourselves in the community was even better. I will say the Airbnb listing doesn’t do a great job of explaining the property—you’ll be staying on a working farm where there are several employees doing a work to live program. The shared living space is quite literally their home, which may feel awkward for some (the majority of those we met were lovely humans). There are also cats living in the shared barn space, which may be an issue for those with allergies.

We stayed at Volcano Village Estates on 3/23/2025, our stay was spectacular. We were maybe 6 minutes away from the National Park, and then 25 minutes for a major grocery store. This spot is perfect for us you want to go to the NP at night to watch the lava (if there is any). John was extremely welcoming and attentive to all of our questions and issues. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this for while staying here in volcano.

We enjoyed being within walking distance to our favorite snorkeling spot in Hilo, at Richardson Park. Claudia is a charming host that will prepare a fabulous breakfast every morning with fresh fruits and other treats. Ask for the waffles, made on the spot! Sleeping to the sound of the frogs and the rain makes you feel that you are in the middle of the jungle. There are mosquitos outside but none inside.

thanks for having us, we enjoyed the beautiful location, the kind people and our whole stay - Mahalo!

This wonderful B&B has it all - great location, great ocean view, great food, and great amenities! Just a two minute drive from the center of Hilo, you could walk there but there’s also a convenient and free public parking lot that’s a straight shot from the B&B. Hilo makes such a great base location for exploring Volcanoes National Park and the Hamakua Coast. We’re so glad we chose to spend multiple nights at this B&B. The ocean is literally a yard from the edge of the B&B. With open windows you can enjoy their relaxing sounds all night long. We had the unique opportunity to stay in two different rooms. Both were comfortable, with great mattresses, plenty of pillows, and a day bed in a sitting area. The bathroom is separated from the bedroom by a sliding barn door. Cheryl’s breakfasts are almost worth the price of the stay alone. We loved her signature fruit arrangement, and were able to try all three menu choices. My favorite was the rainbow French toast; Cheryl also provides a wide variety of syrups and sides to make sure you never leave hungry. She’s also very flexible with what time you eat in the morning - we saw her serving other couples as early as 6:30 and as late as 9. What really differentiates the experience at her B&B are the small touches she lets you borrow for free - ice packs for your cooler, umbrellas (a must have on this rainy side of the island), beach equipment, binoculars, even flashlights. Plus free snacks and drinks galore, which were perfect for a day of hiking or drive touring. With just a few rooms, Cheryl maintains a quiet atmosphere. If you’re looking for a peaceful place to come back to after tropical adventures, look no further. This is a tremendous place to stay in Hilo.

Lovely staycation :-)

Ryan’s sanctuary is a stunning property nested away filled with fruit trees, animals and meditation areas. He thrives at growing a local community focused on self-sustainability and ecological wisdom. He is kind and everyone on the property was superb. Highly recommend this spot for any visitors looking to enjoy some time in bliss!

Our stay at Clem’s place was nothing short of amazing. We were greeted warmly by our hosts and shown around the property as well given a rundown of the extra amenities provided. Everything was perfect and the attention to detail was outstanding. I highly recommend staying here especially if you are a single traveler or a couple wishing to relax in a beautiful and peaceful environment surrounded by singing birds, friendly dogs, and good vibes. Also, don’t miss out on the delicious breakfast each morning! That was easily one of the highlights of our stay. Thanks again Clem and Angus, we will be back soon.

Very relaxed and easy place to stay. It’s right near the best surf beach in Hilo so if you are into surfing it would be the perfect place to stay. Not far from the main town. Steph was very nice and easy to communicate.

We got this last minute, probably the best value in all of Kona. They made us breakfast, the bed was comfy, and their family and friends they had over were so warm and lovely. Thank you!

Carl and Elma are very friendly and helpful! Elma is an excellent cook and the gluten free breakfasts (I have celiac disease) were delicious and fresh! Carl was very helpful in giving us a map with recommendations of what to see in the area. We loved the private locking bedroom (key provided) with attached bathroom and private lanai with ocean view. Beautiful gardens, sunsets, stars, sunrises, birds, cows and wild pigs. It felt very close to nature sleeping at night. The mini fridge on the patio came in handy. It is about an hour south of Kona airport. We stayed for two nights on our island circumnavigation adventure. Greenwell Kona coffee tour was excellent, enjoyed the Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, the painted church. Highly recommend Junjira Fresh Thai Kitchen at (near ChoiceMart grocery store -take out or patio seat) and Honaunau Poke Shop (takeout or patio seating) about 5-10 miles north. We would definitely choose to stay here again. Thanks Carl and Elma!

We had such a wonderful time with Chad and Jennifer. The property was so much more than we even thought. The property is so beautiful and well maintained. Truly unique property with unparalleled beauty. Chad and Jennifer are such gracious, informative hosts. We will definitely look to stay again. Highly recommend. This is a special experience and stay, far beyond what can be described. The pictures, although beautiful, don’t come anywhere near to describing it.

Would highly recommend this place to stay!! Very clean and tranquil. The hospitality of Hannah was greatly appreciated. Communication was great and the ease of directions was amazing.

Good value and location in a quiet neighborhood in Volcano. I was on a trip to to see Kilauea erupt and this place allowed me easy access to the volcanoes park and village eateries and Sunday farm market. They were communicative before check in and check out and provided a cutting board/knife I used to cut a couple of pineapples during my visit. Price beats expensive resorts, plus there aren't a lot of people around.

Sarah’s place was such an incredible spot, surrounded by natural beauty and a warm, spacious, clean and wonderful room. Sara was super friendly and helpful - we felt right at home. Would 100% go back again!

If you want to stay close to Volcano National Park, this is the best place to stay. Parking in front of the house, quiet surroundings in the middle of trees. The room was well equipped, with a fridge, microwave, TV, shower, and even heated bed possibility. The breakfast was excellent, lots of choice and very friendly conversations with the hosts and other guests.

Mahalo, Thank you so much. Your place is so peaceful and lovely decor. The rain shower was wonderful. We loved having our breakfast on the lanai with spectacular views. Brittany was so accommodating and we would love to return. Mahalo and much aloha🌺 Kristine and James

CC is super nice, she picked us up at the airport, so check in was very smoothly. She was very kind, she also prepared instant noodle, breakfast for us. Only 10 mins away from the airport, highly recommended for a Kona stay :)

Sehr schöne, gepflegte Unterkunft in toller Umgebung mit freundlicher, bemühter Gastgeberin und super Frühstück. Jederzeit weiterzuempfehlen!

Tolle und sehr individuell gestaltete Unterkunft. Super ausgestattet (auch in der Küche) und Wahnsinnsaussicht. Wald beobachten beim Frühstück.

Beautiful property. Bed was very comfortable. Bathroom was amazing with bidet and rain shower.Delicious breakfast delivered at 7:30 on the lanai. We spent our last day lounging by the pool with a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. The property is close to Akaka falls and about an hour from HVNP and Muana Kea observatory.