Name: The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
Address: 100 Kulaniapia Drive, Hilo, Hilo, Hilo, 96720, United States of America
Rating: 0

Computer

Smoke-free property

Ticket assistance

Gift shop

Garden

Terrace

Outdoor furniture

No elevators

Reception desk

General

Concierge services

Luggage storage

Services and amenities

Breakfast

Microwave oven

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet

Tour assistance

Tourist services

Library

Barbecue grill(s)

Picnic area

Barbeque

Sun Deck

Recreation

Parking

Event facilities

Business

Playroom

Kids

Pets Not Allowed

Pets

Location

At the hotel

Native Hawaiian Lava

Hilo International Airport

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

Its one of a kind property, a must have experience

Even better in person than in the pictures. Have a private waterfall to yourselves in a serene, lush setting. Great setting, great people, perfect way to have a quiet getaway.

The Inn is on a beautiful property that is accessed via a gate protected private road.  The waterfall is amazing and very peaceful.  It is not your standard hotel as there is no TV or standard amenities, however there is a common area  kitchen space with shared refrigeration and appliances.

This is a hidden gem in hilo if they could recieve 10 stars it would be a understatement.

Loved the sound of the falls. This place is actually a great value compared to other options in this part of the island especially because of the free breakfast and coffee/tra available throughout the day. They offer optional paid activities which are great and unique. Access is thru a very long, single lane road so best to arrive during the day.

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls is an absolute hidden gem on the Big Island. You have your own waterfall! And you only need to share it with a few other guests! How do you get better than that?There are a few confusing things about this place which might not be obvious on a third-party booking site, so I'll try to explain here.1. There are two broad accommodation types here. The Inn, which is an inn, and the cabins. The cabins are located on a farm next to the Inn. You have to turn right, not left, from the road from Hilo to access the farm. This can be confusing at night, since the area is quite dark.2. The cabins do not have their own plumbing; you will have to use toilets and showers located at the barn (they were squeaky clean). The cabins have solar panels to run lights and charge phones, but for anything higher voltage, you'll need to go to the barn. Oddly, the WiFi was excellent in the cabins.3. "Barn" is a somewhat misleading term. The top floor of the barn is a laid-back lounge/kitchen area. You'll share it with the other guests and with the farm staff. The kitchen was well-equipped and had some basic oils, sauces, and spices for common use. The staff were all very cool and passionate young people. They gave excellent recommendations on things to do in the area. One staffer made us the best cup of coffee we've had in a long time.4. If you stay at the cabins, you can use the services at the Inn, including booking meals and experiences.

Quiet and peaceful manor with a lovely waterfall, along with other pretty natural views. Friendly owner and staffs.

This is a place to relax. Staff is very friendly. Be aware that there is no TV or AC in the room.

The room is basic, but honestly, why would you spend time in your room when yiu have the most majestic views right outside?

Hilo

child-bed

child-bed-fee

external-private-bathroom

private-bathroom

shared-bathroom

10-beds

11-beds

12-beds

13-beds

14-beds

15-beds

16-beds

17-beds

18-beds

19-beds

2-beds

20-beds

21-beds

22-beds

23-beds

24-beds

25-beds

26-beds

27-beds

28-beds

29-beds

3-beds

30-beds

31-beds

32-beds

33-beds

34-beds

35-beds

36-beds

37-beds

38-beds

39-beds

4-beds

40-beds

5-beds

6-beds

7-beds

8-beds

9-beds

king-bed

queen-bed

limited-time

lounge

treatment

no-window

bay-view

bosphorus-view

canal-view

city-view

courtyard-view

garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

land-view

mountain-view

ocean-front

ocean-view

oceanside

panoramic-view

park-view

partial-ocean-view

partial-sea-view

partial-view

pool-view

river-view

sea-front

sea-view

street-view

sunrise-view

sunset-view

water-view

with-view

annex

basement

main-building

1-bedroom

2-bedrooms

3-bedrooms

4-bedrooms

5-bedrooms

6 bedrooms

not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

park access

Our room was sold as a full view of the falls from our balcony, but there was a roof line extended from below our balcony that obstructed the full view of the falls. The room space was a little smaller than expected.  The grounds were great, the waterfall was beautiful.  Breakfast was good and staff was friendly.  The linens (primarily towels and wash cloth) needed to be updated/replaced.  The outdoor dining area fell very short of it's potential.  Such a beautiful location,  but the design and architecture looked like a poorly executed afterthought.

Unique, beautiful and peaceful place to stay

We really liked that they are self-sufficient, they produce their own electricity using the waterfall in the picture. There we can grab bananas from trees, the dining terrace has a nice view of the waterfall and lush vegetation around. We missed (a little) an air conditioning system in the room and it is hard to get there without a rental car. All in all a very pleasant stay.

Friendly staff, will answer posed question but dont offer info.  Property has very zen style. Breakfast low key but gorgeousview of waterfall. Walked to and swam in waterfall which is breathtakingly beautiful.  Long pretty drive in from town-2 gates you need code for. Lots of electronic commination-sign up for a breakfast time, sign up for housekeeping, check in. etc was a bit much putting us on a schedule when domt want to be on one on vacation but understand its for staffing needs. Cute dog and cat on property who like visiting with guests. Would recommend based on zen setting and waterfall.

This was by far our favorite place we’ve EVER stayed and we have traveled the world!  The staff were super sweet and helpful, starting with Jeri, when we checked in and got settled to Aarika bringing us an amazing breakfast and checking us out.  Everyone was wonderful!  The breakfast was served on the patio overlooking the gorgeous waterfall.  It is tucked away so very quite with trails through bamboo groves and down to the falls, where you can take a refreshing swim.  HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend this picture perfect, extremely tranquil Inn💕. We will definitely return.

I don't usually write a lot of reviews, but I specifically came back to this booking that we had in April of 2022 because I've thought about it so much since that stay.  This was possibly the most idyllic setting I've ever had the pleasure of staying at; the grounds around the main property are like a movie set.  It was impossibly pretty, and the hiking trail they set up around the multitude of tropical plants they grow there was a lot of fun to walk.  We swam in the pool where the waterfall was flowing, but the water was a little too high to try and get up underneath the falls itself.  We had a wonderful night's sleep away from the bustle of town; we slept with our windows open and during the night one of the house cats decided it wanted to sleep in the bed with us, so we made a little space for our new friend.  If you're looking for a unique experience in Hilo I'd highly recommend this incredible property.  We only stayed one night so I can't comment on a lot of the hospitality outside of the excellent breakfast we had, but I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that it would all be equally great.

A truly magical special place like any other. Words can’t describe. So much peace and serenity in this beautiful place. We were worried about spending the amount we did before getting there but honestly now that we have been feel it was priceless. There is a serenade of frogs and insects at night in addition to the raging water sounds of the falls that are way closer than they seen in photos of the property. There is a beautiful peaceful trail down to the falls with hidden benches and views. We even swam in the 50ft deep pool beneath the waterfall! The staff work from the heart in presenting the property and preparing the free breakfast (which is made from ingredients grown on the associated farm). I can’t say enough good things about this special place!

We were blown away by this property - definitely one of the top that we have stayed at with such an amazing ambiance! Lush greenery all the around with birds, fruit trees, and waterfall. We had an awesome view of the waterfall from our room. And loved the sound of it through the night. Everyone can enjoy that view from the breakfast area!  This fall was actually better and without crowds than Rainbow fall. The private little serene trail on the property was a great surprise! The kitchen area in our building was also stocked with coffee/tea/muffins etc. we were able to store some leftovers as well as fruit we bought in the fridge. Stayed here for 2 nights but wish we could have stayed here 1 more night. The Hawaii tropical bio reserve and garden is about 25 mins away and was another pleasant surprise that’s a must-visit.Only thing I can think of as far as improvement is to have vegetarian options for meals - specifically the chef’s dinner. We didn’t do chef’s dinner because the staff was upfront with us about the menu (which we appreciated).

This inn is more a retreat than a hotel.  Location take a drive through country road, some one-lane.  But once get there, the water fall is beautiful.  It is a short hike from the hotel.  There are only about 10 guest rooms. Staff are locals and very friendly. Breakfast is included for room stays. I like the home style kitchen where snacks and refrigerator is available.  Very comfortable.

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

Popular amenities

Location

Available rooms

Location

Description of the hostel

Services and amenities

Popular

General

Services and amenities

Meals

Internet

Tourist services

Recreation

Parking

Business

Kids

Pets

Conditions of accommodation

Conditions of accommodation

Additional information

Payment

Payment

For corporate clients