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The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

3.5 star property
Travelers discover a peaceful retreat where hiking trails lead to magnificent waterfalls and gardens provide a tranquil backdrop for relaxation

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The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls is a riverside paradise. Guests enjoy hiking, biking, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a game room, and a library. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the staff arranges local tours.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Lanai, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Lanai, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Lanai
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Lanai, River View

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Lanai
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

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Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View (KingKam)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Balcony

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View (Maile)

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Balcony
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ground Floor (Orchid)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

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Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive House, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, River View

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Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
2 bathrooms
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Balcony

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lanai, Partial Ocean View

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Lanai
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lanai, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium Double Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, River View

Highlights

Balcony
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View (Limited Electricity) | Lanai

Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Ocean View (Limited Electricity)

Highlights

Lanai
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cabin, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom, Garden View (Limited Electricity)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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3 Ocean View Cabins (Limited Electricity), Shared Bathrooms / Kitchen / Living Room

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Lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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5 Cabins (Limited Electricity), Shared Bathrooms / Kitchen / Living Room

Highlights

Lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
5 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Hilo, The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls is in a rural area and on a river. Naha Stone and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Hilo Farmers Market and Hilo Shopping Center. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Gilbert Carvalho Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Map
100 Kulaniapia Drive, Hilo, HI, 96720

What's nearby

  • Kalakaua Park - 22 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 22 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 25 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 25 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 27 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Ohana Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪L & L Drive-Inn - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

Boutique bed & breakfast by the river
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls. Active travelers can enjoy rock climbing, a ropes course, and hiking/biking at this bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and a library are available to all guests.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and outdoor furniture
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Extra amenities include:
  • A personal chef, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rock climbing
  • Ropes course

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - GE-130-508-4928-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Inn Kulaniapia Falls Hilo
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per day.

What time is check-in at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls located?

Situated on a river, this boutique bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Kalakaua Park, Naha Stone, and Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 661 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible experience - staff were wonderful location can not be beat!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

My husband and I had a great stay. The waterfall was beautiful and the breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location right by the waterfall -- the walk around the property is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lush waterfall oasis

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pond at the waterfall was incredible! While swimming in the pond, the perspective of the surrounding beauty of the trees and sky felt like paradise. Would return for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible location. Beautiful waterfall, very private and quiet. Staff was friendly, breakfast was delicious. Very unique and beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing attention to detail, artfully and tastefully designed both the accommodations and the grounds surrounding the property. Very peaceful night's sleep too the sound of the waterfall and coqui.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Waterfall right outside our room! Tranquil and peaceful!! Great place to relax and enjoy nature!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gricel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a place to relax. Staff is very friendly. Be aware that there is no TV or AC in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ceyrena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique, beautiful and peaceful place to stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Kulaniapia Falls was an absolutely incredible experience! Stayed for one night, but would have stayed longer, if possible. It was my absolute favorite part of my Big Island experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it. We paddleboarded and kayaked around the waterfall, which is beautiful , btw. We had an excellent breakfast. The service was stellar. We loved our room with views of the waterfall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the property puts you on the edge of the rain forest and natural wonders
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tudor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

rossana

Didn’t have enough time to enjoy the facility, but everything went well. Clean spacious room. Great check in. Wish there was an elevator for the heavy luggage(who travels heavy to Hawaii? Me!).
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Beautiful Spot, But Room Issues and Poor Response

First the good - this is an absolutely beautiful spot. The food was amazing - we did the special chef's dinner - and breakfast was made-to-order. But, my room left a lot to be desired. The bed was comfortable enough, but the pillows were flat and looked like they were from the 80s. And I had no shower pressure in the morning. When I mentioned by disappointment, they flipped it back on me, saying they would not give me a discount because I hadn't reached out in the moment and let them try to fix it. For $320 a night, I shouldn't have to be calling the inn late at night to get proper pillows, nor calling first thing in the morning to be told I could "take a shower in another room" when we were in a hurry to make our breakfast reservation and check out. They offered me a $100 gift card for a return stay. That will not be happening.
Flat as a pancake
It is a stunning spot!
Just a trickle...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Srinivasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome place!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sagnik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and serene.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025