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Ixchel Hawaii

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in Mountain View with free parking

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House, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area (J-Low) | Private kitchen | Fridge, oven, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
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House, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (Honu Hale Rain Forest) | Living area | 36-inch TV with cable channels
Ixchel Hawaii blends tropical charm with practical comforts. Guests can start their day in the 24-hour gym, stay connected with free WiFi, and later relax in the garden. The property offers barbecue grills and coffee/tea service in the lobby for additional convenience.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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House, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (Honu Hale Rain Forest) | Living area | 36-inch TV with cable channels

House, 1 Bedroom, Garden View (Honu Hale Rain Forest)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
  • 74 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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House, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area (J-Low) | Living area | 36-inch TV with cable channels

House, 1 Bedroom, Garden Area (J-Low)

Highlights

Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Pillowtop bed
  • 111 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Mountain View is home to Ixchel Hawaii. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kīlauea Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Akatsuka Orchid Gardens and Aloha Candy Company. Hilo Coffee Mill and Hiʻiaka's Healing Hawaiian Herb Garden are also worth visiting. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ziplining and hiking/biking trails.
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Map
11-2729 Apuakehau Road, Mountain View, HI, 96785

What's nearby

  • Akatsuka Orchid Gardens - 39 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass - 40 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Volcano House - 49 min drive - 15.6 miles
  • Kilauea Military Camp - 50 min drive - 17.2 miles
  • Volcano Golf and Country Club - 51 min drive - 17.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kuhia- Carvalho Pub - ‬43 min drive

About this property

Ixchel Hawaii

Property highlights
You can look forward to a garden, a playground, and a 24-hour gym at Ixchel Hawaii. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Ixchel Hawaii have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 36-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, separate dining areas, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Tax ID - TA-009-855-1808-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ixchel Hawaii House
Ixchel Hawaii
Ixchel House
Ixchel Hawaii Guesthouse Mountain View
Ixchel Hawaii Guesthouse
Ixchel Hawaii Mountain View
Ixchel Hawaii Guesthouse
Ixchel Hawaii Mountain View
Ixchel Hawaii Guesthouse Mountain View

Frequently asked questions

Is Ixchel Hawaii pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ixchel Hawaii?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ixchel Hawaii?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ixchel Hawaii?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Where is Ixchel Hawaii located?

Situated in Mountain View, this guesthouse is within 12 mi (20 km) of Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and 2400 Fahrenheit Art Glass. Aloha Candy Company and Volcano Garden Arts are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Ixchel Hawaii Reviews

6.2

8.4

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

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

Memories of Ohana

The location, the ambiance and peacefulness exceeded my expectations a hundred fold! But what truly made the stay so fantastic was how my wife and I were treated like ohana! There was a sadness to leaving because Rochelle (Celle) became our extended family! We plan on strengthening the wonderful way we were treated! Beautiful memories were made! Mahalo nui loa!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint was brought up with the owner and she was beginning to work on the problem. I love he remote location. You are 20 minutes drive from Volcanoes National Park. The owner was fantastic. You will be in a jungle but without any of the dangers from wild animals. I am planning to revisit here again very soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY here! The staff is rude, the place unsafe. I actually was made to feel so unsafe there I had to leave and book a hotel somewhere else. When I complained they called me unstable and refused even a partial refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Hung

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fleas , insects , bed bugs. Not enought electricity. No sign in front. Very weak wifi.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice for totally getting away from city life. Be prepared for friendly goats and no TV.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Illa

A house in the forest

Please be aware that this is not a hotel! It is more like an AirBnB. You are pretty much on your own in a house (assuming other guests are not there), though the host did make an effort to check in with us a couple of times and seemed friendly enough. When we first arrived however the host was not particularly inviting and the interaction left us feeling a little bit insulted, which is not a welcome we expected. This accommodation is relatively far away from any restaurants or attractions and you will definitely need a car if you stay here! It is not a convenient location but it is certainly a rainforest experience -- you will fall asleep to the sounds of frogs and insects. The kitchen and living room are well-equipped so if you're looking for a place where you can cook your own meals this may be suitable (and ideal; it was a bit of a pain to drive back down the gravel roads to the highway to go out to eat if we stopped off at the accommodation first). Solar energy is available consistently (we could use an outlet to charge our phones or power a lamp, and a string of lights in the bathroom) and the main lights are powered by the generator, which was on only one of the nights we were there. WiFi is available on-demand but limited to 4gb a month so your use is restricted. The host will ask you if you've turned everything off whenever you leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Cold. Dark. Wet. Far from everithing

First of all, too far away from everything. It is in rain forest, so it is wet and cold. Dryer didn't work. So, I was drying all my laundry in my car wile traveling. There is no electricity. Small generator available, but you cant run it after 9pm. It means there is constantly dark. I was using my battery head light. there is power comes from a battery, but it is all very limited. WiFi is very limited, you have to turn on invertor first to use it, but there is only 4G per month. So, no Netflix or YouTube. just check your email and dont forget to turn it off, over-wise bathroom will not work. Even at sunny day house is dark and depressive.

8/10 Good

Amrita & Robert, Central Coast, California

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

Beautiful rainforest guesthouse, self-contained.

We loved Michelle’s guesthouse near Hilo. Everything was better than described. She offered to purchase groceries for us as we were arriving on Christmas Eve. Directions to this rather remote location in the middle of the rain forest were easy to follow – even at night when it was raining. A great place to stay, especially if you are doing activities around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Be prepared to walk in mud due to frequent rains and please note that the living room – which contains the futon bed – had screens only at this time. It could be too cold for some at night. The sound of the tropical birds, frogs and insects are quite something through the night. A wonderful experience awaits you. Michelle was helpful and available next door if we needed her.

10/10 Excellent

Janice , Vancouver, BC

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

Jungle cottage

It is a 20 min from National park. Very clean and pretty. No traffic noises only frog chirps and birds. Quiet with Windows closed. Cool on that side of island. Dirt road last mile to hotel.

4/10 Poor

Gail, Boston, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you want to go off the grid

This felt much more like air bnb than a hotel. If you're looking to go off the grid and really get away from it all, then this is the place for you. There is a generator providing electricity for when you need it, and it does have on-demand water heaters for the showers. Otherwise there are oil lamps and candles to get the full experience of staying in the rain forest. Yes, that's what the Fern Forest region of Volcano is. There are dirt roads, but you don't need 4WD. Shared bathroom and full kitchen, but lots of common space including a living room with books and games and a yoga room on the screened in porch. Michelle was there to show us the ropes. She was super-friendly and helpful, even though I mixed up the dates of my reservation. Thanks Michelle!! There is wifi available when the generator is on, and it's only 25 min drive to Volcano national park or Hilo. A cheaper alternative to staying in Volcano village.

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