Is Ma'ukele Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ma'ukele Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Where is Ma'ukele Lodge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Star of the Sea Painted Church and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kehena Beach and SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center. Mackenzie State Park and Pohoiki are also within 12 mi (20 km).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 25, 2025

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Lovely stay

We enjoyed our stay at this off-the-beaten path bnb. Hosts were very informative and welcoming. Stay here if you want to fall asleep to the sounds of frogs and birds, shower under the moonlight, and breakfast with the geckos. There’s no A/C but plenty of fans kept us cool.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rae-Ellen

Sep 21, 2024

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The hosts were amazing. A true island experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

LORIE

May 18, 2024

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it was like a little magical land with artsy sweet touches, bohemian style, and hosts were thoughtful and caring and cool folks.Lives it.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

May 28, 2024

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A very special place in real Hawaii

For those who are looking for authentic travel, look no further. Ma’ukele Lodge bed and breakfast in Pāhoa is a special experience in a stunning location. To me, feels like real Hawaii. I feel honored and grateful to have stayed there and met Raven and Mark. We still feel their Aloha spirit. When I return one day, I will take more outdoor showers, heaven!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dec 24, 2023

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An escapade, not an establishment

If you want an experience and not a hotel, this is a good place to consider. Don’t complain if you wanted a Marriott; it’s not the Marriott. The hostess and host are kind and genuine. The lodging is nestled in a neighborhood, but it feels almost like a jungle. The shower is outside and is reasonably private. Don’t mind the geckos lingering nearby as you enjoy fresh fruit for breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan Behan

Oct 16, 2022

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If you like hotels with all the amenities, this might not be the place for you. This is an amazing bed-and-breakfast! The house is surrounded by tropical plants and wildlife. All night you will be serenaded by frogs and birds. Our room had an outdoor shower and bath that were private and secluded. Every morning we had coffee and a wonderful fruit bowl. We were also offered eggs and toast. Our hosts, Raven And Mark, were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. They had great recommendations on local beaches, local restaurants, and good places to visit all over the big island. I will definitely be staying here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Sep 25, 2022

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What isn’t unique about this place? It’s an intimate b&b, we stayed in the larger room which has three full size beds with nets and a kitchenette. The bathtub and shower are outside - fenced from prying eyes but fun. The decor is Bohemian Eclectic and I spent quite a bit of time in the living room of the main house jamming with host Mark - he just got a stand up bass to go with the piano and ukes I remember from last time (did I mention we came back). Excellent breakfast on the deck looking at the ocean, geckos peeping at us. It’s not for people who absolutely need AC or who can’t handle the chorus of frogs doing their frog song at night. It’s way out there, geographically and figuratively. But we love it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

May 30, 2025

Outside shower was pleasant experience once I got used to idea! Walk to lava beach on property was extraordinary experience. Breakfast Food was excellent. Hosts were generous, kind and thoughtful. Lack of central air was disappointing but numerous fans helped a lot and open screened windows let breezes in. Still humid though. Loud Background noise of night critters was not a problem. Actually soothing and comforting after a day of traveling.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rianna

Oct 26, 2021

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Raven is a sweet and phenomenal host, and the property is beautiful! Gorgeous views, private beach access to watch the sunrise. I loved the outdoor shower, and the beds were really comfy!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 11, 2021

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The Ma'ukele Lodge is a very unique place. The grounds and beach are gorgeous. The lava flow is right between the house and the ocean, and walking to the beach was an amazing and beautiful experience. The breakfast was great and so was sharing it with the geckos.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 19, 2020

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This is a B&B, Raven & Mark’s home (not a hotel). We loved the location in Pahoa which was impacted by the lava flow in May 2018. Raven makes the best breakfast to get your day started. Mark has all these great stories, and tells you where to visit and what trails to do at the Hawaii Volcano State Park. The backyard of their home is just breathtaking, and you’ll never see this anywhere else!! We stayed in the Hawaiian Suite which had 3 big beds, a microwave and a mini-refrigerator stocked with drinks, fruit and chocolates. There was an outdoor shower (wonderful to use) or tub, and a backyard to take in the island feel. We are in Kona now and it’s so touristy, crowded with people and cars. Wish we could be at Raven & Mark’s oasis.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 31, 2019

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Uniquely quirky lodge with authentic Hawaiian flair. In the Hawaiian suite, you’re showering outdoors under a canopy of tropical plants in a lush garden, enveloped by the chirping of hundreds of coqui frogs and the distant rumbling of waves crashing onto the rugged lava coast. The hosts are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful and prepare an amazing breakfast that you can eat on the terrace with ocean view. Definitely not the typical hotel experience but so much more memorable.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dec 19, 2019

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If you looking for an true Hawaiian experience. This is the place.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Aug 20, 2019

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Amazing stay, amazing hosts!

We stayed 2 nights there, amazing stay in a peaceful area. Wonderful hosts, great advice from Mark, delicious breakfasts (homemade by Raven, with fresh products from the garden), and direct access to the Ocean. We strongly recommend this place, looking forward to a next visit :) Denis & Odile.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 14, 2019

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This property and it’s caregivers, Ravin and Mark are all a hidden gem in this area. I would take this beautiful, detailed property any day over corporate owned resorts, if you want the true Hawaiian experience I recommend visiting Ma’ukele Lodge in Kalapana. If you are lucky enough to catch Mark on a nom work day ask him for a tour of the area, he is very knowledgeable and will share secrets of this magical place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 14, 2019

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I agree with the previous reviews. This was the first time we’ve ever done a BNB and I was very happy with the balance of privacy and also feeling like I was visiting a relative. Raven and Mark are both super wonderful people full of aloha and care. Location was perfect for us to do all of the things we wanted to do on the eastside of the island and the weather was amazing! Definitely would book again!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 5, 2019

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Great location. Mark and Raven are stellar hosts. They are caring, affectionate and knowledgeable. Breakfasts served were delicious and healthy. Best part is both help you feel comfortable and at home.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Apr 23, 2019

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Ma'ukele is a wonderfully unique experience! Raven and Mark's home is on beautiful land with

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron, canada

Mar 24, 2019

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Great hosts, lavish fruity breakfasts, and on site musical gear and writing supplies for those bursts of artistic inspiration

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Feb 13, 2019

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If you want a mega resort with all night gatherings this isn't the place to go. But you will find a quirky relaxed setting with more than adequare sleeping accomodations, a great breakfast and freiiendly hosts in Raven and Mark. Great views and so much to do. Check out Uncles Awa Club and Band on Wednesday evenings.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Feb 4, 2019

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Hawaiian retreat

Beautiful and peaceful setting and friendly helpful hosts. Wonderful views of the ocean, lava flows and local culture.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 1, 2019

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Great stay all around- phenomenal breakfasts, great location with lava rock beach. Hosts Raven and Mark were wonderful.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Toni, Cincinnati ohio

Nov 14, 2018

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This was one of thee most amazing places to stay for so many reasons the food every morning was so detailed, and tastey , the cleaniness of the home on point, chocolates every day on the pillows was sweet, Raven and Mark are everything you can imagine we will be back can't say enough of the greatness of this paradise.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

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Oct 20, 2018

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Authentisches Hawaii-Erlebnis

Die Lodge hat eine traumhafte Lage, nur durch einen schmalen Lavastreifen vom Meer getrennt. Das Frühstück mit vielen frischen Früchten auf dem Lanai mit Meerblick war für uns bereits das zweite Highlight des Tages, davor haben wir die Outdoor-Dusche im tropischen Garten genossen, Natur pur! Auch das kleine Bad der Hawaiian Suite mit Waschbecken und WC bietet durch teilweise offene Wände viel Naturkontakt. Nachts hört man nur das Meeresrauschen und das Quaken der Coqui-Frösche. Raven und Marc sind sehr nette und herzliche Gastgeber, denen das Wohl ihrer Gäste sehr am Herzen liegt. Marc ist gebürtiger Hawaiianer und erzählt auf Wunsch gerne über das Leben der Menschen abseits der Touristenregionen. Auf Ausflügen mit ihm haben wir viel über Land und Leute, Flora und Fauna und vor allem über die Lava erfahren, die faszinierend und zerstörend zugleich ist. Allen, denen persönliche Kontakte und Natur wichtiger sind als Hotelkomfort und Shoppingmeilen können wir diese Lodge nur empfehlen!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Oct 11, 2018

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My wife and I felt that we're staying with friends. Raven and Mark are great people.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay

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10/10 Excellent

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Rae-Ellen

10/10 Excellent

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10/10 Excellent

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A very special place in real Hawaii

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An escapade, not an establishment

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