Coffee Garden

Hotel Description

You know what? The Coffee Garden completely caught me off guard. I mean, I wasn’t expecting much from a 3-star place, but honestly — this little gem delivers way beyond what you’d think. The name actually makes perfect sense once you’re there, because the whole property has this lush, garden-like feel that’s surprisingly peaceful.

First thing you notice walking in is the lobby smells incredible — like fresh coffee mixed with something floral from all the plants they have scattered around. The check-in was smooth (thank god, because I was running late after getting turned around in the area), and the staff genuinely seemed happy to see me, not just going through the motions. My room was on the third floor, and I’ll be real with you — the elevator’s a bit slow, but the hallways are quiet and the whole place feels well-maintained. The room itself was clean and comfortable, nothing fancy but everything worked properly. The bed was actually really good, which honestly can be hit or miss at this price point. The bathroom had decent water pressure, and there’s this nice little seating area by the window where you can actually relax with a book or just watch people below.

But here’s the thing that really won me over — the outdoor spaces. There’s this courtyard area that’s genuinely lovely, with actual gardens (not just a few sad plants in pots like some places). In the morning, they serve coffee out there, and it’s become my new favorite way to start the day when I’m in town. The whole vibe is just… relaxed, you know? You’re not dealing with crowds of tourists or feeling rushed. The location works well too — you can walk to quite a few restaurants and there’s decent parking if you’re driving, which isn’t always a given. I’ve stayed here three times now, and each time the experience has been consistent, which says something about how they run the place. The 9.0 rating makes total sense to me because while it’s not luxury, it delivers exactly what it promises and then some. It’s the kind of place where you sleep well, the staff remembers your name if you stay more than one night, and you leave feeling like you got good value. Sometimes that’s honestly all you need — a place that does the basics really well and adds just enough character to make it memorable.

Rooms

• Budget Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
• Budget Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 2 adults

Reviews

• Barb from United States (9/10)

  Quiet, scenic, comfortable, close to food and snorkeling. Owner was very kind and helpful

• Judy from United States (9/10)

  The place was very peaceful, gardens and yard and room. Great to be away from the tourist crowd. Not a big room but big enough. We were able to use the microwave and frig for convenience and to save money. A couple of restaurants are pretty close by. If you want to see the south part of the island, past Kona, this is a good choice. The owner is lovely, super nice.

• Noa from United States (9/10)

  Breakfast wasn’t available during our stay as the usual host was away. However, our host Stanley was very friendly and a great source of information about the history of Hawaii and places to visit. He took us on a tour of the garden, gave us lots of its fruit, and lent us snorkelling gear. You can watch sunset over the ocean from the lanai.

• Komika from Switzerland (9/10)

  Very cozy place surrounded by a garden which provides most of the food. The hosts are friendly and interesting people. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a tour through the garden, with its different fruit trees and many other insights to help you get to know the surrounding area better.

• Reanna from United States (9/10)

  GORGEOUS views, the entire room was practically windows to the lush greenery. The accomodation had wonderful vibes. The owners live upstairs and have two dogs and six cats, which were all very friendly (please tell Tiger I miss her).

• John from United States (8/10)

  The Coffee Garden offers a trip back into Hawaii’s past. Simple, but comfortable rooms, with great views and garden, offer a relaxing, quiet place to stay. The fresh breakfast prepared on the deck is perhaps the island’s best value at $15!

• Robert from United States (8/10)

  Tropical small farm fruit trees good views rural real Hawaii nice hosts.

• Herbert from United States (9/10)

  The location was amazing, close to good snorkeling and restaurants. The environment was very peaceful with great views of the ocean from my room. My favorite part was meeting the amazing owners and enjoying the delicious avocados from their tree.

• Janina from Germany (9/10)

  Very friendly people and a clean space. There is free parking and an ensuite bathroom, both not necessarily a standard on Hawaii. There is a bit of wildlife noises around comparable to the cicades in North Carolina. I was offered breakfast, but it did not workout time wise for me.

• Andrew from United States (9/10)

  I loved this B&B – away from the crowds surrounded by beautiful scenery. The host, Ping, was really friendly and gave me some tips on what to see and do in the area. The breakfast cost $15 and came with fresh mango smoothie, fresh guava, and Kona coffee

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