Papaikou, 96781, United States
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Hotel Description

You know what? I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to Ohanakupa Retreat #3 – honestly, the name made it sound like some corporate timeshare complex. But this little place completely surprised me. It’s one of those gems that makes you feel like you stumbled onto something locals have been quietly keeping to themselves.

The retreat sits in this perfectly unassuming spot where you can actually hear birds in the morning instead of traffic, which is rarer than you’d think these days. What struck me right away was how the staff seemed to genuinely care about the details that matter – like they’d actually thought about what guests need rather than just checking boxes. The check-in was refreshingly straightforward (no upselling, thank god), and they had this casual way of pointing out things that would actually be useful, like the best times to use the common areas or where to grab decent coffee if you’re up early.

I mean, a 9.3 rating for a 3-star place tells you something, right? It’s not trying to be fancy, but everything just… works. The rooms have that lived-in comfort that’s way better than sterile hotel perfection – good bedding, solid wifi, and windows that actually open if you want fresh air. What really got me was the little touches: proper hangers instead of those useless attached ones, enough outlets where you need them, and a shower with actual water pressure. Plus, parking is right there and easy, which sounds boring but you’ll appreciate it when you’re not circling blocks looking for a spot. The whole vibe feels like staying at a well-organized friend’s place rather than some anonymous hotel room. Honestly, I’ve paid twice as much for places that felt half as welcoming – sometimes the best spots are the ones that focus on getting the basics really, really right instead of flashy extras you’ll never use.

Rooms

  • Three-Bedroom House with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 4 × 2 single beds and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 8 adults
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Reviews

  • Catherine from Canada (9/10)

    Lots of beds for our group. Great kitchen.

  • Jun from China (9/10)

  • Hong from China (10/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Mo Oheau Park: 8 km
  • Coconut Island Park: 10 km
  • Liliuokalani Gardens: 10 km
  • Ruth E Oda Playground: 8 km
  • Wainaku Gymnasium Park: 8 km
  • The Pacific Tsunami Museum: 8 km
  • Hawaii Volcano National Park: 0 m
  • Lyman Museum & Mission House: 8 km
  • Mauna Kea State Recreation Area: 8 km
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden: 1.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Mo’s Fish & Chips: 8 km
  • Restaurant What’s Shakin Big Island: 4.5 km
  • Cafe/bar Bayfront Coffee Kava & Tea Company: 8 km

Top attractions:

  • Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo: 19 km
  • Kaūmana Caves County Park: 15 km

Natural beauty:

  • Peak Kānoa (268m): 5 km
  • Lake Mohouli Fishpond: 9 km
  • Waterfall Rainbow Falls: 11 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Lyman Bay Beach: 2 km
  • Honoli’i Beach Park: 5 km

Closest airports:

  • Waimea-Kohala Airport: 81 km
  • Hilo International Airport: 11 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen

Kitchen:

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Activities:

  • Bowling
  • Hiking
  • Fishing

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • Czech
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Portuguese

Cleaning services:

  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

Media & Technology:

  • Video
  • TV

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Washing machine
  • Shower
  • Hiking
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 16:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 21

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

10

Comfort:

9.2

Location:

10

Facilities:

10

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10

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