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The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

3.5 star property
Hilo boutique B&B with outdoor pool

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Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Lanai, River View
Perched by the river, The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls offers an idyllic retreat. Hike or bike through lush trails, relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, and unwind in a game room or library. With free WiFi and helpful staff on hand to assist with tour tickets, this charming B&B has left previous guests enchanted.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is CA $359
CA $423 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Balcony

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

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Lanai, Garden View

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

Lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Exclusive House, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, River View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchen
Smart TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 74 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Lanai, River View

Deluxe Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Lanai, River View

Highlights

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

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 33 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

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

SCP Hilo Hotel

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 981 reviews
The price is CA $184
CA $258 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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About the area

Map
100 Kulaniapia Drive, Hilo, HI, 96720

What's nearby

  • Hilo Farmers Market - 25 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 27 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Kaumana Caves Park - 27 min drive - 10.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 27 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 30 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬18 min drive
  • L & L Drive Inn
  • ‪Cafe Boba - ‬18 min drive
  • Nector Cafe

About this property

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

When visiting Hilo, The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls is a great choice to consider. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, along with onsite hiking/biking trails and kayaking. Other highlights at this boutique bed & breakfast include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 20 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Rock climbing
  • Rope course
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 4 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Chef

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.0 per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 20 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID - GE-130-508-4928-01
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Inn Kulaniapia Falls
Inn Kulaniapia Falls Hilo
Kulaniapia
Kulaniapia Falls
Kulaniapia Falls Hilo
Kulaniapia Falls Inn
The Inn At Kulaniapia Falls Hotel Hilo
The Inn At Kulaniapia Falls Hilo, Hawaii
The Inn At Kulaniapia Falls Hilo Hawaii
The At Kulaniapia Falls Hilo
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls Hilo
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls Bed & breakfast
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls Bed & breakfast Hilo

Frequently asked questions

Does The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 20 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rock climbing, and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes helicopter/airplane tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the bed & breakfast's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area. The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls also has a garden.

What's the area around The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls like?

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls is located by the river. Popular attractions include Port of Hilo, which is 24 minutes away by car.

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Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Waterfalls
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Breakfast
Room
View
Cabin
Location
Bed
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Trails

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and made-to-order with a variety of options. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Shawn, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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...
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gabriel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jack, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bryan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a hidden gem in hilo if they could recieve 10 stars it would be a understatement.
Kevin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ceyrena, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls is an absolute hidden gem on the Big Island. You have your own waterfall! And you only need to share it with a few other guests! How do you get better than that? There are a few confusing things about this place which might not be obvious on a third-party booking site, so I'll try to explain here. 1. There are two broad accommodation types here. The Inn, which is an inn, and the cabins. The cabins are located on a farm next to the Inn. You have to turn right, not left, from the road from Hilo to access the farm. This can be confusing at night, since the area is quite dark. 2. The cabins do not have their own plumbing; you will have to use toilets and showers located at the barn (they were squeaky clean). The cabins have solar panels to run lights and charge phones, but for anything higher voltage, you'll need to go to the barn. Oddly, the WiFi was excellent in the cabins. 3. "Barn" is a somewhat misleading term. The top floor of the barn is a laid-back lounge/kitchen area. You'll share it with the other guests and with the farm staff. The kitchen was well-equipped and had some basic oils, sauces, and spices for common use. The staff were all very cool and passionate young people. They gave excellent recommendations on things to do in the area. One staffer made us the best cup of coffee we've had in a long time. 4. If you stay at the cabins, you can use the services at the Inn, including booking meals and experiences.
Timothy, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Avery thing
Ben, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and peaceful manor with a lovely waterfall, along with other pretty natural views. Friendly owner and staffs.
Wei, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is a place to relax. Staff is very friendly. Be aware that there is no TV or AC in the room.
Gricel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paradise

The room is basic, but honestly, why would you spend time in your room when yiu have the most majestic views right outside?
Dianah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Reg, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tudor, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place!!!
Brian, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Colleen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The property itself was beautiful. Also the person who greeted us upon arrival was kind and helpful. The General Manager however was not kind and helpful. When we pulled down the covers of the bed we found at least 10 hairs in the sheets and on the pillowcase. There were also pieces of dirt/grains of sand in the sheets. When we complained someone came up to change the sheets but at that point we were grossed out. We couldn't stay both nights we booked - we could only stay one night due to being grossed out and wondering what else might be dirty in the room. The next day, when we spoke to the general manager via text, she (or he) was not helpful and was unwilling to admit any wrongdoing. I would definitely NOT recommend this place to anyone for staying overnight. If you want to stay just go for the outdoor activities and then leave.
Meredith, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
James, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Siera, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
RONALD, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

the property puts you on the edge of the rain forest and natural wonders
Hal, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

the crew was great property was very nice
edward, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely incredible location. Beautiful waterfall, very private and quiet. Staff was friendly, breakfast was delicious. Very unique and beautiful place.
Tyler W, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Waterfall right outside our room! Tranquil and peaceful!! Great place to relax and enjoy nature!
Ramon, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review