Big Island Retreat

Bed, Natural landscape, Photo of the whole room, Bedroom, Sea view, fireplace

TV and multimedia, Kitchen or kitchenette, Dining area

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(301 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Big Island, HI

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Situated within a few steps of Kahalu'u Beach Park and 1.7 km of White Sands Beach Park in Kailua-Kona, Big Island Retreat features accommodation with seating area. Private parking is available on site at this property.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of Big Island, HI

Nearby attractions

Mauna Kea State Recreation Area / Mauna Kea Forest Reserve

49.9 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 548 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 398 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 398 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 548 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Big Island Retreat

$$$$

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(301 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Big Island, HI

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Beachfront or waterfront

Garden

Map of Big Island, HI

Nearby attractions

Mauna Kea State Recreation Area / Mauna Kea Forest Reserve

49.9 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 548 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 398 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 398 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 548 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 301 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.3 / 5.0

Excellent(301 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Recommended

Pretty good overall -- but beware, there's no AC

4.5 / 5.0

Nov 2023

Peaceful, clean, great!

Great location, you can walk to the beach. Clean, spacious room; with no air con but you really do not need one. The place is quiet, peaceful.

If you come at night look carefully for the signs. If you do not have a car, you can walk to the beach and that is all. No coffe bar or shop close by.

2.5 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Passable

It's like something you'd only imagine when you walk into the bedroom with the great view

Having to deal with ants and gekos Don't come here if a smoker as a 210m/668ft walk to road Quiet hours start at 8pm

3.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Pleasant

The place is beautiful and the rooms well equipped and spacious.

Screens over windows but no glass - so sound carries and difficult to keep wildlife out.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Great place to stay if you just need a place to sleep and shower.

When we first got there, we were dismayed to find the room hadn't been cleaned between guests. I immediately sent a text message to the owner and she set things right right away. We were both beyond exhausted from travelling all day (we live on the east coast of the US) and had been awake nearly 24 hours at that point. We did the best we could to be nice and make the best of the situation. They actually had the room ready for us in under an hour. Turns out, there was a miscommunication with the housekeeper. We understood that this place is basically like one of the many B&Bs in our home state of Rhode Island, so we just rolled with the punches. Once the room was ready to go, we had no issues. We loved that the room was right next to the parking lot with a nearby exit! It made our comings and goings much easier. We also loved the idea of the communal kitchen. We never used it for more than watching the sunset (it had amazing views), but we liked that we had the option available. We also loved that we were in the middle of what seemed to be a residential area which made our trip more immersive. Plus, having the beach right across the street was a HUGE bonus!

The lack of air conditioning in the room was a bit weird when we first got there, but we figured out how to arrange the windows, drapes, and fans to make sure the room stayed nice and cool. We ended up not missing the AC and slept better at this resort than we did after we transitioned to more traditional resort on O'ahu. We had wished that our room (Honu Room) had a private lanai (balcony) so we could let our snorkeling equipment dry in the sun, but it wasn't a big deal.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Hosts were very obliging and changed our room so we could have sea views. Perfect location across from best snorkeling b

Very clean Perfect location Good communication

Wish our room had a king bed😐

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Close to beach, nice site - would go back

Great location, good amenities, comfortable, walk to the beach, laundry facilities, beach stuff available to use - all good

All good

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

Super clean, has a bunch of free gear to use, and was super quiet

Location was great and felt like we were livin in the jungle.

N/A

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Real Hawaii stay!!

The rooms are great, open air living definitely so good to keep in mind. Really like how to self check in a easy. Parking lots are available and they have a grill we used one night. Sometimes ants come in but that’s because it’s a open air type living but nothing too bad. Definitely recommend!! Also recommend going to magic beach, it’s only 3 minutes away by car. It’s near a couple beaches which is nice.

3.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Good

Location and atmosphere.

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

excellent spot for a relaxing stay on Big island - we had everything we needed in our room (Maile).

very peaceful location, away from main tourist centre but close by car. Appreciated the laidback vibe.

local cockerel woke us every morning at 5am (obviously not the fault of property!!). Sofa was too saggy to sit on.

4.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Very good

Quiet location, only the sound of the birds in the morning.

4.5 / 5.0

May 2023

great birthday celebration

comfortable w/ lanais, good location in Kailua

second floor walk up

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Interesting spot to stay one night, but you wouldn’t want to spend your entire vacation here.

The building is cute and has old Hawaii charm. Location is great as it is across the street from a great beach. Bed was super comfy.

Our room had no outdoor space/patio and the room itself was ridiculously small. Not a great place to spend a lot of time. The worst aspect was that we were in a wide open space. The windows have no glass - only insect screens… so noise travels easily. We were woken up by neighbours several times through the night.

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Superb

Location was great. Amenities in the room and the site were excellent.

There were some other guests that talked late into the night and then again early morning - it was very noisy.

3.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Nice place and location, but not worth the price once the American Dollar is converted to Canadian.

Location across from a great snorkeling beach. Use of an outdoor covered kitchen area with barbeque and use of various kitchen utensils.

We could hear everything from the other units!!! We didn't need to wake up at 6 a.m. during our vacation.

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Loved the quiet location, the amenities like grill. fabulous view!

Location was across from our fave snorkelling location. easy to find and very quiet part of town

King bed would have been nicer and kitchen were small- it was weird to share a sink with the kitchen and bathroom but manageable

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

BIR is the best value, location and a sweet place to experience the Kona area.

The room, Maile, was awesome. Will book it again!

nada

4.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Great location, facilities and helpful friendly staff!

Curtains could cover the entire windows to block te sun. The free trolley bus schedule was very free style- didn’t really follow the schedule so be prepare to wait for an hour or so. But it took you to Kona!

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Superb

Great location close to the beach and snorkeling.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

We loved the place. Quiet and relaxing.

It was authentic and out of the hustle and bustle of Kona but close to beautiful beaches.

Couldn’t walk to any cafes.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Clean, quiet, beautiful place to relax

Our room was super clean. The small grounds were beautiful. The winds/breezes, as promised, we’re so lovely and kept us surprisingly cool. This was an unfussy place to stay which we enjoyed very much and actually appreciated the posted quiet hours because of its neighborhood setting. Waking to the sounds of birds and waves crashing was the best part!

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Very good

Karen has been extremely helpful and available prior to and throughout my stay in that wonderful location. she found time to recommend places to visit and always helpful and prompt. good value. recommend.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Homely and inviting retreat at a reasonable cost

The retreat operators offered communication via WhatsApp (very helpful for international travelers), they seemed very friendly and responsive. The bed was very comfortable with very soft sheets. The well ventilated room allowed you to enjoy the coastal breeze. There was a lot of items you could freely use such as snorkelling gear, beach chairs & umbrellas etc.

Pillows on the bed could be replaced a little more frequently as they weren't as comfortable.

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Superb

the property is literally walking distance from the Kahalu’u snorkeling paradise, and a few mins drive from the place where many manta rays /snorkeling cruises leave! interaction with the hosts was smooth and they were very responsive. the outdoor kitchen is great for hanging out, storing food and cooking, and is very well equipped. there is a common area where sunscreens, beach umbrellas and chairs can be borrowed free of charge. there is also a W /D.

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2023

A nice location to stay in Kona if you have a car

A great location for a stay in Kona as it was 5 minutes walk to an excellent beach for surfing and snorkeling. Nice bright rooms with fans to cool then. Kitchen had all the equipment for cooking and serving meals. Nice balcony with sea and sunset views. Easy parking on site for our large vehicle.

Apartment door felt a bit flimsy and only had very basic lock. Bathroom was off bedroom and only had a bifold door separating it so not much privacy. Not really walkable to town for restaurants as it was a 20 minute walk along a poorly lit road with a fair amount of traffic.

4.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

Very good

Location

Ants in rooms need to be removed

4.5 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Quiet place, ideal for relaxing. Good price as well.

Silent and quiet place. Spacious clean room. Close to a grey sand beach.

4.5 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Peaceful, well situated retreat in Kona

This is a unique, well-situated, quiet property a little south of the main town. We stayed in the pineapple room. It had a king sized, comfortable bed and private deck which was perfect for my partner to do a little work from each morning before heading out in an adventure. There is a shared cooking pavilion which we took advantage of because we have never found a restaurant we liked in Kona. But we’ve been there 4 times so the island itself is compelling. Just foodies beware. The retreat is across the street from a really good snorkel beach and 5 minutes from restaurants, grocery, and drug store. Karen, the property manager, could not have been better. She gave great directions to a tricky the first time driveway and was always available with a quick text question. We really enjoyed our stay at Big Island Retreat.

Anyone who stays in beach properties knows the corrosive nature of salt water and how quickly it affects metal. We aren’t phased by signs of that at a place close to the beach kept so open and cooled by that breeze.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Big Island?

The average price for a rental in Big Island is $514 per night. This rental is $162 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Big Island Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Big Island Retreat pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Big Island Retreat?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Big Island Retreat

Bed and Breakfast in Big Island, HI

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Big Island, HI

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Big Island Retreat

Bed and Breakfast in Big Island, HI

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Big Island, HI

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Big Island?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Big Island Retreat pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Big Island Retreat?

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