If you want a new Hawaii hotel, stay in Kona. If you want a peek into old Hawaii and a friendly manager, and don't mind that it's a bit run down and maybe the showers could use a little more cleaning, stay here. I have four times and every time I enjoy it. It isn't for everyone for sure -... More

If you are after a 5 star resort, this is not your place as the rooms are quite old. But if you want a place with some old world Hawaii charm and the most wonderful of hosts, you can't beat this place. The price is reasonable. The location, right on main street in Honoka'a, is great. It's a perfect jump... More

This is the ultimate retro hotel! Loved the style! I stayed in a dorm. Room was nice. Positive points: - Retro style - Competitive prices - easy to find. Right next to the road - Convenient for Waipi o Valley visits Negative points: - A bit run down - reception hours are limited - slow internet (only wifi, no PCs!!)... More

I needed to be in Honoka'a, and Hilo is 1.25 hrs. away, so we stayed there. I believed the website. Whew. I've never been to such a dump. Never. And I grew up in Hawaii. It's like camping out. If that's what you expect, it's not a problem. However, I feel there is nothing "hotel" or "club"-like about this place.... More

We stayed here 1 night. We had a corner room on 2nd floor. We arrived here early (3:30pm) and we were checking in by 4pm. Once we got to our room we thought it was really nice for the price. We are low-maintenance couple and we thourghly enjoyed our stay here. The couple that run the place are very hospitable,... More

Summary: I also use Tripadvisor and sometimes it's hard what to make out of the different reviews. Some say a place is terrible, and it turns out okay. Sometimes it's the other way around. This place? You can go here, and take a 65$ gamble, hoping you'll enjoy your stay. I think you will regret that choice the moment you... More

This place was cheap, granted. I had a note to maybe stay 2 nights because the lady was so friendly when I initially called. If you are looking for a resort experience, you have absolutely no reason to stay here. We were not. For the price I expected a hostel like atmosphere... Our second floor room had a great (and... More

In contrast to the canned resort experience, this is old Hawaii in accommodations and experience. Contrary to the above reviews we found the new manager Eden more than hospitable. In the mornings at breakfast she introduced each guest to the others as if she was friends with us all! We were woken early by the tsunami sirens (the first in... More

We found this hotel on line and then called and spoke directly with the main desk to reserve the 2 bedroom suite. Ha! What a joke! When we got there the owner in the office was extremely rude. She did not reserve the suite and basically called us liars. It was a bait and switch. Unfortunately it was late into... More