Aloha Suite: Watch Whales, Breakfast included at Ala Kai Bed and Breakfast

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Parking available

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Keaau, HI

Hobby Garden Hawaii
12 min drive
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory
26 min drive
Ha'ena Beach
31 min drive
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
33 min drive

Room options

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

For 2-4 people traveling together, enjoy our two bedroom suite, which includes the Aloha Room, the Turtle Room and a bath. The Aloha Suite is located on the upper main level and includes The Turtle Room with its Honu motif features, a queen size bed, futon, TV and DVD player. The Aloha Room offers Hawaiian ambience and features a king size bed, in room cable TV and DVD player. Each room has its own entrance to the lanai. Kitchen in main house is not shared.

During your stay at this bed & breakfast, you'll be close to Hobby Garden Hawaii. You'll find features such as free breakfast.

Free breakfast offered
18.1 miles (29.1 km) from Port of Hilo and 3 miles (4.8 km) from Hobby Garden Hawaii

Free breakfast is served.

This Keaau bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free breakfast.

Property manager

Erich and Suzy Zipse

Languages

English

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free breakfast available

Outdoors

In the mountains
On the waterfront

Note from host: We are a no smoking property with a $200 fine
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Dryer
Heating
Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: We also have a 2 bedroom suite and a studio.

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property Registration Number TA-081-449-6256-01, GE-081-449-6256-01

Property is also known as

Aloha Suite

Ala Kai Bed Breakfast Aloha Suite

1398

Aloha Suite: Watch Whales, Breakfast included at Ala Kai Bed and Breakfast Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

2/10 Terrible

roger

28 Aug 2023

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron P.

20 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Rainy stay

Thanks to Erich and Suzy for making our short stay as cozy as possible and helping us figure out plans. Between plane delays and terribly rainy weather, our volcano visit was mostly a washout. But the rooms were very cute, the nice big bathroom was helpful to have with all 4 of us, and the breakfast was delish. Thanks again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

clair b.

30 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Genuine Hawaii

If you are looking for a cookie cutter “beach” Hawaii experience keep on scrolling, but if you want a genuine Hawaiian experience being surrounded by tropical greenery, the sound of the ocean, and tranquility - then this is for you! The perfect location at the end of a road, a beautiful balcony to sip coffee (or wine) and watch the whales breaching, a short drive to Hilo (which is a tropical paradise that is not overrun by tourists), and easy access to the volcano (a beautiful 45 min drive). The hosts are fantastic - helpful yet respectful of your space. The accommodations are extremely clean, and the breakfast delightful. I suspect I will be back :) thank you for a perfect getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellant Stay

My Stay was beyond excellant. Everything was perfect. You will not go wrong staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerielle A.

13 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven in Hilo

This is a perfect location to center your activities for exploring the east side of the Big Island. Just down the road from Hilo and Pahoa, great beaches to explore. Quick trip to Volcano for hiking and crater viewing. Pool is a plus after a long day out and about. Beds comfortable. Hosts helpful at all times. We thoroughly enjoyed out stay and would not hesitate to return if lucky enough to be in the area again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

22 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and tranquil

Great location to enjoy Hilo and Volcano National Park. Lives up to the B&B experience. Great breakfast staged with amazing viof the ocean and distant slopes of the volcano. The breakfast was served with fruits and baked goods from local markets. The location provided a quiet, tranquil, relaxing environment to reset. The kids enjoyed the pool and the views from the lanai were spectacular. As mentioned in other posts, there isn't a place to cook dinner so guests must plan to have lunch and dinner out. The closest restaurants are 15 to 20 minutes away. There is a small refrigerator and microwave for your convenience. Overall, an awesome experience I will likely experience again. Thanks for being gracious hosts and providing a wonderful place to enjoy the island. We thourghally enjoyed the morning coffee, discussions, and the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabine B.

15 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful days in Hawaiian Paradise

We startet every morning with excellent breakfast on the lanai watching the smooth and sparkling movements of the ocean, perfect! Erich was himself so passionate about the island and gave us amazing tipps what to do, where to eat, etc. Our late check-in also was well organized. We enjoyed our stay a lot and can highly recommend the Aloha suite...

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

10 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Friendly stay near Hilo.

The owners are very friendly and helpful. We didn't realize it didn't have a kitchen in the rooms we rented, but it worked out fine with assistance with barbecue and clean up from owners. We also got very useful sightseeing suggestions from them. It's a nice property. Liked the town of Pahoa nearby.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

16 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

The place was beautiful-good location, good hosts-and we had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

5 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful retreat

We had a truly lovely time at this off the beaten path B&B. Our family of three stayed in their 2 room suite. The rooms were basic but clean and comfortable. The highlight was breakfast on the lanai looking out over the sea cliffs. We even saw a group of whales breach on our last morning. The hosts are friendly and have good insight into the area. They kindly tolerated our rambunctious and chatty 4 year old's obsession with their cat. Would highly recommend this spot if you're looking for something out of the hustle of town with easy access to all of the east side of the island's attractions.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anantha

Travelled with family

30 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Host family is very friendly and helpful

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie C., Where do you live?

20 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo Bliss

I am so glad we decided to spend a few nights on the Hilo side of the island to finish out our Big Island adventure. Hilo is underrated – you must visit! Ala Kai B&B was a lucky choice, we loved everything about staying here and really wish we could have stayed longer. Erich and Suzy were lovely and gracious hosts with excellent advice. And their curious cat is adorable. Our rooms were fantastic and spacious, and the beds were quite comfortable. We slept with the windows open but there is AC if you want it. Note that the coqui frogs are very loud, but we got used to them after the first night (and I miss them now). The lanai is peaceful and refreshing and the pool is perfect to end the day. There is fruit on the property that they share for breakfast (depending on what is ripe). I really miss this place and the ONLY negative I have is that our stay was too short! We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

17 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious 2 bedroom B and B

Very private spacious accommodations with a great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

12 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

This was our first trip to the Big Island, and we wanted to begin with a visit to Volcano National Park, along with some local beaches and attractions. This location is in great proximity to both. It is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, which makes it great for walks in the morning, and a peaceful surrounding altogether. It also makes for a longer drive to restaurants in town. We were so beat from our daily adventures, that we were happy to either eat early before returning, or pick up something to eat at the B&B. The view from the lanai is lovely, and we enjoyed eating our meals there. A nice breakfast is served daily, and the hosts are friendly and are happy to give advice on the area if needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Don L.

24 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Southeast Big Island getaway

Erich and Susie are gracious hosts. Their property is spacious and clean, and the shared lanai has shade, comfortable seating and ocean views. The location is great, both Hilo and sights north and Volcano and sights south are readily accessible. Pahoa is near with a funky vibe and some fine restaurants. This area is very relaxing and laid back, particularly compared to Kona side. Erich and Susie provide a great base for east side explorations.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021