The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

This is a hidden gem in hilo if they could recieve 10 stars it would be a understatement.

It was not what I expected. It is about a 5 mi drive to the property from the secured gate. The private road leading to the property is very narrow in spots. You hope there is no other car coming from the other direction. Also in the property, the rooms are stacked up against a narrow hallway. The rooms do not have a desk and the couch looks old and worn out. Also if you are allergic to cat then reconsider because they have cats in the property.

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.

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.

Avery thing

Proximity to the waterfalls was exceptional, breakfasts were delicious, bed was comfortable

No storage in room for clothes or toiletries, road to property was narrow and dangerous at night

The location and the scenery was amazing we loved it!