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Reviews of Holualoa bungalow 1

78-6695 Mamalahoa Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96725, United States

#12 of 12 B&Bs and Inns in Kailua-Kona

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Review score

Based on 30 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not much.

    I am 80 so I was needing a place to sleep, which met my required assets. I don't know about romantic...sorry! And my host was knowledgeable and helpful ... what more could I ask except to say thank you.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2022

    7.0
    Nice for a short inexpensive trip to the Big Island, but would not plan a longer stay here.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The place was quite small, which was expected. Cleanliness could have been better. The drawers in the dresser and bedside stands had obviously not been cleaned, and the screens were dirty.

    Refrigerator and microwave were useful. Parking was convenient. The host was friendly. The bed was fairly comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2022

    8.0
    Quiet, private, and homey.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not really a dislike, but some small blinds in the windows overlooking the driveway would be a fantastic addition. That’s it. everything else was great.

    We loved the location, and the bed was comfortable. while it’s a ways away from the main shopping areas, we didn’t want to be in the middle of the busiest areas so this was great. It felt like somewhere that someone could actually live, vs a hotel room. the outdoor shower was also really nice, and we loved the resident cats on the property. There’s no television, which was really welcome and helped us to unplug and relax.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2022

    8.0
    Communication via text before and after with our host was excellent. Breeze through screens very nic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was tight, refrigerator was turned off and a gel pack in the freezer was leaking.

    The view of the sunset on the ocean was spectacular! Feral chickens with a dozen chicks were entertaining. Roosters were beautiful

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2021

    9.0
    My first visit to the Big Island and so much to see. I'll gladly stay here on future trips.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The location is relaxing and away from crowds, but you need to have a car or access to a ride. I had expected to stay with family visiting in Kona, but there was a last minute mix-up and they didn't have the extra room. But they had a car and we went together each day.

    The owner, Farsheed, is super nice and helpful. A gracious host. The setting was comfortable and relaxing. I'm used to hotels, so the kitchen facilities in the bungalow were a surprising bonus.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2022

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No privacy, rude, quarrelsome host, dirty room, old, discolored towel, creaky bed, no air conditioner, no curtains, outdoor shower, even commode has an outside window with no curtains but a stained glass lower half, there was a car right outside the bedroom window which has no curtains. EXTREMELY UNSAFE, I HAVE CALLED MY LOCAL POLICE BACK HOME WITH DETAILS TELLING THEM I'LL CONFIRM IF I GET OUT SAFE. BOOKING.COM WAS ZERO HELP. IT LISTED PRIVATE BATHROOM, HOW IS AN OUTSIDE WINDOW WITH HALF A TRANSPARENT WINDOW PRIVATE?? HOST SAID THERE WERE NO ROOMS WITH CURTAINS OR PRIVACY, BUT IT SEEMS FROM THE OUTSIDE THAT THE ROOM NEXT DOOR DOES HAVE CURTAINS AND IS PROBABLY EMPTY.

    Nothing.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2022

    10
    Was just for sleep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tv in the room

    Staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2022

    10
    It was a very nice place to spend the night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The place was very neat and clean and quiet.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2022

    3.0
    This is an over-priced rip-off
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For what it is, this place shouldn’t be renting for more than about $70 a night. It most definitely isn’t worth the outrageous $165 I paid. This is basically someone’s extra property carved up into small “bungalows.”The grounds are funky and messy with lots of junk lying around and a completely neglected garden. There is no outside space to sit and, although there is a “barbecue area,” it’s just where a section of yard and garage junk has been pushed to one side. (Oh, and you have to ask for special permission to use it.) The place is very sparsely equipped and furnished, and the owner is stingy with towels (1 bath towel, one face towel—no washcloths, no kitchen towels). A roll of paper towels would have been nice, and so would a beach towel or mat. There was no soap in the shower or sinks. The windows were dirty. Light fixtures in the bathroom were broken and the front door knob was barely attached and could be broken off by a well-nourished five-year-old. No view and no charm whatsoever. WiFi really spotty. No smoke alarm (disconnected and lying on counter) or fire extinguisher. The only fan (a ceiling unit) rattled noisily. I had to ask THREE times for check-in information.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Vibes day – great communication – delays to my arrival no problem, parking no problem, Room as described and comfortable – help with everything I needed including the late checkout. Wonderful outside shower

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2021

    5.0
    Adequate for a night en-route to Volcano
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The impression we got from the website description was the place was in the town, not way outside of it and the grounds were not very nice aesthetically.

    Owner operator was friendly and helpful

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2021

    6.0
    Back to basics
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only place to sit was on the bed. I had to get in the shower (in the stream of water) to turn it on so water wouldn't get on the bathroom floor.

    The bed was comfortable. Nice cross ventelation.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2021

    10
    The owner was very sociable and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is located on a hillside off of a one lane highway. You have a view of the ocean from the room. The surprise feature is the outdoor shower with stones, ferns and plants landscaped outside of a sliding glass door.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2021

    5.0
    Happy to smell and hear HOLUALOA
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    I would have preferred twin beds. I had to buy a cot so that each of us could sleep in our own space ( but I knew this before arrival). This was not the owners issue. However it would have been better if the owner had an extra cot available. Thats only a 50 dollar purchase and is one that would help guests ( say with children or an older person who does not ( like me) like to share a double bed). There was a issue: This owner should better understand people who are traveling.

    This BNB fit the bill I needed. It was in the location I needed. The bed was good.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2021

    10
    Paradise in a local Airbnb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish there was coffee so I could have made coffee in the coffee machine.

    I LOVED the outdoor shower. The bed was really comfortable and soft and the view was amazing. I also loved the location.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2023

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