Reviews of Private Ohana on the lush Hamakua coast with AC
44-500 Hoomau Street, Honokaa, HI 96727, United States
#1 of 1 hotels in Honokaa
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 21 hotel reviews
9.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.9
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Comfort
10.0
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
9.7
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.7
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Tyler
United States28 reviews7 helpful votes10“Perfect self contained room for a beuatiful stay on the Hamakua coast. Comfortable, squeaky clean, and close to beautif”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
This room was a perfect self contained unit with plenty of space. Everything seemed brand new and squeaky clean. I easily could have stayed here a month. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was nice. We were only there one night because it was otherwise booed. We used the fridge but the kitchenette seemed to have the basics. I am not sure the A/C would be necessary for everyone but we admit to using it and appreciating it since we are accustomed to it at home. There were plenty of outlets for charging our devices. The owners were available and friendly. My only recommendation is to make sure that you have the map and check in instructions saved on your phone as the cell service along the way there is not the best and you may lose access to the information. I had no cell service upon arrival and sent a booking message to ask for the instructions, and she replied immediately! I would highly recommend this stay to see this part of the coast and to visit the little town. It has the most delicious Big Hawaii chocolate on the island (award winning) and tastings are free at the shop in town. The bathing suit shop makes one of a kind items that we could not resist. The entire coast is is beautiful and the view of the valley is breathtaking. I hope that someday we can return to hike the valley since it is no longer open for hikes …at least not while we were there.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Patrick
United States68 reviews6 helpful votes10“A real taste of Hawaii”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
All good.
Bill is a skilled woodworker and he has done an exceptional job outfitting the property. The welcome was friendly and the property had all sorts of nice extras like snorkeling gear. Self catering kitchen was to a high standard. The village location is quiet with an old world rural Hawaii vibe -- just what we love!. Wished we could have stayed another week.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Frederick
United States26 reviews10“Wonderful stay in a great spot.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Wonderful host. Quiet.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Roger
Japan29 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Modern comfortable room in the cooler n. coast”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A solar LED light outside to mark the path to the door might help. Nights are dark!
Hawaii doesn't have the greatest housing stock but this room and home is well constructed with insulation and good windows and climate appropriate concrete floors. I found it a perfect base to explore the north side of the island from and slept well in the spacious and comfortable bed. The kitchen is new and well equipped and cooked a few dinners there.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Eva
Germany19 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing.
Great appartment with kitchen and bathroom. Nice landlord.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 22 November 2023
James
United States3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Very nice room with ample space. Nice shower and small kitchen facility. Would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Victoria
Greece27 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Beautiful stay in a quiet part of the Big Island”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very beautiful, nice aesthetics and furniture, very clean and cosy. The owners were very kind to us!
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Cynthia
United States1 review10“We had a great time and would definitely stay here again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The Ohana was really clean and had a nice little kitchenette for fixing our breakfast (which we brought with us). We especially liked the larger refrigerator for all our ice. The shower was really nice with pretty instant hot water.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Dan
United States1 review10“Awesome experience, would 100% stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing stay, great host, very relaxing and comfortable place.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 23 August 2023
Capucine
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The host were very nice with us and the house was facing the ocean! wonderful
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Kacy
United States1 review10“We love it! Wish we could stay longer. Less busy compared to other locations on the island.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s not a negative but expect road work anyway rout you take. Some sites may be closed temporarily. But please respect the locals and be patient if you have to wait in line 20-30 minutes before your queue get passed by the one lane road section. And of course don’t speed, the unmarked police will get you.
We stayed only 2 nights and wish we could stay longer. We are glad to have chosen our stay here compared to the busy Kona area. The length was adequate enough to check out the Kohala Coast Beaches (Hapuna beach is a must see) and historical sites. Go early! It’s about an hour drive. Make sure to stop at the end of HW 270 lookout for the gorgeous view of Pololu Valley and drive back on HW250 back to town. The host is really nice, I met him when I was enjoying my coffee in the garden and ensured to let him know if we needed anything. Everything stocked at the unit is very well thought out. There’re beach gears. We brought the snorkel gears but didn’t use but thank god for the beach chairs and umbrella (it really saved us from being scorched from the 90 degree sun). Despite layers of sun screen, we still got burnt and the aloe Vera in the fridge absolutely saved our skin. Take the hosts recommendations on sites and food to eat. Get food from Tex drive in on the way out and make sure to come back early for Korean food rom Harmoni’s food in historical Honokaa. Grab a dinner and head out to Waikiki lookout to enjoy your dinner there! The view is absolutely stunning. Susie who runs the restaurant by herself only opens Wed-Sat 12-6pm and she said if you are late coming back after 6, call her to let her know you are coming. She made our bi bin bap fresh in front of us. It’s used to be a food truck but she moved to a shack a week ago. Big portions and reasonably priced. Don’t miss the Malasada from Tex drive in. The have a 2 for 1 loco moco on Thur but we didn’t get. Overall we wish we could stay longer. Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Jens
Switzerland29 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Sue
United States3 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Paulina
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Dieter
Australia12 reviews10“A very comfortable well equipped room.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Arlene
United States1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Ted
United States26 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Ripley
Canada10 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Valentino
United States2 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Daniel
Austria1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
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