The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls is a riverside paradise. Guests enjoy hiking, biking, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a game room, and a library. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the staff arranges local tours.
Located in Hilo, The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls is in a rural area and on a river. Naha Stone and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Hilo Farmers Market and Hilo Shopping Center. Pacific Tsunami Museum and East Hawaii Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Hilo travel guide
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls. Active travelers can enjoy a ropes course, hiking/biking, and rock climbing at this bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and a library are available to all guests.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Continental breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and wedding services
Concierge services, luggage storage, and barbecue grills
Outdoor furniture, a computer station, and smoke-free premises
Extra amenities include:
A personal chef, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping
Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Helicopter/airplane tours
Hiking/biking trails
Kayaking
Library
Outdoor pool
Rock climbing
Ropes course
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
On a river
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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4 buildings
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Chef service
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Ceiling fan
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 19 for adults and USD 19 for children
Self parking fee: USD 20 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - GE-130-508-4928-01
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls?
As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls on 2026/3/20 start from NT$8,214, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for USD 20 per day.
What time is check-in at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.
What time is check-out at The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls located?
Situated on a river, this boutique bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Kalakaua Park, Naha Stone, and Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Even better in person than in the pictures. Have a private waterfall to yourselves in a serene, lush setting. Great setting, great people, perfect way to have a quiet getaway.
The pond at the waterfall was incredible! While swimming in the pond, the perspective of the surrounding beauty of the trees and sky felt like paradise. Would return for sure.
Absolutely incredible location. Beautiful waterfall, very private and quiet. Staff was friendly, breakfast was delicious. Very unique and beautiful place.
Amazing attention to detail, artfully and tastefully designed both the accommodations and the grounds surrounding the property. Very peaceful night's sleep too the sound of the waterfall and coqui.
The Inn is on a beautiful property that is accessed via a gate protected private road. The waterfall is amazing and very peaceful. It is not your standard hotel as there is no TV or standard amenities, however there is a common area kitchen space with shared refrigeration and appliances.
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.
We loved it. We paddleboarded and kayaked around the waterfall, which is beautiful , btw. We had an excellent breakfast. The service was stellar. We loved our room with views of the waterfall.
Staying at Kulaniapia Falls was an absolutely incredible experience! Stayed for one night, but would have stayed longer, if possible. It was my absolute favorite part of my Big Island experience. Highly recommend!
We really liked that they are self-sufficient, they produce their own electricity using the waterfall in the picture. There we can grab bananas from trees, the dining terrace has a nice view of the waterfall and lush vegetation around. We missed (a little) an air conditioning system in the room and it is hard to get there without a rental car. All in all a very pleasant stay.
This was by far our favorite place we’ve EVER stayed and we have traveled the world! The staff were super sweet and helpful, starting with Jeri, when we checked in and got settled to Aarika bringing us an amazing breakfast and checking us out. Everyone was wonderful! The breakfast was served on the patio overlooking the gorgeous waterfall. It is tucked away so very quite with trails through bamboo groves and down to the falls, where you can take a refreshing swim. HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend this picture perfect, extremely tranquil Inn💕. We will definitely return.
Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
rossana
2024/4/8
Didn’t have enough time to enjoy the facility, but everything went well. Clean spacious room. Great check in. Wish there was an elevator for the heavy luggage(who travels heavy to Hawaii? Me!).
Our room was sold as a full view of the falls from our balcony, but there was a roof line extended from below our balcony that obstructed the full view of the falls. The room space was a little smaller than expected. The grounds were great, the waterfall was beautiful. Breakfast was good and staff was friendly. The linens (primarily towels and wash cloth) needed to be updated/replaced. The outdoor dining area fell very short of it's potential. Such a beautiful location, but the design and architecture looked like a poorly executed afterthought.
Friendly staff, will answer posed question but dont offer info. Property has very zen style. Breakfast low key but gorgeousview of waterfall. Walked to and swam in waterfall which is breathtakingly beautiful. Long pretty drive in from town-2 gates you need code for. Lots of electronic commination-sign up for a breakfast time, sign up for housekeeping, check in. etc was a bit much putting us on a schedule when domt want to be on one on vacation but understand its for staffing needs. Cute dog and cat on property who like visiting with guests. Would recommend based on zen setting and waterfall.
Colleen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
2025/2/14
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Beautiful Spot, But Room Issues and Poor Response
First the good - this is an absolutely beautiful spot. The food was amazing - we did the special chef's dinner - and breakfast was made-to-order. But, my room left a lot to be desired. The bed was comfortable enough, but the pillows were flat and looked like they were from the 80s. And I had no shower pressure in the morning. When I mentioned by disappointment, they flipped it back on me, saying they would not give me a discount because I hadn't reached out in the moment and let them try to fix it. For $320 a night, I shouldn't have to be calling the inn late at night to get proper pillows, nor calling first thing in the morning to be told I could "take a shower in another room" when we were in a hurry to make our breakfast reservation and check out. They offered me a $100 gift card for a return stay. That will not be happening.
I don't usually write a lot of reviews, but I specifically came back to this booking that we had in April of 2022 because I've thought about it so much since that stay. This was possibly the most idyllic setting I've ever had the pleasure of staying at; the grounds around the main property are like a movie set. It was impossibly pretty, and the hiking trail they set up around the multitude of tropical plants they grow there was a lot of fun to walk. We swam in the pool where the waterfall was flowing, but the water was a little too high to try and get up underneath the falls itself. We had a wonderful night's sleep away from the bustle of town; we slept with our windows open and during the night one of the house cats decided it wanted to sleep in the bed with us, so we made a little space for our new friend. If you're looking for a unique experience in Hilo I'd highly recommend this incredible property. We only stayed one night so I can't comment on a lot of the hospitality outside of the excellent breakfast we had, but I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that it would all be equally great.