Strandhotell i Kalapana

“The kitchen had everything we needed to cook and the hostess was helpful and gracious. ”

“We found the place to be excellent, cozy, small and private, and a thrill during heavy rainstorms. I would do it again in a heart beat. ”

“The hotel staff were incredibly accommodating and quick to respond. The check-in experience was seamless, and their actions truly exemplified what it means to have the aloha spirit! I can’t recommend this property enough and will definitely be coming back in the future.”

“Easy to find. Loved the ocean being across the street. Spacious. ”

“Stayed at Cabin Kai 4 (Dec 26–30, 2025). Affordable and located in a beautiful, peaceful area with free parking, water, and Wi-Fi (weak). Major concern: No window coverings for the floor-to-ceiling bathtub window or windows above the bed and coffee bar, resulting in serious privacy issues while bathing and sleeping. This was very uncomfortable. Remote location (45 minutes from Hilo); a car is required. No cellphone reception. No nearby restaurants or shops. Towels were not very clean, and...

“Pros: I liked the location. There was easy access to Puna, Volcano NP, and Hilo. The owner gave me a 5 minute spiel on the property. Everything was in working order. Cons: I stayed at 4 different VRBO properties during my stay on the Big Island. All property owners except this one provided directions, check in instructions and check out instructions. You won't get that. And the directions are not intuitive at all. So I will do the property owner's job for him and hopefully save you frustration...