Everyone has a different standard of perfection -- the important thing is to know your own parameters; the joy in travel is when you find (or stumble across) them.
Mine have been as simple as a picnic under the stars and as exotic as a night alone in an elegant, Balinese-inspired house. I experienced both at Holualoa. I rarely post...
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My wife and I stayed at the Holualoa Inn toward the end of a month long vacation. We'd flown from Australia, where we live, to Honolulu for five nights, California for two weeks and then back to the Big Island. Stepping off the plane in Kona is a bit of a surprise - it felt hot and a little desolate....
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My husband and I along with my dad stayed at Holualoa Inn Thanksgiving week and we had a wonderful stay. Kat, Noelani, Brian and staff were great. My dad loved Chef Brian. Breakfast was good and rooms were lovely, comfortable and clean. The Inn is peaceful and gorgeous with fantastic views. The property is amazing with tropical gardens, Kona coffee...
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Mahalo nui loa for such a complimentary review. To be called the “Best Bed and Breakfast, ever!” is such an honor and makes us so proud. I am so glad that you finally made it to Holualoa Inn. We’re excited to know we helped make your Thanksgiving visit with your husband and father a special and wonderful time. Kat and...
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The Holualoa Inn - is a truly wonderful place to stay. We stayed there for 3 nights as part of our honeymoon and wished we staying on for longer. As soon as you get there you know you're going to be happy.
On arrival we were met by Kat and given the nicest welcome ever. Fresh Guava juice a cool...
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We love to share our Aloha Spirit and create special memories for our guests, especially those on their honeymoons. Knowing you traveled all the way from London to Kona to stay with us is incredible. Your kind and thoughtful review highlights many of the characteristics that make the Inn so unique. We are thrilled to know you had a “Wonderful!”...
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Our second visit and as excellent as ever. Three nights in the Gardenia Suite.
This visit we also took the private dinner option. Chef Brian offers you in advance choices for appetizers and entrees. He also sources the wine for dinner. Brian's attention to detail and absolute fastidiousness in sourcing the highest quality local produce made the meal additionally special....
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Reviewed 29 November 2010
We’re thrilled you enjoyed your “Private Dining” experience. It’s a special and memorable event for all guests when Chef Brian prepares his magical dinners. He loves to create a wonderful ambiance and pamper the guests with attentive service and fun conversation. Kat used her pastry skills to make the pineapple upside down cake you selected for dessert. We look forward...
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We were two couples and selected this Inn from a Lonely Planet recommendation. We could not have been more pleased! The setting is beautiful, the interior decor tasteful and interesting. The staff surely was composed of more but we only met three and they were very accommodating and aside from breakfast time we felt like the whole place was exclusively...
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Mahalo for staying with us and writing a “Real Quality” review. We want our guests to feel like the Inn is their “home away from home.” Chef Brian is very talented, entertaining, and a favorite with the guests. We agree the rooftop gazebo has a “great view and wonderful place for a nightcap.” It also is the prime location to...
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Our five night stay at the Holualoa Inn made our vacation to Big Island. We could not have imagined that the house could have been so beautiful and well-maintained. The pictures do not do it justice.
But more than that, the people of Holualoa Inn - Chris, Catherine, Brian and, most especially, Noe - went out of their way time...
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Aloha my friends! Wow.. “Amazing hospitality in a beautiful setting.” Thank you so much for your generous compliments. Ho’okipa is the Hawaiian word for hospitality. Our goal is to provide genuine ho’okipa and make our guests comfortable at their “home away from home.” Your words that mean the most are “we will absolutely return and recommend this place to our...
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We stayed here for three nights during our honeymoon and enjoyed it very much! The staff is incredibly accommodating and the property is breathtaking. A wonderful experience!
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Aloha Crista & Tom! Mahalo for your kind words. We’re thrilled to know that we provided you with a wonderful experience. Our incredible sheets are a big hit with our guests and we are glad you will enjoy them back home. We liked reading your review about Jackie Rey’s Ohana Grill and know the owners Angie and Paul will be...
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Like many gushing reviewers note, Holualoa Inn is a unique property. In a recession climate, however, this inn might not be the best use of your travel dollars. This B&B seems to depend on tips - to this end, your bill at the end even includes your, ahem, "expected" contribution to the staff's salaries. Nothing illegal or immoral with this,...
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Thank you very much for taking the time to review our Inn and the team of people who care for it. We are grateful that you gave us the opportunity to serve you recently. Regarding gratuities, many guests have asked us "what is your policy?" In an effort to assist guests, our departure folio reads: “While gratuities are not required,...
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Beyond the incredible house/property, views of Kona, outstanding breakfasts, beautiful pool and fabulous location --- the staff at the Holualoa Inn are the tops. After 5 nights, this B&B became our home away from home and the "staff" truly our new friends. They thought of everything -- from suggestions/maps of where to eat/visit to snorkeling and beach equipment to a...
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To be “the BEST b&b we’ve ever stayed in!” makes us feel so proud. We are blessed with 30 acres of beauty, over 5,000 coffee trees, and all the wonderful amenities associated with the property. To know “this B&B became our home away from home and the “staff” truly our new friends” is the best compliment you could give us....
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