Beautiful. The setting is beyond comparison. This bed and breakfast has the most breath taking view I've ever seen from my breakfast table.The dining area looks out over a near 100 ft private waterfall, which causes the same sound that will lull you to sleep at night. The rooms are nice, nothing fantastic but well kept and with private bathrooms.

The morning breakfast is very good. Made to order by a staff member with plenty of fruit and fresh local pastries/bread. You will have many acres to roam around on and explore the base of the waterfall and natural pool. We didn't swim but it is allowed uncer certain conditions. The hosts are very friendly and do a great job at making you feel welcome.

The location is out of the way. A narrow, winding road takes you out of the city, through groves of Macademia Nut groves and ends at the Inn. This is part of what gives the Inn such charm...it is secluded! While you're there stop at the farm on the way out and buy some fresh macademia nuts (inxluding flavored varieties) and other local items.

This was definitely the highlight of our Big Island vacation!

If you're looking to get away from it all, the Inn at Kulaniapia Falls is just what you need. About a 20 min drive from the city of Hilo, the inn rests delightfully far from the traffic and noise of the city in stunning natural environs overlooking a waterfall and pool suitable for swimming (if you don't mind a slightly treacherous hike to the bottom of the valley and the cold mountain spring waters). Lenny and the staff at the Inn are wonderful and accommodating. Your stay includes a home cooked breakfast every morning served with a smile. My advice: forget the commercial anonymity of a resort and stay here with people who really care about your experience.

Details: we spent a couple of nights in the "residence," the main building, as well as a couple of nights in the pagoda, which we shared with another couple. With four people, the pagoda is the best deal, as it's about the same price as two rooms in the residence, but you have your own private living room, kitchen, one and a half baths, and a magical view of the waterfall. In the pagoda they provide eggs, juice, etc. for your breakfast, so you can cook whenever you wake up.

What's close by: the Hilo side of the island is great for access to Volcano National Park, hiking, snorkeling, and the chance to lose yourself in the wilderness. If you're a beach bum, you're probably better served finding something on the Kona side.

This was the nicest B&B we have ever stayed at. The waterfall seems loud, but after a while it lulls one to sleep. Both my wife and daughter and i claim it was one of the best sleeps we've had.

Initially, a little tricky to find so we were happy our first trip up those four miles was during daylight. Signs were good, but still, if after dark, one would wonder where those signs were taking you. Very nice, peaceful location.

What a great and scenic place. The views and setting are gorgeous, Rooms are not large, but very well done. Our housekeeper Lea, put on a great breakfast and was a valuable resource on things to see and do. A bit of a drive up out of town(about 15 minutes) but well worth it for the scenery and atmosphere. we would definitely stay there again