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. Little did we know. We collected our car, found the directions to the Inn and started the short drive. You climb quickly and before you know it enter a world that's cool and green. We drove through the village of Holualoa, found the Inn and parked. It was quiet. We took off our shoes, walked in and met Brian, the chef. He gave us a tour and treated us like old friends. It got better from there - the place is a dream, the setting wonderful, and the people as good as they come (Brian, Kat, Chrissy and Noe all took time to make us feel welcome).

Our first full day we drove around the island and everything fell into place: my wife said it was like watching the trailer for an excellent movie. Four days wasn't enough for either the island or the Inn. We'll be back soon.

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 plants, fruit and avocado trees and even cute chickens enclosed in a nice area behind inn. You will love Holualoa Inn.

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 face towel after the long drive and then a tour of the property. You're made to feel incredibly welcome from the moment you arrive and pop your shoes off (hawaii style) and you'll have that feeling each time you get back there after a day out exploring.

Either before or after breakfast the pool was a nice way to wake up a bit - a bit parky but hey it's good to cool off! Talking about breakfast - WOW. Brian the chef - well you've probably read the other countless reviews that all say how good the place is and mention the lovely staff and how amazing Brians food is - but seriously - it's like a breakfast for royalty. Not only a great chef but he's also a really nice bloke too.

The room itself was perfect. We stayed in the Orchid room. Super comfy bed, amazing sheets a beautiful view out on to the garden and beyond to the coast. And some really nice extra little touches too.

Theres always coffee throughout the day and little cakes put out in the afternoon for the guests to tuck into whenever you like. The grounds themselves are lovley too and well worth a little wander through.

We found the other guests really nice friendly folk too. Might be weird to review the other people who go there but I think it tells something about the place.

Late evening after getting back to the house, we made the most of the roof terrace and loungers and spent a couple of lazy evenings up there after dinner with a bottle of wine and views over the coast. Great place to sit and relax and take it all in.

Overall, the staff go out of their way to make your stay the most relaxing stay you can have. The house is beautiful, as are the rooms. If you're going to Big Island do yourself a favour and book in here - you'll have no regrets, except leaving.

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. He is an immensley talented chef and a very nice guy. And... he will cook any dessert you wish to nominate.

Highly recomended as an additional treat for one night when you stay.