We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
Free Newsletter

Interested in Honu Kai B&B and Kailua-Kona?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Honu Kai B&B and Kailua-Kona each week.

Honu Kai B&B


Honu Kai B&B
  • Rooms: 4
(Formerly Hale Kipa 'O Pele), Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96745
Property Type: Bed and Breakfast
  • Guest rooms in a private home or small hotel that includes breakfast in the price of lodging.
Aloha spirit filled vacation at a plantation style B&B, set on a lush tropical 1.4 acre estate. Private park-like setting,10 mins.from Kailua-Kona... Aloha spirit filled vacation at a plantation style B&B, set on a lush tropical 1.4 acre estate. Private park-like setting,10 mins.from Kailua-Kona, shopping, beaches & restaurants. Old-growth garden, relaxing & peaceful. Expansive decks, garden jacuzzi. 4 rooms, all private baths, spacious rooms, luxury linens: bungalow w/kitchenette, 2 tree-top bedrooms with sundeck, & master suite with deck area. Full breakfast, local fruits, Kona coffee. Adult guests preferred, no children under 12 years please. more » « less

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars Based on 28 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 5 based on 26 reviews Rooms
    • 5 based on 26 reviews Service
    • 5 based on 25 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 25 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 2 reviews Pool

Reviews of Honu Kai B&B

( 1-10 of 28 )
5 of 5 stars
Menlo Park, California
Dec 14, 2008

My husband and I absolutely LOVED Honu Kai. We would stay there again in a heartbeat and tell all our friends to stay there too! Wendi and Dave set a new standard for hospitality. I’ve stayed in $500/night places where I wasn’t treated so well! Wendi and Dave are great people – very friendly, interesting, and fun to talk to... more

5 of 5 stars
St. Petersburg, FL
Dec 2, 2008

The title may be a little misleading as this was the only Bnb we have ever stayed at but it is hard to imagine this one being topped. Honu Kai absolutely blows away any experience we have ever had at a hotel. From the first phone call to inquire about the property, to checking in, to our last night and... more

5 of 5 stars
Brit in Switzerland
Nov 25, 2008

My wife and I stayed for 5 nights as part of our round the world stopover in Hawaii and can thoroughly recommend Honu Kai BnB. Wendi's years of experience of hospitality in private aviation really show, and we were treated just like the movie stars she has cared for. Dave is working tirelessly to upgarde the property even further from... more

5 of 5 stars
Ventura County, CA
Nov 17, 2008

We spent four wonderful nights here. We wish it was longer. Wendi and Dave are so nice; interesting to talk with, interested in their guests' happiness. Wendi knows all kinds of great things to see and do on the island, including sending us to great restaurants. This was the only B&B that returned phone calls promptly. When we booked the... more

Nov 13, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We absolutely loved our stay at Honu Kai! This is the place to stay if you are in Big Island and if you are ready for the ultimate Hawaiian experience. Do not stay here if you are not ready to indulge in the atmosphere and the Aloha of the place! Wendi and David were really great with us and Wendi... more

Nov 3, 2008

We are leaving the Honu Kai today and are very sad to see it go. Wendy and Dave a definitely set the bar high for every other B&B on the island. Everything you have read is true, the house is beautiful, the yard amazing, Wendy makes a fantastic breakfast and then goes out of her way to make sure your... more

5 of 5 stars
Gainesville, Florida
Oct 22, 2008

We absolutely loved our stay at Honu Kai! The owners Wendi and Dave are AWESOME and have the best stories to tell. Wendi helped us plan everything and even packed us a little snack for our snorkeling trip. =) We stayed in the Nigiri room, which was beautifully decorated. There is a cute, small coy pond right outside that room,... more

Oct 13, 2008

We spent four wonderful days at Honu Kai and cannot recommend this B and B highly enough. Wendi and Dave are superb hosts - generous, helpful and knowledgeable about their island. Their delightful property is set in a stunning tropical garden, the rooms are tastefully decorated with great attention to detail and the breakfasts are excellent. Wendi and Dave go... more

5 of 5 stars
naperville, illinois
Sep 25, 2008

Staying at Honu Kai was the perfect ending to our Hawaiian vacation - our only regret was that our time there was too short. Wendi and Dave really know the meaning of aloha, and were the most gracious hosts. We were especially lucky to get to spend our time in the newly remodeled bungalow, which easily accommodated our additional family... more

5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, California
Aug 20, 2008

Just got back from a week on the Big Island. We stayed with Wendi and Dave at Honu Kai for the first 3 nights before heading to the Hilton Waikola. I wish we could have stayed the entire time at Honu Kai (but the Hilton was paid for through work). I cannot say enough about the wonderful hospitality of Wendi... more

Reviews of Honu Kai B&B

( 1-10 of 28 )
Travelers Who Viewed This Property Also Viewed
Location: Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii
$236*
Check Rates
Location: Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii
$212*
Check Rates
Location: Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii
$766*
Check Rates
*Average price
Write Your Own Hotel Review
Been to Honu Kai B&B? Share your experiences!

Do You Own Honu Kai B&B?

TripAdvisor has free and easy resources to help you enhance your listing and promote your property.

Honu Kai B&B Address

(Formerly Hale Kipa 'O Pele), Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96745