Hale Maluhia Country Inn

We rented a car at the airport and was able to locate the Inn in the Dark with the help of Siri, but initially were shocked that our room was up a flight of outside stairs. We are all seniors. My husband was able to carry 3 sets of luggage up. Turns out since there were 3 of us sharing a room, this is what was available. The owners are just lovely, Miriam and David. They have 7 children -- 3 now living in Texas. We were greeted by Miriam, and she showed us the shared kitchen, living room and outside Lanai, all spacious areas. Since we had just finished a cruise, 4 days in Waikiki, and 4 days in Maui, this was to be our 4 days to wind down on the big island and return to reality, cold Pennsylvania. We had forgotten it was still winter here since our weather during this trip was absolutely gorgeous. This Inn is right off the Queen's highway... one left turn up the hill, then one right turn at the stop sign to our road. Entrance is at a sharp turn that continues up the hill. You do need a car, but parking here is not an issue. The driveway is a little sloped, so pull all the way up to unload luggage, then park back down the driveway. Because of the slight elevation, it is cooler than at the ocean (less than 2 miles away), amazing. Day one we drove the north route around the Island to Hilo, stopping several times for sightseeing (Akaka Falls was my favorite - $5.00 per person). Even stopped at a local Flea/Farmers Market and had breakfast and conversation with locals. They started this co-op market on Sundays to get locals out socializing with each other during covid. Such nice, organic people, distancing in the outdoors. We stopped at Safeway Foods (Queens Highway and Henry Ave) for dinner (from their prepared foods area of store) and returned to the Lanai to enjoy our food and adult beverages. Day 2 we did the southern route to the Volcano National Park, normally $30 a car, but we have a senior pass to National Parks, therefore cost us nothing. Drove the Crater Drive, saw the live lava area, lava tubes, etc., and did not comprehend until I saw this just how big this park is. Wow; massive, craters from different eruptions for a 20-mile stretch. Both days we drove all day, stopping along the way. Again, stopped at Safeway for dinner things and enjoyed our evening out on the Lanai. David, landlord, gave us directions for the 3rd days visit to a beach about 25 miles away. Just perfect. Sun and shade (provided by the trees). David and Miriam lent us two beach chairs. Saw the famous green turtles on the beach that day. Near Lava Lava Beach club. Before leaving for the beach, made reservations for dinner at the Fish Hoppers Restaurant for 6 PM. Uber took us since we were planning some adult beverages with dinner. Went early and browsed the shopping area, and pier. Waves were coming up over the wall, splashing pedestrians unexpectedly. Wonderful sunset there during dinner. Dinner and shopping were great and Ubered home to

A little slice of paradise in the hills above Kona. Very clean and a great location. Dave and Miriam are very hospitable and helpful.

Had a great time. Really relaxing peaceful atmosphere. A host for very friendly

Very warm and inviting. Beautiful and quiet space.

What a charming place to stay. Our hosts were so thoughtful. It was close to everything and provided us a feeling like we were in the country in the hills. It was perfect!

This place is a gem. It’s not too far from Kona Airport. We stayed in the Japanese tea room which is a very unique stay. It’s a very comfortable spacious room that has a very comfortable queen bed, nice t.v. With Amazon Prime, YouTube and other options for viewing entertainment, a BIG bathtub and a separate shower in the beautiful bathroom. The awesome part of this place though is Dave and his wife Miriam! They let you use basically all the amenities their property has to offer from the nice kitchen which has pretty much all ya need to cook your own meals (you’ll need to clean up after yourself), a jacuzzi, and in their common area Dave always has coffee ready in the morning you just hit the brew button and multiple teas are available as well. Miriam every morning sets out some baked good and fresh tea in the morning as well to get ya going. If you stay at this property you will go away feeling like you lived in Hawaii for your stay and not visiting like you feel in a normal hotel room. Very Wonderful Experience! Thank you Dave and Miriam.