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  • 13-3315 Makamae Street
     Pahoa, Hawaii 96778
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Outstanding - Wouldn't Stay Anywhere Else!

  • September 11, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by MilwVon from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Outstanding - Wouldn't Stay Anywhere Else!

David and I stayed at Hale Makamae at the recommendation of our lava boat tour operator and were glad they suggested it. The other reviews we'd read were right on target. Petra and John were friendly and most welcoming. Their home is on a lush and beautiful property in the Puna Area, adding to the experience. The accommodations and breakfast were great.

In addition to a wonderful stay, Petra was also most accommodating to assist visitors with advice while in the area. We sought input on dinner for the night of our arrival, as well as direction to the tidal pool area. She was gracious and informative.

I loved the live orchids in our suite - they really added a nice touch to the room. (She had several plants in the breakfast area as well.) We had the one bedroom apartment suite which was located on the lower level. It was spacious and comfy enough that guests could feel at home for an extended stay of longer than a couple of nights.

The kitchen and bathroom were well supplied, actually above and beyond my experience at other B&B's. The refrigerator had many of the basic condiments one might need if bringing food in. An emergency supply of fem hygiene products in the bathroom was an especially nice touch for those surprises that happen while traveling.

While there was no television in our suite, we didn't really feel the need for entertainment. We had a long day of activity and needed to get up early (3:30am) so an early bedtime was on our agenda. There was a CD player with a lovely assortment of music, as well as a full bookcase of reading material for those who may want to read before bedtime.

The small village of Pahoa is about 10 minutes away and has all of the conveniences you may need including several restaurants. We had dinner at the Black Rock Cafe, which suited us fine for burgers. There are also a Mexican, Italian and Thai restaurants in town. Who would have figured Pahoa for such eclectic dining options? We also found the cheapest gas on the Island here at $3.31/gallon while it was $3.60 in Kona. There is also a 7-Eleven in town if you need to do some limited shopping for your day at the ocean.

Staying in this area of the Big Island, you'll be treated to a nightly serenade of tree frogs. It was a nice addition to our stay :) It really added to the ambience of staying in a tropical rain forest.

As for breakfast, they have a nice breezeway area set up with several tables. When we arrived for breakfast (served at 8:30a), I was impressed with the place settings and lovely dishes. The food was set up buffet style for guests to help themselves to an assortment of fresh fruits, banana pancakes and cereals. Yummy coffee and fruit juice rounded out the morning faire.

After breakfast we wanted to explore a bit of the area. Petra was kind enough to allow us to store our suitcase and camera equipment in the breezeway in order to avoid having our personal belongings in the car while out at the beach or snorkeling in the tidal pools. Their location was perfect as it was very convenient to not only our lava boat tour, but the other things in the area we wanted to do.

When I come back to the Big Island, I will not hesitate to stay with Hale Makamae again. In fact, I will look forward to seeing Petra & John again!!

From journal Week Two in Hawaii: The Big Island's "OTHER" Side

Hale Makamae

  • February 15, 2004
  • Rated 3 of 5 by beesweet from New Milford, Pennsylvania
The owners of this B&B were friendly, and Petra prepared an exceptional breakfast for us while we were with them. Everything was spotlessly clean, but our bed was not as comfortable as I would have liked. For some reason, we didn't have any hot water for showering either, but the beauty of their B&B was still enjoyable to us. We stayed in the studio, but in the future, I'd prefer one of the apartments that they have to offer.

From journal Warm and Wonderful Hawaii

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