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Hotel Information: Combining 19th-century graciousness with 21st-century luxury, this secluded small inn attracts visitors seeking a respite from ordinary hotels, and residents of other Hawaiian islands craving a tranquil retreat. Children 13 and under are not permitted at the inn, which favors couples looking for a romantic getaway.
Amenity highlights: A hot gourmet breakfast is available each morning on the Main Lanai (surcharges).
A lava-rock path leads to a spa tub. Barbecue facilities (surcharge) include table settings and condiments. A complimentary DVD library contains more than 600 titles.
Special Check-in Instructions
The front desk is open 9 AM–6 PM; however, staff is available 24 hours a day.
Guests are required to contact the property prior to arrival to inform the property of any food allergies or meal preferences.
Guests can contact the property by calling the number provided in the confirmation email received after booking via this Web site.
Rooms
All eight guestrooms overlook the ocean and Pohakumanu Bay and have private lanais. Antique king beds feature custom bedding and a pillow menu with soft, medium, and firm options.
Deluxe suites include gas fireplaces, two-person jetted tubs in an alcove, and two-person marble showers. Standard rooms provide jetted tub/shower combinations. Both suites and rooms offer tropical spa bath products.
TVs come with DVD players. Guests enjoy complimentary access to a DVD library with more than 600 titles.
Compact refrigerators and lanterns are provided. First-floor rooms are not air conditioned, but do provide ceiling fans. Upon request, floor fans are also available.
All rooms are nonsmoking.
Room Amenities
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free local calls
- Private bathroom
- Non-smoking rooms
- Cable/satellite TV
- CD player
- Ceiling fan
- Designer toiletries
- Direct-dial phone
- DVD player
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room safe
- Internet access - dial-up
- Iron/ironing board
- Jetted tub
- Lanai
- Massage - available in room
- Television - Satellite service
- Premium bedding
- Refrigerator
- Turndown service (on request)
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Recreation
A lava path leads to the inn's spa tub.
Although the inn is poised atop an ocean cliff, it does not have beach access. Beach activities are available, two miles away, at Kolekole Beach Park. Akaka Falls State Park, also two miles from the inn, offers hiking paths through a lush tropical setting. Various excursions leave from Hilo Town, 11 miles away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Personal watercraft nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
- Mountain biking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Bird watching nearby
Property Amenities
More than three acres of fragrant gardens border the secluded Palms Cliff House Inn, set atop a 100-foot ocean cliff. Kolekole Beach, with its picturesque waterfall, is a two-mile drive. Historic Hilo Town is 11 miles away.
A hot gourmet breakfast is available each morning on the Main Lanai (surcharges). A lava-rock path leads to a spa tub. Guests also have use of barbecue facilities (surcharge), including table settings and condiments. A lounge provides an honor bar stocked with snacks and nonalcoholic beverages (surcharges).
On request, the inn provides yoga classes and open-air massages (surcharges).
The inn is entirely smoke-free.
- Number of floors: 2
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Beauty services
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Caters to couples
- Business services
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Express check-out
- Fireplace in lobby
- Dry cleaning service
- Event catering
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Body treatments
- Front desk hours 9 AM- 5 PM
- Dial-up Internet access - complimentary
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Microwave in lobby
- Number of rooms: 8
- Parking (free)
- Parking (secure)
- Patio
- Picnic area
- Self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Tour assistance
- Video library
- Wedding services
- Umbrella
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets not allowed
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is 10 AM
Know Before You Go
This multi-story property does not have elevators.
This property caters to couples.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
- Barbecue facilities: $15 per use, including table settings and condiments
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Breakfast is available each morning on the Grand Main Lanai (surcharges).
Guests may also request a Continental breakfast in their rooms, which includes fresh tropical fruit, breakfast breads, coffee, and tea (surcharges).
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Seaside Restaurant
Pizza Hawaii
Café Pesco
Awards And Affiliations
The hotel is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Address
28-3514 Mamalahoa Hwy
Honomu, HI 96728
USA
Nearest major airport:
Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
Area:
Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America
