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The Kikala Waterfall Lodge

92%

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47 reviews

· Wainaku, Hawaii, Hawaii

14 acres hosted by Axel K.

3 lodging sites

Near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center.

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Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

The Kikala Waterfall Lodge at the Mauna Kea Cloudforest Bioreserve is a lodge nested in a botanical garden and farm dedicated to the preservation of the world's plant biodiversity. Situated on the southeast facing flanks of Mauna Kea overlooking Hilo Bay and the Hamakua Coast, the bioreserve benefits of a unique climate where the lowland rainforest climate zone (Koeppen climate Zone Af) overlaps with the oceanic temperate mountain zone of Mauna Kea (Koeppen Climate Zone Cfb). The result is a cool and wet climate zone that supports many of the world's endangered palms and conifers. The bioreserve features 14 acres of riverfront Cloud forest. The Kikala river runs through the middle of the bioreserve, so Kikala Waterfall Lodge guests on the bioreserve have private exclusive access to prime waterfalls and swimming holes. The Cloudforest bioreserve isn't just home to botanical wonders, Hawaiian native hawks and many other beautiful Hawaiian birds like to nest in the cloudforest. The lodge community center features a Zendo that can support a contemplative yoga and meditation practice. The Bioreserve features gardens with a Japanese Zen influence to encourage a contemplative retreat experience.

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River, stream, or creek

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92% Recommend80 ratings · 47 reviews

Nestled near a soothing creek, this campsite offers a tranquil setting where the sounds of nature lull campers to sleep. The cabins are thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort with plush linens and a welcoming atmosphere. Axel, the host, is generally seen as friendly and helpful, although there was a rare mention of a less-than-pleasant interaction. The property is well-maintained, providing a peaceful retreat, ideal for those seeking relaxation amid beautiful natural surroundings.

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Wilhelmina V.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2023

Hale Pueo (Rightmost Cabin)

The cabin was beautiful right near a creek, so bubbling sounds put me to sleep each night. Axel and the crew were very welcoming.

Molly Jean C.

2 reviews

Not recommend

· June 2023

Hilo Waterfall cabins

Rudest host ever. Yelled at us to check out one hour before check out time, and mad at us for returning to get toothbrushes we forgot.

Laurem G.

4 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· May 2023

Great experience

Hilo Waterfall cabins

Beautiful setting. Friendly and knowledgeable host.

Mikayla D.

4 reviews

Recommends

· April 2023

Amazing!

With kids ·

Hilo Waterfall cabins

Beautiful property and very friendly host. The land, the cabin, and the community center all exceeded our expectations. The location was a very convenient drive to Hilo. The cabin slept my children and I comfortably. The buildings are incredibly well maintained and clean. Family friendly and very safe!

Kyle K.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· February 2023

Hilo Waterfall cabins

Clean nice cabins right next to a waterfall! Loved how peaceful it was at night.

Aubree B.

5 reviews

Recommends

· January 2023

Serene and beautiful

Hilo Waterfall cabins

I would highly recommend this place! The cabins are cute and well designed with incredible views of the stream and surrounding rainforest. I loved falling asleep to the sound of the stream and the frogs! The beds and linens were super comfortable. The community building is very close so it’s really no problem if you need to use the bathroom at night. The kitchen is extremely well stocked and everyone there had a nice calming energy. I brought a headlamp and a solar lantern, and both came in handy, as I like to have a bit more light than just the lantern that came in the cabin. The location was convenient to Hilo while also feeling off the beaten path. I did not have 4x4 and the roads were totally fine.

Location

Wainaku, Hawaii, Hawaii, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nā moku ʻehā First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking