Kapoho, Hawaii, located on the east side of the Big Island of Hawaii, presents the visitor with a stunning array of incredible tide pools, spring-fed inlets and rocky, brackish ponds. A wealth of diverse sea life in the tide pools creates fantastic opportunities for snorkeling, exploring or relaxing. Kapoho is also home to an abundance of thermally heated hot pools, making it a favorite vacation spot for visitors and residents alike. Golfers visiting the area might want to play a round at one of the nation's most unusual locations for golf---The Volcano Golf and Country Club in the misty town of Volcano at the 4,200-foot elevation with its adjacent winery and stunning views of often snow-topped Mauna Loa volcano. Or drive further east to play at the Hilo Municipal Golf Course. No matter where you play, a number of hotels in and near Kapoho offer visitors respite and relaxation.
Kapoho Village Inn
This charming vintage hotel was once a railway station stop for the sugar cane train, at one time housing cane workers who commuted to the fields. Located in the lush village of Kapoho, a town which was mostly destroyed by lava flows in 1960, the hotel features five private rooms, newly renovated bathrooms, lanais, flat screen TVs, 300-thread count sheets, antiques, original art and lots of pillows. Mountain views and easy access to the area's famous tidepools complete the package.
Kapoho Village Inn
14-4587 Kapoho-Pahoa Road (Hwy.132)
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 937-0588
http://kapohovillageinn.com
Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant
The breathtaking Kilaeua Lodge located in sleepy Volcano Village is a restored building dating to the the 1930s. Once a YMCA camp building, today the Kilaeua Lodge is known the world over for offering some of the finest accommodations and dining on the east side of the Big Island. Twelve elegantly furnished rooms feature fireplaces, antiques, Hawaiian quilts, local art on the walls and stained glass throughout. A hot tub, lobby with roaring fire and Wi-Fi access assure a most relaxing visit that will please even the most discriminating guest. The excellent gourmet restaurant is favored by residents and visitors alike.
Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant
19-3948 Old Volcano Rd.
Volcano, HI 96785
(808) 967-7366
kilauealodge.com
Hilo Seaside Hotel
The Hilo Seaside Hotel is a modest hotel property with clean rooms, a swimming pool, on-site restaurant, bayfront location and free parking. Landscaped with tropical gardens, the Hilo Seaside is the ideal budget accommodation choice in Hilo. Small, air conditioned rooms offer refrigerators and private balconies.
Hilo Seaside Hotel
126 Banyan Drive
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935 0821
seasidehotelshawaii.com
About The Author
Kristina Anderson has been writing professionally since 1987. An award-winning, senior advertising copywriter, she's written for major clients in Southern California and Hawaii. As lead writer for a popular Big Island home magazine as well as the national "Hawaiian Style Magazine," she specializes in Hawaii homes and interior design. Anderson holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Los Angeles.
