4469 Halepule Road, Waimea, HI 96796, United States
Based on 89 hotel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.2
Staff
8.5
Value for money
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 July 2024
Mark
United StatesIf I could change one thing it would be the lever windows as they are difficult to open and close.
The cabins are rustic but just what we wanted. You can walk from your cabin to hiking trails in the state park.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Laverne
United StatesCleaner..complete stove
Had our own(leftovers)
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Margot
FranceBroken kitchen tools Thin wall in the duplex
Bedding 2 towels Location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Sven
GermanyBe aware that there are a lot of wild chickens that will make noises all night long.
It’s a cabin in a remote area and not a 5 star hotel. Can’t confirm the complaints of the other people. Showers were outdated but clean and phenomenal water pressure. There were a lot of blankets and the kitchen was fully stocked (no oil). No mobile coverage, 30min way to reception desk and fire wood are clearly communicated at every stage of the booking process.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Smici
DenmarkYou need to pay for the firewood. you can only get here by car. Bring lots of warm clothes. its cold all day long.
Out in the jungle, far from the civilisation. The place was very clean, but very old nad desperat need for a renovation in the same time. Little cool, that we did not expect. Be prepared with warm, long clothing
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Gisele
FranceKitchen and bathroom badly need to be modernized but we did not really mind
Lovely cabin in the middle of nature,so very quiet and cosy,with a lot of space.we loved to have a fire in the living room and all the friendly roosters.it has old time charm and even if the kitchen and bathroom were really out of age,we enjoyed our stay
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Crystal
United StatesI recommend staying at the cabins if 1) you want a bit of an adventure, 2) you want to be closer to the Waimea Canyon & Kalalau Valley lookouts, and 3) you don't mind being a bit rustic. After I had already spent 6 nights in Poipu, I spent 3 nights at these cabins to try something different. The cabins were way cleaner than I thought they would be, and I didn't have any issues at all with bugs. Be forewarned that there is no cell/internet service available at the cabins, they are heated by a wood buring stove (you can buy wood/newspaper/firestarters/matches from the office for about $22), and being in one of the duplexes means there will be another party in the other part of the cabin with very little soundproofing -- but I had a great time even with all that. I knew I could drive down the mountain about a mile and get cell/internet service if needed (or the Koke'e Lodge has wi-fi when it's open too), I figured out how to start a fire which was fun, and the people on the other side of the duplex stopped talking at 10:00 PM (when quiet hours began). So you can enjoy a very comfortable, clean, quiet, yet rustic time at these cabins if you'd like! FYI that the Koke'e Lodge is actually really awesome (it was like a hip coffee shop with great food), and I loved being close to the Kalalau Valley lookout to be able to see it first thing in the AM before the clouds rolled in. I was confused during research, so just FYI that it's free to go up and down this road -- you only pay if you want to stop at 1-4 of the 4 official state park lookouts -- you'll pay $10/car and $5/person in the car (so $15 for one person) and that allows you to stop at all of the lookouts for the rest of the day.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
James
United StatesDue to the design of the windows there wasn’t great ventilation. Everything was a little damp due to the humidity namely the towels.
Location to hikes and lodge with food and cocktails was super convenient.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2022
Chelsea
United StatesNot the property’s fault, but lots of kids.
Hot HOT water, comfy bed, close to trails, full kitchen/fridge. Soap/shampoos provided smelt really good. Enjoyed looking through old books and games provided in cabin.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 9 December 2022
Alicia
United StatesNo hot water-unable to get the hot water heater to turn on
I love staying in the cabins! One of my favorite places
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 24 October 2022
Rajmund
United Statesnothing
location, location, location, no internet, no tv, no phone reception, roosters crowing from 2am to 8 pm
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 21 September 2022
Andrek
GermanyA lot of bugs. Moist atmosphere at that altitude (hard to use the fireplace etc.)
Perfect for a night to visit kokee state park. Nice location for nature lovers.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 17 September 2022
Leslie
United StatesPull out sofas, kitchen could be stocked better. Working stove and oven in all units.
Breakfast was good at the lodge. We enjoyed the atmosphere, beautiful night skies, peaceful, calm serene environment of the mountains, with the cold air at night. Very enjoyable and relaxing stay.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 16 September 2022
Chris
United StatesThe cabin had beds, a workable kitchen, and an adequate bathroom. Facility was reasonably clean but very dated. As such, it won't be for everyone, but for us it was a perfectly suitable place to put our heads in the evening. Loved the experience of being off the beaten path and staying in Kokee State Park with amenities above and beyond an actual camping experience. So appreciative of the attentiveness and excellent customer service provided by the staff we interacted with prior to and during our stay.
There are very few properties that are so close to Waimea Canyon. It is remote and beautiful. Staff were super-friendly and helpful. They called me in advance of stay to give me information and were very responsive. Because of our schedule we never met face-to-face but they made sure we had what we needed.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 21 August 2022
Umanzio
United StatesI wish the west kauai lodging company ran a shuttle service that could run people up and down the 15 mile hwy 550 to the cabins from Waimea so hikers did not have to always rent a car when they just want to hike and be up there for a few days. Nobody wants to pay high car rental fees when they are really not going to use the car much. Shuttle service/reasonable price to shuttle people---good job for someone. Just an idea--deliver pizza too!
Lunch at Lodge was good. Rose and Carol are great at office in Waimea. Lookouts are very cool and hiking trails in the area are special. The cabin we had, Halla, is a good duplex for a group that all gets along as it is one big room, but it would be wonderful if it had a toaster instead of a rice cooker. I want to return soon!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 16 June 2022
Dona
United StatesNature morning, noon and night. Grounding and uplifting 😎
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 13 June 2022
Diane
United KingdomUpdate the appliances and lighting. Our cabin could have a sofa and some outside chairs.
Quiet. Functional. Location and great access to the trails and park.Exactly advertised. Easy camping. Fun.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 12 June 2022
Leslie
United StatesThe dinner at the lodge was great. Enjoyed the farm to table venue for that weekend.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 1 June 2022
Knoblauch
United Statesvery run down!
location
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 12 May 2022
Katherine
United StatesI understand the limitations since the pandemic, but if you're able to offer pillows, perhaps some extra blankets? We brought up sheets and towels but not nearly enough blankets :(
The perfect canyon sets the stage for this cabin
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 9 May 2022
Leonardo
Japanthe cabin is in a naturalistic wild location. Perfect for visiting the park and do hiking around.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 25 April 2022
2018
United StatesNot what was advertised. At least show pictures of ALL cabins for expectations. I'm from Waianae and all I ask is that I know EXACTLY what to expect.
I feel like I was cat fished! Lol it was awesome that it was away fr civilization however, it was not what was advertised.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 8 April 2022
Andrew
United Kingdombit difficult coordinating key collection
location
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 18 March 2022
Žaneta
United Statesits was so cold, clothes from the beach couldn’t get dry for 3 days of our stay.
on great area
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 4 March 2022
Mary
United StatesLimited electrical outlets. Duplex with noisy neighbors who refused to follow quiet time guidelines, despite being aware of them.
great location. comfortable. efficient wood stove
Stayed in March 2022
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