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The Palms Cliff House Inn

28-3514 Mamalahoa Hwy Honomu, 96728 United States of America

Secluded inn on verdant Hamakua Coast

Atop an ocean cliff
Set amid 3.5 secluded acres dotted with macadamia-nut trees and banana plants, this peaceful Big Island inn sits atop a 100-foot ocean cliff, 2 miles from beautiful Kolekole Beach. Show more
Gourmet breakfast
This intimate inn offers a hot gourmet breakfast for purchase each morning served on the grand main lanai. Barbecue grills are available for rent. A lava-rock path leads to an outdoor spa tub.
Sunrise views
All 8 individually-designed guestrooms have lanais overlooking the ocean and gardens, king beds with custom bedding, jetted bathtubs or marble showers, and compact refrigerators. Hide

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4.9out of 5

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94%

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Deluxe Suite
One king bed with triple sheeting, custom bedding, and pillow menu. Furnished corner lanai with full- or partial-ocean and garden views. Two-person jetted tub in alcove with ocean views. Located on the first floor with exterior corridor access. 550 square feet of space. Gas fireplace. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Complimentary local calls. Compact refrigerator. Bathroom has oversized marble shower with seating. Tropical bath amenities. In-room safe. Nonsmoking.
Deluxe Suite Ocean Front with AC
One king bed with triple sheeting, custom bedding, and pillow menu. Furnished corner lanai with full- or partial-ocean and garden views. Two-person jetted tub in alcove with ocean views. Located on the second floor with exterior corridor access. 550 square feet of space. Gas fireplace. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Complimentary local calls. Compact refrigerator. Bathroom has oversized marble shower with seating. Tropical bath amenities. In-room safe. Air conditioning. Nonsmoking.
Standard Room Ocean Front
One king bed with triple sheeting, custom bedding, and pillow menu. Furnished lanai with full- or partial-ocean view. Located on the first floor with exterior corridor access. 500 square feet of space. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Complimentary local calls. Compact refrigerator. Bathroom with jetted tub/shower combination. Tropical bath amenities. In-room safe. Nonsmoking.
Standard Room Ocean Front with AC
One king bed with triple sheeting, custom bedding, and pillow menu. Furnished lanai with full- or partial-ocean view. Located on the second floor with exterior corridor access. 500 square feet of space. Direct-dial phone with voice mail. Complimentary local calls. Compact refrigerator. Bathroom has oversized marble shower with seating. Tropical bath amenities. In-room safe. Air conditioning. Nonsmoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Know Before You Go
  • All guests staying in hotel guestrooms must be registered with the hotel.
Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a 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.
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time ends at 5 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is 18
  • No elevators
  • Early departure fee charged
  • Caters to couples
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Discover accepted
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • JCB International accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
  • American Express accepted
  • Diners Club accepted

Awards and Affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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)
  • Business services
  • Concierge services
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Express check-out
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Dial-up Internet access - complimentary
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Microwave in lobby
  • Total number of rooms - 8
  • Parking (free)
  • Secure parking
  • Patio
  • Picnic area
  • Self parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Tour assistance
  • Video library
  • Wedding services
  • Umbrella
The Palms Cliff House Inn, Honomu,  United States of America, Property Amenities Living Area

Rooms

All eight guestrooms overlook the ocean and Pohakumanu Bay and have private lanais. No two guestrooms are alike, as each contains its own unique décor; however, all include antique king beds that 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.

The Palms Cliff House Inn, Honomu,  United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking only
  • Pillow menu
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fan
  • Designer toiletries
  • Direct-dial phone
  • DVD player
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room safe
  • Dial-up Internet access
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Lanai
  • In-room massage available
  • Satellite television service
  • Premium bedding
  • Refrigerator
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated

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

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
  • Personal watercraft
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Bird watching nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa

  • Body treatments

Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at The Palms Cliff House Inn

4.9
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.8
Hotel condition:
4.8
Room cleanliness:
4.9
Room comfort:
4.9
Location:
4.6
Neighborhood:
4.8
94%

of guests recommend

out of 18 reviews

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Cindy G from Maine
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Nov 26 2011

“Nice but not convenient and too many restrictions by the owners”

We liked the room and the breakfast was great. However we felt a little less than welcome with all the "rules" like "don't throw away trash in you room" and " don't put your luggage on the bed". What really put us over the top was being charged $10 a day for Internet only to find out afterwards that it was only accessible from the "common" room. It is indeed a beautiful property but it seems the owners care more about the property than their guests.

A Traveler from Los Angeles, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Oct 14 2011

“Peaceful, relaxing, fantastic view”

Not usually a B & B fan, but this place is great. Beautiful house and grounds. Great service and delicious breakfast. Only saw our room in person and it was so nice. The website has many pictures so you do know what you are getting.

Area recommendations
Go into Hilo and check out historic Hawaii. Follow scenic pullout. See the local beaches and waterfalls too.
Chris from Michigan
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted May 1 2011

“Wonderful Getaway”

This hotel is 10 miles north of Hilo. It was wonderful. Very relaxing, very quiet, and you felt like you were by yourself in the paradise that is Hawaii. We almost did not come back home!

Jack and Martha S from Tn.
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 30 2010

“A once in a life time experince, that was so good , we plan to do it again!”

The simply beauity of nature and old world charm hospitality make for a fantastic view of how the rich used to live at what is a very reasonable. no almost cheap price. It is great!

Area recommendations
Hilo and the Big Island are all about Nature, stay where you can take in as much as you can.
When to go
The Palms Cliff House is a great place to use as a base to see the Big Island in all it's beauty and diversity.
George F from San Diego, Ca.
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Dec 15 2010

“Cream of the Crop”

It was more than we expected, quiet, peaceful, private, with spectacular views. It should be considered a 5 star Bed and Breakfast.

Area recommendations
All over the Island
A Traveler from California
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 6 2010

“Idyllic Setting”

Beautifully maintained rooms and grounds. Ocean view from rooms is fabulous. The 2 breakfasts that we had were quite good. Courtesy coffee is available to guests in the dining area. This was not made clear at check in. Coffee makers were in every room but coffee packets were extra. This probably was not a smart business move as some guests were offended. It would probably serve the owners better to charge a few dollars extra for the rooms and have the coffee available gratis. The owners were very nice and had spent so much time and love attending to details that it would be a shame for them to lose business over such a silly oversight. Highly recommended.

A Traveler from San Francisco, CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 21 2010

“Excellent stay near Hilo”

Great location. Very well-kept. Beautiful views. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Highly recommend it and would definitely go back.

Area recommendations
Hilo and Volcano Park
Ed S from Indiana
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jul 7 2010

“Exciting Trip”

The Palms turned out to be the quiet, romantic get away we had dreamed of. The personell were very friendly and and committed to providing great service to their guest. They provided great assistance in seeing the sights of the Big Island. Breakfast in the morning was excellent watching the sun rise while sitting in the lanai. We had a memorable time. Thanks

A Traveler from Durham, NC
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jun 23 2010

“Beautiful Hawaiian B&B”

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful, more relaxing place to stay. The room, the grounds and the view were fabulous. The innkeepers were warm and gracious, and every aspect of their service was great. Each morning as we ate a delicious breakfast (e.g., pineapple pancakes with sausage and fresh fruit from the garden) on a lanai overlooking a deep blue ocean, my husband and I kept thinking "It doesn't get much better than this!" It was definitely the highlight of our Hawaiian vacation.

A Traveler
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jun 5 2010

“Very Relaxing”

Once I read other reviews for this hotel, I knew that is where I wanted to stay. They did not disappoint. The view from the room is spectacular. We included breakfast because it seemed like other options for a hot breakfast were farther away than we wanted to deal with in the morning. We were glad we opted for the breakfast at the hotel.

The Palms Cliff House Inn

28-3514 Mamalahoa Hwy Honomu, 96728 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • World Botanical Gardens - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
  • Akaka Falls - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
  • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
  • Pacific Tsunami Museum - 16.4 km / 10.2 mi
  • Lyman Museum - 16.9 km / 10.5 mi
  • Mauna Kea Observatory - 38.6 km / 24 mi

Location Highlights

  • In rural location
  • Water nearby

The closest major airports to The Palms Cliff House Inn are:

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 19 km / 11.8 mi

Kamuela, HI (MUE-Waimea-Kohala) - 60.8 km / 37.8 mi

The preferred airport for The Palms Cliff House Inn is Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.).

Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

Nearest Major Airport:

  • Kailua-Kona, HI, United States (KOA-Kona Intl.)

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Honomu, Hawaii, United States of America: 

The Palms Cliff House Inn

28-3514 Mamalahoa Hwy Honomu, 96728 United States of America