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Hawaii Bed and Breakfasts

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PAPAYA PARADISE BED AND BREAKFAST Hundreds of Hawaii bed and breakfasts are scattered around the Hawaiian Islands. Some are modest spare bedrooms in family households, others are romantic and private hideaways, and a few are full-fledged inns.

Hawaii bed and breakfasts vary greatly, but if you are looking for a friendly and comfortable environment, for the most part they offer some of the very best lodging bargains in Hawaii.

ANDERSON ESTATE There are three styles of Hawaii bed & breakfasts, ranging from $65.00 to $300.00 per night; all have a three-night minimum, so in planning your trip, be sure to give each host home or island at least three nights.

IN HOUSE STAY: A room in a private home, with a nice island-style continental breakfast served. The average price throughout all the islands is between $65.00 and $75.00 per night for two people.

STUDIO: Many hosts have converted a section of their homes into a studio apartment. These studios have private entrances, private baths, and tea kitchens (not full kitchens - usually a small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker etc.). The studios average between $75.00 and $85.00 per night for two people.

Hale Hoonanea B&B, Big Island, Hawaii OHANA: A cottage that is separate and apart from the main house but on the grounds where the main house exists. The Ohana can house families, or more than one couple traveling together; however, anyone is welcome to stay in an Ohana. The average price for an Ohana cottage is between $85.00 and $95.00 per night for the first two people and additional people are charged accordingly.

Due to Hawaii state codes that place restrictions on serving home-cooked meals, many Hawaii bed and breakfasts offer a continental breakfast or provide food for guests to cook their own meals. Some places do provide home-cooked breakfasts but do not advertise it.

Keep in mind that Hawaiian Hawaii bed and breakfasts are small scale — most have only a few guest rooms. Out of consideration for their neighbours and guest, the B&B hosts, who are often not home during the day, discourage unannounced drop-ins.

Visitors we met at the Poipu Plantation Resort B&B, Kauai The advantages of a traditional Hawaii bed and breakfast are:

  • individual style and congenial atmosphere
  • great place to meet other visitors to Hawaii
  • host is generally happy to act as your own private concierge, giving you tips on where to go and what to do
  • affordable (though fancier ones can run $150 or more)

The disadvantages are:

  • lack of privacy
  • usually a set time for breakfast
  • few amenities
  • generally no maid service
  • you have to share the quarters beyond your bedroom with others
Hawaii Bed and Breakfast In Hawaii, it is traditional and customary to remove your shoes before entering anyone's home. The same is true for most Hawaii bed and breakfasts. Most hosts post signs or will politely ask you to remove your shoes before entering the B&B. Not only does this keep the B&B clean, but you'll be amazed how relaxed you feel walking around barefoot. If this custom is unpleasant to you, a B&B may not be for you. Consider a condo or hotel, where no one will be particular about your shoes.

Hotels, resorts, condos, and vacation rentals generally allow smoking in the guest rooms (most also have non-smoking rooms available), but the majority of bed-and-breakfast units forbid smoking in the rooms.

While a good travel agent at home may know about some of these deals, many of the best deals are advertised online. Here are two of the best:

TravelHero.com is a full-service internet travel agency with the largest database of hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, inns and other lodging properties on the Internet today. With more than 125,000 properties in 23,000 cities in 216 countries, this site offers you a powerful tool to locate accommodations anywhere you want to go.

If you feel more comfortable using a reservation service that specializes in B&B's, we recommend Bed and Breakfast Hawaii. Bed and Breakfast Hawaii represents over 200 Bed and Breakfast host homes thoughout Hawaii — each one personally inspected. To get their best rates, just mention that you were referred by The Hawaii Vacation Guide. You can call the B&B service toll free: (800) 733-1632.