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Three- or Five-Night Stay at Hawaii Island Retreat at Ahu Pohaku Ho'omaluhia in North Kohala, HI

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An eco-friendly resort overlooking the ocean with lush gardens and a Hawaiian spa

What You Get

Stay for two in an ocean-view room

  • Option 1: $880 for three nights (up to a $1,455 value)
  • Option 2: $1,480 for five nights (up to a $2,425 value)

    Book by: 5/31/13 Travel by: 9/1/13

    Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

Four-Star Eco-Conscious Hawaiian Resort on 50 Acres of Tropical Gardens

It's hard to deny the mystical quality of the Hawaiian Islands’ black volcanic rock, cloud forests, and crashing waterfalls. In fact, early Hawaiians believed the forests, waves, and skies were spiritual beings that were to be treated with the utmost respect. At Hawaii Island Retreat at Ahu Pohaku Ho'omaluhia, innkeepers Jeanne Sunderland and Robert Watkins bring a similar reverence to their 50-acre patch of island paradise. Robert harvests organic vegetables, sunrise papaya, and avocados from the retreat’s own gardens to use in the kitchen, and Jeanne incorporates local kukui nuts and exotic oils into the onsite spa's holistic treatments.

Inside the breezy spa bungalows, therapists give traditional lomilomi massages to rhythmically loosen muscles and seaweed baths to stimulate metabolisms. You can also take a dip in the saltwater infinity pool or spend a few relaxing minutes in the hot tub, which is heated with solar hot-water panels.

In keeping with its eco-friendly efforts, the retreat uses solar panels and windmills to provide electricity for its ocean-view rooms. Bold red walls bring an exotic flair in the Crimson Royal Poinciana room, and a marigold palette brightens the Golden Penthouse room, where a lanai balcony opens onto views of the ocean.

North Kohala, Hawaii: Quiet Beachside Towns and Diverse Geography

On the northernmost tip of Hawaii's Big Island, North Kohala boasts black-sand beaches, dormant volcanoes, waterfalls, and cloud forests—tropical forests with ever-present fog. A scenic drive southeast of the hotel takes visitors through Pololu Valley, where they can watch waves crash from atop strikingly green bluffs. Zipline tours and horseback rides are also offered nearby. After guests explore North Kohala's landscape, nearby Keokea Beach and Mahukona Beach Park make for peaceful spots to gather seashells, head off on scuba trips, or recruit an army of hermit crabs.

Although North Kohala possesses the exotic allure Hawaii is known for, its small towns are a welcome respite from crowded tourist hot spots. In the tiny town of Kapaau, you can observe 19th-century architecture and the gilded Kamehameha I statue, built in the late 1800s to honor Hawaii's first and most beloved king (who was born in Kohala). Nearby, in the former sugar town of Hawi, handmade-jewelry stores, coffee shops, and art galleries have moved into the old plantation buildings.

Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.

Other Details

Room Details

In all Included Rooms

  • Ocean views
  • CD player with iPod dock
  • Organic-bamboo robes
  • Organic Shampoo, bodywash, conditioner, and lotion

Peach Hibiscus and Violet Jacaranda Rooms

  • King bed and day bed
  • Standard occupancy: 2
  • Maximum occupancy: 3
  • Adding occupants above standard: $50 per day for each occupant 12 or older; $25 per day for each occupant 11 or younger

Crimson Royal Poinciana Room and Rose Waterlily

  • Two queen beds
  • Standard occupancy: 2
  • Maximum occupancy: 4
  • Adding occupants above standard: $50 per day for each occupant 12 or older; $25 per day for each occupant 11 or younger

Hotel Policies

  • Check in: 2 p.m.
  • Check out: 11 a.m.
  • Property fee includes: parking, use of snorkeling and beach equipment, Internet access, complimentary coffee and tea all day, library, salt purified swimming pool, exercise room, and theater
  • Parking: included in property fee.
  • Rollaways: available for an additional $50 per night
  • Smoking policy: no smoking anywhere on the property
  • Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
  • Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request during booking.
  • Room upgrades: not available

Amenities

  • Organic dining room
  • Hawaiian spa onsite
  • Infinity pool
  • Library and theater room
  • Wireless Internet access

Traveler's Tips

  • The merchant strongly recommends car rental for transportation from the airport and arrive prior to 6 p.m.

Getting There

  • By plane: About 70 miles from Kona International Airport (KOA)
  • By cab: about $160 from KOA, including a 15% tip

Need To Know Info

  • Promotional value expires May 31, 2013. Amount paid never expires.
  • Book by 5/31/13 or promotional value expires
  • Must complete travel by 9/1/13
  • Limit 2 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift
  • Limit 2 per visit
  • Reservation required, subject to availability
  • All cancellations subject to $50 fee
  • 30-day cancellation notice required or fee of $100; 15-day notice required or fee of $300 applies
  • Must be 21 or older to check in
  • Credit card required at booking and check-in
  • Not valid with rewards points
  • 13.41% tax and $20 daily property fee not included
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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About Hawaii Island Retreat at Ahu Pohaku Ho'omaluhia

Customer Reviews

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April
4 ratings|2 reviews
Beautiful! Everything was so relaxing and truly beautiful.
Debra
Top reviewer
10 ratings|10 reviews
We had a lovely time and wish we were still there now! Thank you for your friendly and courteous attention.
Richard
1 rating|1 review
Your hospitality is second to none. This is a hidden gem that people will soon find out about, and you will have waiting lists year-round. Every single part of our experience was amazing, from the room, to the food, to all the amazing exotic plants around the house, the pool, the massage site...absolute bliss!

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