Name: Open Gate Hostel Hawaii
Address: 12-2278 Piilani Road Kalapana Gardens, Pahoa, HI 96778, United States, 12-2278 Piilani Road Kalapana Gardens, The Big Island, HI 96778, USA
Rating: 9.0

Open Gate Hostel Hawaii

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Open Gate Hostel Hawaii in Pahoa offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and mountain views. Each room includes a refrigerator, oven, and stovetop, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a fitness room, shared kitchen, outdoor play area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Convenient Location: Located 50 km from Hilo International Airport, the hostel is a 13-minute walk from Kaimu Beach. Nearby attractions include Lava Tree State Park (18 km) and Lava Tree State Monument (21 km). Highly rated for its friendly staff and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type	Number of guests
Queen Room 1 double bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Queen Room with Balcony 1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Maria

Greece

“Amazing location, nice ambiance and aesthetics. With star gazing terasse, so nice to see stars / sunrise. People were nice, gave tips and were all smiling.”

Daniellabagon

United Kingdom

“The hostel was unique in its location and in its structure. The star gazing tower was amazing, as there is so little light pollution due to being off grid. The free waffles in the morning was nice surprise and the owner was really helpful with the...”

Anja

United Kingdom

“Great place in the middle of a lava field so no light pollution the stars are very clear and not far fork good beaches and Hilo. We were welcomed and made to feel very at home. Breakfast was delicious.”

Ahrends

South Africa

“The host was exceptional, the space felt intentional and well loved.”

Catherine

Switzerland

“Super warm welcome from our hostess, always ready to listen and give us great advice. Wonderful encounters and lots of sharing with all our guests. Breakfast around the coffee bar and delicious waffles prepared by Marissa and...”

Canada

“Great experience, staff is very friendly and helpful!”

Marin

Croatia

“It’s a unique space, located on a very “young” lava field, very welcoming and with a strong emphasis on sustainability and harmony with Nature. You can stargaze from the top deck and see the firey colors reflecting from the volcano eruption in the...”

David

United States

“Uniqueness of life at the hostel as well as location, the hosts were amazing and very friendly!”

Hanna

Germany

“The stuff is friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and had a locker for the valuables. You can watch the sunset right a cross the street They organized a free valentines dinner”

Anna

Poland

“I was warmly welcomed and hosted with many individual interactions with the staff and people living there. Many useful visiting tips and generał vibe of peace & love which reminds me so much of the vibe I remember for backpacker's places in...”

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House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 06:30 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

License number: TA-000-000-0000-00