Lori A.
Yelp
Perfect for those who like convenience of being near Kailua and the beach but don't want to be in the middle of all the tourist stuff. (It's a five minute drive away.)
It's not the most luxurious B&B but I'm giving it five stars since it's a great value -- their cheapest room, the Japanese teahouse cottage, is $68.50/night (separate bathroom in the house, which is a minor annoyance, but the room is quite large) to the $168.50 Banyon cottage.
We stayed in the Japanese tea house cottage and the small Maile room ($78.50). The tea house cottage is perfect for those looking to save, and it has a lot of character. We'd originally signed up for the Maile room for three nights but due to a confusion with their reservations system only the tea house was available the first night. Despite the inconvenience of trekking outside and downstairs to access the restroom (which is specifically designated for just the people in the room, though since it's off the kitchen I wouldn't be surprised if others occasionally use it) we liked it so much we stayed there an additional night. As an added bonus, they give you a box of chocolate covered macadamias your first night.
Breakfasts were excellent. There's coffee and tea available starting at 7 a.m. and food from 8-9ish. There's always fruit juice (sometimes a fruit shake too), fresh cut fruit, including pineapples, apple bananas, papaya, and maybe kiwis, fresh bread, a self-serve omelet bar, and something else (first day cinnamon rolls, second day waffles, third day croissants, some with Nutella inside).
There's also a koi pond and a jacuzzi (they heat it on request) that we didn't take advantage of. Lots of Canadians and Europeans stayed there (including a couple who were return visitors) plus a number of East Coasters.
It's not the place to go if you want the high end luxury of the Fairmont, but it's great for those seeking comfortable accommodations for budget prices.
