Pahala, HI

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Punaluʻu Beach ( Black Sand Beach) is a beach between Pāhala and Nāʻālehu on the Big Island of the U.S. state of Hawaii. The beach has black sand made of basalt lava.
Punaluʻu Beach ( Black Sand Beach) is a beach between Pāhala and Nāʻālehu on the Big Island of the U.S. state of Hawaii. The beach has black sand made of basalt lava.
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Rocky shore near the Black Sand Beach.

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Sea Mountain

Sea Mountain

2.5 out of 5
95-788 Ninole Loop Road Pahala HI
The price is ¥25,133 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
¥25,133
¥29,835 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach condo in Pahala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (512 reviews)
Very clean. Everything you could want in a condo further off the main tourist path. Peaceful and friendly.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Sea Mountain
#5 Well Maintained Studio with Ocean Views

#5 Well Maintained Studio with Ocean Views

Pahala HI
Stay at this condo in Pahala. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Punalu'u Beach and Whittington Beach Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
Comfortable amenities

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

#5 Well Maintained Studio with Ocean Views
Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant

Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant

3.5 out of 5
19-3948 Old Volcano Road Volcano HI
Stay at this B&B in Volcano. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (567 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sea Mountain

Sea Mountain

2.5 out of 5
95-788 Ninole Loop Road Pahala HI
Book a stay at this beach condo in Pahala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (512 reviews)
Very clean. Everything you could want in a condo further off the main tourist path. Peaceful and friendly.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

Sea Mountain
#5 Well Maintained Studio with Ocean Views

#5 Well Maintained Studio with Ocean Views

Pahala HI
Stay at this condo in Pahala. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Punalu'u Beach and Whittington Beach Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
Comfortable amenities

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

#5 Well Maintained Studio with Ocean Views
#58 2 bedroom/2 bath | 2 Bed, 2 Bath

#58 2 bedroom/2 bath | 2 Bed, 2 Bath

Naalehu HI
Stay at this condo in Pahala. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Punalu'u Beach and Whittington Beach Park are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Nice place, quiet. Enjoyed hiking Kilauea Iki trail at Volcano and Punalu'u beach snorkel. 4 or 5 green sea turtles in water close to rocks eating seaweed.

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026

#58 2 bedroom/2 bath | 2 Bed, 2 Bath
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Pahala

3.7
Guest rating
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5 - Excellent 29%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 29%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 29%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 14%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

There are some truly good restaurants not that far from this location, about a 30 minute drive. A rural location, but such a hidden gem.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

No restaurants in Pahala however a nice 7 mile drive to the town of Naalehu takes care of this matter.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Expect to drive, there isn't much around.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Pahala had a nice Hospital and Senior Center plus a small store.

4/5 - Good

Bob

It is a quiet, small town in a beautiful spot that exemplifies a different time on Hawaii. That does cut both ways a bit, though, of course, don't come out expecting bright lights and show tunes.

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