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 ¥25,288 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
¥25,288
¥30,021 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (515 reviews)
rooms are clean and Lina was very helpful

Reviewed on Feb 26, 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
The price is ¥30,562 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
¥30,562
¥36,281 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
includes taxes & fees
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! (570 reviews)
The room was clean. The staff was courteous. The hotel is a little tucked away and quiet. Slow at refilling coffee and breakfast items. We asked someone and they immediately attended the continental breakfast buffet.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 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! (515 reviews)
rooms are clean and Lina was very helpful

Reviewed on Feb 26, 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
Tropical 1-bedroom cabin. Five minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Tropical 1-bedroom cabin. Five minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Volcano HI
Stay at this cabin in Volcano. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Volcano Garden Arts and Aloha Candy Company are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (38 reviews)
Hapuu room is a magical and very cozy spot with an intimate view into giant ferns and forest. The other guests in adjacent cabinswere very charming. We were all checking in at dark in heavy rain — note, the driveway is dark driveway and coming from Hilo and Jade Street, it is technically the second ...

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Tropical 1-bedroom cabin. Five minute drive to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
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
5 - Excellent
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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%
1 - Terrible
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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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