About this property
Essential Facilities: Open Gate Hostel Hawaii in Pahoa offers a garden, terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms, a lounge, fitness room, shared kitchen, outdoor play area, and games room. Free on-site private parking is available. Local Attractions: Kaimu Beach is a 13-minute walk away. Lava Tree State Park lies 18 km from the property. Hilo International Airport is 50 km distant. Activities: Guests can enjoy hiking and explore nearby attractions such as Lava Tree State Monument and Pana'Ewa Rainforest Zoo.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Bar
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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...”
Ye
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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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...”
Ye
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...”
Property surroundings
House rules
Open Gate Hostel Hawaii takes special requests - add in the next step!
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
