The Shaka Shak Guest House offers 2 distinctly unique accommodations: The B&B style rooms are located on the 2nd floor of the Guest House with a main entry door. From the street, park your car across the property, behind the NO PARKING sign, closer to the rock wall. Access the Guest House through the Bamboo Gate, down the asphalt walkway across the yard to the stairs of the house. Multiple yard lights will guide your way. Not recommended for guests on wheelchairs or crutches. The Studios have their own private entries into their respective units and have outside common areas with a shared kitchenette, consisting of a coffee maker, a refrigerator, microwave, a toaster oven, and an outside grill. Pots, pans and utensils are available for guests use. Tucked away in a quiet neighborhood in Hilo just 30 minutes' drive from the Volcano National Park and Mauna Kea, Shaka Shak Guest House is a 1950s plantation-style guest house features rooms with mountain views. Hilo Airport is 2.5 mi away. Shaka Shak Studios are equipped with a refrigerators, coffee maker, microwave and a toaster oven. Downtown Hilo, Liliuokalani Gardens, Richardson Beach are within 3.1 mi away from Shaka Shak Guest House. The Mauna Kea Observatory and the Volcano National Park are within 30 minutes’ drive from the property. Shopping at Prince Kuhio Plaza is less than 5 minutes' drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.5
Free WiFi
8.9
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  • Kirby
    United States of America United States of America
    Very hospitable host Cynthia. Very nice accommodations.
  • Celeste
    Iceland Iceland
    Big room, nice shower, and lanai. Cynthia was welcoming and very helpful.
  • Christopher
    Canada Canada
    Cynthia is an excellent host, very friendly! Our room was spacious and beds comfortable, and the air conditioner kept the room nice and cool! We had our own private bathroom which we could lock if there were other guests in the house. I liked...

Hosted by Cynthia (Owner), daughter Natasha and son Kyle

8.9
8.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Cynthia (Owner), daughter Natasha and son Kyle
Our home is a historical Hawaiian plantation house located in the quaint town of Hilo Bay near the town center where the only shopping mall (the Prince Kuhio Mall) on the island. It has been lovingly restored to exude easy island living of old times, but with installed modern amenities, fast Wifi, Netflix, cable news on LCD TV's in every room which are studio-style and have access to a dining room and a kitchenette. Just FYI, we have cameras in common indoor areas and outdoor perimeters of the house. We live on-site in a separate apartment, so we are available for company, questions or emergencies. Couples, business people, researchers adventure seekers, solo females and budget travelers love our set-up.
Aloha! We moved here from Los Angeles in 2007. I will be catering to your vacation needs. My daughter Natasha and my son Kyle are sometimes around to help with local info to optimize your stay on the island. We enjoy meeting people from all over the world, learning other cultures, sharing the wonders of Hawaii and extending our warmest Filipino Hawaiian hospitality to all our wonderful guests. E komo mai!
We are located in a quiet and safe family neighborhood. Feels like country, but in reality we are in convenient area of Hilo Bay Town near the cross streets of Volcano Highway 1 and Saddle Road Extension 2000, this is the quiet part of Hilo. The airport is 5 stoplights away from this intersection. A bus stop is just at end of our street and a mini mall is two blocks away. It's an easy 30 minute drive to both Volcano Park and Mauna Kea, our island's most popular tourist destinations. The closest beach is about a mile away. Our low traffic dead-end street turns into one car lane, so please drive slowly. See you soon!
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Shaka Shak Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free Wifi 83 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Shaka Shak Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Payments and deposit are made through a credit card. The property will contact you after you book to provide further instructions.

Proof of departure may be required upon check-in. SHAKA SHAK HOUSE RULES:

1. No shoes inside the building.

2. No smoking inside the house, on balconies, patios and carports.

3. No drugs are allowed to be stored or consumed here.

4. Quiet time is 22:00-07:00. During this time, conversations must be in whispers, televisions are turned off or way down, and please limit noisy activities like showering, cooking, washing dishes etc.

5. Check-out is 10:00. Late checkout must be arranged in advance and cannot be guaranteed. Speak with the manager if you need baggage storage after checkout time.

6. Remember you are sharing space -- if your actions offend or inconvenience our other guests, we will insist that you leave immediately.

7. No inside cooking of food emitting offensive odors, such as fish.

8. We reserve the right to relocate guests to more appropriate rooms if necessary.

Driving Directions:

From Kona via Saddle Road, it will be about 27 mi from Mauna Kea Access Road to Komohana. Make a right turn on Komohana and then an immediate left turn at the first light, which is Puianako Street, then go about 1.9 mi to Maikai. After, turn right on Kahaopea Street, Landmark is Sign Kahaopea Gardens. The 2nd house on the right is the house. It is a 2 story white house with brown trim and lots of flowers in front. Go down the driveway where the mailbox shows 126 West Kahaopea. Bright signs show where parking is. Parking on driveway is first come, first served basis. Overnight street parking is also allowed across the Living Waters Church, a block away from the guest house. Please follow the street signs."

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

Please inform Shaka Shak Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out.

License number: TA-012-171-4688-01

FAQs about Shaka Shak Guest House

  • Shaka Shak Guest House is 1.4 miles from the center of Hilo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Shaka Shak Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park

  • Room options at Shaka Shak Guest House include:

    • Studio
    • Family
    • Double
    • Bungalow

  • The prices at Shaka Shak Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Shaka Shak Guest House is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.