Nestled on 25 acres of stunning, lush grounds framed by awe inspiring views of the Pacific Ocean is Hamakua Hotel, an adults-only haven perched high above a 100-foot cliff along the 50-mile stretch of the stunning Hāmākua Coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. The eight-room property, twenty minutes from Hilo, the island’s largest city, grand opened July 4th and is the only property of its kind in the region providing a “luxe meets laid back” retreat for discerning travelers seeking Hawaiian inspired accommodations with a modern elegance, private grounds, relaxing open-air common spaces, and world-class hospitality. Nightly rates are from $599 and include fresh breakfast treats, high-end tequila tastings, sunset happy hour with craft cocktails and mocktails served by a mixologist, and six course gourmet dinners paired with wines.
Guests may select from three room categories featuring plush, cozy king-sized beds and private oceanfront lanais. Larger rooms boast oversized soaking tubs overlooking the sea and sherbert colored sunrises. All accommodations feature Nespresso coffee machines, personal fridges, oversized walk-in stone and glass showers, air conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, and flat screen Smart TVs.
Included in the Hamakua guest experience is an exceptional culinary program led by Chef Owner Edward Delling-Williams who has created six course seasonal menus and showcases an innovative French style infused with Hawai’i’s local land-to-sea ingredients. While in France, he hands the culinary baton to Resident Chef Abby Jane Wiltse who masterfully oversees the epicurean journey. Chef Edward is one of France’s top up and coming chefs and Proprietor of the Michelin Bib Gourmand award-winning pub The Presbytere in Heugueville-sur-Sienne on the Normandy coast. He can also be seen on Emmy® award-winning Recipe.TV where he stars in The French Pub filmed at The Presbytere.
Hamakua also becomes the first hotel to have award-winning Proto mini hologram units in every room and will beam in renowned coaches and experts from around the world. Guests also have exclusive access to a professional production studio to capture their own storytelling creations. Writers, speakers, musicians, podcasters, poets, or simply someone with a story to tell, The Story Studio provides the idyllic backdrop to capture their stories professionally. The Studio also has a full sized Epic Proto hologram unit and a variety of musical instruments.
Guest amenities include the Yurts Spa featuring a variety of body and wellness treatments, a one-mile hiking trail that leads to the ocean and an oceanfront infinity pool will be completed at the Hamakua Hotel this fall.
Activities near Hamakua Hotel include visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, horseback riding, surfing, zip lining, hiking to waterfalls, relaxing on gorgeous beaches, helicopter tours, among many others.
Hamakua was conceived by Proprietors Lori and Eric Lochtefeld, part-time residents who purchased the property in 2020 while it was in its last year as an award-winning bed & breakfast and just as the pandemic hit. As travel reopened the couple recognized the need for luxury hotel accommodations in the region and in 2023 the process of renovating the plantation style estate and its grounds began.
“We are extremely excited to welcome visitors to the finest hotel experience on the Hāmākua Coast,” said Eric Lochtefeld. “We have assembled an incredibly talented and hospitable team whose priority is providing an exceptional stay for our guests filled with seamless services and Aloha spirit.”
For additional information please visit www.hamakuahotel.com or call 888-742-1359.
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