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Owners provide concierge services and have an excellent knowledge of the island, tours, restaurants and private air & ground transportation.

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To All of Our Guests —

Mahalo nui loa. Kipa hou mai,
Wendi & Dave

3/1/10 — Everything the others said about Honu Kai and particularly about Wen and Dave we enthusiastically endorse. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel at home . . . read more
— Launceston, Australia

2/27/10 — My extended family and I stayed in this Bed and Breakfast resort during our vacation in Kona. Wendy and David are excellent hosts who know how to care and pamper their guests while providing . . . read more
— Tulsa, OK

2/14/10 — It is simply wonderful! We spent a lot of time visiting many web sites to find a good accommodation at Big Island, but since the very beginning we were convinced that Honu Kai was the right . . . read more
— Padova, Italy

2/5/10 — My husband and I spent so long researching where we'd stay on the big island for part of our honeymoon and this place just kept coming up on Trip Advisor with such good reviews. They are all true, it even exceeded our expectations . . . read more
— Berkshire, England

1/27/10 — After traveling for 4 months my friends and I arrived in Kona and to our surprise it felt like we were home already! Wendi and Kona Dave soon became mum and dad and every morning would cook us up a delicious storm, teach us some special Kona facts you can't find in the books and help us organise . . . read more
— Melborne, Australia

1/26/10 — This is the best Bed and Breakfast we have ever stayed at! The hosts, Wendy and Dave, went above and beyond expectations. Their rooms were lovely, and the setting was superb. It's on several acres with lots of fruit trees and birds so that you really feel like you are in a tropical get-a-way . . . read more
— Eugene, OR

1/24/10 — We've stayed in 5 star hotels all around the world. Forget them all. Staying with Wendi & Dave will add so much more than just excellent accommodation to your stay in Big Island . . . read more
— München, Germany

1/23/10 — We spent three wonderful days at Honu Kai, enjoying Wendy's and Dave's amazing hospitality. Describing Honu Kai as a bed and breakfast is definitely an understatement. Honu Kai is conveniently located on the hill above Kailua and it is sorrounded by gorgeous nature. The rooms . . . read more
— New York, NY

1/17/10 — We are so happy that we chose Honu Kai for our honeymoon on the Big Island. The place is a true paradise and without a doubt, the best B&B we've ever stayed in. We stayed in the Lani room, which is gorgeous, but more importantly looks onto beautiful scenery - lush trees. In the morning . . . read more
— Philadelphia, PA

1/17/10 — Honu Kai was without doubt the best Bed and Breakfast I have ever stayed in. The property is beautiful, tucked away and feels extremely secluded. We stayed in the Lani suite, which was beautiful and well appointed. The new deck upstairs (doors from the Lani room) is stunning, with a view . . . read more
— Philadelphia, PA

1/13/10 — A stay at Dave and Wendi's Honu Kai B&B is well worth it, for several reasons: location, great rooms, amenities, exceptional service, and many "extras." 1) Location - The B&B is close to the airport, downtown Kailua and its many restaurants, and many of the popular beach locations . . . read more
— Seattle, WA

1/10/10 — OK - Just another thumbs-up review of Honu Kai, right? Well, If you have read all of the reviews (except the one bad one that goes back before the current owner's took over), you have heard it all - so I'll try to accentuate the most amazing parts... Breakfast - You will be begging for more! . . . read more
— Seattle, WA

1/10/10 — This was the best B&B we have ever been to. Wendi and David were the most welcoming hosts. The room we stayed in was very comfortable. There were robes in the closet, a basket of treats and a guide book to review. Breakfast was . . . read more
— Houston, TX

12/8/09 — We stayed at Honu Kai B&B during Thanksgiving week 2009. It had been about eighteen months since our last visit and now all four rooms are finished. This time we stayed in the Mala Hale Bungalow that features a kitchenette, living room, separate bathroom, bedroom and private lanai . . . read more
— San Diego, CA

12/4/09 — The hosts are 40 somethings Dave ex-Canuck and Wendi an Aussie firecracker that have been there 4 years they are practically native to the Big Island. AND they completely share this island experience with you. They are the consummate hosts no doubt. Just by divine accident . . . read more
— Houston, TX

11/25/09 — We cannot express fully our gratitude for the magical week that Dave and Wendi so generously provided. I have visited Kauai, Maui, and Oahu in the past but I believe that our trip in November to the Big Island showed the greatest promise as a visitor to Hawaii!!! The Big Island is . . . read more
— Houston, TX

11/21/09 — Honu Kai B&B was simply awesome and outstanding. Dave and Wendi were truly the best host and hostess you could ask for. They were so helpful and friendly and went above and beyond all my expectations. My husband and I have stayed at many B&B's and have never experienced . . . read more
— Palm Springs, CA

11/18/09 — Whilst my fiance and I were only there for a brief stay, we were overwhelmingly impressed about the service and quality of stay. We were there during the Kona Coffee Festival, and Wendi (host) provided us secret hints, tips and vantage spots to watch the street parade . . . read more
— Sydney, Australia

11/3/09 — My husband and I had never been to Hawaii and decided to stay on the Big Island. After searching frantically for a place to stay (we were staying during the time of the Iron Man Marathon) I stumbled across reviews that raved about this place. I called to make my reservation . . . read more
— Nacogdoches, TX

10/31/09 — I have never written a review on TripAdvisor ... but our stay with Wendi and Kona Dave at the Honu Kai B&B was so exceptional, I just had to let you know that you really can believe what these other reviewers have already stated: WOW! The facilities are fabulous ... the food is delicious ... and the customer service . . . read more
— Aurora, CO

10/29/09 — We planned this trip at the last minute, but we ended up with the best B&B we could hope for ever. We'd go back since three days only scratched the surface of what there is to see near Kona. Wendy and Dave made our stay perfect, lots of advice on what to do, where to go . . . read more
— Signal Mtn

10/27/09 — Some vacations are memorable because of some activity you did, some because of the company you had, but sometimes (and more rarely I may argue) where you stay makes the vacation memorable. Honu Kai B&B is such a place. From its lush tropical setting to its incredibly gracious hosts . . . read more
— Miami, FL

10/15/09 — I cannot imagine a more wonderful place to stay than Honu Kai B&B. My daughter planned her wedding to be in Kona and found Honu Kai B&B. Wendi and Dave treated us like royalty and we ended up actually having the wedding on the grounds. The gardens are beautiful . . . read more
— New Albany, OH

10/14/09 — I recently stayed at the Honu Kai for my sisters wedding. This place is beautiful, if you are looking for a quiet, relaxing Hawaiian get-away, this is it. I felt like I was staying in a beautifully appointed treehouse. The proprietors Dave and Wendi are very fun and helpful, and Kona Dave whips up great gormet breakfasts with fresh island . . . read more
— San Diego, CA

9/12/09 — We stayed one week with Wendi and Dave and had a wonderful stay at their home. The hosts are so thoughtful and helpful. We really enjoyed every minute and could feel the Aloha spirit in this beautiful home. We were treated as good old . . . read more
— Pittsburgh & Germany

9/1/09 — My wife and I spent 4 days in Kona at the end of our honeymoon in September 2008. We decided to stay at Honu Kai and boy are we glad that we did! Wendi & Dave are the absolute best hosts in the world! They made our already great honeymoon, into a perfect honeymoon. The room was amazing . . . read more
— Ottowa, ON