The Kikala Waterfall Lodge
Hosted by Axel · Wainaku, Hawaii
4 sites · Lodging · 14 acres
Near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center.
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Reviews
92% Recommend81 ratings · 48 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tidy cabin in lush garden with great swimming hole with a small waterfall. Fantastic experience and not far from Hilo
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Elaine G.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· August 2023
The cabin was beautiful right near a creek, so bubbling sounds put me to sleep each night. Axel and the crew were very welcoming.
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Wilhelmina V.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· June 2023
Rudest host ever. Yelled at us to check out one hour before check out time, and mad at us for returning to get toothbrushes we forgot.
Molly Jean C.
2 reviews
Beautiful setting. Friendly and knowledgeable host.
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Laurem G.
5 years on Hipcamp
Beautiful property and very friendly host. The land, the cabin, and the community center all exceeded our expectations. The location was a very convenient drive to Hilo. The cabin slept my children and I comfortably. The buildings are incredibly well maintained and clean. Family friendly and very safe!
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Mikayla D.
4 reviews
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· February 2023
Clean nice cabins right next to a waterfall! Loved how peaceful it was at night.
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Kyle K.
3 years on Hipcamp
I would highly recommend this place! The cabins are cute and well designed with incredible views of the stream and surrounding rainforest. I loved falling asleep to the sound of the stream and the frogs! The beds and linens were super comfortable. The community building is very close so it’s really no problem if you need to use the bathroom at night. The kitchen is extremely well stocked and everyone there had a nice calming energy. I brought a headlamp and a solar lantern, and both came in handy, as I like to have a bit more light than just the lantern that came in the cabin. The location was convenient to Hilo while also feeling off the beaten path. I did not have 4x4 and the roads were totally fine.
Aubree B.
5 reviews
Recommends
· November 2022
Great private oasis! Beautiful stars at night and just enough off grid to make you feel relaxed while still being able to pop into town for a yoga class or meal! Would definitely stay again! Waterfall was refreshing!
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Michelle M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2022
Lovely property and very well kept. Great access to a well stocked community center. Axel is a gracious, friendly host and we felt very welcome. Does a great job in the property’s up keep. Thank you!!
Carlos & Bella Q.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Absolutely loved staying in the cabins. Falling asleep to the sound of the flowing water and jungle was amazing. Even without AC the cabin was a perfect temperature. Would highly recommend this experience.
Atalie Z.
5 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2022
We really enjoyed staying on the east side of the big island near Hilo. Axel’s property is beautiful and we enjoyed the unique sound of the frogs at night. Our 7-month old daughter was happy where she was too.
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Shaun G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Great short stay exactly as advertised. Had a nice chat with Axel, the owner, who gave us some good tips for Volcano National Park.
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Julian G.
2 reviews
*Gorgeous property with varieties of plants, flowers & fruit trees along with river sound so soothing, bountiful birds chirping and singing surrounding with many spectacular bright starry night. Love to relax with nature, and in-tune with all the beauty environments. Two thumbs up❣️
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Rachel I.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2022
Beautiful spot. I’m so happy to have started my journey here! The property is lovely and the temperature was so appreciated (other stay was just 10 minutes away right on Wainaku street above Hilo town and it was hot!). Being next to a running stream is priceless with your own private cabin and porch for beautiful morning meditations or snacks while watching the birds in the strawberry guava trees, listening to the stream soundscape. Had my best sleep the first day with stream sounds and coqui frogs.
I was so lucky to be the only guest at the time to just zone out in my space. Also jumping in the stream was really refreshing!
Shared space is greatly appreciated with a full stock kitchen, fridge/freezer to use, yoga area and two bathrooms with showers.
Cabin includes wonderful plush white towels, pillows and bed linens. There is a main bed and a loft bed on the top! Great storage space for belongings and windows bring in the nice air. Might want to bring an extra head lamp or light as there is only one camp light hanging on the wall. Star watching is a must!
Note that it is about an 18 min drive from the main road on curvy small country road so I wouldn’t recommend to drive at night if not well versed in driving these streets. Also don’t be afraid of the large looking puddle on the gravel road as you enter, it is possible to cross just looks quite big after it rains. Would not recommend having a sedan or low vehicle. SUV size at least is a must in my opinion.
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Jazmyne G.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2022
What a great property! Cabins are super cozy.
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Alex L.
3 years on Hipcamp
This is a great little spot. The small cabins are comfortable and well built. I was a big fan of the location, it's secluded and quiet, all you can hear at night is the river and the frogs. The community building is well appointed and didn't leave us longing for anything.
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Ben H.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· March 2022
Tent camping was a treat up here. Stars were bright and beautiful, quiet space, and Maggie was a treat! Be aware this is a little bit of a drive up the hill, but it provided lots of privacy.
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Jessica A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2022
Loved everything about this place!!!
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Georgia F.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· March 2022
We loved the grounds, the community building, and of course the waterfall!
Such a nice stay
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Josh F.
4 years on Hipcamp
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· March 2022
There are blankets, towles and shampoo bars provided. There is a check out time. There is a small electric fence surrounding the property at night (if you arrive late you may need to move it to drive in--its low voltage but be careful). The GPS for the address is not accurate so look at Google satalite view to find a driveway that matches their description and compare it to where your map is sending you. Once I did this it was easy to find.
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Robin C.
3 years on Hipcamp
This place has it all. It was beautiful, clean, and relaxing. Waterfalls right out you front door. Axel is a great host l felt at home here. This was the Hawaii I came to see thank you Axel!
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Robert W.
3 years on Hipcamp
It was a beautiful place to stay. They have had some dry weather, so the waterfall wasn't much more than a trickle, but the place was still great. No electricity in the cabin itself, so bring a flashlight, but there is electricity at the waterfall house (also on the property) to charge your phone/camera/etc. Axel was nice, and so was the gal working for him. Very pleasant to talk to! Overall, a great place to stay!
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Valerie P.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2022
Quiet little place on a farm with minimalistic cabins and a common area. Beautiful landscape with an opportunity to take a swim in the small lake with a waterfall. Would recommend if this is your cup of tea.
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Peter G.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2022
Group trip ·
Hamakua Cloudforest Waterfall
We had a great stay at this lovely place. Appreciated the friendliness and the amenities. I loved swimming in the waterfall pool
Ruth D.
4 reviews
Cabins are beautifully constructed and overlook the stream. Fall asleep at night to the sound of rushing water. Wonderful meeting Axel and his helpers, they have such passion for the property and soon to be carbon busting forest. Swimming in the waterfall by moonlight is the highlight of our trip
Ryan J.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2021
Alex was a wonderful host. Alex offered to upgrade to cabin which was great since the weather to set up camp when we arrived. We will be back.
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Joann T.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2021
It is a wet climate, so it wouldn't have been comfortable to sit outside our tent at night. The nice community center was a comfortable place to hang out and have dinner and read in the evenings. It felt more like glamping than camping, which I'm not complaining about!
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Kara C.
4 reviews
Lovely property and Axel is really friendly! Climate is beautiful up there. As far as camping, you set up tent in a pretty open field, and in the morning (maybe ~8-9am) work starts nearby, just be aware it's not a very private or nature-embedded spot to pitch the tent. Community space w/ wifi was lovely, waterfall was beautiful & felt sacred and happy. At the time of my stay, kitchen wasn't quite as equipped as we'd hoped but it was functional!
Marc G.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2021
Group trip ·
Hamakua Cloudforest Waterfall
We had such a peaceful and wonderful stay here! My family and I just absolutely adored this location. Axel has done an amazing job with renovating this space with his guests in mind! It was private but also welcoming with a fun community center! He was a great host!
Mariah S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2021
Nice quiet spot away from Hilo a bit but not a trek to the middle of nowhere. Waterfall is BRISK but refreshing. The community center is nice if you are into amenities while you’re camping too
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Lauren H.
2 reviews
Location
Wainaku, Hawaii, Hawaii, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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