INABA KONA HOTEL
Built in 1926 by Jindero and Hatsuyo Inaba this historic three-story hotel perches along the old Route 180 that has been designated an American Scenic Byway. it became the main access road for the community in Holualoa that grew into the commercial hub. The Inabas built the hotel to provide accomodations for the travelers going around the island since it took more than a days travel.
No longer the commercial hub it once was with the advent of new roads, Holualoa is a home to artist, coffee growers, locals seeking the traditional mauka lifestyle. Now the scenic road winds past historic buildings, coffee farms, art and artisan galleries, lava outcroppings, and old dry stack rock walls. The trip still offers spectacular views of the mountainside and shoreline of the Kona coast.
Still run by family, the hotel has an airy feel with open hallways the run through the second and third floors. The comfortable (11) guest rooms are serviced by common men and women bathrooms. There are additional (4) living areas in basement with storage and work rooms.
The views from all (11) rooms offer expansive ocean views and a stay here offers a nostalgic experience difficult to find in Hawaii Today.
This special property offers an opportunity to a new investor seeking to continue or expand the services of the Inaba Kona Hotel.