Does anyone have any recommendations based on first hand experience on B & Bs ( or B & B style hotels) in Honolulu or the Honolulu area? General web searches have not come up with anything other than glorious advertisements.

Thanks,
Michele

The Manoa Valley Inn was listed as one of Fodor's recommended lodging options, and I was happy to see it listed there. I have met the owner, because we live near the area, and she adheres to very high standards. The house is a large Victorian, and the lobby opens to a small garden, but I cannot describe the rooms, as I have not seen them.

There are, as you know, several B&B web sites with listings for `Oahu, (you can find these at gohawaii.com) but I agree that you should make your choice based on actual first-hand information. The few B&B's I have seen in Kailua have varied tremendously in quality.

If you need B&B recommendations for the Big Island, I have several favorites. Feel free to email me.
Aloha,
k

I'm looking into B&B's in Kailua for our next trip - I'd like to do 3 days, Kailua and 4 in Waikiki before I go on to another island. What B&Bs do you recommend there? (And maybe which not?) Thanks a bunch!

Aloha,

Lani

Lani:

The one I wasn't too impressed with was booked by a visiting mainland friend through Affordable Paradise B&B''s. It was definitely affordable at $40/night, but you get what you pay for. B&B's are sprouting up in many neighborhoods, and they aren't exactly regulated. So it's good to proceed with caution.

Knowing your taste from previous posts, I think you'd be happiest with the choices that Hawaii's Best B&B's offers. If you want to be right on the beach, though, you might want to check vacation rentals, rather than B&B's. goldcoasthawaii.com and sandsea.com might be good starting points.
Aloha,
k

Kalena,

Thank you for your response. I would be afraid to stay in a B&B that quoted $40/night because I do believe you get what you pay for. But maybe I'd be pleasantly surprised at some places???

Speaking of the Big Island, I love the Kilauea Lodge. Have you ever stayed there, Kalena?

Well, yes, but my friend was feeling exceedingly frugal, and our guest room was filled!

We spent Thanksgiving at the Kilauea Lodge a few years ago. It's wonderful. We also like the Shipman House in Hilo.
Happy travels!
k