Directions & Contact Information
Finding your peaceful retreat at Kamuela Inn is straightforward with these detailed instructions. Please remember: due to local county ordinances, we do not have a street-facing directory sign. It's helpful to look carefully for our specific landmarks and driveway, especially if arriving after dark.
Detailed Driving Directions & Landmarks:
From Kona International Airport (KOA)
- Approximately 45-50 minutes
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- Upon exiting Kona International Airport, turn LEFT onto HI-19 N / Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
- Continue straight on HI-19 N, enjoying the scenic drive along the dramatic lava beds of the Kona-Kohala Coast.
- As you approach the Kawaihae Harbor area, you will reach a stop sign. Turn RIGHT onto Kawaihae Road (HI-19N).
- Continue traveling uphill on Kawaihae Road for approximately 20 minutes (about 12 miles) until you enter the Waimea area.
- Keep an eye out for Opelo Plaza on your LEFT (this is where Merriman's Restaurant is located).
- Continue a very short distance past Opelo Plaza. You will begin to see the distinctive Moa Kitchen sign on your LEFT.
Our driveway entrance is the first driveway on your LEFT just before you reach the Moa Kitchen sign.
From Hilo International Airport (ITO) / Hilo Area
- Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
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- From the Hilo area, take Highway 11 briefly, then follow signs to Highway 19 N (Mamalahoa Highway).
- Travel north along the scenic Hamakua Coast towards Waimea (also known as Kamuela).
- As you enter Waimea/Kamuela town, continue straight through the first two traffic lights.
- At the 3rd traffic light (the intersection of Highway 19 and Lindsey Road), turn RIGHT onto Lindsey Road.
- Follow Lindsey Road as it naturally veers to the LEFT and becomes Highway 19 (Kawaihae Road).
- Approximately ¼ mile (about 0.25 miles) along Kawaihae Road, you will see the Moa Kitchen sign on your RIGHT, just before our driveway.
Our driveway entrance is the first driveway on your RIGHT, just after you reach the Moa Kitchen sign.
Our Location
Physical Address: 65-1300 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HI 97643
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 20.023583 Longitude: -155.675461
Tip for Arrival: We highly recommend planning your arrival to Waimea during daylight hours, as our driveway can sometimes be a bit subtle to spot in the dark.
We look forward to welcoming you to Kamuela Inn!