Our Location

Puna coast (credit: Matthew Brett)

Kalani is located on 120 acres of tropical beauty on the southeast coast of Hawaii Island, also known as "the Big Island". Our retreat is a 45 minute drive from the airport in Hilo, or a 2.5 hour drive from the airport in Kona. (Click here for directions.)

Hawaii is less crowded and less commercial than other Hawaiian islands, and offers a variety of spectacular natural attractions. Kalani is located near Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, where fire goddess Pele expands the island daily. The dramatic lava cliffs of the Kalani coastal area provide for close-up views of turtles and dolphins and seasonal whale watching. The cliff also provides a haven for sunbathing, meditation or yoga.

Nearby attractions include:

lava trek (credit: Paul Squassoni)
  • natural black sand beach (clothing optional), frequented by dolphins
  • Volcanoes National Park, where lava has been actively flowing since 1983
  • lava tube cave
  • tidal pools for splashing and snorkeling
  • natural steam baths
  • bays for fishing and kayaking
  • spectacular waterfalls
  • an ancient forest of lava tree molds
  • historic villages and farmers' markets
  • botanical gardens, and anthurium and orchid farms
  • a portion of our island's 175 mile ancient coastal trail has right along Kalani's coastal frontage, that in ancient times connected our preserved heiau (temple) and halau (school) sites with other heritage places, including area villages (Kalapana, Kehena, Opihikao, Pohoiki, Kapoho) and parks (Hawaii Volcanoes NP, MacKenzie, Ahalanui thermal springs). For more information about the trail, click here.

You can visit attractions on your own or as part of a guided Kalani adventure.

Kalani enjoys Hawaii's ideal climate: light ocean breezes, sunny days, pleasant year-round temperatures (65-85°F) and occasional tropical showers.

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