Directions to Kalani
Flying to the Hawaii, "The Big Island"
Option 1: Fly to Hilo (ITO)
Fly to Hilo from other island airports such as Honolulu on Oahu, Kahului on Maui, Lihue on Kauai, or Kona, here on the west side of Hawaii, the Big Island. Several flights are offered daily with Aloha Airlines (1-800-367-5250), Hawaiian Airlines (1-800-367-5320), and go! Airlines (1-888-IFLYGO2).
Fly direct to Hilo from Oakland with ATA (1-800-435-9282).
Kalani is only a 45 minute drive from the Hilo airport. There is also the Hele On county bus that leaves from downtown Hilo. This is a slow, but inexpensive option, that comes right to Kalani, if you can coordinate schedules. For more info click here.
Option 2: Fly to Kona (KOA)
Kalani is a 2.5 - 3 hour scenic drive from Kona, halfway around the Island of Hawaii, "the Big Island", via either the northern or southern routes. You will have the opportunity to view the other half when you return to Kona.
There are also commuter flights available from AlohaAirlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and IslandAir.
Special car rental rates and inter-island flight coupons are available from both Hawaiian and Aloha airlines, upon request. Rental cars at special rates can be secured when you make your flight reservations.
Airport Transportation
Kalani Airport Shuttle
We offer transportation (from Hilo only) for $55 one way, or $35 per person if more than one traveler. We try to combine whenever possible. A regular taxi costs about $70. Let us know at least a day in advance if you require an airport pickup; the cancellation policy is 24 hours notice.
Driving to Kalani from the Hilo International Airport (ITO)
- Leaving the Hilo airport, turn left at traffic light onto Kanoelehua Ave/ Highway 11 South.
- Continue on Hwy 11 until you are out of town (about 5.9 miles).
- Turn left onto Kea'au Pahoa Bypass Road/ Highway 130 South and continue for 21 miles (passing Pahoa).
- Just past a green church and in sight of the ocean, a sign will direct you either to Kalapana or End of Road. Turn left towards Kalapana, then curve right.
- Follow this short road to a stop sign at a T-junction and turn left onto Kalapana-Kapoho Rd/ Coastal Highway 137.
- After about 5 miles, between the 17 and 18 mile-markers, and a half-mile beyond Kalapana Sea View Estates, Kalani will be on your left, marked with a lighted entrance sign.
Driving to Kalani from the Kona International Airport (KOA)
- Make a left out of the airport and drive north on Route 19.
- Continue on Route 19 through Waimea, down the Hamakua coast (still Route 19) until you get to Hilo.
- Past the waterfront side of town, make a right onto Highway 11 at Ken's House of Pancakes (sign says Volcano 30 miles).
- Continue on Hwy 11 until you are out of town (about 5.9 miles).
- Turn left onto Kea'au Pahoa Bypass Road/ Highway 130 South and continue for 21 miles (passing Pahoa).
- Just past a green church and in sight of the ocean, a sign will direct you either to Kalapana or End of Road. Turn left towards Kalapana, then curve right.
- Follow this short road to a stop sign at a T-junction and turn left onto Kalapana-Kapoho Rd/ Coastal Highway 137.
- After about 5 miles, between the 17 and 18 mile-markers, and a half-mile beyond Kalapana Sea View Estates, Kalani will be on your left, marked with a lighted entrance sign.
