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Open Gate Hostel Hawaii

2.0 star property

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Beach nearby, black sand
Dining
Exterior
Children’s area
Free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$92
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

Explore the area

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12-2278 Piilani Road, Pāhoa, HI, 96778
  • Place, Star of the Sea Painted Church
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Pohoiki Beach
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Patio, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Lanai

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

About the area

Pahoa

At Open Gate Hostel Hawaii, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Star of the Sea Painted Church and 12.5 km (7.8 mi) from SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center. Highlights at this hostel include free self-service breakfast and free self-parking. .Enjoy access to free bike hire and hiking/biking trails. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 30-minute drive of this Pahoa hostel include Pahoa Museum and Mackenzie State Park.

What's nearby

  • Star of the Sea Painted Church - 14 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Kehena Beach - 21 min drive - 11.0 km
  • SPACE Seaview Performing Arts Center - 25 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Pahoa Museum - 32 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Pohoiki Beach - 39 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uncle's Awa Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪paradise - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Uncle’s Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • The Tinkerbell Lava Flow
  • ‪Kalapana Night Market - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Open Gate Hostel Hawaii

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Open Gate Hostel Hawaii also features multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a communal living room. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Pahoa hostel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
Open Gate Hostel Hawaii offers 11 accommodations. This Pahoa hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International and cash.

Property Registration Number 120150430000, TA-007-161-1904-01, GE-007-161-1904-01

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Open Gate Hostel Hawaii?

Yep, Open Gate Hostel Hawaii has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Open Gate Hostel Hawaii?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Open Gate Hostel Hawaii on 22 Mar 2026 start from AU$92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Open Gate Hostel Hawaii?

The closest beach to Open Gate Hostel Hawaii is Pohoiki Beach (19.1 km).

Is Open Gate Hostel Hawaii family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and free bike rentals, as well as musical instruments in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Open Gate Hostel Hawaii is a hit with families.

Does Open Gate Hostel Hawaii serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary self-service breakfast is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Open Gate Hostel Hawaii?

No, Open Gate Hostel Hawaii does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Open Gate Hostel Hawaii?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Open Gate Hostel Hawaii?

No, pets are not allowed.

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