Waipio Ridge Stables,on the north end of Hawaii's Big Island offers horseback tours of the area's trails. You can ride the rim of Hawaii's Valley of the Kings on a 2.5-hour trail or enjoy the six-hour hidden waterfall ride. Most of the accommodations near the stables are in the Honoka'a and Waimea communities.
Located eight miles from Waipio Ridge Stables, the Hotel Honoka'a Club sits in the quiet Honoka'a community. The hotel, based in an early 20th-century historic wooden building, is an eco-friendly establishment with its own photovoltaic power source. Guest rooms range from inexpensive hostel-style accommodations to ocean-view rooms to a condo that requires a two-week minimum stay. Guests at Hotel Honaka'a Club are eight miles from both the beach and Waipio Valley; the nearest airports are at Hilo and Kona, each roughly one hour away. Sample the hotel's restaurant or enjoy the collection of eateries available in Honoka'a; Blaine's Family Drive-in and Jolene's Kau Kau Korner serve authentic island fare, each within a five-minute walk.
Based in a historic sugar plantation home, the Waipio Wayside Inn is a bed and breakfast accommodation just over five miles from the Waipio Ridge Stables. Guests receive a full organic breakfast each morning with a beautiful coastal vista provided from the private lanai patio areas. Visit nearby Kukuihaele, where you can take in the history of the area's old plantation community, view local art at the Art Gallery Waipio, and sample the area's famous Tropical Dreams ice cream. Breakfast is the only meal provided at the hotel; Feel My Bean Cafe, Jolene's Kau Kau Korner and CC Jon's Snack Shoppe burger bar are a 10-minute walk from the Waipio Wayside Inn.
The Waianuhea Bed and Breakfast is located 12 miles from Waipio Ridge Stables. Sitting above the town of Honoka'a on the slopes of the Mauna Kea volcano, the Waianuhea harnesses the power of the sun using photovoltaic solar panels. Enjoy the hotel's locally blended toiletries in your bath and order a relaxing in-room massage from reception. A complimentary breakfast is served either in the hotel's dining facility or in the comfort of your room. For other meals, try the Cafe Il Mondo or the Tex Drive-In within a five-minute walk from the Waianuhea.
A member of the Castle Resorts and Hotels Group, the Waimea Country Lodge is situated in the area of Waimea, nine miles from Waipio Ridge Stables. Fresh hot coffee is served each morning, and the Paniolo Country Inn Restaurant and Merriman's are a short walk away. The lodge provides free, ample parking. Staying at the Waimea Country Lodge leaves guests well-placed to explore the island's activities. The hotel website provides daily surfing conditions; snorkeling and boogie boarding activities are within a 30-minute drive of the lodge.
