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Reviews of Gingerhill Farm Retreat

3 out of 5
Gingerhill Farm Retreat
81-6467 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, HI

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nolan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful private farm setting on a hill. Away from the busy area. Locked gates and unlocked door to my room was great compared to precautions that have to be taken in Honolulu
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Vicky on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your great review! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience! We hope to welcome you back in the future! Mahalo

10/10 Excellent

Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Vicky on 10 Apr 2024
It was a pleasure to host Herman and his wife. They were friendly and positive and enjoyed being at the farm. We hope to see them again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time staying at Gingerhill Farm and it was amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Vicky on 10 Apr 2024
Thank you so much for your review, Amber! We're happy to hear that you appreciated the beauty of our property and enjoyed your stay! Looking forward to hosting you again in the future! Mahalo

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bamboo canopy was amazing to stay in. Very lush with trees, fruit, animals secluded from the main road staff was very communicative with when we would be there and answered all my questions definitely will stay there again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Amanda at Gingerhill Farm Retreat on 10 Mar 2024
Aloha Louis!We’re delighted to hear about your recent experience with us and we’re so pleased that you enjoyed the farm! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Mahalo!

10/10 Excellent

Emiria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Gingerhill Farm Retreat on 16 Mar 2024
Aloha Emiria!Thank you for your highly rated review, we are delighted and hope your sincerely enjoyed your stay here on the farm! We hope to see you again soon, mahalo!

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely stay and beautiful view of the sunset
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Amanda at Gingerhill Farm Retreat on 10 Mar 2024
Aloha Barry!Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re very happy to hear that we met your expectations and that you enjoyed the sunset views!Mahalo!

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Gingerhill Farm Retreat on 16 Mar 2024
Aloha Jack! Thank you for your highly rated review, we sincerely appreciate it! We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sad to leave our wonderful Garden Cottage!
My husband and I LOVED our stay here. The Garden Cottage added so much to our Big Island experience. Between a suite at a nice resort, or here, no question - I would take our cottage at Gingerhill Farms in a second! The lush greenery and sounds of nature all around us, the privacy and solitude of our spacious cottage, the ocean view from the porch, the luxurious bedding, the excellent communication with staff (who brought us fresh bananas upon arrival and even lent us snorkel equipment for free)...it was a dream! But it's different from a hotel, and some people might not appreciate it like we did. For example, the shower is outside, attached to the side of the cottage. But it's very private, and we found it unique and special to have a shower in the open air, surrounded by lush greenery, the sound of birds and a beautiful sky above. Another unique aspect - at night there are a lot of singing coqui frogs. But for us, it added to the experience. Bring earplugs if you prefer to keep the windows/doors open at night and you are sensitive to noise when you sleep. I really, really hope we will have the opportunity to stay at the Garden Cottage again someday. It was PERFECT. Thank you again to the staff, you were extremely attentive and kind, yet gave us our space and privacy. We appreciate you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Amanda at Gingerhill Farm Retreat on 10 Mar 2024
Aloha Mary Ellen!It's lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay here at Gingerhill farm and at the Garden Cottage! We really appreciate your detailed review and photos and the fact that you enjoyed the sounds of nature that reside on the farm (especially the coqui frogs!), and the rustic charm of the outdoor shower and it's unique space! We appreciate hearing about your experience and everything you loved about the farm. As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves in providing a unique and personal experience on the farm retreat and are glad we met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo!

8/10 Good

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
i expected a hotel room not a tent. However, if you like a tent in a farm setting, rustic, you may like it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Amanda at Gingerhill Farm Retreat on 10 Mar 2024
Aloha Federico!We apologize that we did not fully meet your expectations here at Gingerhill Farm Retreat. We offer many other luxurious accommodations that may have better exceeded your expectations, such as cabins and suites that include a bathroom and/or kitchen! Since Gingerhill is a farm retreat, we do not offer the same experience as a hotel room. We offer an open, natural space, rustic charm, and plenty of fruits that are fresh! Please accept our sincerest apologies that we didn’t live up to your expectations on this occasion!Mahalo!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night and had great stay.
Response from Amanda at Gingerhill Farm Retreat on 10 Mar 2024
Aloha Kevin,We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Gingerhill Farm Retreat and look forward to welcoming you again soon! Mahalo!

10/10 Excellent

Kriselda

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The night life of the forest is incredible. The place was relatively easy to find and Sylvia helped me every step of the way. I loved everything about my stay. So grateful for the warmth and hospitality. Can’t wait to come back. The animals, oh my heart. Frank and the chickens and the goats. Uni and I named the other two Eric and Suzie. I ate well, fresh and got to check out some great spots nearby. The food, the views, the company. Unparalleled. Mahalo. Until next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Gingerhill Farm Retreat on 10 Mar 2024
Aloha Kriselda,We’re delighted to hear about your recent experience with our staff and we’re so pleased that you enjoyed the animals and your stay! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!Mahalo!

10/10 Excellent

Xuyen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our host was very accommodating, prompt with any request and overall easy to communicate with. The stay was very comfortable and the property beautiful. We stayed in the bamboo canopy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Silvia - Gingerhill Farm on 29 Jan 2024
Aloha Xuyen! It was an absolute pleasure to host you, and we appreciate your kind words about our accommodation and prompt service. Your feedback means the world to us, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for another wonderful experience.

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gingerhill Farm Retreat is in a gorgeous setting. The Garden Cottage was perfect for us. The outdoor shower was heavenly. The view of the ocean 1500 ft below was stunning. We were enchanted by the sound of coqui frogs at night and birds in the morning. I will certainly try to stay here any time I go to Hawaiʻi Island.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Gingerhill Farm on 31 Jan 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a delightful experience at Gingerhill Farm Retreat and that the Garden Cottage was a perfect fit for you. We would be delighted to welcome you back anytime you decide to visit again! Mahalo!

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Gingerhill Farm on 23 Dec 2023
We're thrilled to know that your stay was enjoyable. We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Gingerhill Farm on 14 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your rating! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Once I realized I had a gate code in my email with which I could enter, and after getting past the fact that the grounds were trashy and unkempt, the stay was amazing. The seclusion and sounds of wildlife were very cool.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Gingerhill Farm on 7 Nov 2023
Aloha David,We sincerely apologize for any initial concerns you had upon arrival. We're glad to hear that once settled in, you found the seclusion and natural surroundings to your liking and that your overall stay was amazing. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve our guests' experience. We hope to welcome you back in the future.Warm regards,

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love staying at Gingerhill it’s quite and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Zach on 26 Sept 2023
Thank you Teresa, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will consider visiting us again should you come this way. Aloha

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very peaceful and relaxing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Iris and Zach on 17 Aug 2023
We loved hosting Teresa. They were laid back, friendly, and had a great time at the farm. Hope we see them again soon.

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Gingerhill Farm on 9 Nov 2023
Thank you for coming, Christina! We hope you will consider visiting us again. Aloha!

10/10 Excellent

Alexander Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from Iris & Zach on 1 May 2022
Thank you. Hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Marylynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view and quiet
Once I booked, Gingerhill stayed in contact with me making sure I found the place, could enter and then show me to my room. The room was immaculate and well stocked for everything you need during your stay. Gingerhill is a working farm and had recycle options, used low energy and organic/environmentally safe products. They are located on a mountain with natural vegetation with an awesome view of the ocean. Sunrise and sunsets were spectacular. Local beach 12 minutes away was fabulous. Great place to go for quiet and views.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Zach on 21 Mar 2022
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Lynn. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will join us again!

8/10 Good

shales

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room literally overlooked the beauty of Hawaii with the ocean in the background! We were able to explore the wonder of the island and the most breathtaking sunset views, all from the comfort of our little porch! This property was quaint and unique. The staff were warm and friendly. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Zach on 3 Oct 2021
Thank you for your kind words. We hope tp see you again should you happen this way. Be well.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gingerhill Farm is unique place to stay. The owners are wonderful along with the general peaceful farm. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Zach on 3 Oct 2021
Thank you for your generous review. We aim to please. So Happy you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ginger Hill Retreat is a one of a kind place to stay! It’s feels like you are smack dab in a wild jungle, but with nice amenities. They’re also lots of peaceful & fun activities on site to participate in from yoga, & meditation to ecstatic dance, slack lining, & much more! The staff Is very friendly and accommodating. Definitely a must stay place if you’re in the Kona area!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from Gingerhill Staff on 2 May 2021
Mahalo nui loa! It was a pleasure to host you and share our space. We always enjoy it most when guests participate in all we have to offer. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space, feel in the jungle/tropics, peaceful, and great area of island.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Gingerhill Farm on 9 Nov 2023
Thank you so much! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique atmosphere and tranquility of our tropical jungle retreat. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another serene escape!

6/10 Okay

A, Cleveland

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Good place to go if you don’t want to be bothered by anyone
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Zach on 31 Oct 2019
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, A. We are pleased that you appreciated the serenity and peace at the farm. We apologize that you were not thrilled by your stay here and wish you had let us know so we could have better served you.

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Gingerhill on 2 Jul 2019
Thanks for coming Joseph!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Beschreibung des Hotels entspricht nicht der Realität. Es gibt keine angebotenen Mahlzeiten, keine allgemein nutzbaren Aufenthaltsräume und keinen üblichen Zimmerservice. Das Garden Cottage ist zwar schön gelegen, aber es befindet sich in einem schlechten Zustand (ungepflegt, schmuddelig) und hat wenig mit den Abbildungen zu tun. Tücher und Bettzeug fleckig. Überteuerter Preis. Nicht abschliessbar. Die Natur ist wild romantisch schön.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Zach Nathan on 9 Jun 2022
Dear, anonymous, we are disappointed you didn't enjoy your stay. This is highly unusual. But a cottage stay on a working farm is a far cry from a hotel. I don't know where you got the idea this was a hotel. We don't advertise as such. We do offer lunch Wed - Sun. Also daily meditation and yoga on Wednesdays and Fridays. You had all of our orchards and food forests to wander through as common areas. What else were you expecting, A lobby? As for keys, most of our guests appreciate the seclusion. serenity and as you put it, " wildly romantic nature, " just outside their doors and love the trust and freedom this allows them to feel. Sorry we were not a match.