Big Island Mountain View Inn Hawaii

The surf and sand may define Hawaii, but it was the volcano's that created these paradise islands. The largest of the islands also has the longest name of its resort, Big Island Hawaii Bed and Breakfast Mountain View Inn. We are stopping at a four-acre garden and fishpond estate in full view of Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain in the world.

In this most tranquil setting are some of the worlds most exotic plants and flowers. Native to the islands are Ohia and rose apple trees and rivaling the fragrant magnolias of the east we find heliconia, ginger and anthuriums. Even the suites are a reminder of the flora of the region.

Our first stop is in the Cherry Blossom Suite. The new side room addition comes complete with coffeemaker and complimentary native Kona coffee. As would be expected, this room overlooks the Cherry Blossom tree as well as the fishpond and estate garden. A colorful quilt covers the king sized bed and a matching one is on the twin bed/sofa.

The red and burgundy décor of the Heliconia suite is reminiscent of the native flowers and has a view of the heliconia flower nursery. Enjoy your morning coffee in deep padded chairs around the glass top table. Even with the king sized bed there is still enough room for just relaxing.

A comfortable queen sized bed is the centerpiece of the Lehua room. This most calming room also offers a tranquil view of the side garden. If your sleeping preference runs more to twin beds then the plumeria room is for you. This is a bright and airy room with a beautiful view of the side garden.

Enhance your stay by visiting the art studio home of Jane and Linus Chao. Stroll through the gardens or just select your favorite romance novel and have a seat in the gazebo.

Big Island Hawaii In The News


 Showdown on Big Island - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:00:00 GMT

The top two rivals for the Democratic Party's gubernatorial nomination clashed for the second time in as many days during a debate Tuesday night in Hilo. Former U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie and former ...


 Caught On Tape: Fire tornado on Hawaii's big island - WNCT

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:23:00 GMT

In Honolulu , a terrifying combination of strong winds and brush fires created this fire tornado. State officials captured this video Sunday, of a fire caught up in a swirling twister near Saddle Road on the ...


 Big Island businesses brace for JAL fallout - Pacific Business News

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:23:00 GMT

Big Island businesses and hoteliers are bracing for the impact of Japan Airlines ’ Oct. 29 termination of its nonstop Narita-to-Kona route. Like much of Hawaii, the Big Island is only now starting to see a rebound ...


 Hawaii Home To Largest Human Trafficking Case in US History - msnbc.com

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:56:00 GMT

com Six labor recruiters have been accused of luring 400 farm workers to Hawaii from Thailand and mistreating them in what the ... Maui and the Big Island, tending to coffee, fruits and vegetables. Their employers ...


 Big Island business caters to lovers of ice cream, Hawaii - Pacific Business News

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 23:55:00 GMT

Production assistants Shannel Diederiks, left, and Gabriell Lorenzo-Beaudet make Tropical Dreams ice cream at the company’s Waimea farm. After more than 20 years in Hawaii, Tropical Dreams Ice Cream , a ...