Oceanfront hotel property on Big Island’s Hāmākua Coast for sale with $10M price tag

Are you in the market for a 3.4-acre fee-simple oceanfront hotel property on the Big Island’s Hāmākua Coast?

Introducing Hāmākua Hotel, an exclusive boutique hotel located at 28-3514 Hawaiʻi Belt Road in Honomū, just 20 minutes north of Hilo, offering luxury accommodations with breathtaking ocean views, an adult-only atmosphere, infinity pool and direct access to the beach.

The two-story hotel with all its amenities — and possibilities — can be yours for an asking price of a cool $10 million.

The sale listing — hosted on Crexi — says it is the sole permitted hotel on the scenic 55-mile Hāmākua coastline and had more than $2.5 million in renovations done in 2024.

The comprehensive renovations introduced the infinity pool overlooking the Pacific, a serene spa barn, upgraded guestrooms and full infrastructure modernization.

All 8 guestrooms open to sweeping ocean views, capturing the drama of the Hāmākua Coast and the quiet luxury that defines Hawai‘i’s enduring allure.

An original plantation-style home — built in 1993 — stands in the center of the estate. It once was the main house of a celebrated bed-and-breakfast, and it remains the beloved emotional core of Hāmākua Hotel. The residence has a spacious master suite and three additional bedrooms, which its listing says makes it ideal for an owner-operator, family or key staff.

The lower level features a high-volume living room, inviting breakfast room and professional kitchen that opens seamlessly to the ocean breeze, all embodying classic island architecture.

Spaces that invite conversation, connection and calm — all places where guests most often say is where their memories were made — while blending timeless craftmanship with modern comfort.

Some of those memories also might swirl around delicious dishes and tasty treats as hotel guests get a world-class culinary experience curated by renowned chef Edward Delling-Williams and executive chef Joseph Martinez.

The two vittle virtuosos prepare masterful meals featuring French-inspired dishes using local Hawaiian ingredients that guests won’t soon forget and have them craving for more.

“This property appeals to luxury travelers seeking nature-based experiences with sophisticated amenities and culinary excellence,” the hotel listing states.

Perhaps the hotel’s best amenity is capturing the drama of the Hāmākua Coast and quiet luxury that defines Hawai‘i’s enduring allure.

Hāmākua Hotel — as the only permitted hotel on the Hāmākua Coast — faces minimal local competition.

The property also benefits from heightened visibility being neighbor to a celebrity-owned oceanfront estate listed at $23.5 million, and it’s unencumbered by any brand or management agreements.

It is offered free and clear, inviting a new owner to introduce their own custom concept or align with a luxury lifestyle — whatever they choose.

The future is bright for a property such as Hāmākua Hotel.

The sale listing mentions that revenue per available room on the Big Island has grown by a 6.9% compound annual rate during the past 5 years, making it the state’s continued leader in luxury hospitality performance.

Guests at Hāmākua Hotel now pay between $749 and $1,249 per night, and exceptional guest reviews reflect the property’s refined experience and strong rate integrity.

Strong forward-booking momentum also is extending into 2026.

There is even an exclusive option to acquire 22 contiguous acres that would unlock the ability to create a 25.5-acre oceanfront estate with nearly 1 mile of coastline.

“This optionality provides a rare platform for future development — from wellness or culinary retreats to a collection of branded villas or a master-planned resort experience,” the listing says.

Combined with rising demand for exclusive resorts in Hawai’i, it represents a prime investment opportunity for anyone looking to enter the Big Island’s lucrative hospitality market.

“It’s an ideal investment for an individual, couple or entrepreneurial group looking to own a truly distinctive luxury boutique hotel — one that blends lifestyle appeal with strong guest demand,” Kevin Aucello, who listed the property and is a principal with Honolulu-based hotel brokerage and consulting firm Powell & Aucello, told Aloha State Daily. “It’s also a small enough operation that a new owner can immediately infuse their personality, creative ideas and vision into the guest experience, something rarely possible in larger hospitality assets.

Visit the sale listing on Crexi to request more information about Hāmākua Hotel or — if you’re ready and in the market — find the necessary information to submit a bid to purchase the one-of-a-kind property.

News reporter Nathan Christophel contributed to this story.