Guesthouse Accommodations
About
An early plantation temple that has been remodeled to serve as a retreat and guesthouse, the upstairs has a meditation hall dedicated to Tara, the female aspect of enlightenment and activity.
The retreat and guesthouse offers a very special space for individuals and small groups who want a quiet, peaceful atmosphere to relax, meditate and reflect on life. It is an ideal destination for people to experience rural Hawai'i, away from the crowded tourist areas and resorts. Nestled in an old eucalyptus forest, in Ka`u on Hawai`i Island, the beautifully landscaped grounds are a natural extension of the environment and gardens filled with tropical flowers, plants and exotic fruits.
The facility has a Hawaiian style screened kitchen, dining area and lanai downstairs. The dining room has teak furnishings and couches for a quiet cup of tea or a conversation. A small lobby and library occupy the entry. Upstairs is another lanai with a view of the temple and the spacious grounds
The temple and guesthouse were dedicated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1980.
BOOKING INQUIRIES
Location
Wood Valley Temple and guesthouse is near the town of Pahala, 28 miles south of Volcanoes National Park. Ka’u is an ideal travel destination for people to experience rural Hawai'i, away from the crowded tourist areas and resorts. The Temple guesthouse is a wonderful place to stay while exploring the southern region of Hawai'i's "Big Island".
The first place that Polynesians landed in Hawai'i was at South Point (Ka Lae) in the Ka'u district on the Big Island. This district is considered to be the spiritual heart of Hawai'i and the home of the Volcano goddess, Pele. Ka'u contains both spacious barren desert and dense lush rain forest, extending from the summit of Mauna Loa to a rugged coastline where land meets the Pacific Ocean. Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling's temple and guesthouse is tucked away on twenty–five acres in Wood Valley, Ka'u.
DISTANCE FROM HILO AIRPORT: 57 MILES
DISTANCE FROM KONA AIRPORT: 83.5 MILES
Rooms & Rates
LEHUA ROOM
$115/NIGHT (2 night minimum)
$690 WEEKLY ($98/NIGHT)
The Lehua Room is furnished with a double bed and decor of vintage Hawaiian prints. Named for the Hawaiian ohia lehua flower, seen growing in the area of Ka`u. This room is bright and airy, located on the first floor of the guesthouse, and shares a restroom.
Cherry Blossom
$115/NIGHT (2 night minimum)
$690 WEEKLY ($98/NIGHT)
A peaceful stay in the Far East with double futon bed, tansu and shoji lamps, decorated with symbols of dreams and longevity. This room can be combined with the Rose Room for a two bedroom suite with private bath. The suite is located behind the meditation room on the second floor.
Dragon
Available for groups
Inspired by travels to Bhutan, photos of the Himalayas, Bhutanese weavings, auspicious symbols surround you in the Dragon Room. It is a tiny space for the simple renunciate, located on the second floor, directly off of the meditation room of the Tara Temple.
LOTUS ROOM
$115/NIGHT (2 night minimum)
$690 WEEKLY ($98/NIGHT)
Inspired by travels in India, spend nights in Rajastan & Kashmir in our largest room. It has a queen bed, exotic wall hangings & batiks in a lavender mist. Great for one or two people. This room is located on the first floor and shares a restroom.
orchid
$85/night (2 night minimum)
$510 WEEKLY ($73/NIGHT)
The Orchid Room is inspired by travels in Bali has a single futon bed, surrounded by art of gods, garudas and golden phoenix. Perfect for a peaceful getaway of reflection. This room is located on the first floor and shares a restroom.
KOI
starting at $165/NIGHT (2 night minimum)
$990 WEEKLY ($141/NIGHT)
The newly renovated Koi Room on the ground floor lined with white cedar walls & eucalyptus hard wood floors has access to the veranda with the trickling sounds of the koi pond waterfall. It has a teak day-bed and a vintage brass queen bed, suitable for two friends or a couple. An additional guest can be accommodated in the room for $30/night, weekly rate will be adjusted to $1170.
Rose Room
$115/NIGHT (2 night minimum)
$690 WEEKLY ($98/NIGHT)
Painted the color of a rose the Rose Room is reminiscent of vintage Hawaii with a queen bed and rattan & teak furnishings. This room can be combined with the Cherry Blossom Room for a two bedroom suite with private bath. The suite is located directly behind the meditation room on the second floor.
Peony
$85/night (2 night minimum)
$510 WEEKLY ($73/NIGHT)
The Peony Room is inspired by travels in China has a single futon bedand is decorated with Shanghai girls from a vintage era and mockingbirds on bamboo. Perfect for a solitary getaway of reflection and meditation. This room is located on the first floor and shares a restroom.
FULL GUESTHOUSE
$850/night up to 10 guests (3 NIGHT MINIMUM)
$75/night for each additional guests
Book the entire guesthouse for your workshop, retreat, or family gathering, with beds for 9 to 15 people, a meditation room for sittings & meetings, a full kitchen, three full bathrooms and a half bath, plus common living spaces to relax or study. Learn more about group bookings.
Reservations
To make a reservation, please use the form above or call us at (808) 928.8539. We look forward to hearing from you.
Minimum Stay
There is a two night minimum stay for individuals and three night minimum for groups.
Meals
A full kitchen is available for guests use. Please bring supplies for your meals. There are local cafes in the nearby town of Naalehu and several good restaurants in Volcano Village.
Housekeeping
There is no daily housekeeping service. All guests are requested to maintain shared public living areas. Fresh sheets and towels are available each week for guests with longer residences.
AMENITIES
Guesthouse visitors have access to the Tara Temple meditation room upstairs, lanais, library, and all other common areas in the house. Guests are encouraged to walk the grounds and enjoy the koi pond and the Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling Temple. We aim to provide a place of peace and quiet, therefore there is no phone, or television service in the house, however free wifi is available. There is also no air conditioning or heating in the rooms. Nights can be cool, but the temperature is usually comfortable. To have the entire Guesthouse to yourself and your group, please click here.
Day Visitors
A $5 donation is requested per person from day visitors to the Temple grounds, which do not include access to the guesthouse. The guesthouse is exclusively for overnight guests and retreat groups only. Groups and organizations are requested to make arrangements for a temple visit in advance.
Reservations & Payments
A valid credit card number is taken with a reservation. The full payment will be taken upon arrival. Payments may be made with any major credit card or cash.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations after 3:00 PM on the date of arrival and "No-Shows" will be charged for one night of the room(s) booked.
Reviews
“My experience was like returning home - peaceful, safe, back to self;) I slept well. The environment and temple space aided in quieting my mind to reflect in the beauty of life. My bedroom and the bathroom were very clean. The kitchen offered plenty of room and equipment to prepare my own meals. I live in Kona and am very happy to have found a place on the Big Island to return to when I need my inner batteries recharged;) I would recommend this property if you are looking for a peaceful experience.”
- Mariko
“I stayed at the Temple for one week and loved it. Wood Valley is a very peaceful and spiritual place where you get time to relax and reflect and get to know great people! I am really grateful for my time there"
- Behsaad
“My husband and I were visiting the big island following a week on Maui, we wanted an escape from the hustle and bustle of the commercial side of the islands... And this was the ideal retreat. The Wood Valley guesthouse was absolute R and R... quiet ,serene and low key, the pleasantries of the bird song and hum of the evening creatures was a lullaby in itself. Although this may not be the place for everyone we found it humbling and most comfortable. We stayed in the Pink room and slept very well... Internet is sketchy at best there is no TV or phone... So enjoying the simplicity was the order of the day! Marya and Miguel are helpful and accommodating and made certain we had what we needed. I will be back one day”