We've stayed at this place twice even though we live in the area. Why? Because it's a beautiful, magical getaway close enough to Two Step (Honaunau Bay) to make a complete weekend out of it. Also, because the owner, Barbara is one of the most gracious and golden souls around. If you are expecting the same old same old Bed & Breakfast type of experience in this part of the coast, just keep driving. That's not The Dragonfly. The Ranch is a unique place imbued with some pretty amazing energies, not just from the great people who run it but from it's location and the types of events it hosts. During one stay, we had a fantastic vegetarian dinner and a small outside concert under the stars that was just transforming. I had been unimpressed by vegetarian food until I tried theirs, and realized what I had been missing. I want to say something about what a few here have replied concerning Barbara's (the owner) odd personality and sense of spiritual expression. Tourists don't usually understand this before they come to the Big Island, but the island and especially the West side is populated by people of a very strong and very easily expressed spiritual bent. You will find more spirit retreats, ashrams, energy practitioners, esoteric writers thinkers and artists, concentrated in this area than you will practically anywhere else. It's just how the land is, and who it attracts. Just because they are free enough to speak to you from their hearts (something you rarely get on the stick-up-the-ass mainland, I can tell you) don't take that as some flaw with their character, a come on, or mental illness. You do them and yourself a disservice when you jump to that fearful conclusion. Instead, try opening your ears and your heart a bit. You may be joysouly surprised. A stay at Dragonfly Ranch is something you take with you the rest of your life. It is not just another spot to crash while you take in the Big Island. It IS the Big Island. (Two notes: First, to the lady who posted a fantastical tale of the Ranch staff going after her boyfriend and then writing to him that she is "wrong for him", I don't believe your BS story for a New York second. Secondly, I got a real laugh out of the review here from someone who wanted to be their kayak/snorkel rental facility was "specially certified to work in Kealakekua Bay". Ha, like the water and rocks there are not the same water and rocks all over this island and the others. I think you may have gotten shnookered by somebody trying to make sure they got your business.) read more

Okay, before I start, this is a magical place. We stayed there on our last night in Hawaii and I wish that we has stayed there more than just one night. So it wasn't what i was expecting, but it was amazing in it's own special way. We stayed in the honeymoon suite and had the best nights sleep all week. I am a musician and felt so much creativity and inspiration, which has stayed with me since. I am, in general, feeling so much more in love with my life and purpose lately. So, this may be a bit too deep for the average person looking for a place to stay on vacation, but I am telling you, if you are open to life's messages and you believe that coincidences are more than a coincidence, this may be the right place for you. You may meet just the right people at just the right time to uplift, inspire or nudge you in the direction you've been needing to take! Barbara is a great woman with lots of advice and ideas. I was having trouble with my ears and sinus and she not only did healing work on me but she showed me and my partner how to massage the reflexology points to help later too. It definitely worked and I was feeling a million times better by the time we left. Too bad we had to go... read more

Go the Dragonfly Ranch web site http://www.dragonflyranch.com/ - if it resonates with you then book the trip. You won't be disappointed. It's simply magical but it is not for everyone. If you want a resort with a big pool, room service and HBO stay away. If you want to be around wonderful, intelligent, thoughtful and caring people and be educated (about Kona, about life) then go! I could write paragraph after paragraph about all the wonderful things you can experience but the other review and the web site say it all. And yes, Barbara (the owner) is wonderful and so informative. You will leave a better person. read more

Stayed there for two nights and my wife and I looked forward to the "tree house" layout that was described on the website. While the description on the web was accurate, we were disappointed with our stay. The place is just very dirty. They need to spend a few weeks just cleaning the grounds. A rake and a blower would make the place look so much better. Right now it's no better than a campground. We will not be back. read more

The community that Barbara has built at the Dragonfly is uplifting, inspiring, and a whole lot of fun! She's created a magical place for those who want to relax, recharge, and pursue health. Ask her about swimming in the wild with dolphins, her many remarkable remedies, living outside in the tropics, and potluck dinners as the sun sets. Agreed with all Ruth A. has to say, with the caveat that if you like healthy, organic food, your tastebuds will be in heaven. Thanks, Barbara, for an amazing time. read more

The Dragonfly is a special place. It is in a beautiful part of the island near the best snorkeling in Hawaii and close enough to enjoy Kona daily if you choose. The food is great and the staff is friendly. They all want to help make your stay the best possible and the owner, Barbara, is a sweetheart with a genuine and positive energy. Perks include complimentary snorkel equipment (donation recommended) which is perfect with the great marine life in the area. As the website states, this isn't a Holiday Inn. Our room was enclosed by mostly screens which we found amazing with the sounds of nature each night but could be a privacy issue to some. The rooms are all different so talk to them about your needs when you make arrangements. There are bugs too, but none that bit or bothered us. The big island is known for being a bit different, and this place epitomizes this independent spirit. read more

My girlfriend and I were staying there for Winter vacation. The host is very nice and helpful. She offered us a deal of a bigger room with a amazing 270 degree view. We'll probably go visit again some days. read more

Like sleeping in a tree house, we stayed here and loved the open atmosphere

We loved it, BUT!!! It's NOT for everybody. There is NO T.V. but wireless is available in all the rooms. Do yourself a favor and read their website thoroughly to avoid any confusion, this is by no means a "traditional" B&B it has a much more communal feel to it. For the adventurous type that enjoys interesting places to stay. You won't find another B&B like it. Barbara the owner was very kind and hospitable. read more

This is one of the most magical places we have ever stayed. We were here 10 years ago for our honeymoon. The owner Barbara was able to put us up on a lanai when we showed up without a reservation! We came back this August with our 9 and 6 year olds. Our boys were able to explore the beautiful grounds while my husband and I relaxed in our fully appointed suite. Both times we swam with the dolphin pod that likes to come into the bay below the Dragonfly. If you are looking for a place to experience the Big Island without feeling like an interloping tourist, this is the place for you. read more

Dragonfly Ranch - Bed & Breakfast Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

Dirty and ants on the floor Almost empty bottles at the outdoor shower for shampoo, soap etc. Crystal tried to sell us products at the front door, her massage services, she served us really old food for two days straight for the "free breakfast". Almost empty bottle of honey for the granola, old bottles of food. Not too great at advertising places to visit on the island. Tried to charge my friend extra after we left (Barbra the owner). We stayed in the most expensive honeymoon suite. Rip Off. Musky bedding also. read more

My trip to Hawai'i was intending to be a healing one and it started in the best place - Dragonfly Ranch. The staff are lovely, the setting is tranquil and the room I had (Dragonfly room) was beautiful. I had my own bath (with complimentary bath salts etc) and the bed was comfy. They have their own vege gardens, serve a lovely breakfast and practice sustainable living. There is a labyrinth 'room' where I practiced yoga and there are gardens and an historic church near by. I arrived with no runners and Barbara leant me her's so I could walk down to Pu'uhonua O Honaunau (a national park down the road). It was the next day, while reading some of the books in her library that I found out that this national park is a sacred place of refuge and healing for Hawaiians. You should book a rental car to get out there as it is a little further than you think - but the drive is worth it for the tranquility at your destination. read more

Such a lovely place. The managers are so friendly, you will find it as your home. They serve breakfasts and it's a very convenience place to live at! read more

Although obviously this place is for some people, I'd advise you to be very careful here. My boyfriend of 2 years and I went here because I have been lost spiritually and was hoping that this was a place I could learn and heal. However when we got there Barbara and one of her friends took a liking to my boyfriend but generally ignored me unless it was to try and sell me something which really hurt my feelings. However the kicker came 2 weeks after we had left when one of them sent my boyfriend an email basically saying I wasn't good enough for him which shocked, hurt, and angered us both because we are very in love. Barbara followed up with insane emails about how she saw this coming and don't worry I could come back to the resort for only half price. I"ve never been so insulted on so deep a level in all my life, and have become largely apathetic to spirituality in general, the thought of making anyone feel like they made me feel makes me sick. THEN even after we make it clear we have no interest in further communication, we start getting these offers from organizations who were tipped off my an "anonymous caller" that my boyfriend might like to make a donation. Apparently Barbara doesn't understand the concept of caller i.d. and had given out his personal information which is unconceivably unprofessional and wrong. This whole experience has been the nightmare that keeps on giving. read more

I have to make my self clear I stay in all kinds of places around the islands and around the world. I have never seen a place that charged 250 per night have roaches the size of quarters and golf balls crawling on the bed you re suppose to sleep in while you are sitting on it SERIOUSLY. These People should be ashamed to take anyone's money to stay there unless they send pictures of the size of the bugs you share the bed with to you first. Thank God I sat up working with the lights on and saw what was happening around me when I looked up from my computer, they were every where including the bed all sizes from quarters to golf ball running on the counters the floors and curtains as well I am now sleeping in my car can't afford to pay to stay any where else, after giving 250 for the roach hotel. Now understand that this was after we got bitten by mosquito's a lot because they have not repaired rips in the screens around the bed. Then we kept seeing ants all over everything again including the bed. The little green lizard was cool but also to be found where you guessed it in the bed . Now this was in what they call the honey moon suite, you can tell this used to be a neat and awesome place to stay but now they have let it go to the bugs literally. When you see other people's reviews that are speaking to the big roach's the owner has the nerve to blame the guest. Really Barbra you just need to care a little, enough to kill off the bugs instead of bad mouthing any one who does not want to sleep with HUGH ROACHES. Unique B AND B's run by kind people with scruples are a joy to experience. This place is not what they say it is and they don't care. And she has her friends and payed employees to write the good reviews you see here read more

We went to Hawaii 3 years ago for our honeymoon. We planned to stay here for 2 nights. They are very nice people. Unfortunately it was not our cup of tea. It is different so we decided to go to a regular hotel the next night. They refunded us for both nights which was very kind of them. Thanks. read more

I stayed at the Dragonfly Ranch for two days and enjoyed the silence. I'm not inclined to stay in busy areas or chain-hotels so this suited me. The breakfast and discussions were nourishing and Barbara is authentic and helpful. I recommend the Dragonfly to anyone looking for off the beaten path, unusual and gracious experience. Remember, it is comfortable and rustic. If you need everything to be in exactly the way you find it in a hotel, then, stay in a hotel. read more

This B&B is like going back to old Hawaii and you can not beat the spectacular location, with several ocean bays, within minutes, that are teaming with colorful fish, turtles and those amazing spinner dolphins . On the web site it claims that it is not the Marriott, well thank goddess for that. If you're afraid of open skies, outdoor showers, lovable cats and dogs, friendly staff, and some harmless spiders, then you better skip this place. I stayed for a week in the Dragonfly room. It's a bit smallish. but it has a balcony, that really opened up the space for me. There is some road noise, it's not constant and stops by 9pm. The birds woke me up before anything else did in the mornings. The breakfast that is included in the price is pretty healthy and plentiful. We did have dinner their, which is extra and the food was great so was the lively conversation and music. The B&B is 20 minutes from a grocery store or restaurants, but you can bring in food and store in the refrigerators. The grounds have a bountiful garden, a labyrinth and tons of trees and flowers. The staff was so helpful and knowledgeable. They introduced me to a local diver that gave me the best day ever. All in all this B&B is lovely. It's 30 years old, so it doesn't have that brand new feel to it, but it's comfortable, clean and I feel the staff want their guests to have a wonderful time. I really loved my sauna and the massage I got on the deck with the chimes and the bird songs for my music. read more

I just came back from a 4-night stay at the Dragonfly and it was spectacular. The location is easy to find, just south of Kona and Captain Cook. 5 minutes from a beach (rocky coral) with epic snorkeling and a bay that's frequented by dolphins - on my last day I had a chance to swim with the dolphins, absolutely breathtaking! About 75 miles south to Volcanoes National Park. Spent two days driving over to the Hilo side, but wished I had stayed on the Kona side a bit more to enjoy the sun and spend less time in the car. The Dragonfly Ranch provided comfortable accommodations with a pleasant outdoor shower and a huge bottle of drinking water infused with flower essences that induces happiness (who wouldn't want that?! The grounds are a tropical rainforest with birds singing in the morning and frogs at night, beautiful Hawaiian plants, and touches or artwork throughout. I loved walking the labyrinth and practicing yoga in the illuminarium with a view of the top of the jungle canopy out to the ocean. Fresh baked bread, local fruits, oatmeal, coffee and tea are provided for breakfast by one of the friendly staff. All of the staff and guests are like new friends as soon as you arrive. Very warm community of good people. Although the rooms did not have locks, my valuables were safe and untouched when I was out on my day adventures and the room was freshened up by staff. I felt very at home at the Dragonfly and would definitely stay there anytime I am on the big island and recommend it to others. read more

As a lover of BnB's, spiritual sanctuaries & Hawaii, I found THE DRAGONFLY RANCH through my friend Tammy Firefly who recommended I go see for myself. I had been freshly living in Kona but was looking for get-away & living situations more "tropical", more "Hawaii" & more "nestled into the rainforest"... & I found it! Who wants a concrete Westin or suburbia time share home in paradise? Well, maybe you do, & if that's true, don't come. I love the sounds of the forest that this place sits within, the amazing Illuminarium to mediate & workout in (I'm a fitness girl), the short drive (or walk) to world renowned Honau'nau where free divers & dolphins abound, the 100-year old Monkey Pod tree to look into every day which almost makes the whole space feel like you are staying in a tree house, the yummy/healthy meals all made with love, the adorable animals that belong to the Ranch, but best of all, Barbara! A unique, free-thinking, loving, nurturing, great taste-in-everything woman, is for sure one of my favorite people! I would love everyone to experience this sanctuary in the jungle & learn a few things from nature & the great worldly crew of guests that pass through this home! Divine! read more

Stylish from head to toe. It kind of feels like being in a tree house, the open spaces ....the sound of nature. The pets that live in the Dragonfly Ranch are very special, sweet , they learned to live together with lots of love, like the people I met on the farm. The location is half an hour walk away to the beautiful snorkeling area named "two step". There are dolphins that like to hang out there and people from all over practicing their records in free diving.. This place is far away from remmi- demmi loudy touristy downtown, but not too far If you want to go.It is about a half hour drive. The local garden food is awesome, everybody is in to it. People share recipes and have a chat, but there is also enough space to be by yourself.The owner is a nice loving lady that has incredible style. I have never seen a place where everything just matches perfect in its own special way. OHHH!! The Illuminarium made my day! I had lots of space and air to dance! read more

Truly enchanted spot that we unfortunately could only stay in for one quick night and an early morning departure to make a flight. Would definitely return for a longer visit. Total bonus that the resident siamese cat curled up with us for the night :) read more

the dragonfly ranch is something of a heaven on earth. not a fancy heaven, but one where you can breathe, relax, just be. all over the grounds you will find beautiful details, gorgeous art, all of the rooms and common areas are set up lovingly for peace and comfort. the breakfasts are bountiful and healthy and leisurely. i had come across the website years ago when searching bandb's on the big island but did not have the pleasure of visiting until this past december. barbara, the owner, is a loving, wise and gentle soul and makes you feel as if you are right at home. the other staff were lovely too, and seemed content to be there creating a feeling of family and community. the location is absolutely perfect - just minutes from two-step and kealakekua bay where you find the best snorkeling on the island, and the beautiful sandy beach of ho'okena - all three of these places popular haunts of our friends the dolphins. the neighboring towns have yummy restaurants and incredible artisan shops... i have been to the big island many times and there is no other place that i would rather call home-base than the dragonfly. many many mahalos, and i hope to return again before too long! read more

Enjoyed my stay tremendously! I stayed at Dragonfly Ranch for a week and would definitely return if I go back to Big Island. Not ony is it a perfect location to get to the Place of Refuge and to nice bays where dolphins greet you with a smile on a regular basis, it is a wonderful oasis for the body and the soul. That is, if you let go of the superficiality, need for luxury and open your heart to the exquisite authentic energy that is flying in the air at the ranch. Barbara always found ways to surprise us with her sweet consideration. Her team is very helpful and fun and seems to have embraced that very healthy genuine way of life. It quickly becomes contagious. The honeymoon suite was great for us three girlfriends. The beds are comfortable and the room always cleaned. Healthy food, mostly from the garden and surroundings was yummy. My heart vibrates with joy remembering the good time I spent there. With its simplicity yet with attention to details, the authenticity of the place grows on you. A great spot to connect with the real you inside. read more