This is a late review when I stayed here with my friend as we were traveling through. We opted for the bedroom with shared common bathroom. My blankets did not smell clean and I noticed some dried blood on it. During the night we heard loud puking noises in the shared bathroom around 2-3am. It echoed and was super loud. I felt afraid to use the bathroom. In the morning my friend who is highly connected to spirits said that she had a dream about the mirror and dresser that was in our room. In her dream the woman who owned the old dresser and mirror told her about it and about herself. My friend said she was a friendly spirit and didn't feel scared. The hotel definitely feels haunted. If you like that vibe, totally go for it! It was quite the experience. read more

I had the pleasure of staying here for two weeks as I was looking for temporary housing as I was working in Captain Cook for about six months and I had such a great time I stayed primarily in the owners room which a bit more but well worth it, I recall the floor floor mats all of the mirrors were covered, Most notable is a very short and length however extremely deep bathtub to it you could almost stand up in, And incredible views of the ocean from the balcony. The restaurant located within the hotel is extremely noteworthy and well-known across the whole island, many people simply come here just to have breakfast lunch and or dinner. The pork chops have been written about all over travel sites and I must say I can still remember how delicious they were. A yelp or just like the photo that I took from this hotel, and it reminded me that I never added my review. I will be back on the island in the new year and look forward to coming back. What I will say this is far removed from all of the fancier hotels like Lanikai etc. this place is more residential for people that are looking for longer-term stays, and it's to my knowing that a separate building within the property is for residence or long-term stays. I do understand that some people have an issue with the tenants that live here versus those staying here on vacation. I luckily had no issues whatsoever. Don't forget to tip your housekeeper or leave a nice tip on the dresser before you leave read more

Super cute hotel alone the main highway in Captain Cook. Easily accessible to south Kona and the Napo'opo'o area. Small restaurant on the main drag with rooms to the rear of the building complex. read more

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Just one word "Wow" very nostalgic hotel with tremendous historical significance. The restaurant is always a go to place for home style meals. Definitely try to pork chops with or without the gravy and onions. Either way is hands down ONO! read more

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CARDBOARD MATTRESS! Otherwise, not bad for a cheap alternative to Kona hotels. We live 1.5 hours from the Kailua Kona airport. If we have an early morning flight to catch, we stay overnight in Captain Cook at the Manago Hotel instead of going all the way to Kona. Saves money, and it's only about 15-20 minutes to the airport. We've stayed there a few times and not been impressed, but not bad. The lighting on outside staircases and common areas is not great, which resulted in a fall one time. But you get what you pay for. It's old, spare furnishings, but clean. And half the price of the Kona hotels. The last time we stayed there, sleeping on the bed was like sleeping on a cardboard box. So uncomfortable! That's why it will be the last time. read more

Beautiful ocean view. Close drive to the most beautiful beaches. Super reasonable. Hot shower, balcony and warm bed. What else do we need ? No frills. People are very kind. Efficiently run. I will stay at this hotel again. Very genuine kind Big Island hospitality! read more

The Manago Hotel is not your typical Hawaii Resort Hotel - not even close. This lovely, historic hotel was built in 1917 and has been owned by the same family throughout. The rooms are clean and comfortable rooms without a lot of frills but with plenty of aloha and an excellent price. We treated ourself to the Japanese style room and really enjoyed our lanai and outstanding view. I also loved the gardens, as you can see by the many photos I've shared here. Unfortunately we didn't get to try out their restaurant which we've heard so much about. But we will be sure to come back and check out these pork chops we keep hearing about!! read more

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I stayed here five nights in April and loved it. If you're looking for a fufu hotel go elsewhere. My room was clean, bed comfortable and view from the lanai amazing. I brought my one cup drip coffee maker so I could brew my own Kona coffee. Also, cause there's no frig, I bought a small styrofoam ice chest and filled it with ice once a day so I could have cold water and chill my papayas and mangos before eating them. The lack of AC was not a problem at all I actually had to close the windows at night it got so cool at that elevation. The employees are also super nice especially Ramona and the housekeeper did a great job. It's a great escape from city life!! read more

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"A place time forgot" - Judy C Feb 2016 There are very few "modern" amenities here. No phone or television in rooms. Rather, a phone on the wall per floor to call the front desk, pay phone on each floor (in case you don't have a cell phone) and manual check in procedures prevail ; no computerized keys but a regular door lock type key for rooms. There are No air conditioners , only ceiling fans (in mauka Kona, the cool mountain breeze cools the property) The room rates per night reach back to the 1980's and experienced modest (try $1 per year) increases where the room rates are still a 2 digit average per night per person The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with post 2010 pricing and it closes between meals so check the schedule The staff and ownership try to follow suit to the founding father where Manago Hotel is truly your home away from home. You will never have a bad meal or lousy service here Their original tatami room (matted floor) and furo-ba (wooden bath tub) is what I remember but might not be available for rent, not sure Yes I will be back for a more leisurely stay, maybe next year- Manago's centennial year 2017. May you live on Manago Hotel!!! read more

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Get the Manago Hotel's famous pork chops, but complement that order with the fish dish that is the house specialty on any given day. It could be fillets of lehi (snapper), pan-fried with butter and lemon, or it could be an entire fried ehu prepared in the style of lechon and topped with diced tomatoes and onions seasoned with fish sauce. At Manago, every fish (and entrée) is presented with an assortment of okazu, which always includes a thatch of pickled limu, regardless of the fish or the entrée. read more

Wonderful meal so simply prepared; the Butterfish was outstanding. Don't expect fancy presentations just solid cooking with the freshest ingredients. read more

This is the worst hotel in Hawaii. The front desk clerks are extremely rude and disrespectful. Horrible customer service. Beware!

Perfect for exactly what it is. Very old hotel, the beds are passable but the price is right and the service is excellent! The rooms give you a beautiful view of the water and a fun time watching the chickens chase each other around. The restaurant is cafeteria in feeling, but we came with a group of 10 and the service couldn't have been better! The servers were great at catering to all of our needs. Coffee was hot and free flowing and the food was great! Even the cleaning ladies were beyond measure. Everyone was just so nice! read more

MANAGO HOTEL: Mamalahoa Hwy marker between 109 and 110 on the ocean side. Old Inn reminds me of old Japanese Minshuku. Did not stay here this time, but when we come back on the south of Kona, we might stay. read more

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This hotel is a charming dig right off mamalahoa hwy. Over 100 years old it reminds me of old hawaii staying at aunty's house. Very comfortable, quiet with the exception of the coqui frogs, but it just has that charm that is so comforting. If you're looking for action don't come here. This place is for rest, hospitality and charm. Definitely a gem. My parents remember staying here and they even say such a nice place. We got the japanese room, and oh was I charmed. Again, feeling like staying at a relative home. The views are stunning. read more

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The Manago Hotel holds a sweet spot for me in Captain Cook, Big Island of Hawaii. We always get a room on the 3rd floor -- the ocean view and balcony are priceless (and the room rates are super reasonable!). And yes, there is no TV or phone in the room and it's very basic, but I will take that any day over an overpriced room at a hotel with a view of a wall. The flowers and plants that the hotel groundskeepers so painstakingly take care of and the sounds of the country - roosters, wild turkeys, doves, kitties and geckos - make your stay all that much more peaceful and relaxing. The Manago feels like home to me. read more

We have stayed here twice and both times have been amazing. This place isn't for the high maintains of people...lol! This hotel has no spa, no swimming pools, TVs or even air conditioning. It's very old school from registration to eating in their restaurant. We stayed here the first time with our daughter who was 12, back in 2012 and we loved the friendly staff and how clean they keep their property. We went again for our honeymoon, in 2019 and everything was as before, perfect. The key to staying cool is leaving windows open which are screened off, but still have bug spray on hand just in case mosquitos sneak in. And also stay on one of the 3rd floor rooms where you get an amazing breeze that it so refreshing. We will come again and stay at the manago if we happen to visit the big island for a 3rd time! read more

We heard and read many good things about the Manago hotel and finally had the chance to stay a couple nights at the end of 2018. It was nice to get away from the busy city and everyday politics and experience the hotel's attributes. The historic hotel and restaurant brought back good memories and flavors. No TV or A/C in the room, so we experienced the peacefulness of the area and watched a beautiful sunset transition to a clear and cool starlit night from the cozy balcony of our room. Nothing fancy, just a good value hotel and restaurant. read more

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Perfect place to hideout. Rooms are simple and and perfect, great bathroom bed and view of the ocean. The front desk and room service staff were so sweet and welcoming. The restaurant was awesome as well! Will definitely be coming back here again :) read more

Take a leap back in time..... don't be discouraged because the waitress doesn't bring you a menu....it's posted on the board center of the room ! Oder anything and it will be cooked just the way you would never expect! Yup it's that good! Pork chops, the "ono" fish was amazing! Served family style and feels like your at grandmas house! Nothing fancy.... just be yourself and come in with an open mind. read more

I went for the room with shared bathroom. Although the building is old, the rooms are good value for money. It's not super clean but clean enough. It is very noisy though, the walls are indeed paper thing. Bring earplugs. Right after I checked in someone already complained about other people's noise, and I'm pretty sure these people also smoked in their room. I woke up at 1 am by their extremely loud sex/masturbation/whatever it was - I just heard the man's voice. Note that they were on the other side of the hallway, at least 50 feet away from me (I found this out the next morning; at night I thought they were right next to me so I shouted out to them a couple of times). I complained the next morning and the staff was really nice about it. Now, a message to Mr. "Oh god, oh god, oh yeah, yeah, like that, up and down, up and down": you are a poor excuse of a man with no consideration for others, and I hope you at least never got to your orgasm. read more

A stay in the Japanese Rooms at the Manago was the highlight of our 2 weeks on the Big Island. It's a wonderful throwback to "old Hawaii". Classic and relatively untouched. Beautiful ocean views from our room, and the wake up call was a rooster or 2. We slept well on the wonderfully comfortable mattress on tatami mats (I actually thought we were going to be sleeping right on the tatami, so a mattress was a welcome surprise. Not that I wasn't up for floor sleeping.) Our room was super super clean. The restaurant is cheap and the food is good. Unfortunately we were there on a Monday night when it's closed, but breakfast Tuesday morning was nice and they made the husband a delicious loco moco which isn't on the menu. Love the people who run the Manago as well. read more

Great deal for the price. You get a private bathroom with two doubles and a full for $79 (4 ppl, with tax). Room was on the 3rd floor with a great view in the morning. read more

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After our first night in Kailua-Kona, we started our encirclement campaign of the Big Island by moving south to Captain Cook. We stayed at the Hotel Manago--this place is awesome and highly recommended. We stayed in the Japanese Room, we were actually able to book it just two nights in advance. Very cool room, although after hiking/swimming/snorkeling all day it was a bit painful to lower myself down to the floor. A nice touch--an actual HDTV in the room, something that I rarely see yet in hotels. The view was, quite simply, freaking awesome, with an overview of K-Bay. And as for the restaurant... If you like pork, you must eat here. My wife and I decided that this was the best restaurant experience we had during this trip. Very home style and comfortable atmosphere, reasonable prices including for beer, and by far the best pork chop I have ever had. It was Japanese style (lightly breaded) and oh so juicy. Wife had the teri-steak, which was also awesome but not life changing like the pork chop. On the downside: Wifi does not work in all rooms (including the Japanese room), restaurant closed early, and (most damaging) too far away from any stores selling beer, so that I was not able to sit on the balcony and enjoy the view with a beer. That made me sad. read more

I loved the Manago Hotel! It was perfect for our budget trip to Hawaii. As we were walking up to our room on the third floor, I was hoping so bad that we would have an ocean view. I ran to the balcony when we walked in and was so overwhelmed with the view! It was breathtaking! The room itself was fine. No frills, but that is just what we wanted. No tv or telephone. We left the balcony door open and the ceiling fan on at night to let in the ocean air. There was noise from the surrounding neighborhood- dogs barking, roosters crowing. The walls are thin too, so you could hear your neighbors water running, etc. We had a wonderful stay here and would return in a heartbeat! read more

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I've stayed here more than once in their one bedroom community bathroom area. It's hit or miss in my book. Paper thin walls mean you here your neighbors conversation and sex noise. Once, I heard a rat or some rodent preparing their home outside in the walls or something. I have never noticed anything inside to note rodents, but that little guy kept me up. I did go downstairs to see if they could switch my rooms. But no one is around after nine, so I was screwed for the night. I told them the next day; the lady did express concern - that was about it. Folks don't seem to care that the bathrooms are labeled men and women and use the one closest to them. Or at least this is the case for the women's bathroom. I tend to read the door and go into the approriate one considering it's only six feet difference and I'm not that lazy. I enjoy the restaurant, but walk down to the grocery store for a yogurt for breakfast sometimes. It's cheap for their location. The staff have been nice. I do like their pork chops. Their wifi is spotty to say the least. But in a land where most places charge extra for wifi and parking, this place doesn't. I'm here right now and it's 11:23pm and there is someone singing in the hallway. It just is what it is. If you know it's hit or miss and pretty cheap for the area you won't be too disappointed. Did I mention its cheap? read more

Beware of the bugs! It is definitely cheap hotel in Hawaii Also you better to know this is one of oldest hotel.. I found 3 of the cockroach While we staying 2 night. It was pretty disgusting. Also they don't tell you about deposit when you paying for it they just charge you with your credit card. read more

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Really can't beat this place, if you want a hotel on Big Island. Its an older family owned, little known hotel. Its quirky and the walls are thin. It's not fancy. BUT There is magic here. It is dry and comfortable. From the courtyard to the staff to the amazing views, you really get a great experience. The prices are so reasonable I just keep coming back. Ive stayed here many years of living on island when I needed to come to Kona side to dry off, and have a home base for snorkeling. And it never disappointed. Thank you Manago. read more

4/13/08: Old Hawaii experience. Don't expect the guava juice at check-in, this no frills hotel is all about yesteryear. Started in 1917 (how many business have you visited that have been around that long?!? Let alone in Hawaii - remember Hawaii has only been a US state since 1959). We "roughed" it out in the older section of the hotel (shared bathrooms ala european hostels). Not sure my wife will let me do that again, especially since we stayed at a full service hotel the previous two nights. Newer section of hotel has private baths and even japanese tatami rooms. Dinner was awesome. Pork chops reign (my wife's order). I tried the butterfish misoyaki - very fresh and nice done (not over cooked and dried out). excellent prices. I should have tried the opelu - many have recommended it. When we left the restaurant around 7pm, the place was packed. Come early for a table or call for a reservation. read more

I always look forward to my quick getaways to The Big Island and relaxing at the Manago Hotel. The hotel is located in Captain Cook, about 30 minutes from the Kona Airport. The hotel recently made 100 years and also holds the distinction of having the oldest restaurant in continuous operation (The Manago Hotel restaurant) which is known for their amazing pork chops. The hotel itself is very simple and may lack amenities that some may expect such as in-room microwaves and mini fridges. There is an ice machine. Every room that I have stayed in has had a gorgeous view of Kealakekua Bay where Captain Cook first arrived in Hawaii. There is also a special, Japanese-themed room completed with Japanese bath and mats for those who want something different. Parking can be found in the private lot next to the hotel. There is also a farmer's market on Sundays across the street at the park. Overall, Manago Hotel is my first choice when staying on the Kona (Western side) of the Big Island. read more

I'm so glad that we opted to stay here while visiting Kona! It's beyond charming. Loved the restaurant. Best breakfast in the region, at the best prices. Will most definitely remember our stay here for the rest of our lives :) Thank you to the wonderful staff of the Manago Hotel! read more

This review is for the hotel. I came here for two nights in January. The room is like a small bedroom, which is no problem. I went for the least thrills. No TV or phone. Feels like sea salt and humidity, with the possibly original furniture causing the slight musty smell. Very unique and charming in that way. Communal bathroom was very clean. Paper-thin walls through which I could hear my drug-addict neighbor talking and singing to herself all night long, as well as the TB patient down the hall who hacked up his lungs every 5 minutes. Couldn't tell if these people used the hotel as their residence. The counter wasn't always being manned so I had to wait to check in and out, not sure if anyone would come. read more

PORK CHOPS!! OGO!!! Such a great place to eat. Staff is awesome and friendly. Its a MUST when ever I am in the area. The Hotel that time forgot, or the hotel that forgot to keep up with time. I LOVE IT! read more

Nothing snazzy, seriously minimal furnishings--no phone, no tv, clean, plenty of parking, and generally quiet. The roosters must have been having some good days and were not confused, so they made great alarm clocks while we were there and our room had a great view of the ocean when it wasn't voggy. I would stay again and try a tatami room next time. The restaurant was awesome and worth checking out for simple, hearty, good food. Pork chops and fried liver...yum :) read more

This wonderful family-owned and operated hotel and restaurant is a historical landmark and has an atmospheric yesteryear feel. If you want ritz and superfluous amenities, pay $100s a night at a resort. If you don't need TV in your room, have your own cell-phone and would like to experience a part of Hawai'ian heritage, check this place out! The restaurant happens to serve THE best pork chops this 50-year old super-foodie has ever tasted--they made the Chop House chops seem amateurish. The south Kona coast location is perfect as an island base and the price cannot be beaten. This is an incredible value for serious travelers who don't require obsequious service and have a taste for history! read more

On my first trip to Hawaii, we wanted to stop by the Big Island, for what else, but the volcanoes! Traveling on a budget, we decided to book the Manago simply, because it was the cheapest, with 5 stars reviews on tripadvisors. Wow, can it really be true? You really get what you pay for! We didn't even expect this to be a 3* hotel, but we had some expectation because of all the positive reviews. We arrived at midnight, and the drive there was freaky. We got a weird vibe while staying here. Don't get me wrong, there was nothing wrong with this place: clean room, free parking, friendly staff. We just didn't like the lizards in our room. I mean, we were in a tropical place, but I traveled with a lizard-phobic bf, so that was the last straw. He basically wrapped himself in bed sheets like a mummy to avoid those garden lizards. Hopefully I won't have to stay here again. :) read more

For those looking for old-fashion cooking at a low price, this is the place to go. Portions are generous and delicious! I first ate the pork chops in 1972 and forty years later, they still as good as what I remember. If you look out the dining room windows, there's a breath-taking view of the ocean and the coast. Mr. Manago grows anthuriums and other local plants behind the hotel. It's a pleasant experience for folks looking for a quiet place to stay. Did I mention the Kona Potato Chip Factory is next door? Great for folks who get the "munchies". read more

Love the experience staying at Manago. We got the 3rd floor Tatami with our own personal tub in the shower, really cool. The roosters starts early here, FYI, lol, so get ready to hear some crowing or put your ear plugs on. The wind breeze in and out nicely at night (end of May) no need for A/C since they don't have one, they do provide one of those tower fans otherwise just slide the screen open and let the ocean breeze caress you gently to sleep, very nice! Front desk was very formal to us. come on brah, let it all hang out, lol. read more

Never stayed here but have eaten in the restaurant a few times. Get the pork chop with onions and gravy!!! It's the bomb. They have large portions, reasonable prices and friendly service. Can't wait to go to the Big Island again. read more

We mostly used the Manago as a place to return to after long days out on the island, and it worked perfectly for that. There were no real issues. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff was nice. It was an inexpensive place to sleep and shower. The only suggestion I do have is to provide the Foli app. It would have been nice to have access to eBooks when relaxing after long and tiring days. This was a good fit for us and we'd return again! read more