Dragonfly Ranch

3.0 star property
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Exterior
Premier Suite, Private Bathroom (Ali'i Suite) | View from property
Family Studio, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Writers Studio) | View from property
Family Studio, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Writers Studio) | View from property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
84-5146 Keala O Keawe Road, Captain Cook, HI, 96704
  • Painted Church
    15 min walk
  • Bay View Farm
    3 min drive
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
    4 min drive
  • Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    45 min drive

Room options

Family Apartment, Ensuite, Sea View (Jungle Penthouse)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Studio, Private Bathroom, Sea View (Writers Studio)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds OR 2 Twin Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (Lomilomi Suite)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, Private Bathroom (Ali'i Suite)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom (Dolphin Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Captain Cook

Located in Captain Cook, Dragonfly Ranch is within a 5-minute drive of Painted Church and Bay View Farm. .This bed & breakfast is 29.8 mi (48 km) from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Magic Sands Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bay View Farm - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Kealakekua Bay - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Ho'okena Beach Park - 13 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Captain Cook Monument - 24 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Menehune Coffee Company - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shaka Tacoz - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sacred Grounds Coffee Farm - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Coffee Shack - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Dragonfly Ranch

Bed & breakfast in Captain Cook with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
Dragonfly Ranch offers 5 accommodations. Bathrooms include bathtubs. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms. Bathrooms with bathtubs are provided.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Languages

English, German, Hebrew, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Library

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Braille signage
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 102
  • 4 steps to reach property

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bath
  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Dragonfly Ranch Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 276 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 276 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DENA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
peaceful, rustic comfort
We stayed for a night there at start of our Hawaii vacation. Very, large comfortable room with a beautiful, panoramic view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Barbara and her staff are absolutely the kindest people on earth! Their description of their ranch is exactly as they say. We got to live with nature but all the elements of a very upscale ranch. It was holistic, peaceful and nurturing for the soul. This is NOT a place for people looking for a pedicure. This is a place for healing and time within and reflection. My husband says it’s “simple and spiritual.” We have backpacked and hiked all over the islands and this place was such a gem to us. More like the hippie oasis and soul searchers retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Amaryllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dragonfly Ranch is surrounded by green and the song of frogs and birds. I stayed in a room with a delightful view of trees then ocean. Dragonfly is only about a 6 minute drive from a great beach for snorkeling and swimming - Two Step, right next to the Pu'uhonua o Honoaunau (Place of Refuge), which is well worth a visit. Staff was attentive, friendly and helpful. I look forward to visiting again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Sahara

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It look like Youth Hostel! Small room. From the parking to the Dragonfly is the steepest walk! Not for wheelchairs! My room above the kitchen. Noisy. My friend wanted to wash her hair. No hot water!!! The breakfast room was was dirty! Food was good! Fresh fruits.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Staff & service
I had a wonderful stay at Dragonfly Ranch. Initially I gave a bad rating for check in experience because nobody was there for me to check in. And later I found that it was because a staff had to go to hospital for emergency and usually someone is there. All staff are warm and helpful. The owner, Barbara is full of knowledge of health. And she is eager to help you how to be healthier and happier. The property is beautiful with big trees, lots of green and flowers. Healthy breakfast is a huge plus. I look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you love kind and caring people and enjoy nature and a casual family-like environment, you will enjoy staying at the beautiful Dragonfly Ranch. You will be immersed in the beautiful scents of tropical plants and flowers and enjoy a symphony of birds and nocturnal frogs and insects from your cozy eclectic screened in suite. I had a wonderful time staying at this unique and peaceful place. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Douglas, New Braunfels

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eli

👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time staying at the Dragonfly ranch. The owner, Barbara, was very engaging and helpful to find our way around the area. We had the option to stick to ourselves whenever we wanted, but also had great conversations with all the staff. Very delightful people. The bed was very comfortable and the room quiet. I highly recommend giving this gem of a place a try. We know we'll be back there for a stay next time we visit the Big Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Fernando

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expensive for what you get. Camping with a roof. Dolphin room closes with only a small latch for security. Random door that leads to another room and locks from the otherside. Outdoor shower and bathroom. Breakfast was great. Cheaper than a resort but not worth the savings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

robert

Travelled with group
Thought we'd try something a bit different.
Its a little more basic than we thought it would be. The bathroom was clean but basic. Dragonfly Ranch is in the jungle - bring mosquito spray. We had a big arse spider in the bathroom - none of us dare go past him to take a shower. A simple breakfast was provided: coffee, cereal with nuts and fruit and toast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Phenomenal Stay
From the moment my boyfriend and I checked in we were treated so amazingly. We were even given a choice to upgrade ( which we kindly declined). Our room was cozy... the bed was like a cloud.We watched a beautiful sunset after driving around the island. In the morning we woke up to coffee and a lavish breakfast that only happens here at Dragonfly retreat. For those who expecting a hotel type stay think again. This is an outdoor adventure to be explored and appreciated. We loved it and will return every chance we get. Thank you to all the staff for your hard work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dragonfly Ranch - One of the best!
Dragonfly Ranch is a great place to stay, with awesome staff, and the owner (Barbara) enjoys getting to know the guests with a wealth of knowledge for what to do and great places for food and other experiences. Each morning breakfast is provided with fresh fruits (some from the ranch), nuts, seeds, healthy grains and more to start the day on Big Island. The Captain Cook area of Big Island is a wonderful area to stay where Dragonfly Ranch is located.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Ken

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is nothing like a hotel or B&B you would normally stay in. It is an eclectic experience more akin to crashing at a friend's place because you need a place to stay. In fact, many of the friendly staff seem to be doing just that. If you like a very different experience, this may be the place for you. First off, the doors to the rooms are not secure. They have only simple latches, so if you leave the property, you will want to bring all your valuables. There are no glass windows, just screens, and obviously no A/C, which can be a problem when it gets hot. They have fans, some good and some not. The beds seem to be clean but don't look too close into the corners or closets. Most showers are outside of the rooms, protected by sliding curtains. Cobwebs are ever-present as well. This place was apparently once a yoga studio and wellness retreat and still has many of the same facilities for those functions, including lots of books and healing oils around. The breakfast is a healthy affair with fresh cooked grains like quinois, and fresh fruit as well. The nut butters and jams for toast come from a collection that has been used by many people for a long time. They come out of the fridge on a tray that has been holding them all for quite a while. The place is filled with all kinds of interesting art and objects, but some, like the collection of musical instruments in the main "lobby" are covered with cobwebs. This place could be great with a major overhaul and deep cleaning.

10/10 Excellent

Corrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023