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Colorful logo of Luana Inn featuring palm trees, mountains, and a sun.
Captain Cook, HI
808-731-6634
Colorful logo of Luana Inn featuring palm trees, mountains, and a sun.

Move & Explore

Let the island lead the way.

You don't have to travel far from Luana Inn to experience some of the Big Island's most remarkable landscapes.

Hike down an ancient trail, swim and snorkel in the clear waters of Kealakekua Bay, paddle across the bay by kayak, discover a quiet sandy beach, or simply find a beautiful place to watch the sun disappear into the Pacific.

Many of these experiences are close to Luana Inn, allowing you to spend less of your vacation driving and more of your time outside, moving, exploring, and experiencing Hawaiʻi.

Whether you are looking for adventure or simply somewhere beautiful to spend a few unhurried hours, the coast and landscapes surrounding Luana Inn offer many ways to experience the island at your own pace.

A serene pool reflects a vibrant sunset, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating.
Lush tropical garden with vibrant plants under a clear blue sky.
A serene nighttime scene featuring a glowing pool surrounded by palm trees under a starry sky.
A serene pool reflects a vibrant sunset, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating.
Lush tropical garden with vibrant plants under a clear blue sky.
A serene nighttime scene featuring a glowing pool surrounded by palm trees under a starry sky.
A serene pool reflects a vibrant sunset, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating.
Lush tropical garden with vibrant plants under a clear blue sky.
A serene nighttime scene featuring a glowing pool surrounded by palm trees under a starry sky.

Experiences at Luana Inn

Some of the most memorable experiences at Luana Inn require no itinerary and no drive.

Step onto your private lānai. Sit quietly in the garden gazebo. Wander through the gardens. Watch the light change over the ocean.

Sometimes the experience is simply being here.

 

Bird Watching

Morning at Luana Inn begins with birdsong.

The gardens, fruit trees and tropical vegetation attract a variety of birds throughout the property.

Enjoy them from the garden gazebo, your private lānai, or while walking quietly through the gardens.

Early morning is an especially beautiful time to listen and observe.

If you enjoy bird watching, bring a pair of binoculars.

There is no need to search very far. Sit quietly for a while and let the garden come to you.

 

Stargazing

On a clear night, step onto your private lānai or find a quiet place in the garden gazebo and look up.

Away from the brighter lights of town, Luana Inn's nighttime environment invites you to slow down and spend a few moments beneath the stars.

Allow your eyes time to adjust to the darkness and keep artificial light to a minimum.

Clouds and weather change from evening to evening, making every night different.

 

Sunset from the Ocean-View Gazebo

Toward the end of the day, the ocean-view gazebo becomes a beautiful place to watch the changing light over the Pacific.

Bring a cup of tea, a book, or simply yourself.

Sit for a while.

Watch the colors change.

Watch the sun disappear toward the horizon.

There is nowhere else you need to be.

 

At Luana Inn, sometimes doing less allows you to experience more.