Beginning Saturday, March 26, 2022, individuals arriving from the continental United States will not be required to create a Safe Travels account, show their COVID-19 vaccination status, or take a pre-travel test when traveling to the Hawaiian Islands.

Passengers arriving to Hawaii on direct international flights must still adhere to federal U.S. entry requirements, which include showing proof of an up-to-date vaccination document and negative pre-travel COVID-19 test result taken within one day of travel. For more information, visit hawaiicovid19.com/travel.

Due to COVID-19’s impact on travel and lodging businesses, in particular here in Hawaii, Honu Kai has had to change how we conduct business. To ensure your safety when staying with us, we have implemented strict protocols and updated continuously to current COVID-19 State and Federal guidelines. We place the safety of our guests at the highest level. We will maintain our usual warm and friendly zen-zone approach, and interact with guests in a manner with which they are comfortable.

Wearing a mask is not required in our huge outdoor space and social distancing is very easily accommodated. Our beaches are open and Volcano National Park is open. There are MANY options for self-guided touring itineraries, which we will help plan for you, and give you any necessary equipment and directions with our usual ‘cheat sheets’ of how to make the most of your day.

Our restaurants are now operating pretty much normal, although some are still impacted by staffing and supply chain issues.

We hope to welcome you to the magic of our Big Island ... It’s a world away from yesterday, where the Aloha spirit is still very much alive at Honu Kai!