Best Hotels in Hilo

Explore Hilo with 65 hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
7.8 (117 reviews)

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham ★★★★

📍 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo

"The hotel is situated close to the airport so makes a very good accommodation for spending a night and being close to both town and the airport in Hilo. The rooms are spacious enough for two and are well decorated despite being a bit dated. It is value for money and would definitely recommend for a short visit to Hilo."

Howzit Hostels Hawaii
9.1 (68 reviews)

Howzit Hostels Hawaii

📍 107 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo

"We had a wonderful stay at Howzit Hostel! 🌺 The hostel is perfectly located right in Hilo and was the ideal starting point for exploring the island. From there, we visited Volcanoes National Park, the stunning Green Sand Beach and Black Sand Beach and even watched the sunrise at Mauna Kea; truly unforgettable experiences! 🌋🌅 We also really enjoyed the breakfast — the pancakes were absolutely delicious! 🥞 The staff was friendly and welcoming throughout our stay. Our room clean and very comfortable and we even had a bit of sea view We highly recommend this Hostel to anyone visiting Big Island and would definitely stay there again. Mahalo 🌴"

Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Doubletree by Hilton
7.6 (196 reviews)

Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Doubletree by Hilton ★★★★

📍 93 Banyan Dr, Hilo

"The worst Hilton ever, I'd say worse than hopeless. Avoid this terrible hotel."

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
8.9 (51 reviews)

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls ★★★

📍 100 Kulaniapia Dr, Hilo

"A paradise hidden in the mysterious canyon named Kulaniapia Falls"

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
7.9 (70 reviews)

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel ★★★

📍 175 Banyan Dr, Hilo

"Location of hotel is quite good but the vibe of the hotel is so so."

Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures
9.0 (106 reviews)

Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures ★★

📍 98 Apapane Rd, Hilo

"It's convenient to go to the beach and the environment is nice."

Scp Hilo Hotel
8.1 (112 reviews)

Scp Hilo Hotel ★★★

📍 126 Banyan Way, Hilo

"The hotel itself is better than expected; You can tell that they went through a massive renovation in order to give a chill vibes based stay (on the outside). Inside of the room, it’s definitely an old hotel… I liked the furniture, but the windows were too open for my liking (you get the feeling that anyone can look into your room); Not as much of an issue since we used the curtains! The bath towels were covered in hair (ranging from long strands to tiny ***** pieces) which I found to be disgusting. The staff were more than willing to switch out the towels (there was still hair on them but a little dusting off mainly did the job). There was tiny ***** hair pieces in the bathtub as well, but I washed them down the drain so no biggie. The main issue that I had with this stay was that you could hear everything that was going on in rooms next door or outside. We heard loud screaming and fighting into the early ams, and it took a while for them to stop. This is not the hotel’s fault, but if you do stay here, keep in mind that the rooms aren’t very spacious, you can hear everything, and there might be hair in your towels. Overall, I really loved staying here and found it to be quite charming. The view in front of the hotel is INSANE. Though I listed negative traits about this hotel, I feel that it’s important to give some transparency to readers of this review. Mostly everyone goes into a hotel thinking that it’s 1000% clean and perfect. However, for me, the negative reviews are what I look for so that I know what to expect. You will definitely love the vibes and views this hotel has to offer, as well as the friendliness of the staff who worlds here."

Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast
9.4 (75 reviews)

Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast ★★★

📍 56 Pukihae St, Hilo

"The most disappointing accommodation in this trip. I checked in late and it took me a long time to call the receptionist. The room has no air conditioning and the breakfast is not delicious. It is said to have a sea view, but the location is close and the sea cannot be seen in the room. There is no place to have breakfast. As you can see, the appearance of the room looks good in the picture, but from a close look it lacks maintenance and is unpopular. Booked based on ratings, not reliable."

Stunning Views Best Locale Hilo 2Brcondo
9.4 (13 reviews)

Stunning Views Best Locale Hilo 2Brcondo ★★★★

📍 101 Aupuni St, Hilo

Guest Reviews for Hilo Hotels

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Couple
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham ★★★★
"Delightful hotel in a prime location: surrounded on a peninsula of sorts by lagoons/“ponds” filled with wildlife like herons, turtles, and fish. Each morning there are people fishing and enjoying the park next door and the pool is situated to enjoy all of this beauty. The rooms are basic and dated but you have what you need and if you have a relaxed Hilo mindset you’ll probably enjoy the 60s tropical vibe as much as we did! Very basic continental breakfast (bread and fruit only), but an okay-looking restaurant on site. There is also a small party/liquor store and a gift shop. Advice on how to make your experience feel like a resort: - book room 416 or something around there: one with a balcony in the Oceanside. - grab some meats and cheeses from the supermarket and if you can, hard boiled eggs or the like to supplement your breakfasts (there’s a fridge in your room and you can put your continental breakfast from the hotel in a To Go container that you re use each day). -get up early each day to have breakfast in the balcony and enjoy your view a couple hours before the day’s activities. So special and relaxing!"
★★★★★
2024-07-19
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Guest User

Solo traveler
Howzit Hostels Hawaii ★
"It’s worth to stay in Hilo!"
★★★★★
2025-09-09
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Xingfudexiaomeizi

Family
Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Doubletree by Hilton ★★★★
"We booked a beachfront balcony room and were assigned one on the 5th floor. The view from the window was quite good, though the photos were taken on a cloudy day and don't capture the entire panorama. Both the room and the bathroom were quite spacious, and we were pleasantly surprised to find a microwave. The last photo is to show everyone that the balcony rooms and the sea-view rooms without balconies are in completely separate buildings. Their room layouts are also different; the non-balcony rooms are much smaller and you can't open the window, which really doesn't compare to the experience of a balcony room. My advice is, since you've gone to the trouble of getting here, it's definitely worth staying in the balcony room for the best experience."
★★★★★
2026-07-13
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Xiaoandongni

Traveling with friends
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls ★★★
"A paradise hidden in the mysterious canyon named Kulaniapia Falls"
★★★★★
2026-04-10
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Anonymous User

Family
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel ★★★
"Hotels in this area are generally overpriced. You're paying for a four or five-star hotel, but the quality is more like a low-budget guesthouse from back in the day in China."
★★★★★
2026-06-27
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Guest User

Traveling with friends
Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures ★★
"The room is very big, with 2 bedrooms, 1 living room and kitchen. There is an elderly person in charge of accommodation who is very welcoming."
★★★★★
2024-08-04
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Angela.A

Couple
Scp Hilo Hotel ★★★
"The hotel has nice common areas and the staff is very friendly and helpful. However, the rooms are quite small, outdated, and not very clean. Soundproofing is poor: I could hear noise from neighboring rooms and airplanes starting early in the morning. Given the price, I expected better comfort and quality. Overall, it feels overpriced for what it offers."
★★★★★
2025-06-29
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ssrsdzry

Traveling with friends
Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast ★★★
"The most disappointing accommodation in this trip. I checked in late and it took me a long time to call the receptionist. The room has no air conditioning and the breakfast is not delicious. It is said to have a sea view, but the location is close and the sea cannot be seen in the room. There is no place to have breakfast. As you can see, the appearance of the room looks good in the picture, but from a close look it lacks maintenance and is unpopular. Booked based on ratings, not reliable."
★★★★★
2024-06-23
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Guest User

Other
Aaron’s Cottage ★★
"The room has a rural style, but the sound insulation is not good. The frog outside the window accompanied me all night."
★★★★★
2025-02-01

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120V/Type A/B

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1 NZD ≈ 0.58 USD

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Number of reviews

1,631

Total properties

65

Weekday Avg. Price

NZD 505

Weekend Avg. Price

NZD 515

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