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Offering a sun terrace and views of the sea, Hawaiian Ohana Home is situated in Hilo in the The Big Island Region, 2.9 km from Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo. Free private parking is available on site.

Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience. Rooms are equipped with either a shared or private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hawaiian Ohana Home features free WiFi . A flat-screen TV is provided.

I had a great stay. Diana was very friendly and accommodating. I had everything I needed, was even served a meal during my stay. I was in the smallest room (single bed) but it was comfortable and I made use of the common area upstairs none of the other guests were using. It was a lovely area to stay in, I did lots of hiking around different areas of Hilo and Volcanoes National Park. It was also very affordable compared to surrounding options - excellent value for money.

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9.3
Superb
310 reviews
Price from
£95
per night

Situated in Hilo, 1.1 km from The Pacific Tsunami Museum and 1.9 km from Rainbow Falls, NEW Paddler's Inn- 3BR Hilo Downtown offers air conditioning. The property features garden views and is 3.2 km from University of Hawaii, Hilo and 10 km from Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lyman Museum & Mission House is 300 metres away.

Everything! This is truly the best equipped accomodation on the planet. They have thought of everything one may need, from a Thermos mug to various kinds of sunscreen. The house is gorgeously set up and the beds are so comfortable. We were very, very lucky to get to stay here. Thank you so much!

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9.8
Exceptional
17 reviews
Price from
£311
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a heated pool, Stunning Views Best location in Hilo 2BR modern Condo is situated in Hilo. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.7 km from Coconut Island Beach.

There is nothing to look at from the outside but when you enter the apartment it is fantastic. Well laid out with large electric adjustable twin beds with and ensuite bathroom on the one side, your living area and kitchen in the middle, the second large king-size bedroom on the other with full bathroom..

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9.4
Superb
26 reviews
Price from
£336
per night

Hilo Luxury Suite is a recently renovated apartment in Hilo, where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 7 km from University of Hawaii, Hilo.

Great hospitality, cleanliness, and value

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9
Superb
21 reviews
Price from
£175
per night

Boasting a spa bath, GUEST HOUSE IN HILO is set in Hilo. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation features full-day security and private check-in and check-out for guests.

There was no breakfast. I loved the hospitality, and the value and price is great for families. I felt at home and will be going back. My friends and family was very happy and they all said, "I would stay here too and recommend this place to their friends and family.

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
£566
per night

Boasting inner courtyard views, NEW Whaler Inn- Nautical Magic Hilo Downtown offers accommodation with a garden, a tennis court and barbecue facilities, around 800 metres from The Pacific Tsunami Museum. Featuring garden and city views, this holiday home also features free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Lyman Museum & Mission House.

Well equipped and warmly decorated apartment in the heart of Hilo. Whale logo nicely implemented to perfection and applied to any detail. Communication and check in were seamless. We appreciated the welcome treats. We really felt like home here and would like come back anytime soon.

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9.7
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
£282
per night

Located in Hilo, 500 metres from Lyman Museum & Mission House and 800 metres from The Pacific Tsunami Museum, NEW - Pineapple Loft - Entire House Downtown Hilo with AC offers a terrace and air conditioning. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.6 km from University of Hawaii, Hilo.

This rental was incredible! It exceeded every expectation we had! The pineapple decorations were so cute. The bedrooms were so well set up, one had a full desk and workstation which was perfect for us. The shower was one of the best I used during my time on the island - amazing water pressure! The hosts really thought of everything you could possibly need. There was even aloe lotion in the bathroom! Location was perfectly walkable to shops, the farmers market, and restaurants

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9.2
Superb
21 reviews
Price from
£271
per night

Offering barbecue facilities and city view, Somewhere over the Rainbow Loft with AC Hilo is set in Hilo, 800 metres from The Pacific Tsunami Museum and 2.6 km from University of Hawaii, Hilo. This property offers access to a patio, tennis at the tennis court, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Lyman Museum & Mission House.

Very clean and cosy with all little things we needed

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9.5
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
£277
per night

Hale Leilani - Hilo 3BR cold AC is located in Hilo, within 1.2 km of University of Hawaii, Hilo and 2.5 km of The Pacific Tsunami Museum. Featuring a garden, the property is located within 2.5 km of East Hawaii Cultural Center.

Very nicely furnished house with attention to detail. We felt very comfortable, Mahalo!

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9.3
Superb
40 reviews
Price from
£313
per night

The Paradise Cottage at Anthurium Hale located in Hilo Town is an upscale, very private, free standing cottage {Tiny House} with mountain and city views, accessed through your exclusive gated garden.

Enjoy an intimate setting with personal touches; your bed made up with 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, spa robes and slippers, crystal glassware in a well-appointed kitchenette that offers a champagne bucket should you desire. Experience a stroll under towering Hapu’u Tree Ferns, relaxing on the balcony overlooking your koi pond as well as a floral landscape that is in bloom year round.

Jean is an amazing host, her cottage is well equipped and she takes good care of her place. It’s located only a few minutes by car from Hilo center (a lot of groceries store available), you can easily access beaches, waterfalls, caves, volcano park etc. Mahalo !

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9.6
Exceptional
74 reviews
Price from
£184
per night

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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  • Hawaiian Ohana Home
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 310 reviews

    Offering a sun terrace and views of the sea, Hawaiian Ohana Home is situated in Hilo in the The Big Island Region, 2.9 km from Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo. Free private parking is available on site.

    The host Diana will make you feel home. perfect stay.

  • Stunning Views Best location in Hilo 2BR modern Condo
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 26 reviews

    Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a heated pool, Stunning Views Best location in Hilo 2BR modern Condo is situated in Hilo.

    exceptionally clean unit with stunning view toward the lagoon

  • Hilo Luxury Suite
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 21 reviews

    Hilo Luxury Suite is a recently renovated apartment in Hilo, where guests can make the most of its garden and terrace. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

    Never tried the breakfast. The location was isolated .D

  • NEW - Pineapple Loft - Entire House Downtown Hilo with AC
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 21 reviews

    Located in Hilo, 500 metres from Lyman Museum & Mission House and 800 metres from The Pacific Tsunami Museum, NEW - Pineapple Loft - Entire House Downtown Hilo with AC offers a terrace and air...

    パイナップルで統一されていて、とても可愛いかったです。 1階と2階にトイレがあり、使いやすかったです。

  • Somewhere over the Rainbow Loft with AC Hilo
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 37 reviews

    Offering barbecue facilities and city view, Somewhere over the Rainbow Loft with AC Hilo is set in Hilo, 800 metres from The Pacific Tsunami Museum and 2.6 km from University of Hawaii, Hilo.

    Very clean and cosy with all little things we needed

  • Hale Leilani - Hilo 3BR cold AC
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 40 reviews

    Hale Leilani - Hilo 3BR cold AC is located in Hilo, within 1.2 km of University of Hawaii, Hilo and 2.5 km of The Pacific Tsunami Museum.

    Very well-appointed home with lots of nice personal touches.

  • Paradise Cottage at Anthurium Hale
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 74 reviews

    The Paradise Cottage at Anthurium Hale located in Hilo Town is an upscale, very private, free standing cottage {Tiny House} with mountain and city views, accessed through your exclusive gated garden.

    Accoglienza Cesto di benvenuto Luogo fantastico e ben curato

  • Hale Kawehi Guesthouse
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Offering open air accommodation in a Polynesian setting, Hale Kawehi Guesthouse is situated in downtown Hilo, 1.1 km from Lyman Museum & Mission House.

    We enjoyed fixing what we wanted from the available selections.

Great access to the city centre! Check these cheap hotels in Hilo

  • NEW Paddler's Inn- 3BR Hilo Downtown
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 17 reviews

    Situated in Hilo, 1.1 km from The Pacific Tsunami Museum and 1.9 km from Rainbow Falls, NEW Paddler's Inn- 3BR Hilo Downtown offers air conditioning.

    Very nice house, beautifully design, very comfortable

  • NEW Whaler Inn- Nautical Magic Hilo Downtown
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 16 reviews

    Boasting inner courtyard views, NEW Whaler Inn- Nautical Magic Hilo Downtown offers accommodation with a garden, a tennis court and barbecue facilities, around 800 metres from The Pacific Tsunami...

    Very clean, well stocked, great layout, ample parking

  • Ocean view Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 next to Carlsmith Beach Park Hilo HI
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Situated in Hilo, near Carlsmith Beach Park and Kealoha Beach Park, Ocean view Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 next to Carlsmith Beach Park Hilo HI is a recently renovated property, featuring, pool...

  • GUEST HOUSE IN HILO
    Central location
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Boasting a spa bath, GUEST HOUSE IN HILO is set in Hilo. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • Hilo Villa w/pool- 16 guests max
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Located in Hilo, Hilo Villa w/pool- 16 guests max provides accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive.

  • Hilo Hale Kaumana home
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1 review

    5 km from Lyman Museum & Mission House in Hilo, Hilo Hale Kaumana home provides accommodation with access to a fitness room. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

  • Direct Oceanfront Mauna Loa Shores Honu Elua #508 next to Carlsmith Beach park, Hilo HI
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 3 reviews

    Direct Oceanfront Mauna Loa Shores Honu Elua #508 next to Carlsmith Beach park, Hilo HI is a recently renovated apartment in Hilo, where guests can makes the most of its pool with a view, garden and...

  • Hilo Apartment Ocean Views on the Hamakua Coast!
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 10 reviews

    Located in Hilo in the Hawaii Island region, Hilo Apartment Ocean Views on the Hamakua Coast! features a balcony. Featuring sea and garden views, this apartment also features free WiFi.

    Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Tolle Lage, Whale Watching vom Balkon.

  • The Big Island Hostel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 379 reviews

    Situated in Hilo and with Coconut Island Beach reachable within 2.8 km, The Big Island Hostel features a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

    The location was good. It was a nice hostel to stay in.

  • Aaron’s cottage
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 31 reviews

    Located in Hilo, within 700 metres of Onekahakaha Beach and 1.2 km of Kealoha Beach Park, Aaron’s cottage provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

    Awesome location. Very clean. Very quiet and peaceful.

  • YOUR HILO HOMEBASE - Lovely 3 Bedroom in Heart of Hilo with AC!
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 16 reviews

    Offering garden views, YOUR HILO HOMEBASE - Lovely 3 Bedroom in Heart of Hilo with AC!

    Loved the decors, lots of space and most comfortable beds!

  • Maunaloa Shores 612
    Central location
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Offering pool views, Maunaloa Shores 612 is an accommodation situated in Hilo, 500 metres from Kealoha Beach Park and less than 1 km from Wai'Olena Beach.

  • SCP Hilo Hotel
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,627 reviews

    A short distance from breathtaking waterfalls and within driving distance of Hawaii National Volcanoes Park, SCP Hilo Hotel offers comfortable accommodations and a swimming pool.

    Free coffee, water and free rent out a puddle board.

  • Hilo Home Base - 3 Miles to State Park and Beach!
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 11 reviews

    Set 4.8 km from Lyman Museum & Mission House, 5.4 km from The Pacific Tsunami Museum and 6 km from Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo, Hilo Home Base - 3 Miles to State Park and Beach!

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Cheap hotels that guests love in Hilo

  • Avg. price/night: £223.60
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,627 reviews
    Good location, close to downtown, but you can hear lound airplane sometimes which is not a big deal to me. The room is clean, bed is comfortable. I would stay there again.
    R
    RUNGTHIP
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £253.99
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 127 reviews
    The location and view was Exceptional! The host was very communicable with the whole checkin/arrival process. The house and room was very clean and quite. Being high up on the hill, we had a very amazing view of the sunrise over the ocean.
    ANTHONY
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £303.61
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,586 reviews
    The Hilo Hawaiian hotel had everything we needed for a great 3 night stay. We booked the cheapest room but it was still a big room with a good bed. We liked the bathroom setup, where the shower and toilet were separate from the basin. The air conditioner was a little noisy but it didn't affect our sleep. Heaps of free car parking, nice to not deal with a valet.
    girlnotgrey
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £160
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 403 reviews
    Great room but lack of power points..good budget accommodation and centrally location. A communal TV would be good.
    Colin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £230.26
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 399 reviews
    The location right on the water was so tranquil and instantly relaxing. A car is ideal, much easier to get to the supermarket and restaurants. The staff were super helpful. The gym was well equipped and with a view. Drinks at the lobby bar were great, too.
    Christopher
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £164.58
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 162 reviews
    The property was very clean and spacious. If you have a rental car, the location was perfect to visit all the spots on the Hilo side of the island. Finally the value for money ratio was very good!
    Mike
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £303.61
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,586 reviews
    Location is excellent, adjacent to a park overlooking Hilo Bay and Coconut Island. The view from our room is superb. We can see Mauna Kea Summit at sunny morning. The hotel is very clean and staff are very courteous and pleasant.
    Koon Ming
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £253.99
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 127 reviews
    The location and views were excellent. It's a great spot to sit outside and enjoy a beer in the late afternoon. From Hilltop we were a few minutes walk (downhill) to central Hilo and in under an hour drive to the Mauna Kea observatory, Waipi'o, Kalapan and Volcanoes National Park. The house was very clean and there was option for a daily room service. The resident cat was a wonderful host and one who, I like to think, became a good friend.
    Adam
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £116.41
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 379 reviews
    + very comfortable beds + very clean rooms, kitchen and bathroom + great staff + location + air conditioning in rooms + nice common room area
    Sara
    Solo traveller
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 124 reviews
    Nice cosy room , good location, quiet , great breakfast served on porch. Very clean. Good communication wirh Lory who is a very good host , she took good care of her guests. Safe and pretty neighbourhood. Thank you for sharing your home.
    Kirsten
    Solo traveller

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