Must-see hotels in Hawaiʻi the Big Island

  • Kona Tiki Hotel

    Kailua-Kona

    You can find affordable oceanfront views at this retro three-story hotel, located south of downtown Kailua-Kona. The motel-style rooms are basic, and…

  • Mango Sunset B&B

    Kona Coast

    Hawaiiana-bedecked teak furnishings and bamboo accents spruce up the snug accommodations on this family-owned organic coffee farm. The best rooms offer…

  • Arnott's Lodge

    Hilo

    Friendly and laid-back, Arnott's is the archetypal hostel. It's a solid value, offering wide-ranging lodging options near Onekahakaha Beach. All rooms and…

  • Kulanaokuaiki Campground

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    This minimally developed campground down Hilina Pali Rd has eight walk-in sites tucked among the ohia. Wheelchair accessible sites are closer to parking,…

  • Kona Hotel

    Kona Coast

    Family run and operated, the pink Kona Hotel looks like it was dipped in an ice-cream vat. The interior dates to the 1930s and has maybe been updated once…

  • Big Island Retreat

    Kona Coast

    Big, airy rooms come decked out with plumeria-themed decor, Hawaiiana and a bright rainbow tropical color palette. All rooms have fridges, sitting areas…

  • Old Hawaiian B&B

    Hilo

    In a quiet residential neighborhood, find three pleasant rooms, each with private entrance and tidy furnishings. The Hawaiian Room (sleeps four) and…

  • Volcano Dancing Fern

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    Somewhat off the beaten path, two immaculate and elegant rooms – both with private entrances and large showers – are a good value for the area. The only…

  • Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

    Hilo

    The 300-room Hilo Hawaiian is the low-key matriarch of Banyan Drive. This longstanding and reliable hotel more than meets midrange hotel standards,…

  • Lo‘i B&B

    Hilo

    Stay here and find a hidden tropical jungle, complete with waterfall and swimming pond – yet it's less than a mile from downtown. Two spacious units have…

  • My Hawaii Hostel

    Kailua-Kona

    This simple, clean hostel is a welcome addition to the slim pickings that are the Kailua-Kona budget-accommodations scene. While $40 is a bit steep for…

  • Hale Kona Kai

    Kailua-Kona

    All condos overlook crashing surf at this well-managed oceanfront complex off the busy commercial stretch of Aliʻi Dr. The one-bedroom units vary in style…

  • Casa de Emdeko

    Kailua-Kona

    With Spanish-tile roofs, white stucco, immaculate gardens and two pools, this enormous condo complex south of downtown Kailua-Kona is stylish and restful…

  • At the Beach with Friends

    Hilo

    Set amid jungly foliage and scenic ponds, this B&B offers three pleasant rooms and a common space with 24/7 snacks, coffee and tea. Breakfast always…

  • Hilo Bay Hostel

    Hilo

    Conveniently situated downtown, this small hostel occupies a historic building with hardwood floors, lots of breezy windows, spic-and-span restrooms and a…

  • Pahala Plantation Cottages

    Hawaiʻi the Big Island

    A series of old creaky wooden houses scattered throughout Pahala allow you to live the nostalgia of a once-thriving mill town. Many are decorated with…

  • At the End of the Road

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    Staying in the two rooms at this private family home feel more like visiting your Auntie's house than a B&B – complete with the pastoral floral print (on…

  • Volcano Village Lodge

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    Classy wood cabins with ample windows place you comfortably in the middle of the rainforest, providing solid four-star amenities despite five-star…

  • Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

    Hilo

    Ascend the hills behind Hilo, past mac nut and coffee plantations, to find this inn. Its four buildings are surrounded by expansive greenery and a…

  • Lava Pond Lodge

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    The high-ceilinged living area with fireplace and small library makes a relaxing common area for the three modern and clean rooms in the main house. An…

  • Patty's Motel Cabins

    Hawaiʻi the Big Island

    Accommodation pickings are slim in Naʻalehu, but these two clean, if older, rooms behind Hana Hou Restaurant are a fine option in their own right. Light…

  • Enchanted Rainforest Cottages

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    Private, comfortable and clean, these cottages are harbored in a fern forest landscaped with footpaths and koi ponds. The bright Apapane Guesthouse boasts…

  • Wild Ginger Inn

    Hilo

    On the plus side, this family-run inn is friendly, safe and close to downtown Hilo. Bear in mind, however, that room furnishings are rather shabby (don't…

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites

    Kailua-Kona

    No big surprises here: fresh, clean rooms with mid-range, chain-hotel-style rooms and a central location. Honestly, the lack of surprise is the big draw…

  • Maureen's B&B

    Hilo

    Set in a handsome historic home near the beaches, this five-room B&B has an old-school vibe: floral bedding, smallish rooms with shared bathrooms,…

  • Aaron's Cottage

    Hilo

    For budget travelers seeking private digs near the beaches, these basic units offer good value. Each has its own entrance, plain but clean furnishings and…

  • Luxury Retreats Hawaii

    Kailua-Kona

    Comprehensive database of rental villas and mansions – pricey but opulent. Most rentals seem to cluster in the Kohala resort area.

  • Hawaiian Beach Rentals

    Kailua-Kona

    Let's be fair – these rentals are sometimes on the beach, sometimes further inland. Wide variety, friendly service.

  • Kona Coast Vacations

    Kailua-Kona

    Offers an enormous range of vacation rentals up and down the coast (plus a few locations on the east side, in Puna).

  • Keahou Property Management

    Kona Coast

    A property manager that organizes rentals here and in Kailua-Kona; prices range from around $150 to four figures.

  • Boundless Hawaii

    Kailua-Kona

    This rental outfits offers up properties and condos all across the island.

  • Kona Rentals

    Kailua-Kona

    Well stocked with condos and guest homes.

  • Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel

    Kailua-Kona

    In a pinch, head to this low-rent waterfront hotel. The good: it's right downtown, the service is super friendly, and there's a complimentary continental…

  • Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

    Hilo

    This budget hotel adjacent to Reeds Bay Beach Park is worn and dated, but rooms are motel-level clean and include mini fridge and microwave. If you're…

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