Waimea Country Lodge

Waimea Country Lodge

Good-sized rooms and free WiFi internet access. We’ve had unpleasant interactions with staff in the past, though recently they’ve been more welcoming. We can’t quite put our finger on why, but something makes us feel closely watched here. Their site...
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Andrew Doughty
Arnott’s Lodge

Arnott’s Lodge

Located just off Kalanianaole Avenue in east Hilo past the industrial area, this hostel is popular with backpackers. They also offer mostly private tours in their vans, since, as they put it, “Most of our guests don’t have cars.” (If you book the Mauna Kea...
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Andrew Doughty
SCP Hotel Hilo

SCP Hotel Hilo

Very clean, modern, minimalist hotel rooms across from the Ice Pond. This family hotel got a long-awaited updating and reopened in mid-2021 as SCP Hilo. Very warm staff that make the whole hotel feel inviting. The updates earned them a Real Gem rating. Well-maintained...
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Andrew Doughty
Grand Naniloa Hotel

Grand Naniloa Hotel

The Grand Naniloa underwent renovation in 2016, but we have a feeling that the $30 million changes are just the beginning for this snazzy resort, and we look forward to their future with… curiosity.  The hotel is clean, spacious and modern (though many things have not...
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Andrew Doughty
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

This used to be the best hotel on Banyan Drive, but it’s got new competition over at the Grand Naniloa Hotel. It’s hard keeping things pristine in moist Hilo, and the interior of the hotel feels significantly more luxe than the outside does on your drive...
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Andrew Doughty
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