Waimea Country Lodge

Waimea Country Lodge

Good-sized rooms and free WiFi internet access. We’ve had unpleasant interactions with staff in the past—really bad. We can’t quite put our finger on why, but something makes us feel closely watched here. Their site suggests that the place is family run,...
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Andrew Doughty
SCP Hotel Hilo

SCP Hotel Hilo

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

Grand Naniloa Hotel

The Grand Naniloa Hotel is clean, spacious and modern with Hawaiian influence in the decorations and live music seven days a week. There are now pool and lounge chairs available around the pool, there used to be none. Although sometimes the combo of Hawaiian and...
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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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The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

We’re not sure how to classify this one, so let’s start with what it isn’t: a hotel, a hostel, or a bed and breakfast (but you do get breakfast if you stay in their rooms and book direct). Think of this place as a destination retreat locale. It’s only...
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