Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
A Banyan tree planted by Babe Ruth is right in front of this mid-price hotel. The Hilo Hawaiian is next to 30-acre Liliuokalani Park and Gardens and two miles from Onekahakaha Beach. Within 10 minutes, you can be at Rainbow Falls; and a 40-minute drive will take you to Volcanoes National Park. Rooms provide a view of the ocean, Hilo Bay or downtown Hilo. Most of the 286 rooms have private lanais (patios), and the ocean-view rooms have refrigerators. The hotel has a restaurant, lounge, an on-site freshwater swimming pool and sun deck. A nine-hole golf course is across the street.
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
71 Banyan Dr.
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 935-9361
castleresorts.com/home/accommodations/hilo-hawaiian-hotel/
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
This luxury bed and breakfast inn sits on 22 lush acres and has its own 120-foot high waterfall. All the electricity is supplied by the inn's on-site hydroelectric facility. With the innkeeper's permission and on days when it's safe, swimming is allowed in the pond at the waterfall's base. Guests in one of the inn's three guesthouses can easily enjoy hiking or biking the many tropical trails on the property or travel the nine miles to Akaka Falls. Eco tours are available nearby. Each individually designed room features original art, hand carved hard woods, imported marble in the bathroom and modern amenities. Some rooms have balconies and sitting areas. Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning. Massage and spa treatments are available.
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
One Kulaniapia Dr.
Hilo, HI 96720
(866) 935-6789
http://www.waterfall.net/
Hilo Seaside Hotel
This budget hotel is four miles from downtown Hilo, five miles from Richardson's Beach and a 40-minute drive from Volcanoes National Park. Fishing, kayaking and skydiving are all nearby. The Hilo Seaside has 135 rooms spread through its four buildings. Most rooms are smoke free, and some have microwave ovens. All rooms feature balconies or patios and refrigerators. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
Hilo Seaside Hotel
126 Banyan Dr.
Hilo, HI 96720
(800) 560-5557
seasidehotelshawaii.com/HotelHilo.aspx
The Palms Cliff House Inn
This high-priced, secluded inn is 11 miles from downtown Hilo and is surrounded by banana plants and macadamia nut trees. Its location, on top of an ocean cliff is just two miles away from Kolekole Beach. This quiet, country setting offers jogging and walking trails. The eight guest rooms have lanais, ocean views and private entrances. The four corner suites feature gas fireplaces and oversized Jacuzzi tubs. Gourmet breakfast is complimentary.
The Palms Cliff House Inn
P.O. Box 189
Honomu, HI 96728
(866) 963-6076
palmscliffhouse.com/
