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Condo in Hilo
Very nice one bedroom / Living room condo.
Your family will be close to downtown Hilo when you stay at this place. This is a one bedroom + living room/condo on the third floor with a queen size bed and an additional couch that can be converted to a full size bed. The lanai (balcony) offers a beautiful view of the flora and pond below with koi and ducks. WiFi and free parking are included. This is also a good place for the remote worker in Big Island . A full kitchen and a refrigerator are included . A pool and laundry facility .
$99 per night
Private room in Hilo
Ke'ena Malu
Private room & bath in quiet neighborhood perfect for the kama'aina business traveler. Cozy space for one to relax and rest, with own entry, wi-fi, kitchenette, and carport. Conveniently located near downtown, hospital/medical center and University of Hawaii. Your health & safety are our priority. Since the COVID pandemic, we've committed to stringent cleaning & sanitation protocols.
$78 per night
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Private room in Hilo
Ohana II Big Island Haven
Escape to your private island villa after exploring the many wonders of the Big Island. You will have a private bedroom with a private entrance and your own ensuite bathroom. You will have covered parking. Ohana Il villa is located on Reeds Island. Reeds Island is a beautiful neighborhood close to downtown Hilo and local beaches.
$144 per night
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Stay near Hilo's top sights

Photo of Hilo Farmers Market
Hilo Farmers Market246 locals recommend
Photo of Carlsmith Beach Park
Carlsmith Beach Park140 locals recommend
Photo of Richardson Ocean Park
Richardson Ocean Park177 locals recommend
Photo of Wailuku River State Park
Wailuku River State Park8 locals recommend
Photo of Big Island Candies
Big Island Candies67 locals recommend
Photo of Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls338 locals recommend

Hilo holiday vacation rentals

Guest suite in Hilo
Hilo Town Hideaway
$105 per night
Private room in Hilo
Waterfall Views - B&B One Mile from Downtown Hilo
$169 per night
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Condo in Hilo
Modern Suite-Polynesian Retreat
$135 per night
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Private room in Puna
Turtle room, excellent WiFi and workspace
$58 per night
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Condo in Hilo
Completely Private Cozy Condo in Downtown Hilo
$97 per night
Home in Hilo
Cheerful 1/bedroom home with free parking
$71 per night
Private room in Hilo
* New & Spacious Tropical Room In Hilo Hawaii *
$71 per night
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Private room in Hilo
Hawaii Sun Kissed Master Bedroom private entrance
$73 per night
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Private room in Hilo
Adventure Mini Hostel!- 5 minutes from Airport
$55 per night
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Guest suite in Hilo
Cozy, Clean Studio close to Beach!
$86 per night
Rental unit in Hilo
Downtown Hilo Studio
$75 per night
Guesthouse in Hilo
Yellow Ohana
$92 per night

Downtown Hilo vacation rentals

Private room in Puna
(A) budget friendly with all the amenities!
$48 per night
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Private room in Hilo
Paris Room at Vive House Inn
$78 per night
Private room in Hilo
Private Room in Hibiscus Hilo Home
$70 per night
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Condo in Hilo
Entire Cozy Studio -Downtown Hilo Alongside Pond
$87 per night
Condo in Hilo
New boutique hotel with pool hilo town
$117 per night
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Condo in Hilo
Jungle Views - Completely Private Downtown Condo
$101 per night
Private room in Hilo
*Cozy Room In The Heart Of Hilo * FREE parking
$71 per night
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Private room in Hilo
Ohana III Big Island Haven
$115 per night
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Guest suite in Hilo
Surfer’s paradise! Private suite on the ocean.
$139 per night
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Private room in Hilo
Adventure Mini Hoste! Kona room for 2
$52 per night
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Private room in Hilo
Private Room on Serene Property in Hilo
$89 per night
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Private room in Hilo
Private one bedroom unit in Hilo
$68 per night

House rentals in Hilo

Private room in Hilo
Venice Room at Vive House Inn
$65 per night
Private room in Hilo
Bedroom close to downtown Hilo - ocean view
$65 per night
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Home in Hilo
One Bedroom Ocean-View Garden Apartment in Hilo
$90 per night
Private room in Puna
•*•Your Private Suite in Paradise! •*•
$63 per night
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Private room in Puna
Modern stay in a Traditional Hawaiian Garden.
$104 per night
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Home in Hilo
NEW wAC- Somewhere Over Rainbow Loft - Hilo
$171 per night
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Home in Hilo
Cute Convenient Cottage in the Heart of Hilo
$188 per night
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Private room in Puna
Cozy Rainforest Room
$73 per night
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Private room in Puna
Tiny Lanai Bungalow on Big Island Hilo / Volcano
$55 per night
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Home in Hilo
Beautiful, Relaxing, Eco Friendly Tropical Retreat
$163 per night
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Private room in Hilo
Tuscany Loft at the Vive House Inn
$89 per night
Home in Hilo
HAPA HALE An Asian inspired home in Hilo.
$120 per night
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Stays in Keaukaha

Condo in Hilo
Lovely Apt. in the Heart of Hilo (with Free WIFI)
$90 per night
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Rental unit in Hilo
Seaside penthouse, low season rates, steps to swim
$69 per night
Rental unit in Hilo
Sunrise Condo Penthouse 2 bd - Amazing Ocean View
$225 per night
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Condo in Hilo
Polynesian Koi Pond Gardens Condo in Hilo w/pool
$155 per night
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Stays in Kaumana

Guest suite in Hilo
Butterfly Suite
$100 per night
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Guesthouse in Puna
Hawaii Volcano Coffee Cottage
$100 per night
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Guesthouse in Hilo
Lovely 1 bedroom guesthouse with tropical gardens
$120 per night
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Guest suite in Hilo
Cozy Hilo Studio
$95 per night
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Your guide to Hilo

Welcome to Hilo

The town of Hilo meets the definition of an idyllic Hawaiian destination. Its black sand beaches are lined with swaying palm trees arching over aquamarine waters, dramatic waterfalls plunge from shelves blotted by tropical rainforests, and some of the planet’s most active volcanoes are only a short drive away. Yet Hilo sees a fraction of the crowds drawn to its sunnier sister town of Kona. Hilo’s lush beauty and relaxed vibe can be attributed to its status as the rainiest city in the United States. Many visitors drop into Hilo for a quick visit before jumping off to explore the nearby Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. But hikers, snorkelers, waterfall chasers, and science enthusiasts will find a wide range of activities to choose from in Hilo, accompanied by a collegiate town spirit, thanks to the nearby University of Hawaii at Hilo.


When is the best time to stay in a vacation rental in Hilo?

The lush eastern side of the island of Hawaii is temperate but characteristically wet, soaking in an annual average of 140 inches of rainfall. This wet climate means it’s advisable to layer or bring a light jacket in preparation for intermittent showers; if you plan to venture up to the higher elevations inland, especially near summits and volcanoes, come prepared for legitimately cold temperatures. Spring and fall generally offer visitors the best overlap of warm and dry days in Hilo, the latter months thinning out crowds as the tourist season comes to a close. Hurricane season spans June through November; while violent tropical storms are always a possibility, historically they’ve rarely made landfall across the Big Island.


What are the top things to do in Hilo?

Punalu‘u Beach

Punalu‘u Beach is the most famous and accessible black sand beach on the island. Hawksbill and Hawaiian green turtles are known to amble up the volcanic-rock-tinted shoreline to sunbathe here. Just be sure to give these aquatic natives a wide berth onshore and in the water, as they’re protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Hamakua Coast Scenic Drive

While Rainbow Falls State Park unequivocally warrants a visit to take in its grand cascade of water, a more adventurous option awaits along this scenic serpentine 40-mile route tracing the North Shore of the island toward Waipi’o Valley. The road is dotted by a multitude of waterfalls and old sugar cane fields along the way.

Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden

While flora grows in abundance across Hilo, this botanical garden and nature preserve hosts a riot of tropical plants of unmatched color and beauty. There are more than 2,000 species collected and cultivated from across the globe, easily accessible to visitors by winding wooden pathways.

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