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Top-rated vacation rentals in Hilo

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Home in Volcano
Ohia Hideaway Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to Ohia Hideaway! Wake up to a room service style breakfast of local fruit and homemade baked goods surrounded by thousands of acres of beautiful native Hawaiian rainforest. Its the perfect place to stargaze and relax in the private hot tub after a day of adventures. Stay put or explore what the quaint Volcano area has to offer. You can spend your days hiking in Volcanoes National Park, exploring lava tubes, golfing, visiting the winery and of course viewing the world famous lava lake.
$227 per night
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Home in Hilo
Aloha Falls Sanctuary ~ Waterfall Paradise & Spa
Aloha Falls creates the space for your experience of heaven on Earth. You will find yourself nestled in the jungle with views of a fern-gully like waterfall paradise, engulfed by bamboo and fragrant flowering trees with orchids nestled in their branches. Enjoy the space for a private retreat or invite your family and friends to fill the house. The entire home and property is filled with healing intentions that evoke peace and happiness. Here is your Hawaii home for respite with all the feels.
$206 per night
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Cottage in Volcano
Volcano Teahouse Cottage
Located just minutes away from Volcanoes National Park on 1/2 acre of private forest, the Teahouse Cottage was created with an appreciation for the elegance of Japanese architecture. Designed with luxury and privacy in mind, The Teahouse features an open floor plan, luxury king bed, fully equipped kitchen, wood burning stove and expansive bathroom with soaking tub. A steaming hot tub welcomes you at the end of your day touring. Welcome to The Teahouse Cottage. STVR 19-351259
$177 per night

Stay near Hilo's top sights

Carlsmith Beach Park140 locals recommend
Richardson Ocean Park176 locals recommend
Big Island Candies67 locals recommend
Prince Kuhio Plaza60 locals recommend
Hilo Farmers Market246 locals recommend
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton4 locals recommend

Hilo oceanfront vacation rentals

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Guesthouse in Hakalau
Oceanfront Gated Estate Retreat - 2 with Horses
$166 per night
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Bungalow in Pepeekeo
Heavenly Hakalau: Oceanfront Cliff House
$301 per night
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Home in Keaau
Absolute Oceanfront Paradise with Hot Tub!
$349 per night
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Guesthouse in Pāhoa
Mariner Cottage/Sunrise Cottages Hawaii
$125 per night
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Home in Hilo
Wai 'Olena - "Healing Ponds"
$450 per night
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Home in Keaau
Pali Hale - Epic Hawaii Oceanfront Experience
$249 per night
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Home in Pāhoa
Ocean View Lux Home. Explore this side of Island
$131 per night
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Cottage in Pāhoa
Dolphin Cottage @ Kehena - near lava fields
$126 per night
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Home in Pepeekeo
Hamakua Coast Tropical Home
$358 per night
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Home in Pāhoa
Kehena Beach Ocean Front Cliff House
$309 per night
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Home in Hilo
Oceanfront Beach Cottage Hilo HI
$300 per night
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Home in Pāhoa
Big Island Mana House Pahoa~Jungle ~Ocean~Lava
$243 per night

Hilo home rentals

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Home in Hilo
NEW - Hula House with AC - 3BR Hilotown
$189 per night
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Home in Hilo
Oma'oma'o House, Spring-fed Waterfall in Your Back Yard
$275 per night
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Home in Volcano
Romantic Modern Loft in Volcano Rainforest
$248 per night
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Home in Hilo
NEW wAC- Pineapple Loft - Downtown Hilo
$151 per night
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Home in Volcano
Secluded Rainforest Getaway! Hot Tub! Volcano!
$124 per night
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Home in Keaau
The Lilikoi Ohana - (No Cleaning Fee Or Deposits)
$74 per night
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Home in Volcano
❀𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙞, stylish Hideaway near Volcano, Hawaii
$234 per night
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Home in Hilo
Oceanfront Peace of Paradise
$322 per night
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Home in Hilo
The Outrigger 3BR2Bath- Hilo with coldAC
$178 per night
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Home in Hilo
Oceanfront House with Panoramic Views of Hilo Bay!
$528 per night
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Home in Hilo
Cute Convenient Cottage in the Heart of Hilo
$184 per night
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Home in Volcano
Private Volcano Home- 5 min to Natl Park- Hot Tub!
$238 per night

Hilo condo rentals

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Condo in Hilo
Modern Bungalow in Hilo
$90 per night
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Condo in Pahala
'Âlani Punalu'u Black Sand Beach oceanview retreat
$160 per night
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Condo in Pahala
Condo with Ocean View | Walk to Beach | Cozy Lanai
$125 per night
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Condo in Naalehu
Hale Punalu’u @ Black Sand Beach
$158 per night
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Condo in Hilo
Modern Suite-Polynesian Retreat
$127 per night
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Condo in Hilo
Hilotown Condo w A/C~Central to Island Adventures
$144 per night
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Condo in Hilo
Beautiful island getaway: pool, lanai, garden view
$196 per night
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Condo in Hilo
Hilo studio with pool and balcony in Waiakea Villa
$116 per night
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Condo in Hilo
Polynesian Koi Pond Gardens Condo in Hilo w/pool
$150 per night
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Condo in Hilo
Remodeled Condo in the Heart of Hilo - Pool - A/C
$135 per night
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Condo in Hilo
Kailani, modern living in old Hawaii, Hilo
$126 per night
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Condo in Hilo
Cozy studio in Hilo
$88 per night

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.


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.


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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