Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is the ideal spot for exploring Big Island attractions

Only two miles from Hilo International Airport, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is your gateway to exploring The Big Island of Hawaii’s epic natural wonders. Witness more than 25 cascading Hamakua Coast waterfalls, sea caves, and surf spots on a boat excursion from Hilo’s Wailoa Harbor. Be mesmerized by the eerie glow of a lava lake beneath the stars at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s Halemaumau Crater.

At Hilo Hawaiian, you're bound to feel the mana, meaning rejuvenating power in Hawaiian, of this amazing island. Our prime location on Banyan Drive puts some of Hawaii Island’s best attractions, activities, and recreation at your doorstep.

Outstanding views of the ocean or quaint Hilo Town and Mauna Kea

Become swept away by the tranquility of Liliuokalani Gardens’ pagodas, ponds, and Hawaiian and Oriental botanicals. Wander to Downtown Hilo, where you’ll find antique stores, vegan eateries, coffee shops, and galleries tucked within centuries-old wooden buildings.

• Observe Hilo’s 1946 devastation at the Pacific Tsunami Museum
• Walk on the not-so-wild-side at Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
• Stargaze at Imiloa Astronomy Center
• Catch the colorful Hilo Farmers Market on Wednesdays & Saturdays
• Tee off at the 9-hole Naniloa Golf Club
• Spot marine life in Onekahakaha Beach’s tide pools

Enjoy a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, or relax at the lounge

When you’re craving nosh, Downtown Hilo and Banyan Drive deliver a tempting menu of delicious options. And two are right in your Hilo Hawaiian Hotel! As the sun makes its way to the blue horizon, make your way to Waioli Lounge for a Mai Tai. Then dine on local seafood and farm-to-table flavors at Queen's Court Restaurant.

Hilo's premier hotel on the shores of Big Island's Hilo Bay

You’ll also appreciate convenient hotel amenities like our large freshwater swimming pool, sun deck (open 7am to sunset), iCafe, complimentary parking (based on availability), Free WiFi in the lobby and lounge, lobby Internet kiosk (fee), 24-hour front desk, gift shop, beauty salon, travel agency desk, ice machines, laundry facilities, general store, massage hale, and banquet/meeting rooms.

Each air-conditioned Hilo Hawaiian home away from home has been updated with new carpet, furniture, linens and bathrooms. All offer a refrigerator, coffee maker, flat screen TV, free high-speed Internet access (fee), clock/radio, and daily housekeeping. Most are also decked out with a private lanai for relaxing Big Island-style.