Big Island of Hawaii Vacations
Your Big Island vacation
With a volcano-goddess attitude and miles of rugged off-the-grid landscapes, the Big Island is real Hawaii in the raw. (And really, when was the last time you bathed in a steam vent or night-swam with manta rays?) Spend tamer days stargazing at the top of 14,000-foot Mauna Kea, on a wagon ride through wild Waipio Valley, or kayaking the crystalline Kealakekua Bay.
From the white-sand Hapuna Beach to the smoldering mouth of Halemaumau, allow Orbitz to help you map out your Big Island vacation. Our travel experts dish on where to stay, top 10 attractions and Big Island's hidden travel gems.
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Big Island of Hawaii Vacation Packages
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
4.1
/ 5
259 reviews
Beachfront Waikoloa resort next door to two upscale shopping centersOn an island with relatively few beaches, the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Waikoloa charms with a location on lovely Anaehoomalu Bay, with a sand beach, safe swimming and ancient Hawaiian fishponds. Guests enjoy spacious and contemporary accommodations that include a private balcony and the notable Marriott Revive bed. On the property, an infinity swimming pool, full-service spa and fitness center complete bliss. Enjoy an oceanfront location on Anaehoomalu Bay, with one of the region's best beaches and swimming baysVisit two shopping centers just next door, with stores from local favorite Cinnamon Girl to Louis VuittonSpend the day unwinding at Waikoloa Beach Marriott's full-service Mandara Spa The 15-acre beachfront Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is less than an hour north of Kailua-Kona, in the exclusive South Kohala community of Waikoloa. The resort sits on beautiful Anaehoomalu Bay, with a sandy beach, safe swimming and ancient fishponds. Two excellent shopping centers are just next door. The six-story Waikoloa Beach Marriott features more than 530 guest rooms and one-bedroom suites with elegantly contemporary Polynesian and Asian décor, and views ranging from pool to garden/mountain and ocean. Each includes a private balcony; bathrobes; the Marriott Revive bed, with designer duvet and extra fluffy pillows; high-speed Internet access (fees may apply); air conditioning; Kona coffee and tea service; and flat-screen cable/satellite TV. Waikoloa Beach Marriott features Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge, popular for its breakfast buffet and American/Pacific Rim-style dinner service. The Marriott also offers the Sunset Luau experience. Next to the resort, try Merriman's Market Café; Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill; Sansei Seafood, Steak & Sushi Bar; or Romano's Macaroni Grill. Guests at Waikoloa Beach Marriott unwind at the full-service Mandara Spa or at in the heated swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Kids have their own children's pool, while a fitness center and nearby golf courses complete the diversions. The hotel also hosts cultural activities to educate guests about local traditions. Kona International Airport (18.5 mi/29.8 km) Anaehoomalu Bay (fronting resort)Kings' Shops/Queens' MarketPlace (1 block)Hapuna Beach (8.2 mi/13.2 km)Lapakahi State Historical Park (21.2 mi/34.1 km)Kailua-Kona (25 mi/40.3 km)Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (44.7 mi/72 km)Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (via Waimea) (103 mi/166 km)
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Hilo Bay Hotel (Uncle Billy's Hawaiian Family Resorts)
3.0
/ 5
63 reviews
Island-style hotel on Hilo Bay shares aloha with free daily breakfastGo "Island style" at Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay Hotel, a low-rise waterfront landmark along Hilo's historic Banyan Drive. The relaxed atmosphere extends to free parking, free daily "aloha" breakfast and free in-room high-speed/Wi-Fi Internet, adding extra savings to a value-priced stay. Guests enjoy the hotel's swimming pool, easy footbridge access to Coconut Island and short drive into downtown Hilo, plus lovely views of the bay and Mauna Kea. HighlightsFree daily "aloha" breakfast, free parking and free high-speed/Wi-Fi Internet accessNearby farmers market, convenient for in-room mealsTake the footbridge near the hotel to Coconut Island for a picnic or swim, or Mauna Kea views9-hole golf course across the street LocationHilo Bay Hotel (Uncle Billy's Hawaiian Family Resorts) sits on the edge of peaceful Hilo Bay along historic Banyan Drive in central Hilo. The hotel looks out onto Coconut Island and the volcano Mauna Kea. Liliuokalani Park and Gardens is within a few minute's walk, and a 9-hole golf course is just across the street. Hilo offers visitors easy access to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. RoomsHilo Bay Hotel harks back to easygoing Hawaii days with spacious, Island-style rooms. Room types range from standard garden view and standard partial ocean view units, to studio kitchenettes and deluxe oceanfront units. All include free high-speed Internet access, air conditioning, cable TV and private patio. Deluxe oceanfront units also include either a large picture window or patio. All room categories include free breakfast. FeaturesGuests of Hilo Bay Hotel enjoy an onsite swimming pool, and a free daily "aloha" breakfast service. Hilo has many restaurants and cafés to choose from, including the nearby Ken's House of Pancakes, a longtime local favorite. TransportationHilo International Airport (1.8 mi/2.8 km) AttractionsPanaewa Rainforest Zoo (1.4 mi/2.3 km)Pacific Tsunami Museum (1.5 mi/2.4 km)Lyman Museum (1.8 mi/3 km)Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii (2.6 mi/4 km)Akaka Falls (10.5 mi/16.9 km)Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (28.9 mi/46.6 km)
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Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel
4.3
/ 5
197 reviews
Grand Hapuna Beach hotel with ocean views from every roomWith an ancient name Hapuna, or "Spring of Life," the award-winning Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel sits oceanfront upon South Kohala's remarkable Hapuna Beach. All 350 luxurious guest rooms offer ocean views from private balconies. The resort shares its oceanfront landscape with sister property Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, combining amenities for an extended resort with championship golf courses, tennis, spas, a fitness center, swimming pool, restaurants and more. HighlightsEnjoy access and signing privileges at the neighboring Mauna Kea Beach Hotel Hapuna Beach is frequently ranked among America's best beaches by Condé Nast TravelerStargaze at the hotel's high-powered telescope with professional astronomers several days each week LocationLess than an hour north of Kailua-Kona on the South Kohala Coast, the Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel fronts the grand Hapuna Beach, one of the Big Island's most famed beaches. Kings' Shops and Queens' MarketPlace are less than 10 miles south, with plentiful shopping and dining. RoomsHapuna Beach Prince Hotel angles away from the beach, offering ocean views from its 350 oversized guest rooms. Each includes a private balcony, Japanese robes, high-speed Internet access (fees may apply), bathroom amenities and large bathroom with double vanity. FeaturesRecreationHapuna Beach Prince Hotel features an oceanfront swimming pool, fitness center, golf course and full-service spa (fees apply). Guests may use facilities at the neighboring Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, including Mauna Kea Spa by Mandara and Mauna Kea Golf Course (fees apply). DiningGuests choose from several dining experiences at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. The open-air Ocean Terrace does breakfast both a la carte and buffet. The poolside Beach Bar offers salads, fresh fish and sandwiches -- or guests can make their own salads at Café Hapuna. Coast Grill features fresh Island ingredients with an American bistro slant. Room service is available. AttractionsHapuna Beach (In front)Kings' Shops/Queens' MarketPlace (8.1 mi/15 km)Lapakahi State Historical Park (14 mi/22.6 km)Kailua-Kona (31.7 mi/51 km)Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (51.4 mi/82.7 km)Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (via Waimea) (97 mi/156 km) Policies and feesSelf parking: $15 USD + tax per day Valet Parking: $20 USD + tax per day
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Royal Kona Resort
3.9
/ 5
357 reviews
Oceanfront Kailua resort features Don the Beachcomber mai tai heavenPerched on a lava-rock promontory on the edge of downtown Kailua-Kona, the Royal Kona Resort is a landmark hotel with renovated rooms and stellar ocean views. On site, guests find the legendary Don the Beachcomber Restaurant and Don's Mai Tai Bar. A tri-star shaped hotel built around an open-air lobby and surrounded by a tropical saltwater fishpond, the atmosphere captures the Big Island spirit without forgoing all the niceties of resort living. A sandy beach ledge, sheltered swimming lagoon and split-level swimming pool add to the romance. HighlightsSplit-level swimming poolFitness centerLegendary Don the Beachcomber restaurant and mai tai barSaltwater swimming lagoon and mini-beachEvening luau and Polynesian revue LocationThe oceanfront Royal Kona Resort is perched on a dramatic lava-rock bluff in Kailua-Kona town, just minutes from restaurants and shops. The Kona region is a favorite Big Island destination for its sunshine, snorkeling, coffee and macadamia nut farms, big-game fishing and local-style charm. RoomsThe tri-star shaped Royal Kona Resort has recently refurbished and remodeled its accommodations, resulting in a fresh, Island-contemporary atmosphere. Each alii, bay and lagoon tower guest room features a beautiful garden, mountain or ocean view, private balcony, air conditioning, TV, mini-refrigerator and high-speed wireless Internet access at the Royal Kona Resort (fees may apply). DiningThe Royal Kona Resort is home to the legendary Don the Beachcomber Restaurant and Don’s Mai Tai Bar, where, of course, a mai tai is a must. Several nights a week, the Royal Kona Resort also presents an oceanfront luau and Polynesian revue. Restaurants are plentiful throughout Kailua-Kona. RecreationEnjoy the Royal Kona Resort's split-level swimming pool, saltwater swimming lagoon and mini-beach, tennis courts (fees apply), fitness center and full-service spa (fees apply). TransportationKona International Airport (9.4 mi/15 km) AttractionsHulihee Palace (0.7 mi/1.1 km)Downtown Kailua-Kona (0.8 mi/1.2 km)Kahaluu Beach Park (“Snorkel Beach”) (4.1 mi/6.6 km)Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park (4.4 mi/7 km)Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (19.2 mi/30.9 km)Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (via Captain Cook) (92.8 mi/149 km)
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Castle Halii Kai At Waikoloa
4.5
/ 5
30 reviews
Fully equipped oceanfront Waikoloa villas on a luxury-resort propertyExperience oceanfront living at Castle Halii Kai At Waikoloa in a deluxe villa with mountain, golf course or ocean views and upscale, contemporary décor. Located on the expansive Waikoloa Beach Resort in South Kohala, guests enjoy easy access to the resort's golf courses, shopping and dining. Castle Halii Kai At Waikoloa offers an oceanfront swimming pool, children's pool, tennis courts, fitness center and restaurant. Parking and high-speed Internet access are complimentary. HighlightsSwimming beach and exceptional shopping and dining within a few minutes' driveMarvel at the Big Island's magnificently rugged black-rock coastline, created by ancient volcanic lava flowsOceanfront pool, children's pool LocationLocated in the community of Waikoloa on the luxurious Waikoloa Beach Resort property, Castle Halii Kai At Waikoloa a short drive north from Kailua-Kona. The hotel offers easy access to a sandy beach at Anaehoomalu Bay, Hawaiian historical sites, and excellent shopping and dining. FeaturesRecreationCastle Halii Kai At Waikoloa offers excellent recreational facilities, including a swimming pool and children's pool, whirlpool, fitness center, tennis courts and basketball courts. DiningAll Halii Kai At Waikoloa villas feature a full kitchen for home-cooked meals. The Ocean Club Bar and Grill at Halii Kai serves dishes made from chef-grown herbs and vegetables, plus fresh seafood and local beef. Additional restaurants and cafés are nearby. TransportationKona International Airport (19.1 mi/30.8 km) AttractionsKings' Shops/Queens' MarketPlace (1 mi/1.7 km)Anaehoomalu Bay (1.6 mi/2.6 km)Hapuna Beach (8 mi/12.9 km)Lapakahi State Historical Park (21.7 mi/34.9 km)Kailua-Kona (25.6 mi/41.3 km)Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (45.4 mi/73 km)Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (via Waimea) (103 mi/166 km) Policies and fees For check in procedures, guest must contact the property direct at 808-886-4307 daily to 8 p.m. local time. Guests who are staying less than 7 days can purchase additional housekeeping services at nominal costs. Extra towels and amenities will be provided in each unit prior to check-in. Guests can request for replenishment of the bath amenities (shampoo, soap, toilet tissues) at any time without charge. There will be a small fee for the replacement of towels/linens. A resort fee of $10.00 plus tax (per day, per room) will be charged upon check-in. The resort fee will include parking permit and entry gate electronic keycard.
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Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
3.4
/ 5
204 reviews
Island-style hotel on Hilo waterfront offers value and volcano viewsThe landmark Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel has long been a favorite for its affordability, waterfront location and easygoing Island atmosphere. Downtown Hilo's shops and attractions are within a few minutes' drive, and the hotel is right on the same road that leads to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Choose a room facing Hilo Bay and enjoy bonus views of Hilo town and the volcano Mauna Kea. HighlightsTake the footbridge near the hotel to Coconut Island for a picnic or swim, keeping an eye out for sea turtlesPerfect views of the snow-capped volcano Mauna LoaStock up on groceries at the nearby Hilo Farmers MarketSome rooms have private balconiesSwimming pool and sundeck LocationCastle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel sits on the edge of peaceful Hilo Bay along historic Banyan Drive in central Hilo. The hotel looks out onto Coconut Island and the volcano Mauna Kea, which rises behind the town. Liliuokalani Park and Gardens is steps away, and a golf course is just across the street. Hilo offers visitors a view of "real Hawaii" life and easy access to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. RoomsCastle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel accommodations include standard, superior and ocean view rooms; junior suites with a separate living room; and 1-bedroom suites, which include a kitchenette. All feature relaxed Island décor, high-speed Internet access (fees may apply), daily housekeeping service, air conditioning and TV. Most also offer a private balcony. DiningCastle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel offers Queen's Court Restaurant, popular for its dinner and breakfast buffets. The hotel's Waioli Lounge offers cocktails and appetizers daily. Hilo offers many additional restaurants and cafés including the nearby Ken's House of Pancakes, a longtime local favorite. RecreationCastle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel includes a swimming pool and sundeck. Massage services are also available (fees apply). A 9-hole golf course is just across the street (fees apply). TransportationHilo International Airport (3.6 mi/5.7 km) AttractionsPacific Tsunami Museum (1.3 mi/2.1 km)Lyman Museum (1.5 mi/2.5 km)Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii (2.3 mi/3.7 km)Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens (6 mi/9.7 km)Akaka Falls (10.4 mi/16.7 km)Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (35.1 mi/56.5 km)
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The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii
4.4
/ 5
110 reviews
Deluxe Waikoloa hotel with championship golf and beachfront dreamscape Melt into tropical bliss at the 32-acre beachfront Fairmont Orchid Hawaii, in the upscale South Kohala community of Waikoloa. Situated on an aquamarine lagoon traced in sugar-white sand and coconut trees, guests need not ever leave the property to find paradise. Ten tennis courts, a 36-hole championship golf course and outdoor massages by a waterfall or the ocean offer plenty of ways to unwind. Book a massage in a private cabana by a waterfall or the ocean, or book a private yoga or Pilates training sessionPlay at the 36-hole championship course, named one of the 75 Best Golf Resorts in North America by Golf DigestEnjoy the white-sand beach, coconut-tree grove and glistening aquamarine lagoon, plus basking turtles The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii is less than an hour north of Kailua-Kona in the upscale community of Waikoloa. The hotel rests on a dreamy landscape of sugar-white sand, aquamarine water and rugged black lava rock, surrounded by championship golf courses. The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii features 540 guest rooms and suites, each with a private balcony, tailored furnishings and a view of gardens or ocean. Executive suites include a separate bedroom with French doors. All accommodations sport air conditioning, high-speed Internet access (fees may apply), Fairmont bath amenities, bathrobes and 42-inch LCD flat-screen TV with media panel. Guests at The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii have several dining choices. The award-winning Brown's Beach House offers romantic dining. At Norio's Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar, enjoy some of the Big Island's best sushi by a serene koi pond. Hale Kai offers casual fare in an outdoor setting. The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii tempts with a 10,000-square-foot swimming pool, 10 tennis courts and a 36-hole golf course. A 24-hour fitness center and full-service Spa Without Walls round out the amenities. The Keiki Aloha Children's Program entertains kids while parents are enjoying their own leisure time. Kona International Airport (22.7 mi/36.6 km) Kings' Shops/Queens' MarketPlace (5.2 mi/8.4 km)Anaehoomalu Bay (5.9 mi/9.6 km)Hapuna Beach (7.1 mi/11.4 km)Lapakahi State Historical Park (20.8 mi/33.4 km)Kailua-Kona (28.9 mi/46.5 km)Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (48.6 mi/78.2 km)Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (via Waimea) (102 mi/164 km)
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Kona Bay Hotel (Uncle Billy's Hawaiian Family Resorts)
3.0
/ 5
106 reviews
Bungalow hotel in the heart of Kailua town offers plenty of alohaThe centrally located Kona Bay Resort (Uncle Billy's Hawaiian Family Resorts) offers local-style living with a budget-friendly value. Built around a large swimming pool and sundeck, rooms offer simple charm combined with a private patio and free Wi-Fi Internet access. Guests also receive free breakfast daily. Nestled in the heart of Kailua-Kona town, everything is within a few minutes' walk-including the waterfront, restaurants, souvenir shopping and historic sites. HighlightsSave extra with free daily "aloha" breakfastLocated in the heart of charming Kailua-Kona town Unwind in the hotel's mellow Island atmosphere, with a friendly staff available 24 hours a dayFree high-speed Internet access LocationKona Bay Resort (Uncle Billy's Hawaiian Family Resorts) is a true Island-style bungalow hotel in Kailua-Kona, just across the street from the waterfront. Shopping and restaurants virtually surround the hotel. RoomsThe low-rise, bungalow-style Kona Bay Resort offers garden, superior and deluxe rooms decorated in simple and charming Island style. Some rooms have peek-a-boo ocean views, others the tropical garden. All include a private patio, cable TV, mini refrigerator, air conditioning, ceiling fan and coffee-maker. Free high-speed Internet access is a great in-room perk. FeaturesAll Kona Bay Resort (Uncle Billy's Hawaiian Family Resorts) guests receive free "aloha" breakfast service every day. Plentiful casual and upscale dining is available surrounding the hotel -- and the oceanfront Huggo's, a local and visitor favorite for decades, is just a short walk down Alii Drive. Free Internet access helps guests plan adventures to coffee farms, active volcanoes and discover historical paths once traversed by ancient kings and queens. TransportationKona International Airport (8.9 mi/14.3 km) AttractionsHulihee Palace (3 blocks)Kahaluu Beach Park ("Snorkel Beach") (4.6 mi/7.4 km)Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park (3.9 mi/6.6 km)Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (19.8 mi/31.8 km)Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (via Captain Cook) (92.9 mi/150 km)
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Hilton Waikoloa Village
4.1
/ 5
171 reviews
Oceanfront Waikoloa resort offers 62-acre tropical fantasy adventureFantasy becomes reality at the oceanfront Hilton Waikoloa Village, one of Hawaii's most renowned playgrounds. This 62-acre property features more than 1,200 upscale accommodations, and the grounds are covered in amenities: swimming pools, a protected lagoon and beach, championship golf courses, restaurants, and more than $7 million in art. Arriving guests may travel to their rooms via tram or boat -- an experience in itself. Kids will love Dolphin Quest, an in-water interactive visit with Hilton Waikoloa Village's dolphins. HighlightsExperience lobby-to-room tram or mini canal boat service, or go by foot via the Museum Walkway, lined with valuable artworksSwim and snorkel at the resort's 4-acre, ocean-fed lagoon, with colorful reef fish and turtles plus a white-sand beachSpend the day unwinding at the full-service Kohala SpaFree shuttle service to Anaehoomalu Bay, home to one of South Kohala's best beaches7 plexicushion tennis courts and a 450-seat stadium court LocationThe oceanfront Hilton Waikoloa Village is north of Kailua-Kona in the exclusive community of Waikoloa, South Kohala. RoomsHilton Waikoloa Village rooms and suites span three towers, with views ranging from the dolphin lagoon to the ocean. All accommodations include a private balcony, flat-screen TV, Hilton Serenity Collection Bed and Bedding, mini-refrigerator and safe. Bathrooms have exclusive Kohala bath amenities. High-speed Internet access is available (fees may apply). FeaturesRecreationWater-loving guests twill feel at home here. Hilton Waikoloa Village features a 4-acre swimming and snorkeling lagoon and 3 freshwater swimming pools with waterfalls and slides. Serenity seeker escape to the Zen garden and full-service Kohala Spa. The hotel also has 8 impressive tennis courts (fees apply), two championship golf courses (fees apply) and the educational Dolphin Quest Learning Lagoon (fees apply). DiningHilton Waikoloa Village offers an equally impressive collection of dining choices: Lagoon Spoon (a cereal-lover's paradise found), Japanese restaurant Imari, steak-and-seafood Kamuela Provision Company and Legends of the Pacific luau. TransportationKona International Airport (19.2 mi/30.9 km)Complimentary shuttle between Anaehoomalu Bay and the resort AttractionsKings' Shops/Queens' MarketPlace (0.9 mi/1.75 km)Anaehoomalu Bay (1.1 mi/ 1.8 km)Hapuna Beach (8.9 mi/14.3 km)Lapakahi State Historical Park (22.6 mi/36.3 km)Kailua-Kona (25.7 mi/41.4 km)Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park (45.4 mi/73 km)Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (via Waimea) (104 mi/168 km)
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Naniloa Volcanoes Resort
3.1
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120 reviews
Island-style hotel on Hilo waterfront offers location, value and views Naniloa Volcanoes Resort in Hilo rests right on the edge of Hilo Bay, with views onto the town and volcano Mauna Kea. The property opens onto lush gardens, an oceanfront swimming pool and a waterfront wedding gazebo. Renovated rooms are lovely, with locally created artwork and new furnishings. Downtown Hilo's shops and attractions are within a few minutes' drive, and the hotel is on the same road that leads to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. HighlightsUpgraded and older-model rooms available, all spacious and view-friendlyStart each day with traditional breakfast buffet serviceOceanfront swimming pool, sundeckWedding gazeboFree parking LocationFronting tranquil Hilo Bay along Hilo's historic Banyan Drive, Naniloa Volcanoes Resort offers views of the bay, Coconut Island and the volcano Mauna Kea. Liliuokalani Park and Gardens is a short walk, and a golf course is across the street. RoomsNaniloa Volcanoes Resort features two towers and 383 rooms, many with grand views of Mauna Kea, Hilo town and the bay. Mauna Kea Tower rooms have been renovated to include a marble bathroom, updated furnishings, locally made artwork, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and free high-speed Internet access. Mauna Loa Tower rooms are more budget-priced, and include ocean views, a 32-inch LCD TV and mini-refrigerator. FeaturesNaniloa Volcanoes Resort features the breakfast-only café Sunrise Lanai, serving a traditional full buffet. Hilo offers many additional restaurants and cafés, including the nearby Ken's House of Pancakes, a longtime local favorite.Put on some sunscreen for a day of sunshine and relaxation at the Naniloa Volcanoes Resort swimming pool and sundeck. Golfers can tee off at a 9-hole golf course across the street (fees apply). TransportationHilo International Airport (3.4 mi/5.5 km) AttractionsPacific Tsunami Museum (1.9 mi/3 km)Lyman Museum (2.1 mi/3.4 km)Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii (4.6 mi/7.4 km)Panaewa Rainforest Zoo (5.9 mi/9.6 km)Akaka Falls (16.4 mi/26.5 km)Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (28.6 mi/46 km)
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Flights
Flights to Big Island of Hawaii
| Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
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| Honolulu | Hilo (Big Island of Hawaii) | Tue, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 27 | $146 |
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Best time to take a vacation to Big Island of Hawaii
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The Big Island may be home to both fire and ice, but at sea level the island thrives in eternal summer and the water is warm (mid- to high-70s). On the Kona side, conditions are typically dry, sunny and hot. The Hilo side takes the edge off with frequent overcast days and tropical rains. Hurricane season spans from June to November.
Although Big Island travel is always in season, prices dip from September through November. The week after Easter, Hilo's Merrie Monarch Hula Festival packs the town for the largest hula event in the world. Japanese Golden Week attracts crowds as well, so plan ahead if you're travelling in late April and early May. July draws international competitors to Kona's annual Billfish Tournament. In October, the renowned Ironman Triathlon World Championship takes place in Kona.
Insider tips for Big Island of Hawaii travel
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Honomalino Beach (South Kona)
Escape to the secluded Honomalino Bay, and relax below coconut trees on the dark-sand beach.
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Palace Theater (Hilo)
Spice up the night at Hilo’s 1920s-era theater, complete with a live pipe-organ player. Watch everything from the latest Woody Allen movie to classical-music concerts.
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Lava Tree State Monument (Puna)
Hit the trails of this trippy 17-acre parkland where lava-cooked trees leave a mold of their trunks behind.
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Two Ladies Kitchen (Hilo)
Well-loved by Hilo residents, this busy little family shop is famous for its mochi –traditional Japanese rice cakes made in every flavor and color.
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Laupahoehoe Train Museum (Hamakua Coast)
This Hamakua Coast gem pays tribute to Hawaii's golden era of railroads, sugar cane trains, plantations and memorabilia.
Big Island of Hawaii highlights
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Kealakekua Bay
Snorkel or kayak this pristine marine life conservation district along the Kona Coast, also the site of famed explorer Captain James Cook.
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Akaka Falls
Hike through bamboo groves, orchids and draping ferns. Then follow the paved pathway (past 100-foot Kahuna Falls) to Akaka Falls -- a 442-foot waterfall that crashes into a steamy gorge.
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Hapuna Beach
Laze on the Big Island's most impressive stretch of white-sand beach, eternally sunny with good summer swimming.
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Hamakua Coast-North Kohala
Cruise the Big Island's most scenic coastline, followed by a guided trek into exotic Waipio Valley. Visit the hamlet of Hawi or tour a working ranch in misty Waimea.
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Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
Make a pilgrimage to this sacred Hawaiian refuge site filled with original village artifacts, rebuilt features, and a stunning bayside setting.
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Mauna Kea
Explore the summit of a snow-capped volcano, home to world-famous observatories. The Visitor's Information Station (VIS) has a free nightly stargazing program.
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Kailua-Kona
Hit this quaint, historic fishing town with a splash of touristy sites. Shop and dine along Alii Drive or people watch on the pier.
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Kapoho Tide Pools
Swim in a network of coastal tide pools – some volcanically heated and teeming with sea life. Bring snorkeling gear or sunbathe on a lava shelf.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Drive, hike or helicopter across a 330,000-acre parkland of smoking vents, native forests, streaming lava and monstrous snow-dusted volcanoes -- an experience native to the Big Island.
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