Keaukaha Travel Guide

Hilo

Beautiful beach wit massive turtles!
Beautiful beach wit massive turtles!
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Located just south of downtown Hilo on the Big Island’s east shore, Onekahakaha Beach Park is the ideal beach for families with small children and for tidepooling. There is a sand-bottomed cove that is separated from the open ocean by a boulder break, so the nearshore waters are shallow and free of currents or wave action. Also, lifeguards are on duty year-round.

Surrounding the cove are a few tide pools, which are sometimes visited by sea turtles. The largest one of them is home to a large population of sea urchins, as well as sea cucumbers, brittle stars, cone shells, sea urchins and sea anemones. However, this pool is not as children-friendly as it has a rockier and deeper bottom and is not protected by the breakwater. Also, it is subject to currents.

The water is crystal clear and shallow behind the boulder wall so its a great place to watch beautuful waves hit the rocks. We did see at least two water turtles wading here. The kids loved it!
Mesmerising black sand beach on the Big Island. This was my forth Honu on this trip! #beachbound
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Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

4 out of 5
93 Banyan Dr Hilo HI
The price is ฿5,365 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿5,365
฿7,809 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,294 reviews)
Our “corner” King room had fabulous view! Cooked to order breakfast, valet parking, and staff courtesy were excellent! A quiet area to stay, next to nice Gardens. But 4 items to improve: (1) reverse side of “Do not disturb” sign says “ALOHA.” When we wanted Housekeeping we flipped the sign to say ...

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

2 out of 5
175 Banyan Drive Hilo HI
Stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy daily housekeeping, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
This isn't an elegant hotel, but we thought it was very good for the money we paid. It's located between 2 parks (1 right next door, the other about 1/2 mile in the other direction.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
71 Banyan Dr Hilo HI
The price is ฿5,696 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿5,696
฿7,867 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,343 reviews)
The elevator floors were unkempt.

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
SCP Hilo Hotel

SCP Hilo Hotel

3.5 out of 5
126 Banyan Way Hilo HI
The price is ฿6,534 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿6,534
฿8,671 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Lovely space. Across from bar. Lovely views. Very nice room. Great shower. Comfortable beds. Bidet! Very helpful staff. Small but 24hr useful gym. 24hr coffee and tea. Paddle board and bike rental easy and fun. Easy free parking. Will definitely start here again

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

SCP Hilo Hotel
Plumeria Hilo Hotel

Plumeria Hilo Hotel

3 out of 5
1303 Kalanianaole St Hilo HI
The price is ฿3,413 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
฿3,413
฿7,123 total
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Keaukaha Beach Park and Onekahakaha Beach Park are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
Fully equiped kitchen, clean & good sized. Hamoock on the balcony was great to enjoy the sounds of the frogs & waves crashing in the distance. Great spot for my needs. Easy acess to the National Park without dealing with city traffic.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Plumeria Hilo Hotel
Arnott's Lodge

Arnott's Lodge

2.5 out of 5
98 Apapane Road Hilo HI
Stay at this lodge in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (224 reviews)
Clean rooms, clear instructions, good spacious communal spaces and laundry was available which was great!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Arnott's Lodge
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