The Best Hotels Closest to Rainbow Falls in Hilo - 2026 Updated Prices

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A room with a window overlooking a beach, a sofa with cushions, and a small table.

A large bed with a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

A house with a stone retaining wall, a palm tree, and a view of the ocean.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushions, overlooking a lush garden and a green building by the water.

1. Hilo Bay Oceanfront B&B

2.6 km from Rainbow Falls

Lindy

฿8,306

฿9,861 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and a sandy beach.

Two people cooking on a griddle, with a patterned wall and kitchenware in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel oven, and a microwave.

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a green patterned rug, a grey bean bag, a white coffee table, a grey sofa, and a ceiling fan.

2. Howzit Hostels Hawaii

2.3 km from Rainbow Falls

YUHEI

฿3,020

฿3,585 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An aerial view of a lush landscape with a waterfall, dense greenery, and a few residential buildings.

A balcony with two Adirondack chairs, a small round table, and a vase with a plant. A waterfall is visible in the background.

A spacious kitchen with wooden countertops, a large island, and a dining area with benches.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

3. The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

2.8 km from Rainbow Falls

Heng

฿8,356

฿9,920 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A cozy dining area with a wooden cabinet, a green checkered tablecloth, and a painting of a surfer.

A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a large window with blinds.

A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to a landing. There are two doors on the landing, one marked with the number 2 and the other with the number 3.

4. Hilo Town Inn

2.6 km from Rainbow Falls

Adam

฿6,343

฿7,530 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of a garden and a house.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a view of an outdoor garden with string lights.

A two-story white house with a covered patio and a pond with rocks and plants.

5. Hilltop Vacation Rental

1.2 km from Rainbow Falls

david

฿3,120

฿5,696 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a kitchenette, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and TV.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a view of a landscaped garden and trees.

6. Mahana House Country Inn

18.6 km from Rainbow Falls

Junyi

฿4,559

฿8,400 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a dining area with a large table and chairs.

A multi-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

An indoor relaxation area with a stone floor, wooden tree structures, and a small pool.

7. Hawaii Magic Skies B&B Farmstay

5.4 km from Rainbow Falls

Kelly

฿7,919

฿14,381 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A lush garden with palm trees and well-maintained grass.

A two-story building with a yellow facade, a covered porch, and a sign indicating a parking area.

A room with a bed, a small table, and a view of a beach through a glass door.

A hotel room with a bed, a window, a chair, and a table outside.

8. Arnott's Lodge

Keaukaha, 7.3 km from Rainbow Falls

Ryan

฿5,286

฿6,275 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A house with a triangular roof and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.

A house with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a visible rainbow in the sky.

A wooden cabin with a balcony, a sliding glass door, and a wooden dresser.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

9. Kikala Waterfall Lodge

6.2 km from Rainbow Falls

Jason

฿4,228

฿5,020 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A room with a view of lush greenery outside, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling.

A two-story house with a gabled roof, a covered porch, and a small outdoor seating area.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A guest entrance sign directing to the back deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

10. Hamakua Guesthouse

15.8 km from Rainbow Falls

Yuxuan

฿3,066

฿3,639 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A serene coastal landscape with palm trees, a calm river, and boats in the distance.

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, wooden ceiling, hanging lights, a mural, potted plants, and a seating area.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, black rocking chairs, a staircase, and a mural on the wall.

A person standing in a lush garden with ferns and tropical plants.

11. SCP Hilo Hotel

Keaukaha, 4.9 km from Rainbow Falls

Devon

฿6,161

฿8,311 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A balcony with a view of the sea, a cruise ship, and a yacht.

A parking lot with multiple cars parked under trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, a round wooden table, and a ceiling fan.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a blue sofa, and a painting of birds.

12. Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

Keaukaha, 4.9 km from Rainbow Falls

Aja

฿4,787

฿5,683 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a pool surrounded by lounge chairs, a building with multiple floors, and a rocky shoreline.

A balcony with a glass table and two chairs, overlooking a body of water.

A resort with a pool, lounge chairs, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A modern lounge with a curved ceiling, a sofa area, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

Keaukaha, 4.7 km from Rainbow Falls

Shawn

฿5,751

฿8,371 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A balcony with wicker chairs facing a river with palm trees, a clear sky, and a distant bridge.

A large hotel with multiple floors and balconies, a swimming pool in the foreground, and palm trees around the pool area.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, overlooking a body of water with trees and a distant shoreline.

A pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by tropical vegetation and a view of a large body of water.

14. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Keaukaha, 4.6 km from Rainbow Falls

tanya

฿4,581

฿6,633 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Rainbow Falls

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilo Bay Oceanfront B&B	9.8 Exceptional 332 reviews	View
Howzit Hostels Hawaii	9.2 Wonderful 86 reviews	View
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls	9.2 Wonderful 675 reviews	View
Hilo Town Inn	9.0 Wonderful 56 reviews	View
Hilltop Vacation Rental	8.8 Excellent 149 reviews	View

Top Rainbow Falls Hotel Reviews

Old Hawaiian B and B

10/10 Excellent

"Quiet yet close to everything (with a car). A tropical paradise! The owners are very friendly and attentive. The breakfast was amazing with lots of fresh local fruit and a variety of fresh baked breads , boiled eggs and yogurt !! The WiFi was good with a strong signal. No AC but their combination of fans was very adequate! The grounds are amazing and the river view a short walk away! We look forward to to returning on our next trip!"

Howzit Hostels Hawaii

10/10 Excellent

"They have free breakfast, clean room, spacious siting area, and very helpful staff. You can cook you food here as they have a well equipped kitchen. For those who want to see hilo night lava, they offer free tours also, but please remember to tip the staff. Normally tours like this cost $ 220 to 260 with tours companies in hilo"

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

8/10 Good

"Affordable and friendly"

Hilltop Vacation Rental

10/10 Excellent

"If you are searching reviews in order to make a decision, STOP, and book this place. Great host. Wonderful, quiet location, comfy bed. Perfect place to stay while passing through town or staying to explore the Hilo side of the island. Highly recommend this host and will be back!"

Hilo Apartment w/ Lanai - 2 Mi to Beaches!

8/10 Good

"Interior design nicely arranged, but pricey for what it really is. Clean, good communication with host. Location OK, close to downtown hilo, breach front if you have a car, but surroundings of the appartment are not fantastic, Table for dinner is tiny, can fit 2 guests but not 4, what made dinner as a family of 4 challenging..."

Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing house, with about 4-5 rooms all to ourselves. There was full kitchen and cooking facilities, and some snacks and cooking materials (milk, sauces, etc) had been left for us to use. Each room was an Aladdin's cave of souvenirs and oddities, attached to the wall or ceiling. There was an amazing little garden, with a pond, which had some very noisy frogs in it. There was veranda and porch, so we could sit outside and have a drink. It was like living in a hobbit house or something out of a fairy tale, and made the experience truly magical. Shops were a 20min walk or 5min drive away, but once shopping was done there was a huge fridge to store it all in. All mod cons were there, TV, aircon (in the bedroom), shower, wifi, etc. There was even a cheap laundry service with 24h return. It also had a free covered off-road parking space. If you want somewhere to stay that is truly memorable, stay here. It beats a boring hotel any day!"

Dolphin Bay Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Spacious, clean hotel with daily breakfast with banana bread and delicious papaya. Friendly staff and the best part is you get the feeling of staying in a tropical paradise since the hotel is surrounded by lush forest even though it is in a small neighborhood. "

Other attractions near Rainbow Falls

Wailuku River State Park

You can take time to visit Wailuku River State Park during your travels to Hilo. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and top-notch restaurants.

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Gilbert Carvalho Park

After visiting Gilbert Carvalho Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hilo. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

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Kaumana Springs Wilderness

Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Kaumana Springs Wilderness, a lovely green space in Hilo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Ainako Park

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Ainako Park, a lovely green space in Hilo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Kaumana Caves Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kaumana Caves Park and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to Hilo. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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Lyman Museum

7.8/10 (20 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Lyman Museum during your trip to Hilo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

6.0/10 (1 review)

St. Joseph Catholic Church is just one of the places to see in Hilo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in the area.

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Naha Stone

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Hilo with a stop at Naha Stone. Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Rainbow Falls?

Rainbow Falls is located in a welcoming area of Hilo known for its beautiful island views and picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Rainbow Falls?

Hilltop Vacation Rental is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this guest house offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Rainbow Falls. Another good option is Hilo Vacation Rental, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Rainbow Falls?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Rainbow Falls.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Rainbow Falls, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Rainbow Falls.

What can I see and do near Rainbow Falls?

You'll want to browse the collections at Mokupapapa Discovery Center, Lyman Museum and Pacific Tsunami Museum. You can enjoy live performances at Palace Theater and University Theater. Enjoy the outdoors at Kalakaua Park, Bayfront Park or Liliuokalani Park and Gardens.

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Our top choices for Rainbow Falls hotels

1. Hilo Bay Oceanfront B&B

2. Howzit Hostels Hawaii

3. The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

4. Hilo Town Inn

5. Hilltop Vacation Rental

6. Mahana House Country Inn

7. Hawaii Magic Skies B&B Farmstay

8. Arnott's Lodge

9. Kikala Waterfall Lodge

10. Hamakua Guesthouse

11. SCP Hilo Hotel

12. Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

13. Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

14. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

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Top Rainbow Falls Hotel Reviews

Old Hawaiian B and B

Howzit Hostels Hawaii

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hilltop Vacation Rental

Hilo Apartment w/ Lanai - 2 Mi to Beaches!

Hale Kawehi B&B Guesthouse

Dolphin Bay Hotel

Other attractions near Rainbow Falls

Wailuku River State Park

Gilbert Carvalho Park

Kaumana Springs Wilderness

Ainako Park

Kaumana Caves Park

Lyman Museum

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Naha Stone

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