Big Island Lodging
Big Island
lodging ranges from very
expensive resorts to economy hotels. Most of the very expensive
resorts are located on the Kohala coast. As with
most of the neighbor islands, you will find many more condominiums here than
on Oahu.
The establishments below are
listed from least expensive to most expensive. The rates listed are
the standard rates published by the establishment. There are many ways
to get discounts from the standard rates. One way is often to simply
make your reservation through the internet. Other tips are included on
the Hawaii Lodging page. Note: See
bottom of page for a bed and breakfast.
| Name |
Location |
Rates
(US $
) |
Description |
| Waiakea
Villas Hotel |
Hilo |
$76 - $189 |
A
Polynesian style hotel located on a lagoon within 20 acres of
tropical landscaping. It was renovated in 1999. It is a
relaxed setting even though it is located close to downtown
Hilo and the airport. 400 Hualani Street, Hilo
hotelsinparadise.com/waiakeavillas |
| Volcano
House |
Volcanoes
National Park |
$95 - $185 |
This is
the only lodging located within the park. It is opposite Park
Headquarters and is built along the rim of Kilauea Crater. The
rooms are basic, average sized, and some have excellent views of
Kilauea crater. Located 30 miles southwest of Hilo on Highway 11, just
inside the park entrance.
(808) 967-7321 |
| Hilo Hawaiian
Hotel |
Hilo |
$107 -
$355 |
This
hotel is located on Hilo Bay, but it is about two miles from a
swimming beach. It is 30 miles from Volcanoes National Park
which is close enough to commute each day. 71 Banyan Drive,
Hilo
www.castleresorts.com/HHH/ |
| Outrigger
Keauhou Beach Resort |
Kailua
Kona |
$119 -
$269 |
A very
nice value priced hotel south of Kailua-Kona. 78-6740 Alii
Drive, Kailua-Kona
www.outrigger.com |
| Outrigger
Royal Sea Cliff Resort |
Kailua
Kona |
$139 -
$199 |
These
terraced oceanfront condominiums are located south of Kailua-Kona
fronting a lava rock beach. We stayed here in off-season
(early December) and the unit we stayed in had a panoramic view of
the waves crashing against the rugged lava rock beach. 76-6040
Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona
www.outrigger.com |
| Marriott
Waikoloa Beach Resort |
Waikoloa |
$279 -
$565 |
Located
18 miles north of the Kona airport on Anaeho'omalu Bay along the sunny Kohala Coast. Although it is
"beachfront", it is set back somewhat from the
beach. We
stayed here in December, 1999 just after Outrigger finished
renovating it and thoroughly enjoyed the facilities. 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa
www.marriott.com |
| ResortQuest
Shores at Waikoloa |
Waikoloa |
$192 - $410 |
Luxury
one and two bedroom condominiums located just minutes from
Waikoloa Beach. 69 1035 Keana Place, Waikoloa
www.resortquest.com |
| The
Orchid at Mauna Lani |
Kohala
Coast |
$459 -
$1,599 |
A 32 acre
beach front resort on the sunny Kohala Coast. One North Kaniku
Drive, Kohala Coast
www.fairmont.com |
| Kona
Village Resort |
Kailua Kona |
$450 - $695 |
An
exclusive 82-acre beach front complex of individual thatched roof
cottages and bungalows on a "private" beach. Meals
are included in the price. We haven't stayed here, but a
friend of ours does when he can afford it and he gives it rave
reviews. A luxury resort with all the amenities you would expect
except that there are no phones or televisions in the
rooms. Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Kailua-Kona
www.konavillage.com |
The Hale Ho'onanea Bed and Breakfast on the Big Island's
Kohala Coast. We haven't stayed at many Bed and Breakfasts but, this
isn't the typical B&B I usually think of. The three "suites" are
in two small
detached bungalows, rather than just a bedroom and private bath in a large
house. However, Melanie and Bruce provide the hospitality you expect at a
Bed and Breakfast so you experience the best of hospitality and privacy.
All the suites include satellite TV, broadband internet connection,
kitchenettes, and barbeque grills. Melanie provided Kona coffee, homemade bread,
fruit, juice, and other goodies each afternoon so we could enjoy breakfast on
our own schedule. Rates are $100 - $130 per night.If you're into nightlife and partying, this is not the place
for you (although it's only a 15 - 20 minute drive to several Kohala Coast
resorts where entertainment is available). Their brochure translates the
Hawaiian Ho'onanea as meaning "to pass the time in peace, ease, and pleasure; to
relax." What we enjoyed about this B&B is that it's rural and peaceful,
but still within a 15 minute drive of the Big Island's two best beaches; Hapuna,
and Kauna'oa (at the Mauna Kea
resort). For more details check out their web site at "Hale Ho'onanea".
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