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Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Where to stay (hotels)Hawaiʻi IslandChecked Oct. 29, 2026

The best-known hotel on the Hilo side, on Banyan Drive overlooking Hilo Bay, picked by Hawaiʻi Magazine editors as the best stay for Hilo lovers. A good base for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, at a fraction of Kohala Coast prices.

Area: Banyan Drive, Hilo; about 10 minutes from the Hilo airport and 45 minutes from Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Price: mid-range.
Highlights: ocean views over Hilo Bay, Hula Hulas restaurant, Naniloa golf course (9 holes) next door, paddleboard and bike rentals.
Also on Banyan Drive: the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, a budget-friendly classic; the SCP Hilo Hotel ranked No. 10 among Hawaiʻi hotels in Condé Nast readers' 2025 poll.
Website: hilton.com
Rates change by season and demand; check the hotel's own site for current prices and any resort fee.

Map from Hilo airport (ITO)Directions from where I am

Sources: Hawaiʻi Magazine: best hotels on Hawaiʻi Island · Aloha State Daily: Hawaiʻi hotels in Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers' Choice

Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.

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