Name: Somewhere Over Rainbow Loft - Hilo NEW
Address: Hilo
Price range: $404 total

The whole family will have fun learning about nature at Mokupapapa Discovery Center. Find out facts about local plant and animal life and ways you can help look after the environment.

This place to learn about the environment is located in Hilo, a place that has so much going for it! University of Hawaii at Hilo, Panaewa Rainforest Zoo, and Pacific Tsunami Museum are other interesting sightseeing options nearby when you've finished up at Mokupapapa Discovery Center.

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Kona Reef, A Raintree Vacation Club Resort

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8.6/10 Excellent! (423 reviews)

The room was clean and well stocked with kitchen accessories, bath and pool towels. Staff was friendly and helpful. It was a good stay with shopping and grocery near by.

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Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection

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Hands down the best possible experience we could have asked for. You get what you pay for and then some!

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Lea Casa at Casa de Emdeko

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9/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)

We had an overall good stay at Lea Casa. Cindy was an excellent host—very communicative, caring, and considerate throughout our visit. The condo had lots of thoughtful touches like beach chairs and iceboxes, which were super handy for our beach outings. The kitchen was well-stocked with utensils and there were plenty of bath towels available. The AC worked great, which was a big plus in the Kona heat. We also appreciated having a small mart within walking distance. There were a couple of drawbacks: the patio screen door was ripped, and unfortunately, bugs came in. I ended up using masking tape to block the holes. Also, there was a morning with no water for about four hours due to a temporary shutoff, which was a bit inconvenient. The WiFi was slow but functional. Despite these minor issues, the place was clean and overall a great value.

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park and Rainbow Falls

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Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

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Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island Guided Kayak Adventure

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Great way to learn about not just the main islands, but the entire chain up to midway.

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