You'll have sightseeing choices galore when visiting Hilo. University of Hawaii at Hilo is a good place to start here, but there are numerous other interesting sights to experience. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo, Pacific Tsunami Museum, and Imiloa Astronomy Center are near the modern university and will fill in your day nicely.
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OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
Keauhou
Price was $1,592, price is now $1,071 per person
$1,071
per person
Nov 20 - Nov 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Burbank (BUR) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Staff was extremely pleasant, courteous, and accomodating. .
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Kona Reef, A Raintree Vacation Club Resort
Historic Kailua Village
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Price was $2,051, price is now $1,111 per person
$1,111
per person
Nov 20 - Nov 25
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Burbank (BUR) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
8.6/10 Excellent! (441 reviews)
Well, we were hoping to love it. But didn’t. Here are the pros and cons:
Pros
Location-right on the beach and easy walk to shops and restaurants
Staff- front desk staff was extremely friendly
Beach accessories- free use of beach chairs, boogie boards, snorkeling gear, and coolers
Cons
Dirty-hair in the shower, wad of hair just outside the door(even after cleaning crew had been by), floor not swept (hair and sand stuck to our bare feet), floor not mopped (our bare feet turned black on the bottom so we wore shoes inside).
Internet never worked- we let them
Know but it was never addressed during our stay
Tv worked the first night but not again. We let them know but it was not addressed.
No soap in the shower. They did bring some the next day after we let them know.
Dryer lint filter was probably never emptied. We cleaned it out as well as picked out most of the dryer lint heading into to vent tube. Serious fire hazard.
Personally, I think they need to fire their cleaning company and find one that can pay attention to details.
Would I stay there again? No I don’t think so.
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Kona Islander Vacation Club
Historic Kailua Village
Price was $2,932, price is now $1,910 per person
$1,910
per person
Dec 22 - Dec 27
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
7/10 Good! (328 reviews)
Quaint, small, efficient condo. Right on the main strip with easy walking distance to the best restaurants and sites.
Highly recommend.
Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025
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University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center
You can enjoy a show at University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center on your trip to Hilo. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.
University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens
Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Hilo. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.
Imiloa Astronomy Center
4.5/5(17 reviews)
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and volcano viewpoints.
Joint Astronomy Centre
After visiting Joint Astronomy Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hilo. Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Peʻepeʻe Falls & Boiling Pots
Explore the great outdoors at Peʻepeʻe Falls & Boiling Pots and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Hilo. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and top-notch restaurants.
Hilo Shopping Center
4/5(198 reviews)
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Hilo Shopping Center during your stay in Hilo. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and top-notch restaurants.
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Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI

SCP Hilo Hotel
126 Banyan Way, Hilo, HI

Private Room on Serene Property in Hilo
Hilo

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
175 Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI

Charming 3-bedroom home in Hilo town
Hilo

Modern 2 bedrooms apt. - Seashell One
Hilo

Hawaiian Hideaway w/ Yard < 2 Miles to Hilo Bay!
Hilo

Hawaiian Hideaway w/ Yard < 2 Miles to Hilo Bay!
Hilo
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