Keaukaha, HI

Hilo

Beautiful beach wit massive turtles!
#blue
Located just south of downtown Hilo on the Big Island’s east shore, Onekahakaha Beach Park is the ideal beach for families with small children and for tidepooling. There is a sand-bottomed cove that is separated from the open ocean by a boulder break, so the nearshore waters are shallow and free of currents or wave action. Also, lifeguards are on duty year-round.

Surrounding the cove are a few tide pools, which are sometimes visited by sea turtles. The largest one of them is home to a large population of sea urchins, as well as sea cucumbers, brittle stars, cone shells, sea urchins and sea anemones. However, this pool is not as children-friendly as it has a rockier and deeper bottom and is not protected by the breakwater. Also, it is subject to currents.

The water is crystal clear and shallow behind the boulder wall so its a great place to watch beautuful waves hit the rocks. We did see at least two water turtles wading here. The kids loved it!
Mesmerising black sand beach on the Big Island. This was my forth Honu on this trip! #beachbound
#OrbitzTravel Beachpark in Hilo
Not often you see Honu's sun bathing in a very busy ocean park. Such a rare sighting, feeling blessed! #hawaii #beach #ocean #hilo #turtle #animal

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Keaukaha Hotel Deals

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
71 Banyan Dr Hilo HI
$214 nightly
The price is $254 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$254 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,337 reviews)
Very nice place to stay, clean rooms

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

2 out of 5
175 Banyan Drive Hilo HI
$143 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$169 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy daily housekeeping, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
I found it quite noisy as you could hear people talking, top floors, tv’s.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
SCP Hilo Hotel

SCP Hilo Hotel

3.5 out of 5
126 Banyan Way Hilo HI
$231 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$274 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Wonderful staff! Very close to the airport, downtown, and stadium. Room was clean. If you are traveling with anyone who has mobility issues, some rooms are located far from the lobby. There are no stairs for rooms on the upper level. We could hear people outside of our room passing by and talking ...

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

SCP Hilo Hotel
Arnott's Lodge

Arnott's Lodge

2.5 out of 5
98 Apapane Road Hilo HI
$140 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$167 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this lodge in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Keaukaha ...
9/10 Wonderful! (258 reviews)
The room was cool & clean (good A/C). Lots of room in the unit as well as a big kitchen.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Arnott's Lodge
Plumeria Hilo Hotel

Plumeria Hilo Hotel

3 out of 5
1303 Kalanianaole St Hilo HI
$218 nightly
The price is $241 total per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
$241 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this apartment in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Port of Hilo and Keaukaha Beach Park are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
Incredibly good deal for the price. No elevator but my unit was a mini apartment with sofa bed, kitchenette stocked with utensils, cookware and real plates and glasses. Fridge/freezer was much larger than the under counter units in bigger chain hotels. There was even a washer/ dryer. Better than ...

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Plumeria Hilo Hotel
Aarons Cottage

Aarons Cottage

2 out of 5
54 Keokea Loop Hilo HI
$192 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$228 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Keaukaha Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (973 reviews)
Shower was clogged

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Aarons Cottage
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.



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