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The Best Beach Hotels in Hilo

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Hilo

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Hilo, Hawaii is a stunning coastal area known for its great beaches, oceanfront location, as well as its scenic ocean views. When searching for the best beach hotels in Hilo, visitors often seek a variety of amenities and luxuries like a fun pool, easy to reach location, gym or fitness center, free parking, water sports, a restaurant, and perhaps even a kitchen inside the room. If you're a family traveling with kids, a kid-friendly atmosphere is a must, while couples seeking a romantic getaway would probably prefer a spa, hot tub, and beautiful ocean views. We've analyzed many of the oceanfront hotels near the water in Hilo, and with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect beach resort or hotel can be overwhelming. So, we have identified the top hotels by the beach in Hilo based on guest ratings and key criteria. From smaller beachfront hotels to luxurious resorts, these hotels offer the best accommodations for travelers looking for a top beach hotel experience. So, if you're deciding where to stay at the beach in Hilo, we've found the perfect hotel stays on the beach for your trip. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly environment or a romantic getaway, this area has something for everyone, and the best beach hotels in Hilo offer the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. So, let's get started!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $203 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Hilo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at 93 Banyan Drive, Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton has great rooms from $203 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 7.60 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.6 miles from the city center, visitors will especially love a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, laundry services, and golf at this beach hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Hilo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $175. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 71 Banyan Drive. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, free parking, and laundry facilities which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 miles from the city center. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hilo Seaside Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Hilo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Hilo Seaside Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $141. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, hiking, and pet-friendly rooms, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 126 Banyan Drive. You'll also find free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, a kid-friendly atmosphere, and air-conditioning which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.8 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry facilities
  • Kid-friendly
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Aaron's Cottage

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Hilo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $109, Aaron's Cottage, at 54 Keokea Loop Road provides parking, rooms with kitchens, a child pool, laundry facilities, and bicycle rental. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers tennis, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and picnic areas. It's located just 3.1 miles from the city center, too. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $238 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast has a great guest rating of 9.30 out of 10, and offers snorkeling, breakfast, golf, free parking, and car rentals. The great rooms here start at $238 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 56 Pukihae St. Furthermore, it also offers laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.1 miles from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Picnic area
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Dolphin Bay Hotel Hilo

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Hilo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Dolphin Bay Hotel Hilo is 9.99 out of 10. This place has breakfast, rooms with kitchens, laundry facilities, and picnic areas. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $175, and it's located at 333 Iliahi Street. We also love the amenities which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Picnic area
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby beach hotels in Waikoloa Village.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Hilo, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Hilo, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Hilo, or Best Hotels for One Week in Hilo.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Hilo?

Hilo Average Beach Hotel Price
$174

After analyzing 6 beach hotels in Hilo, Hawaii, we found the average beach hotel price to be a remarkably economical $174. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic beach accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Hilo.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $205
  • 2-star hotels: $142


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