The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Hilo

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Planning a weekend trip to Hilo, Hawaii? Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a girls weekend to remember, Hilo offers a terrific array of weekend hotels waiting to welcome you with open arms. Our researched suggestions will help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Hilo. With terrific amenities such as pools, comfortable rooms, and delectable restaurants, these hotels provide the perfect backdrop to a long weekend adventure in Hilo. Choosing the right hotel for your stay is crucial, and we've analyzed the best hotels for a weekend retreat in Hilo based on key criteria such as location, guest ratings, price, amenities, and more, making them perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, let's start planning your weekend getaway trip with one of these best hotels in Hilo below.

(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
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Hilo
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

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 convenient hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

Inn with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Hilo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls which has nice rooms starting at $92. Offering an outdoor pool, parking, hiking, rooms with kitchens, and city views, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1 Kulaniapia Drive. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers cooking classes, a game room, family rooms, a tour desk, and a microwave which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.9 miles from the city center. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $238 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Hilo
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

We found Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $238. We loved that is has snorkeling, breakfast, golf, free parking, and car rentals, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 56 Pukihae St. You'll also find laundry facilities, a free airport shuttle, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, and a refrigerator which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 0.1 miles from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $175, Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, at 71 Banyan Drive provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, free parking, and laundry facilities. It's located just 1.5 miles from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Shaka Shak Garden Inn

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $146 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Hilo
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.

Shaka Shak Garden Inn has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers a water park, hiking, mountain views, golf, and a game room. The great rooms here start at $146 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 126 West Kahaopea Street. Furthermore, it also offers free parking, fishing, family rooms, air-conditioning, and a microwave, which is nice for visitors. Just 3 miles from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Spending time at the water park is such a nice activity for kids and adults alike! We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Water park
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the Weekend Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Volcano and Waikoloa Village.

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


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Hilo?

Hilo Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$171

After analyzing 5 weekend trip hotels in Hilo, Hawaii, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $171. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend trip 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 weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $146
  • 3-star hotels: $177


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