South Kohala
Stay overnight in one of six cabins near Hapuna Beach, an awesome location for sunset watching. While rather makeshift, the location is essentially…
Must-see hotels in Hawaiʻi the Big Island
South Kona Coast
This whole home rental earns its name from its sloped, Asian-style roof, but that's hardly the highlight. Multiple home levels are decked out with…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Perched on the rim of Kilauea Caldera, Volcano House has long enjoyed its unique status as the park's only hotel. Eco-conscious renovations have upgraded…
Puna
Summer camp for the spiritually centered, this non-profit educational arts and agriculture retreat center has undergone both a makeover and shift in focus…
Kirpal Meditation & Ecological Center
Puna
Conceived as a safe place to ditch the world's excess and embrace nature, Kirpal delivers well. Ten individual teak and plywood bungalows forgo frills but…
Hamakua Coast
You'll immediately feel welcome at this well-designed B&B in Papaikou, a short 7 miles north from Hilo. In the main house, three carpeted ground-floor…
South Kohala
You'll either love or hate the showy, theme-park features of this mega-hotel. There's no natural beach, so the highlights are artificial, if well-executed…
Hamakua Guesthouse & Camping Cabanas
Hamakua Coast
For outdoorsy, communal, budget travelers, consider this off-the-grid property. For 'glamping,' the neatly designed screened cabanas include two hammocks,…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
It's not without battle scars, but this reliably clean and comfortable Japanese-run hostel harbors a friendly vibe in a quiet location that fairs better…
South Kohala
Elegant and almost formal (for Hawaiʻi), the Orchid never lets you forget that you're at an exclusive, luxury hotel. The architecture feels rather…
Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay
Kona Coast
The family-friendly Sheraton has a sleek modern design with hip boutique-hotel appeal. Despite having more than 500 rooms, an oceanfront bar and…
Puna
With gracious hosts that more than make up for the rooms' generic personalities, Kimos' Ohanas is good value. The Palm and Orchid rooms are tight for two…
South Kona Coast
This no-frills historical hotel has been hosting travelers and islanders since 1917. Run by the family's third generation, the Manago has clean, spare,…
Hamakua Coast
Find happiness in a historic Buddhist temple (c 1899) near Laupahoehoe Point. Meticulously restored, the building is simple, retro and downright charming…
Puna
Recognizing that the beautifully jagged, yet unswimmable east Puna coast can be a frustrating tease, host Mary installed a pool in their front yard under…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
This renovated 1930s YMCA camp supplements history with luxury. The upscale country chic rooms with their gas fireplaces and Hawaiian quilts feel more…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The eclectic cottages of this unique Queen Anne-esque complex exude peace and tranquility. Cottage 44, with its jacuzzi, fireplace and creative…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
On the grounds of Volcano Garden Arts, this tiny, refurbished redwood cottage full of original art has a sky-lit bedroom and bathroom with a giant walk-in…
Kailua-Kona
This seven-floor timeshare complex feels almost like a hotel, giving you the best of both worlds. Immaculate units are generously sized and appointed with…
A Beautiful Edge of the World B&B
South Kona Coast
The name of this place might be somewhat unwieldy, but it's not inaccurate – the property has wonderful views and a tropical setting away from everything …
South Kona Coast
Welcome to spotless Luana Inn, where each spacious, uncluttered and tastefully understated room has its own private entrance and kitchenette. Two rooms…
Kona Coast
These tropical townhouse-style condos feel exclusive, sitting behind a private gate on an oceanfront lava ledge. Incredibly spacious, immaculate and fully…
Puna
Almost directly across from Kehena Beach, this architecturally delightful retreat offers six rooms in three sizes: the smallest come with twin beds and…
Hilo
Among Hilo's larger hotels, the family-owned Seaside is a great budget option. One-hundred-thirty rooms are spread in low-rise buildings, some overlooking…
Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Kailua-Kona
A prime beachfront location and spiffy renovations are all a part of staying at the historic 'King Kam,' anchoring the north end of Aliʻi Dr. Chic decor…
Namakanipaio Cabins & Campground
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Tent camping in a well-manicured, minimally shaded meadow near the highway. Drinking water, picnic tables and BBQ grills included. Book ahead for one of…
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
A meditative guesthouse at Wood Valley Temple primarily caters to retreat guests, but welcomes anyone seeking peaceful accommodations. Rooms are…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Step into the White Lotus Suite outfitted with Asian antiques and a jacuzzi tub bathed in abundant natural light, and you'll quickly forget the somewhat…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Three properties target different travelers. Volcano Hale is a great bargain choice with its communal vibe, shared baths, kitchen and wood stove (upstairs…
Hawaiʻi the Big Island
The three carpeted guest rooms are well-maintained with nice bathrooms (a bit tight, perhaps) but the covered lanai replete with rock walls, pond and art…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
On a quiet historic lane in Volcano town, all three of these cottages are spotless and well outfitted by energetic hosts, who provide everything from…
Kona Coast
All four rooms have an airy, modern-art-gallery-in-the-tropics kind of vibe, blending cool monochromes with tasteful Hawaiiana. Each has a private…
South Kona Coast
This organic farmstay features cozy rooms, simple cottages and fairly luxurious two- and three-bedroom guesthouses, all overlooking a working farm…
Kona Coast
Located up the slope from the airport, about 6.5 miles inland, Bear's Place is a cool upland retreat with good-value apartments that benefit from plenty…
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
The two small private cedar cottages – with slate floors, full kitchens, bath tubs and additional lofts kids love to sleep in – face off across the orchid…
North Kohala
Paso Finos are incredibly smooth-riding horses. Experience their engaging demeanor at this solar-powered ranch, where guests can engage in HEAL (Hawaiian…
South Kona Coast
Breathe fresh air and the scent of soil – dirt you may have tilled yourself. As a paying guest you can come and go as you please, but you are encouraged…
Kona Coast
This cozy house, on a quiet cul-de-sac, could be a good base for exploring the west coast. It enforces a multi-day minimum stay policy (the number of days…
Hilo
Hilo's ritziest hotel is the 380-room Grand Naniloa, a DoubleTree by Hilton property renovated in 2018. All rooms look neat and modern and include mini…
South Kohala
This one-bedroom house sits just on the beach, mere feet from the water and a series of coves that are perfect for splashing. The cottage is blessed with…
