Must-see hotels in Hawaiʻi the Big Island

Set above street-level shops near the downtown farmers market, this inn is a surprising oasis. Rooms are stylishly minimalist and meticulously maintained,…

Don't be put off by the gaudy neon sign, this welcoming inn's wood-trimmed rooms and common areas offer great value. The main building contains immaculate…

Tucked away in a tree line with sweeping views, this reproduction 19th-century paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) ranch house has two bedrooms and a ton of…

This 44-acre retreat center, offering permaculture classes, a yoga studio, a freshwater hot tub, sound healing, farm-to-table meals, colonic hydrotherapy…

Master gardener and owner, Robert, can help unlock the mysteries of Volcano and Hawaiʻi while cooking up a hearty all-day breakfast at this historic…

This grand hotel, which first opened its doors in 1965, manages to come off as coolly understated and quietly confident of its reputation. Rooms are…

Take an exuberant grab-bag run by a friendly couple and stuff it with Japanese, Hawaiian and bohemian style and sensibility. Put it all on a jungle…

Surrounded by misty forest, this ranch offers a comfortable B&B suite cozily decorated by your consummate host, Gay ('as in happy,' as she puts it!). It's…

Four miles north of Hilo, this B&B is both elegant and 'surf shack.' Find two well-designed rooms and an airy shared patio surrounded by tropical flora,…

Spread over three ship-shaped towers, this breezy, 1970s Polynesian fantasy has a tropical theme that lets you know you're in Hawaii. Rooms are a little…

This 4200-sq ft, four-bedroom villa is as luxurious as rentals get in Kohala. Designed by an architect, the space expertly utilizes natural light and…

Set on acres of zen-like gardens in an isolated, end-of-the-world corner north of Kapaʻau town, the Island Retreat lives up to its name. The rooms, all…

Rent this 2000-sq-ft, one-bedroom guesthouse and make believe you live in Hilo. With inviting lounging areas and chef-worthy full kitchen, this place is a…

Just across the Singing Bridge near downtown Hilo, find three immaculate guest rooms within sight and sound of the bay. Rooms are tastefully tropical…

Surrounded by wildly thriving flora, this aptly named hideaway has sweeping horizon views and a laid-back feel. More lived-in than brand new, it's the…

Four breezy rooms below the main house enjoy sweeping ocean views and refreshing trade winds. The lanai is shared, but partitioned, with outdoor seating…

Amid tropical gardens, this plush, romantic four-room B&B is filled with rich fabrics, carved bed frames and Asian and Hawaiian decor. Guests share a hot…

Set in an unpretentiously elegant home, this B&B strikes a nice balance between professionalism and warmth. The eight ocean-view rooms are spacious, with…

You're guaranteed to swoon at the heady ocean views from the shared lanai, guest living room and some bedrooms at this the property on a 5-acre fruit farm…

This two-bedroom house is decked out with hardwood floors, bright artwork and decor that evokes a seaside aesthetic, which makes sense, seeing how close…