Must-see hotels in Hawaiʻi the Big Island

Stay overnight in one of six cabins near Hapuna Beach, an awesome location for sunset watching. While rather makeshift, the location is essentially…

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…

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…

Summer camp for the spiritually centered, this non-profit educational arts and agriculture retreat center has undergone both a makeover and shift in focus…

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…

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…

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…

For outdoorsy, communal, budget travelers, consider this off-the-grid property. For 'glamping,' the neatly designed screened cabanas include two hammocks,…

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…

Elegant and almost formal (for Hawaiʻi), the Orchid never lets you forget that you're at an exclusive, luxury hotel. The architecture feels rather…

The family-friendly Sheraton has a sleek modern design with hip boutique-hotel appeal. Despite having more than 500 rooms, an oceanfront bar and…

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…

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,…

Find happiness in a historic Buddhist temple (c 1899) near Laupahoehoe Point. Meticulously restored, the building is simple, retro and downright charming…

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…

This renovated 1930s YMCA camp supplements history with luxury. The upscale country chic rooms with their gas fireplaces and Hawaiian quilts feel more…

The eclectic cottages of this unique Queen Anne-esque complex exude peace and tranquility. Cottage 44, with its jacuzzi, fireplace and creative…

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…

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…

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 …