Must-see hotels in Hawaiʻi the Big Island

Welcome to spotless Luana Inn, where each spacious, uncluttered and tastefully understated room has its own private entrance and kitchenette. Two rooms…

These tropical townhouse-style condos feel exclusive, sitting behind a private gate on an oceanfront lava ledge. Incredibly spacious, immaculate and fully…

Almost directly across from Kehena Beach, this architecturally delightful retreat offers six rooms in three sizes: the smallest come with twin beds and…

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…

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…

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…

A meditative guesthouse at Wood Valley Temple primarily caters to retreat guests, but welcomes anyone seeking peaceful accommodations. Rooms are…

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…

Three properties target different travelers. Volcano Hale is a great bargain choice with its communal vibe, shared baths, kitchen and wood stove (upstairs…

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…

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…

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…

This organic farmstay features cozy rooms, simple cottages and fairly luxurious two- and three-bedroom guesthouses, all overlooking a working farm…

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…

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…

Paso Finos are incredibly smooth-riding horses. Experience their engaging demeanor at this solar-powered ranch, where guests can engage in HEAL (Hawaiian…

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…

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'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…

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…