Beachfront hotels in Hilo

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Hilo. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel Hilo, United States

  

  Hotel. Offering free WiFi in public spaces, Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel is set in Hilo. Free private parking is available on site. The property is located in a 3-story building with rooms only accessible via stairs. All of the non-smoking rooms at Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and feature a microwave, a refrigerator and coffee making facilities. Kitchenware, an electric skillet and a toaster are also provided. All rooms have a private bathroom and housekeeping is included. Laundry facilities are available on-site at Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel. A number of activities is offered in the area, such as golfing, snorkeling and windsurfing. The Pacific Tsunami Museum is 2.4 km from Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel, while East Hawaii Cultural Center is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Hilo Airport, 2 km from the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $170.

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• 2 Grand Naniloa Hotel, a Doubletree by Hilton Hilo, United States

  

  Resort. Situated on the coastline of Hilo Bay, the Grand Naniloa Hilo, a DoubleTree by Hilton is 48 km from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. All rooms have free WiFi. Guest rooms offer garden, ocean, or harbor views of Hilo Bay, Hamakua Coast, or Hilo Harbor. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator, and bathrooms are finished with German limestone. Suites boast a kitchenette. The Grand Naniloa Hilo, a DoubleTree by Hilton features an outdoor swimming pool and sundeck. The Naniloa Golf Course, located within the hotel grounds and adjacent to the Grand Naniloa Hotel, offers a free round of golf daily to guests. An on-site restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, and a lobby bar and lounge is open nightly. The 24-hour front desk offers fresh coffee and tea and is run by a multilingual staff. The Hula Hula restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant sources fresh local seafood catches daily and embodies local-Hawaiian cuisine. The Hilo International Airport and Hilo town centre are 3.2 km from the Grand Naniloa Hilo, a DoubleTree by Hilton. The hotel is less than 1.5 km from Coconut Island Park. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around $359.

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• 3 SCP Hilo Hotel Hilo, United States

  

  Hotel. A short distance from breathtaking waterfalls and within driving distance of Hawaii National Volcanoes Park, SCP Hilo Hotel offers comfortable accommodations and a swimming pool. WiFi and guest parking are available throughout the property. Guests can also enjoy locally sourced food and drink from Provisions Market. Some rooms feature a balcony, all rooms includes a refrigerator, air conditioning and a ceiling fan, ironing facilities, and an en suite bathroom complete with a hairdryer. An outdoor swimming pool is available to guests, as well as on-site laundry facilities, fitness room with Peloton bikes, complimentary bicycles and stand-up paddle boards. Guests at the SCP Hilo Hotel can enjoy on-site dining at the Coconut Grill. The SCP Hilo Hotel is situated only a short distance from the Rainbow and Akaka Falls. The Hilo International Airport is 3.7 km away from the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $288.

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• 4 Howzit Hostels Hawaii Hilo, United States

  

  Hostel. Located in Hilo, Howzit Hostels Hawaii offers beachfront accommodations a 2-minute walk from The Pacific Tsunami Museum and facilities like a shared lounge. The property is around a 9-minute walk from Lyman Museum & Mission House, 1.9 miles from Rainbow Falls and 2. 3 miles from University of Hawaii, Hilo. The property has evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a city view. At Howzit Hostels Hawaii the rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hilo, like hiking and snorkeling. Staff at Howzit Hostels Hawaii are available to give advice at the 24-hour front desk. Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo is 7 miles from the hostel, while Lava Tree State Monument is 24 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Hilo International Airport, 2.5 miles from Howzit Hostels Hawaii. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $64.

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• 5 Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures Hilo, United States

  

  Lodge. Swimming with sea turtles at Onekahakaha Beach is 5 minutes' walk away from this Hilo (Big Island, Hawaii) lodge. Volcano adventure tours are offered. Free Wi-Fi and a kitchenette is in all rooms. Select suites feature a balcony. A seating area and an en suite bathroom is provided in all rooms at Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures. Adventure tours to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Mauna Kea Summit are offered onsite. A shared kitchen and concierge services are also provided at Arnott’s Lodge. Akaka Falls State Park is 25 km away. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is 40 minutes’ drive away from Arnott's Lodge & Hiking Adventures. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $186.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in May 2026. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!