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Howzit Hostels Hawaii
"Goodd"
Reviewed on May 15, 2026

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
"Excellent peaceful place to stay! Super kind and nice staff. It was the highlight of our Hawaii holiday!"
Reviewed on May 11, 2026

Arnott's Lodge
"The community spaces were very nice. The rooms were somewhat like a dormitory with a common space. Staff was excellent. Most importantly it was very clean, well maintained and comfortable."
Reviewed on May 17, 2026

SCP Hilo Hotel
"Nice, comfortable room. Free coffee and filtered water in the lobby . Pleasant and helpful staff"
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Aarons Cottage
"Host was very nice and helpful at check in. Amenities were sufficient. Nice welcome amenity in room and much appreciated. Light on porch was out making it hard to see. Shower facility in room was different. No waste basket in bathroom or a place to put toiletries and makeup when trying to use the ..."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
"I would have given a higher score if it weren’t for the unwelcomed surprise received at check in. We were informed that our card would be charged for a “Resort fee” that was never mentioned when we made our selection while booking our trip. We will use a different source for future trips."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
"This hotel is right on the beach and caters to tourists. It is very clean and the room was very comfortable."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
"Cheap…. Old, no A/C. Room was clean. Just outdated."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Kikala Waterfall Lodge
Papaaloa Hotel & Travel Guide
Vacationing in Hawaii and looking to unearth interesting accommodation options in Papaaloa? There are a few nice places to choose from which can be booked through Travelocity's destination page. The middle of Papaaloa boasts 3 Travelocity-listed accommodation options within an easy commute.
Found within driving distance of Papaaloa, are the Hakalau Vacation Rental and Oceanfront Legacy.
11 miles (17 kilometers) outside of the city center of Papaaloa, you can find the Hamakua Ranch House. The Lai Nani Resort is located about 7 miles (11 kilometers) away. More alternatives worth looking into are the Palms Cliff House Inn and the Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.
Are you looking for activities? Consider spending a few hours seeing Hakalau Beach and Umauma Falls, which you'll find in Hakalau, 7 miles (12 kilometers) to the southeast of Papaaloa. Some of our recommended Hakalau lodgings include the Hamakua Guest House and Hawaiian Hideaway at Akaka Falls. 19 miles (30 kilometers) to the southeast of Papaaloa, you will find [name of second nearby city or town (sibling)], home to the Hilo Naniloa Hotel and Pagoda Hilo Bay Hotel. The Hilo Farmers Market, University of Hawaii at Hilo and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens are some of the more frequented points of interest to check out when in [name of second nearby city or town (sibling)].
Volcano is home to some 3,000 residents, and can be located 35 miles (60 kilometers) south of Papaaloa. Volcano has quite a few different attractions that visitors should explore while stopping by, such as the Volcano Art Center and Gallery, Volcano Garden Arts and Cooper Center. Travelocity customers will be able to choose from a good selection of places to rest in Volcano that should suit most travelers. Popular options include: the Volcano Acres Ranch Bed and Breakfast, Hale Mauna Loa and At the Crater's Edge. Some other accommodation options are: the Hale KupuKupu and Cymbidium Cottage.
When you are traveling via Hilo International Airport and are looking to book Travelocity-listed accommodation in the area, have a look at Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel or Hilo Naniloa Hotel.
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Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
"Cheap…. Old, no A/C. Room was clean. Just outdated."
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