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Hilltop Vacation Rental

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Hilo guest house

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Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
57 Hina St, Hilo, HI, 96720
  • Rainbow Falls
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 299 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Hilo

In suburbs.You'll find Lyman Museum and Hamakua Heritage Corridor within a 15-minute walk of this Hilo guesthouse. St. Joseph Catholic Church and Gilbert Carvalho Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rainbow Falls - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Coconut Island Park - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪L & L Drive Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Antics Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hilltop Vacation Rental

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Hilo guest house
Hilltop Vacation Rental offers its guests a garden, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Hilo guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Hilltop Vacation Rental offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hilltop Vacation Rental House Hilo
Hilltop Vacation Rental Hilo
Hilltop Vacation Rental Hilo
Hilltop Vacation Rental Guesthouse
Hilltop Vacation Rental Guesthouse Hilo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilltop Vacation Rental to the airport?

Hilltop Vacation Rental is 5.2 mi (12-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilltop Vacation Rental?

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Vacation Rental on Jun 24, 2025 start from $119.35, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hilltop Vacation Rental have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilltop Vacation Rental.

How close is Hilltop Vacation Rental to the beach?

This guesthouse is 3.2 mi (9-min drive) from Honoli'i Beach and 4.7 mi (14-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hilltop Vacation Rental offer free breakfast?

Hilltop Vacation Rental does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hilltop Vacation Rental?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Vacation Rental?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hilltop Vacation Rental?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Hilltop Vacation Rental have a pool?

Hilltop Vacation Rental does not have a pool.

Does Hilltop Vacation Rental have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Hilltop Vacation Rental to downtown Hilo?

Hilltop Vacation Rental is 0.9 mi away from Hilo.

Hilltop Vacation Rental Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Denton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved loved this property. It was clean, loved the fact they offered house slippers as well as outside slippers. We spent more time out on our full beautiful balcony more than in room. Beautiful landscaping. You can tell they take pride in the rental home. It’s was quiet and laid back for my husband and I. Maid service was awesome. We stayed on that side of island cuz it was my local, and just drove to tourist areas when we wanted to do stuff. Zoo was free and gorgeous, rainbow falls was free and beautiful. Checked out many beaches. Overall everything was wonderful. Even tried to eat mostly authentic local foods. Island breeze luau was a rip off don’t recommend. But it’s a must stay. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. Mr.& Ms. Hunt
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Hilo Bay. Breathtaking sunrises. Beautiful building, indoor furnishings and exterior. So conveniently located in town, on a hill. Thoughtful amenities: mini-refrigerator stocked with bottled water. Real glasses, mugs and spoon. Privacy. My second time to use this same room in less than 10 years. Suggested improvements: In this particular room, would've liked to know it takes considerable time for the hot water to come on in the shower. A moveable shower head would be nice so the water doesn't leak out onto the floor when the shower door is opened, to check the water intermittently, until it is fully heated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

UMANG

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bad

Bedding was really bad. No comforter nor blanket. I have requested but nobody care about it. Bugs were in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing view from the king suite! Charming character and appreciated keurig with coffee pods and creamer, silverware and paper plates, etc. Walls thin and had some disturbance from one neighbor. Parking is difficult and steep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View from the house is beautiful especially sunrise in the morning. Walking distance to Hilo downtown. Property is at decent conditions. No elevator then if you don’t mind to carry luggages upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin N.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice studio apartment with a view of the ocean. The room was clean; the A/C worked; beach towels provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning views at a reasonable price

We absolutely loved sitting on our balcony throughout our stay. It was definitely the highlight of this room, with stunning views and peaceful breezes (except the crowing roosters). The location of this property gave us easy access to everything we wanted to do in the Hilo area, which was a big plus. The price was more than reasonable and the hosts were helpful. The only downside was substandard pillows and a hard bed (which someone else might not mind, but I found uncomfortable). All in all, I would recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

OK for a 1 night stay

My wife and I spent one night at Hilltop as part of our 4 day trip to the BI. We stayed in the largest king bedroom . The house itself is impressive, especially the exterior and grounds and it is well located near downtown Hilo. I recommend you ask the owner to turn on the air conditioner at least 2-3 hours before arriving. We arrived to a sweltering bedroom. The only TV was in the downstairs shared common area which has no AC. And as others have noted, parking is a problem in a small driveway area. Expect to hear several roosters crowing right outside the bathroom window throughout the night. And don’t expect plush, fresh smelling hotel quality bathroom towels. At least that is not we were provided. Hilltop was ok for a one night stay, but I can’t recommend an extended stay here unless the owners make some improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Charlotte

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had great views and good birds. Parking was a bit tricky but there are designated spots for the guests. Had to drive to get to restaurants and stores. The frogs and roosters were noisy but we got used to them. I gave an average rating for staff and service because we never saw the staff which was good but we did hear some noise from mowing and weeding and tree chopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 3, the Panoramic suite. Despite what the photos showed, there is no dresser in the room. In fact, there was no closet, dresser, wardrobe, clothing rack or clothing hooks. For the 4 days and 3 nights we stayed, we were forced to live out of our suitcases and deal with wrinkled clothes. I got so desperate I began hanging outfits from curtain rods. The bed was large and comfortable but oddly enough there is only one nightstand. I slept on the side without a nightstand and therefore had to put my phone and beverages on the floor as there was nowhere else near the bed to put it. The air conditioner in the room photos showed it inside of the bedroom but it’s since been moved to the opposite end of the suite in the kitchenette. The kitchenette is surrounded by single pane glass that heavily leaks the air. This meant the kitchenette was cooler but there was zero air circulation or fan inside the actual bedroom. This made it very uncomfortable and muggy to sleep. The walls and floors are very thin and we could hear people talking, dogs barking, doors shutting…etc. it wasn’t terrible but also not ideal. There is a rather large 2-3” gap under the door to the room. This made us very uncomfortable as literally anyone could look underneath or film with their cellphone. We ended up rolling a towel and placing it in front for privacy. The shower had decent water pressure but it only came in two temperatures. Melt your skin hot, and scalding hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect. My husband and I reserved the room with the king-sized bed for a week and it exceeded all of our expectations. The property is gorgeous, the ocean view is breathtaking, and its walking distance to downtown Hilo. The parking space is tight but the house and room with a private balcony made up for it. We had a small fridge wich was great and the wifi was strong. Jade (the owner) was flexible with our reservation and just so great to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janice, Mililani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and air conditioning when needed made room easy to have a good temperature for sleeping. Beautiful lanai and living area. Water pressure could be better and it varied during the stay. It’s the only thing that could improve. The rooster was a very good alarm for us because we did need to get up early, but for people who needed to sleep in, may be problematic. Really easy check in and check out with good security system.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria D

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hilltop Vacation Was so wonderful, country like Home with very beautiful breathtaking views, quiet, country like atmosphere with chickens, a cat, romantic garden and more importantly: Everyone here at Hilltop Vacation make us feel so welcome and safe as well as helpful in any way! The gentleman from downstairs was very nice and helpful and greeted us with a nice smile! Thank you all for being so kind and for the beautiful Clean House!!! I will most definitely look forward to continue booking Hilltop Vacation and my family and friends will be considering it the first choice when they come to visit Big Island!! I LOVED IT THERE!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was quiet the room was clean and restaurants weren't too far away for dining
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jiunn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The check in process was ok. The living room of the house and the front yard are stunningly beautiful. However once we got to our rooms we were kind of disappointed. It seemed like maximal effort was put into the first floor of the house but a bare minimal effort was put into the room. The bathroom walls were unfinished and the water pressure of the shower very low, the faucet was loose and barely hanging. The bed was too soft and uncomfortable that my spouse and I had a hard time sleeping. I have to give the hosts a point for providing earplugs though because the wild life is very loud in the morning when you're still trying to sleep. If only the interior of the room matched the living room. A pity! Location is great though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nuo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is very clean and beautiful, the owner enthusiastically gave us the guide of checkin, if there is an opportunity we will consider living again :⁠-⁠)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room I was in was large and had great views of Hilo Bay. The sunrise was amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot great space
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our 7-night stay at Hilltop vacation rental! We had the economy room with a view of the ocean and it was very cool to wake up to the sun rising. The room was clean, there was a shower and bathroom and all of the necessary essentials for our stay—coffee maker, small fridge, etc…The parking was a bit tight, but our rental Jeep fit into the parking spots! It was a quiet and peaceful stay. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024