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distance - 5.1 miles
93 Banyan Drive - Hilo phone: 808-969-3333
Naniloa Volcanoes Resort is located directly on Hilo Bay, approximately two miles from Hilo Airport. It's also close to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Hotel amenities include two swimming pools, complimentary airport shuttle, two restaurants, and a cocktail lounge. Room service is available. Other services include babysitting, valet laundry service, bell service, and currency exchange.
All rooms have air-conditioning, cable TV, fridges, coffeemakers, hairdryers, irons, and safes.
distance - 5.2 miles
71 Banyan Drive - Hilo phone: 808-935-9361
The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, located on beautiful Hilo Bay, is only two miles from the airport and to the center of town. The rural city of Hilo is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, stunning natural wonders, and yards of gorgeous beach. The hotel features an outdoor pool, expansive sundeck, a gift shop, florist, complimentary parking, ice and vending machines, and a laundromat. Massages can be arranged at the front desk. Services available to guests include a 24-hour front desk, late checkout, laundry and valet service, porters, wake-up calls, and safe deposit boxes. Banquet facilities are also on offer.
The Queen's Court serves American cuisine in a casual setting. Enjoy a Sunday champagne brunch and specialty buffet dinners in the convenience of the hotel restaurant. Other dining options abound in downtown Hilo. Topnotch dining is also available at the nearby Kilauea Lodge--rated in the top 20 of all Hawaiian restaurants by Zagat's guide. Or partake of some refreshments and snack foods at the Wai'oli Lounge, which also features nightly entertainment.
The region surrounding the hotel is renowned for its dazzling waterfalls, lush jungles, amazing orchid farms, and charming antique stores. Many boutiques, restaurants, and entertainment options are available in the town of Hilo, which is just two miles away. Nearby, guests will also find the opportunity to participate in water sports, including scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. Helicopter tours can be arranged as well.
Rooms are equipped with cable television, alarm clock radio, telephone and dataports, refrigerator, lanai (some), coffeemaker (some), air-conditioning, and a hairdryer.
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distance - 5.3 miles
87 Banyan Drive - Hilo phone: 808-935-0861
Located on the waterfront of Hilo Bay, Uncle Billy's is two blocks from the Suisan Fish Auction and 30 miles from Volcanoes National Park.
This Hawaiian family hotel is committed to preserving the Hawaiian culture and the charm of Old Hawaii. There are nightly hula shows and Hawaiian music. Fresh seafood is available at Uncle Billy's Fish and Steak House Restaurant. Uncle Billy's General Store has a cafe and various sundries inside.
All rooms have refrigerators and cable TV. Free continental breakfast is offered to all guests staying at this hotel. Wireless access and an internet kiosk are available in the lobby (fee). Parking is available for a fee.
distance - 5.3 miles
126 Banyon Drive - Hilo phone: 808-935-0821
Relax in true Polynesian style at this Hawaiian-owned hotel. The Hilo Seaside Hotel is an affordable oceanfront hotel located on historic Banyan Drive across the Pacific Ocean at Hilo Bay and surrounded by a unique fresh water pond filled with Japanese fish. This hotel is minutes from quaint Hilo town, and a short scenic 45 minute drive to Hawaii's Volcano National Park.
Hotel services include coin-op laundry facilities, phone service, safety deposit box, activities desk and complimentary parking.
All of the hotel's air conditioned guest rooms include ceiling fans, daily maid service, direct dial telephone, remote controlled cable color TV, mini refrigerator, smoke detector, shower/tub combination.
distance - 11.2 miles
1 Kulaniapia Drive - Hilo phone: 808-935-6789
Kulaniapia is a large parcel, 22 acres and features our 120-ft. waterfall which is viewable from almost every corner of our inn. We are perched at a cool 850 feet above Hilo with panoramic ocean and waterfall views. We have over 2 miles of walking trails that wind along the powerful Waiau River, a 2-acre botanical garden with a 3-tiered waterfall. All baths are private and entirely finished in Italian marble. Come to the hospitality of the Inn at Kulaniapia, built exclusively as a Hawaiian bed & breakfast with resort amenities.