Keaukaha

Hilo

Beautiful beach wit massive turtles!
Beautiful beach wit massive turtles!
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Located just south of downtown Hilo on the Big Island’s east shore, Onekahakaha Beach Park is the ideal beach for families with small children and for tidepooling. There is a sand-bottomed cove that is separated from the open ocean by a boulder break, so the nearshore waters are shallow and free of currents or wave action. Also, lifeguards are on duty year-round.

Surrounding the cove are a few tide pools, which are sometimes visited by sea turtles. The largest one of them is home to a large population of sea urchins, as well as sea cucumbers, brittle stars, cone shells, sea urchins and sea anemones. However, this pool is not as children-friendly as it has a rockier and deeper bottom and is not protected by the breakwater. Also, it is subject to currents.

The water is crystal clear and shallow behind the boulder wall so its a great place to watch beautuful waves hit the rocks. We did see at least two water turtles wading here. The kids loved it!
Mesmerising black sand beach on the Big Island. This was my forth Honu on this trip! #beachbound
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Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
71 Banyan Dr Hilo HI
The price is CA $249 per night from Feb 17 to Feb 18
CA $249
CA $344 total
Feb 17 - Feb 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,335 reviews)
Clean room. Convenient to markets Beautiful park to walk. Sunday buffet was amazing. No outdoor shows by the pool.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

4 out of 5
93 Banyan Dr Hilo HI
The price is CA $239 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
CA $239
CA $346 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,304 reviews)
Beautiful and relaxing property!

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

2 out of 5
175 Banyan Drive Hilo HI
The price is CA $193 per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
CA $193
CA $230 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy daily housekeeping, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable. Plenty of towels. Would give five stars of there were an elevator but overall it was lovely for a cheap overnight. Charmingly, they still use actual room keys rather than keycards, which I enjoyed.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
SCP Hilo Hotel

SCP Hilo Hotel

3.5 out of 5
126 Banyan Way Hilo HI
The price is CA $214 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
CA $214
CA $293 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Front desk employees were super friendly and helpful. Great yoga class by the pool and good location.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

SCP Hilo Hotel
Plumeria Hilo Hotel

Plumeria Hilo Hotel

3 out of 5
1303 Kalanianaole St Hilo HI
The price is CA $149 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
CA $149
CA $311 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Keaukaha Beach Park and Onekahakaha Beach Park are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (25 reviews)
Fully equiped kitchen, clean & good sized. Hamoock on the balcony was great to enjoy the sounds of the frogs & waves crashing in the distance. Great spot for my needs. Easy acess to the National Park without dealing with city traffic.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Plumeria Hilo Hotel
Arnott's Lodge

Arnott's Lodge

2.5 out of 5
98 Apapane Road Hilo HI
The price is CA $177 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
CA $177
CA $211 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Hilo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Keaukaha ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (227 reviews)
Clean rooms, clear instructions, good spacious communal spaces and laundry was available which was great!

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Arnott's Lodge
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