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A room with a window overlooking a beach, a sofa with cushions, and a small table.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and cushions, overlooking a lush garden and a green building by the water.

A large bed with a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

A swimming pool with a deck, surrounded by greenery.

1. Hilo Bay Oceanfront B&B

1.7 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Deanne

₩330,227

₩392,043 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and a sandy beach.

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a green patterned rug, a grey bean bag, a white coffee table, a grey sofa, and a ceiling fan.

A staircase leading to a reception area with a desk, two framed windows, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel oven, and a microwave.

2. Howzit Hostels Hawaii

1.4 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

YUHEI

₩140,121

₩166,342 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of a garden and a house.

A garden with a stone pathway, various plants, and a small pond.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower.

A two-story white house with a covered patio and a pond with rocks and plants.

3. Hilltop Vacation Rental

2.1 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Cynthia

₩103,927

₩202,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A cozy dining area with a wooden cabinet, a green checkered tablecloth, and a painting of a surfer.

A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a large window with blinds.

A compact kitchen with a wooden countertop, stainless steel sink, and a microwave. There is a framed picture on the wall above the counter.

A compact kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

4. Hilo Town Inn

0.9 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Adam

₩221,529

₩262,983 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A serene coastal landscape with palm trees, a calm river, and boats in the distance.

A spacious indoor area with a staircase, wooden ceiling, hanging lights, a mural, potted plants, and a seating area.

A modern interior with a wooden floor, black rocking chairs, a staircase, and a mural on the wall.

A spacious living area with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a hammock. There are wicker lamps hanging from the ceiling and a large window providing a view of greenery outside.

5. SCP Hilo Hotel

Keaukaha, 1.5 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

John

₩152,745

₩220,928 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A balcony with a view of the sea, a cruise ship, and a yacht.

A lobby with wicker furniture, a blue sofa, and a painting of birds.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a view of the sea, and a building with a flat roof.

A parking lot with multiple cars parked under trees.

6. Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

Keaukaha, 1.7 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Meriam

₩190,331

₩225,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

An aerial view of a resort with a pool surrounded by lounge chairs, a building with multiple floors, and a rocky shoreline.

A balcony with a glass table and two chairs, overlooking a body of water.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern lounge with a curved ceiling, a sofa area, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

Keaukaha, 1.6 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Shawn

₩228,664

₩332,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A balcony with wicker chairs facing a river with palm trees, a clear sky, and a distant bridge.

A spacious lobby with wooden flooring, seating areas, and large windows offering views.

A pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by tropical vegetation and a view of a large body of water.

A dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, overlooking a body of water with trees and a distant shoreline.

8. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Keaukaha, 1.4 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Conrado

₩182,138

₩263,732 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious living area with a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp.

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a view of a landscaped garden and trees.

A view from a covered area to a grassy field with trees and a distant view of the ocean.

A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

9. Mahana House Country Inn

19.2 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Junyi

₩182,175

₩335,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A porch with a wicker sofa and a table, surrounded by a railing, overlooking a garden with a path and greenery.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A narrow hallway with a patterned rug, white walls, and a door leading to an outdoor area with a view of a building.

A two-story building with a green roof, a porch with a white railing, and a covered outdoor seating area.

10. Hoomaikai Blessing's

19.9 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Anthony

₩129,689

₩153,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a dining area with a large table and chairs.

An indoor relaxation area with a stone floor, wooden tree structures, and a small pool.

A stone pathway leading to a building with a wooden fence and greenery.

11. Hawaii Magic Skies B&B Farmstay

5.4 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Kelly

₩314,850

₩571,754 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

An aerial view of a lush landscape with a waterfall, dense greenery, and a few residential buildings.

A balcony with two Adirondack chairs, a small round table, and a vase with a plant. A waterfall is visible in the background.

A two-story house with a sloped roof, large windows, and a stone foundation.

A spacious kitchen with wooden countertops, a large island, and a dining area with benches.

12. The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

6.1 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Heng

₩345,571

₩410,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A lush garden with palm trees and well-maintained grass.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A hotel room with a bed, a window, a chair, and a table outside.

A room with a bed, a small table, and a view of a beach through a glass door.

13. Arnott's Lodge

Keaukaha, 4 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Ryan

₩210,144

₩249,478 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A house with a triangular roof and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.

A house with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a visible rainbow in the sky.

A room with a sloped ceiling and two large windows offering a view of a lush garden and a waterfall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

14. Kikala Waterfall Lodge

8.9 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Jason

₩168,116

₩199,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A room with a view of lush greenery outside, a tiled floor, and a wooden ceiling.

A guest entrance sign directing to the back deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

A window with white blinds, a view of a garden with various plants and a structure in the background.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

15. Hamakua Guesthouse

15.9 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Yuxuan

₩125,316

₩148,757 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A covered porch with a view of a road and lush greenery, including palm trees and various plants.

A tropical garden with a stone wall, palm trees, and a yellow building with white shutters.

A two-story house with a wooden staircase, a balcony, and a small patio area with chairs and potted plants.

A beach with waves, a sandy shore, and some greenery.

16. Aarons Cottage

Keaukaha, 4 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

John

₩187,447

₩262,120 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A spacious living area with a large brown sectional sofa, a wooden staircase, and a high ceiling with skylights.

A two-story house with a porch, a blue door, and a small garden.

A house with a garage, surrounded by tropical plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a television, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

17. Hilo Vacation Rental

4 km from Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Bryson

₩122,351

₩224,439 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Compare popular hotels close to Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilo Bay Oceanfront B&B	9.8 Exceptional 334 reviews	View
Howzit Hostels Hawaii	9.2 Wonderful 86 reviews	View
Hilltop Vacation Rental	9.0 Wonderful 152 reviews	View
Hilo Town Inn	8.8 Excellent 61 reviews	View
SCP Hilo Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View

Top Wailoa River State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

SCP Hilo Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room clean and staff helpful. Bathroom is small and has little counter space. Also be nice to have a microwave in the room. The air needs to be turned on before guests arrive so the room is cooled down when they arrive instead of walking into a warm humid room."

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

8/10 Good

"Loved the view of Coconut Island and being able to explore near by. Didn't like the ripped/stained curtains for the lanai. Restraunt was excellent. Vending machine gave us warm sodas and ice machine didnt work majority of the time for the floor we were on."

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

8/10 Good

"The property is clean and the staff were wonderful. The property is older and may need a few improvements. But it was great!"

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

8/10 Good

"If youʻre traveling on a budget and still would like to experience the island vibe, I think Reedʻs Bay Hotel is the place for you. Being that Hilo does NOT have very many hotel options, they are either very pricey or affordable with very few in between, Reedʻs Bay Hotel has gained our hearts with our last stay. The view from our window was gorgeous overlooking the water on one side, the pool was clean and inviting, the staff was helpful and friendly and the location was absolutely convenient. Our only gripes were 1, there is no elevator so we had to walk up three flights of stairs, (but then again so do the workers who clean the rooms daily), and there is no AC which made it hard on my menopausing body, lol. On our visit the weather was gorgeous which made our room very hot. Fans were provided and so were blackout curtains but it was still hot. However, would we stay there again? Absolutely!!"

Hilo Town Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Home away from home!"

Howzit Hostels Hawaii

10/10 Excellent

"They have free breakfast, clean room, spacious siting area, and very helpful staff. You can cook you food here as they have a well equipped kitchen. For those who want to see hilo night lava, they offer free tours also, but please remember to tip the staff. Normally tours like this cost $ 220 to 260 with tours companies in hilo"

Stunning Views Best Locale Hilo 2BRCondo

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our condo-looked exactly as represented on the website. It’s spacious and modern. The location is close to town as well as the freeway and beaches. It was also great having covered parking and laundromat facilities on our floor. Our host was responsive to our messages and the instructions in the room were very helpful. Would highly recommend!"

Other attractions near Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Hilo Farmers Market

8.8/10 (779 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Hilo Farmers Market during your stay in Hilo. Wander the picturesque gardens and scenic parks in the area.

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Wailoa Art Center

Enjoy an outing to Wailoa Art Center during your stay in Hilo. Wander the picturesque gardens and scenic parks in the area.

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Wailoa River State Park Hawaii

Wailoa River State Park Hawaii is just one of the places to see in Hilo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful waterfalls.

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Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

8.4/10 (79 reviews)

Visit the native and exotic animals who call Panaewa Rainforest Zoo home during your trip to Hilo. Wander the picturesque gardens and scenic parks in the area.

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Bayfront Park

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Bayfront Park, a lovely green space in Hilo. Wander the picturesque gardens and seaside in the area.

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S. Hata Building

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Hilo with a stop at S. Hata Building. Wander the picturesque gardens and scenic parks in the area.

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University Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at University Theater on your trip to Hilo. Wander the picturesque gardens and scenic parks in the area.

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Hilo Shopping Center

8.0/10 (372 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Hilo Shopping Center during your stay in Hilo. Discover the area's volcano viewpoints and top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Wailoa River State Recreation Area?

Wailoa River State Recreation Area is located in an area of Hilo known for its beautiful island views and picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 73 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Wailoa River State Recreation Area?

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a golf course and 2 bars. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.6 km) from Wailoa River State Recreation Area. Other good options close by include Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham and SCP Hilo Hotel.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Wailoa River State Recreation Area?

Expedia has 73 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Wailoa River State Recreation Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Wailoa River State Recreation Area, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available near Wailoa River State Recreation Area.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Wailoa River State Recreation Area?

To access more information about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Wailoa River State Recreation Area, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Wailoa River State Recreation Area?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Mokupapapa Discovery Center, Pacific Tsunami Museum, or Lyman Museum. You can enjoy live performances at University Theater and Palace Theater. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Bayfront Park, Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, and Coconut Island Park.

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Our top choices for Wailoa River State Recreation Area hotels

1. Hilo Bay Oceanfront B&B

2. Howzit Hostels Hawaii

3. Hilltop Vacation Rental

4. Hilo Town Inn

5. SCP Hilo Hotel

6. Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

7. Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

8. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

9. Mahana House Country Inn

10. Hoomaikai Blessing's

11. Hawaii Magic Skies B&B Farmstay

12. The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

13. Arnott's Lodge

14. Kikala Waterfall Lodge

15. Hamakua Guesthouse

16. Aarons Cottage

17. Hilo Vacation Rental

Compare popular hotels close to Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Top Wailoa River State Recreation Area Hotel Reviews

SCP Hilo Hotel

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

Hilo Town Inn

Howzit Hostels Hawaii

Stunning Views Best Locale Hilo 2BRCondo

Other attractions near Wailoa River State Recreation Area

Hilo Farmers Market

Wailoa Art Center

Wailoa River State Park Hawaii

Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Bayfront Park

S. Hata Building

University Theater

Hilo Shopping Center

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