Keaukaha

Hilo

Beautiful beach wit massive turtles!
Beautiful beach wit massive turtles!
#blue
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 RM716 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
RM716
RM989 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,329 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Feb 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 RM700 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
RM700
RM1,011 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,308 reviews)
staff is friendly. bar service is a plus

Reviewed on 12 Feb 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
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 rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
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Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
SCP Hilo Hotel

SCP Hilo Hotel

3.5 out of 5
126 Banyan Way Hilo HI
The price is RM734 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
RM734
RM986 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Cute hotel close to downtown Hilo. We had a nice stay!

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

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Plumeria Hilo Hotel

Plumeria Hilo Hotel

3 out of 5
1303 Kalanianaole St Hilo HI
The price is RM473 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
RM473
RM947 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Keaukaha Beach Park and Onekahakaha Beach Park are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (26 reviews)
The room was clean. The kitchen was well-equipped. The bed was comfortable.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Plumeria Hilo Hotel
Arnott's Lodge

Arnott's Lodge

2.5 out of 5
98 Apapane Road Hilo HI
Stay at this lodge in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (234 reviews)
Clean rooms

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Arnott's Lodge
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