Grand Naniloa Hotel, A Doubletree By Hilton - Hilo

Beachfront Hilo Bay hotel with complimentary daily 9-hole golf and weekly live hula performances

Amenities & Activities

The Grand Naniloa Hotel, a DoubleTree by Hilton, offers guests daily access to the on-site 9-hole Naniloa Golf Course at no extra charge. An on-site KapohoKine Adventures desk lets travelers book snorkeling, kayaking, and other watersport excursions directly from Hilo Bay. The hotel also hosts weekly live hula performances and annual Hawaiian Luau events, plus provides yoga classes for those seeking wellness activities.

Rooms & Suites

Guest rooms at the Naniloa Hotel Hilo provide garden, ocean, or harbor views overlooking Hilo Bay, the Hamakua Coast, or Hilo Harbor. Each room includes a flat-screen TV and refrigerator, with bathrooms finished in German limestone, while select suites add a kitchenette. Pet-friendly rooms are available for guests traveling with pets, and the hotel offers complimentary local and toll-free calls from the room.

Dining & Entertainment

Ka Lihikai restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with fresh local seafood catches and authentic Hawaiian cuisine sourced daily. The lobby bar and lounge is open nightly, offering a full bar and live music on select evenings. Guests receive two complimentary drink coupons per night (for house wine, beer, or a signature Mai Tai) valid at the lobby bar or poolside bar.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The Hilton Hilo property sits directly on the coastline of Hilo Bay, less than 1.5 km from Coconut Island Park and 3.2 km from Hilo International Airport. Rainbow Falls and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are within a 48 km drive, while Mauna Kea Observatory offers stargazing 60 km inland. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Ken's Restaurant along Banyan Drive and close to downtown Hilo.

Business & Event Facilities

The Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton has a business center and offers meeting and banquet facilities for up to 400 guests in the Crown Room. The property provides 24-hour front desk service, concierge, and express check-in/check-out for business travelers. Valet parking is available for $25 per day, and the hotel is a common choice for corporate events in Hilo.

• Activities: Complimentary daily 9-hole golf, KapohoKine Adventures desk for watersports, weekly hula shows
• Rooms: Garden/ocean/harbor views, German limestone bathrooms, pet-friendly options
• Dining: Ka Lihikai restaurant with local seafood, 2 drink coupons nightly included with resort fee
• Wellness: Yoga classes, 24-hour fitness center, oceanfront swimming pool
• Location: On Hilo Bay, 3.2 km from airport, near Rainbow Falls and Volcanoes National Park
• Business: Crown Room for events up to 400, business center, valet parking available
• Pets: Pet-friendly rooms offered, on-site minimarket for sundries

License number: TA-126-334-1568-01