Big Island Hawaii

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Perfect for adventure and affordability

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hilo

East coast Learn more

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Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo, a DoubleTree by Hilton East Coast The Falls at Reed’s Island: 3-bedroom home overlooking a private waterfall Arrow Arrow Learn more

Perfect for culture and entertainment

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Kailua-kona

East coast https://cosmopoliclan.com/travel-with-kids/inspiration/where-to-stay-big-island-hawaii/

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Holualoa Inn boutique hotel South-Maui Tropical Paradise: 3-bedroom home with private heated pool Arrow Arrow Learn more

Perfect for beach bums and nature lovers

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Waikoloa

Kohala coast Learn more

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Mauna Kea Beach Hotel North Shore Always on My Mind Penthouse: in gated community with direct beach access Arrow Arrow Learn more

Located right next to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Volcano

South coast Learn more

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Kuono: stunning 1-bedroom rainforest cabin with hot tub and fire pit near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Upcountry Arrow Learn more

Day-long road trip (stops in Punalu'u black sand beach and Papakolea green sand beach)

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Big Island Hawaii

here's where to stay on

Perfect for adventure and affordability

Hilo

Black lava beaches

No beach resorts

Lush and tropical

Frequent rain(bows)

hilo

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hilo

Perfect for culture and entertainment

Kailua-Kona

Mix of sandy and rocky beaches

Great for snorkeling

Bright and sunny

Kailua-kona

Accommodation suggestions

Perfect for beach bums and nature lovers

Waikoloa

Sunniest coasline on the island

Plenty of resorts along the Kohala coastline

Soft sandy beaches

Waikoloa

Accommodation suggestions

Located right next to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Volcano

Close to lava fields

Rainy and foggy due to elevation

Small-town tropical charm

Volcano

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Day-long road trip (stops in Punalu'u black sand beach and Papakolea green sand beach)

Perfect Big Island itinerary

4 nights in Hilo with a day trip to Waipio Valley and a day trip to Volcanoes NP

4 nights in Waikoloa with a day trip to Kailua-Kona and a half day trip to the Kohala mountains

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