By CosmopoliClan

Big Island Hawaii

here's where to stay on

Black lava beaches

No beach resorts

Lush and tropical

hilo

East Coast

Accommodation suggestions

East Coast

The Falls at Reed’s Island: 3-bedroom home overlooking a private waterfall

Arrow

hilo

Mix of sandy and rocky beaches

Great for snorkeling

Bright and sunny

Kailua-kona

West Coast

Accommodation suggestions

West Coast

Tropical Paradise: 3-bedroom home with private heated pool

Arrow

Waikoloa

Kohala Coast

Accommodation suggestions

Kohala Coast

Always on My Mind Penthouse: in gated community with direct beach access

Arrow

Located right next to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Close to lava fields

Rainy and foggy due to elevation

Small-town tropical charm

Volcano

South Coast

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

READ MORE...

Driving times from every tourist resort to the main attractions on Big Island

Our favorite Big Island resorts & condos for every budget

Arrow
Arrow