Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton
93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, Hilo, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.9 / 5
Overview
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo is a 3-star, modern oceanfront hotel at 93 Banyan Drive in Hilo. It is about 2.6 miles from Hilo International Airport, with Hilo Bay and several coastal parks and gardens nearby.
Rooms
Bright, colorful rooms have minifridges, coffeemakers, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, and bay or sea views. Free Wi-Fi is provided; suites add a kitchenette and a separate sitting area.
Recreation & Services
The hotel has an outdoor pool, sun deck, and 9-hole golf course. Parking, coin-operated laundry facilities, and meeting and event space are also listed.
Dining
Guest accounts mention breakfast at the hotel restaurant and dining on the main lobby deck, where one guest enjoyed live music on a Saturday evening. Reviews also include criticism of the breakfast’s value relative to its quality.
Nearby
Coconut Island is about 380 meters away, and Liliʻuokalani Gardens is about 489 meters away. Hilo Farmer's Market and the Pacific Tsunami Museum are each roughly 2.2–2.3 kilometers away; Rainbow Falls and Carlsmith Beach Park are around 3.9–4.8 kilometers away.
Best for
The oceanfront setting, bay or sea views, pool, sun deck, and nearby Coconut Island and Liliʻuokalani Gardens make the hotel a good fit for visitors looking to explore Hilo’s waterfront. It may also suit travelers seeking on-site recreation or meeting space, with a 9-hole golf course and facilities for meetings and events.
Travel tips
Hilo International Airport is about 2.6 miles away. Coconut Island is the closest listed point of interest at about 380 meters, while the Hilo Farmer's Market and Pacific Tsunami Museum are roughly 2.2–2.3 kilometers away. Parking is available; guest reviews have reported elevator delays during a busy weekend, so allow extra time for departure when the hotel is crowded.
What guests say
Guests praise the staff for attentive, helpful service and mention the waterfront location, views, and valet and reception service positively. One guest described a clean room and comfortable bathroom, while another enjoyed dining on the lobby deck with live music. Negative comments include a complaint about the breakfast’s value and a detailed report of long elevator waits and crowding during a busy holiday weekend.
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