Hilltop Legacy Vacation Rental

57 Hina St, Hilo, HI 96720, Hilo, United States

3-star hotel

Guest rating: 3.5 / 5

Overview

Hilltop Legacy Vacation Rental is a family-run guesthouse in a refined 1930s-era house on Halai Hill in Hilo. Set amid lush greenery, it offers views of Hilo Bay and Volcanoes National Park.

Rooms

Rooms have wood floors, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minifridges, microwaves, and coffeemakers; some have bay or volcano views. The studio adds a kitchen and Jacuzzi, while the suite includes a fireplace and private lanai.

Shared Spaces

The property has a polished dining room and a garden with stone tables, a koi pond, and billiards tables. Parking is included.

Location

The guesthouse is about 1.3 km from Rainbow Falls and 1.4 km from Hilo Farmer’s Market, with Lyman Museum roughly 821 m away. Other nearby stops include the Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupāpapa Discovery Center, both around 1.4 km away, and Imiloa Astronomy Center at about 2.1 km.

Best for

This guesthouse may suit travelers looking for a characterful, family-run stay with Hilo Bay or volcano views and useful in-room basics such as a minifridge, microwave, and coffeemaker. It is also well placed for visiting Rainbow Falls, the Hilo Farmer’s Market, and museums in town; the studio’s kitchen and the suite’s private lanai offer additional features for guests who prefer more room-specific amenities.

Travel tips

Parking is included, and the source places Hilo International Airport about 4 miles away. For nearby outings, Rainbow Falls is about 1.3 km away, while the Hilo Farmer’s Market and Pacific Tsunami Museum are each roughly 1.4 km from the property. Some rooms have bay or volcano views, so check room details when choosing a unit if a view matters to you.

What guests say

Guests describe a charming, clean, comfortable stay and praise the family’s communication and considerate handling of a changed reservation. One reviewer also highlighted feeling safe, straightforward check-in and parking, and shared space that worked well for relaxing or working. A review mentions hearing other guests in the hallway, though not through the room walls. Another characterizes the property as a basic option for travelers watching their budget.

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