Hilo Honu Inn

465 Haili St, Hilo, HI 96720, Hilo, United States

Guest rating: 4.6 / 5

Overview

Hilo Honu Inn is an inn at 465 Haili Street in Hilo, in a quiet neighborhood above downtown according to a guest review. Guests describe a cozy, comfortable stay with a Hawaiian atmosphere. The property’s star class and listed amenities are not documented.

Rooms & Character

Reviews describe cozy rooms and comfortable beds, though specific room features and configurations are not documented. One guest thought the house might have been a doctor’s residence from the 1930s; that history is not independently confirmed here. Guests also mention hosts who share knowledge of local culture, history, and places to visit.

Breakfast

Guest accounts describe breakfast at the inn, including assorted fresh fruit and a freshly made main dish. Breakfast details, hours, and whether it is included in a stay are not documented.

Location

The inn is near central Hilo sights: Lyman Museum is about 638 m away, Hilo Farmer’s Market about 1.2 km, Pacific Tsunami Museum about 1.2 km, and Rainbow Falls about 1.5 km. Imiloa Astronomy Center is about 2.0 km away; Liliʻuokalani Gardens and Coconut Island are about 3.0 km away. Farther afield are Kaūmana Caves (about 5.1 km), Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens and Carlsmith Beach Park (about 7.3 km), Hawai‘i Tropical Botanical Garden (about 10.3 km), and ʻAkaka Falls State Park (about 16.2 km).

Best for

Hilo visitors who value a small-inn atmosphere and a locally oriented stay may appreciate the cozy rooms, guest-reported breakfast, and hosts’ knowledge of local culture and attractions. Its Hilo location also puts several downtown-area sights within roughly 1–1.5 km, including Lyman Museum, Hilo Farmer’s Market, and Pacific Tsunami Museum.

Travel tips

Use the listed distances to plan visits: Lyman Museum is about 638 m away, while the Farmer’s Market and Pacific Tsunami Museum are each roughly 1.2 km away. Rainbow Falls is about 1.5 km from the inn, and several gardens, parks, and other attractions are farther out; transport details are not documented, so check your route and transportation needs before setting out. Breakfast is mentioned in guest reviews, but confirm its availability and schedule directly with the inn.

What guests say

Guests praise the inn’s cozy, comfortable rooms and Hawaiian atmosphere, as well as its convenient location in a quiet neighborhood above downtown Hilo. Several reviews speak positively of the hosts, with one noting their knowledge of local culture and places to visit; another found the host somewhat overly talkative. Breakfast is a recurring positive, with one guest describing fresh fruit and a freshly made main dish. One reviewer reported an unpleasant smell, a negative note amid otherwise favorable comments; the public rating is 4.6 from 36 reviews.

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