Keaukaha Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Port of Hilo
Explore the waterfront in Hilo with a trip to Port of Hilo. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

Carlsmith Beach Park
Explore the great outdoors at Carlsmith Beach Park, a lovely green space in Hilo.

Liliuokalani Park and Gardens
This serene Hilo bayfront park offers the serenity of a Japanese garden, a lush canopy of banyan trees and beautiful views from a sacred ancient Hawai’ian island.

Onekahakaha Beach Park
Spend a sunny day exploring the hidden charms of this tranquil cove, where protected tidal pools provide ideal swimming and snorkeling conditions.

Keaukaha Beach Park
Snorkel in the clear waters at this beautiful spot, where gaps in the volcanic ocean floor hide a wealth of marine life.

Richardson's Ocean Park
Discover a world of marine science and one of the best swimming spots in the Hilo region at this family-friendly beach park.
Things to do

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Big Island (South): a Self-Drive Sightseeing and Adventure Audio Tour

Big Island: Hand Feed & Cuddle Baby Goats
Top hotels in Keaukaha

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
We came for the Merrie Monarch festivities. Staff is amazing, the room was clean. We enjoyed breakfast and a late lunch early dinner...the food was amazing!!!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Clean room, comfortable beds. Our only complaint was that we wanted to extend our stay by another night and the front desk could not do it without waiting for the reservation staff to arrive which wasn't to happen until 10am. Essentially we had to pack up, check out and be checked back in later. ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
It was the only available room for Merrie Monarch - stayed 2 nights but had to change rooms. Rooms were actually ok but there was basically no view of the bay as shown on website.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

SCP Hilo Hotel
Room was clean and very unique. Loved this property and the vibe. Great location. Staff were excellent. Good amenities. Restaurants nearby. Would love to stay here again.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Arnott's Lodge
Loved it here! Would have stayed longer but they were booked up. Great location. Short BEAUTIFUL walk to the beach/park. The woman at the front desk was so nice and helpful! A+
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Plumeria Hilo Hotel
Incredibly good deal for the price. No elevator but my unit was a mini apartment with sofa bed, kitchenette stocked with utensils, cookware and real plates and glasses. Fridge/freezer was much larger than the under counter units in bigger chain hotels. There was even a washer/ dryer. Better than ...
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

