The Best Hotels Closest to Mauna Kea in - 2026 Updated Prices

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Ocean & Maunakea View Guesthouse on a Private 5-Acre Property

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, good location, great view"

Enjoy viewing the photos of your Hale - home away from home

10/10 Excellent

"We had a wonderful 10 night stay at Sherry and Dave’s place. We loved the comfortable bed and scrumptious leather chairs. Large closet in the bedroom was very large with plenty of storage space. So many little extras made this a special place. Every imaginable amenity was provided. We used the toaster oven several times and only slightly missed having a microwave. Sherry and Dave were the best hosts in the world. Quite literally! We have stayed in VRBO’s all over the world and appreciated Sherry and David’s attentive, friendly and helpful manner! What a pleasant experience we had in their home!"

Hamakua Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Property is on a beautiful location, very quiet and well maintained. We really enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the really delicious complementary 7 course dinner. Highly recommend the property if you are looking for peace and quiet accommodations away from the busy resort locations."

Paniolo Greens At Waikoloa

10/10 Excellent

"I love staying in this place. It feels like home."

Mahana House Country Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was an amazing stay-cation!! From the beautiful property and the amazing rooms, the View, the rooms, the owners, the location, the entire stay was awesome!! Too short and I will definitely stay here again and again!! My family visiting from Montana, thought this place was just stunning and so did our local family!! Everything in the rooms and main house were fabulous!! Perfect location for going into Hilo town and definitely will look into a longer trip!! Thank you so much!! We are so appreciative and grateful!! We will be back and stay here for sure!! Mahalo Tanya, Wahiawa HI"

Castle Waimea Country Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Pretty good"

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

8/10 Good

"Flies in the barn was an extreme nuisance. Uncut grass from cabin 5 to the barn was annoying. The falls was a amazing. However, be extremely careful if you take the short hike because the uneven rocks is a challenge especially if it rain (9 out 10 times it'll rain). Despite that, Jordan, Abby, & Cady (not in order) was top of line from hospitality, interaction, professionalism, tidiness, etc. & they wasn't ugly :-)"

Luxury 4BR Estate with Ocean Views, Pool, Slide & Gourmet Kitchen: Waipio Heaven

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our second stay in this house. The view is one-of-a-kind, and the house is such a beautiful gem. We love the coquis at night, the stars and enjoying the humid air of Hawaii. Honoka’a is a nice town, and the Waipi’o Fruit Shack is right down the road. You’ll probably be visiting Waimea (30 minutes) or across the island to Mauna Lani, etc. (1 ro 1.25 hours), but the longer drive is still worth it for staying in such a lovely house. You’ll have a wonderful experience!"

Hilo Vacation Rental

10/10 Excellent

"👍all good …………………………………."

Other attractions near Mauna Kea

Onizuka Center for International Astronomy

Learn about the events happening in Onizuka Center for International Astronomy during your trip to Hilo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mauna Kea?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Mauna Kea, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, take a look at some of the hotels and other accommodation options that Expedia offers in the area.

What's the best place to stay near Mauna Kea?

Castle Waimea Country Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. You'll find it 19.1 mi (30.7 km) from Mauna Kea. Other good options in the area include Kikala Waterfall Lodge and Mahana House Country Inn.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mauna Kea, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Mauna Kea.

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