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The landscape of Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is diverse. Beaches of black, grey, brown and white sand contrast with mountains and dramatic waterfalls. Hilo's Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo is the only US zoo in a tropical rainforest. A day trip away are the snow-capped mountains Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, both with observatories near 11,000 feet, and Kilauea Caldera, an active volcano. Back in town are a farmer's market, restaurants, shopping and banyan trees planted by celebrities and... more » The landscape of Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is diverse. Beaches of black, grey, brown and white sand contrast with mountains and dramatic waterfalls. Hilo's Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo is the only US zoo in a tropical rainforest. A day trip away are the snow-capped mountains Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, both with observatories near 11,000 feet, and Kilauea Caldera, an active volcano. Back in town are a farmer's market, restaurants, shopping and banyan trees planted by celebrities and politicians. « less

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Nov
78°F 25°C
65°F 18°C
18 in 45 cm
Dec
77°F 25°C
63°F 17°C
12 in 30 cm
Jan
77°F 25°C
62°F 16°C
10 in 26 cm
Feb
77°F 25°C
62°F 16°C
16 in 41 cm
Mar
77°F 25°C
62°F 16°C
13 in 33 cm
Apr
77°F 25°C
63°F 17°C
18 in 46 cm
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Wednesday
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“AWFUL, it is a dump.”

Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay Hotel

1 of 5 stars
mkz07
PA
9 Nov 2009

We stayed at this hotel a long time ago, it was old then but NOW it is horrible! The decor is outdated. I will say our room actually had a hair dryer in it..several years ago they didn't even have...more

“Seven stars service and hospitality”

Hilo Honu Inn

5 of 5 stars
VanRijnen
South Holland
9 Nov 2009

Family van Rijn, Netherlands Staying in this B&B during our round the world trip was simply great. After visiting Namibia, Thailand and Japan, this was like coming home, although we were at the other...more

“LOVE IT!!!”

Hilo Seaside Hotel

4 of 5 stars
MyMauiBoston
Boston
6 Nov 2009

The Hilo Seaside Hotel is fabulous! Don't expect a fancy resort, do expect a local atmosphere, friendly service, reasonable prices, and a lovely view facing the Ice Pond/ocean. It is clean and it...more

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Watch out for TripAdvider ratings for B&B's and Restaurants 09 November 2009, 10 replies
What Are the Must Sees In the Hilo Region of the Big Island? 09 November 2009, 4 replies
Ice Pond Restaurant Confusion 07 November 2009, 11 replies
Article featuring Hilo Farmer's Market 25 October 2009, 5 replies
Only 10 hr cruise stop-Volcano Tour or Rent a Car? 03 November 2009, 7 replies
New Years in Hawaii.. Big Island 13 October 2009, 5 replies
Driving to the Observatory??? 06 November 2009, 22 replies
Hilo for 1 night? 28 October 2009, 3 replies
VRBO # 94425 MIKA MIZU Anyone stayed there?? 06 November 2009, 5 replies
Great B&B in Hilo for 1 night in March 14 October 2009, 7 replies
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