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Hilltop Vacation Rental

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Port of Hilo

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Billiards
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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57 Hina St, Hilo, HI, 96720
  • Place, Rainbow Falls
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilo Farmers Market
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hilo

In suburbs.You'll find Lyman Museum and Hamakua Heritage Corridor within a 15-minute walk of this Hilo guesthouse. St. Joseph Catholic Church and Gilbert Carvalho Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gilbert Carvalho Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kalakaua Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Antics Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hilltop Vacation Rental

3-star guest house near Port of Hilo
Hilltop Vacation Rental offers its guests a garden, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Hilo guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Hilltop Vacation Rental offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hilltop Vacation Rental House Hilo
Hilltop Vacation Rental Hilo
Hilltop Vacation Rental Hilo
Hilltop Vacation Rental Guesthouse
Hilltop Vacation Rental Guesthouse Hilo

Reviews

Hilltop Vacation Rental Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The property and the view were extraordinary. The room is tiny, but not really designed for guests too relaxing because there is a large community living room downstairs. I did ask some questions through email, but did not get a response from the owners know that we ever see them. I take that as a negative.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and convenient. It was a nice hilltop location with a great view. The economy room was cute and cozy. The living areas were enjoyable places to spend time. The walls were thin, but guests were respectful of the quiet hours.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIHO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view Great host, truly highly recommended!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wei Li, Louisville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property. So very quiet and very friendly staff. We would return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maksim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanmay

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one of the suites. This stay is literally at the top of the hill and you get 360 views of Hilo. unobstructed views of the ocean. Clean and full of amenities. The projector screen was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this little gem of a place. Have stayed here twice over the past year in two different rooms. The bed could use an upgrade, it was a little too soft and the pillows small. Besides that, it is thoughtfully stocked and wonderful grounds. The views are amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajanth Anilkumar, STERLING HEIGHTS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the location and the beautiful common areas at Hilltop Legacy — peaceful surroundings and stunning views! The host was very friendly and even took time to chat with us and share some great local recommendations. The bathroom didn’t have a vent, so it could get a bit musty after use, and we missed having a microwave and an iron. Also, if you’re a light sleeper, the hens cooing through the night might be a bit disruptive. Overall, a charming place with a lot of character and hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Juda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very sweet, well-kept stately old property that exudes then charm of old Hilo. Check in was easy- note there are some fairly steep stairs leading up to the front door, as well as stairs within the house. I was very comfortable in my efficiency room, and especially appreciated the water, condensation, and diamond bakery cream crackers which were a much needed snack during my Merrie Monarch adventures! A great location and a comfortable place to stay for any Hilo vacation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Valeri

Flight was delayed and I did not get to stay in the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This magical place has left a permanent memory.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night in the Sky Room. The room has lovely views of the city, ocean, and inbound flights landing at the Hilo airport off in the distance. We chose this place due to price point, proximity to downtown and the in-room jet bathtub. Favorite things: location, pretty front yard, jet bathtub, and comfortable bed if you like a softer mattress top. Least favorite things: the door has a rather large 3 inch gap at the bottom; the shower is small with low water pressure; the walls are made of plywood; missing some items in the kitchenette to make the stay more comfortable such as dish towels, sponge, soap; pillows were a bit musty; no washcloths provided in the bathroom. One oddity: you must remove your shoes upon entry to the home and put on foam rubber slippers, which is okay except there is no clear way to indicate if/when the slippers were sanitized and the sizes provided are 2 sizes, both too small for someone with feet size 10 or above. Overall, this accommodation was fine and clean for one night but not comfortable for us for a longer stay. Be aware that they have a large dog who barks a lot. We managed even without using the earplugs the hosts provided. Apparently they have a bit of a conflict with the neighboring property about driveway space that requires some fiddly logistics about parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Denton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved loved this property. It was clean, loved the fact they offered house slippers as well as outside slippers. We spent more time out on our full beautiful balcony more than in room. Beautiful landscaping. You can tell they take pride in the rental home. It’s was quiet and laid back for my husband and I. Maid service was awesome. We stayed on that side of island cuz it was my local, and just drove to tourist areas when we wanted to do stuff. Zoo was free and gorgeous, rainbow falls was free and beautiful. Checked out many beaches. Overall everything was wonderful. Even tried to eat mostly authentic local foods. Island breeze luau was a rip off don’t recommend. But it’s a must stay. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. Mr.& Ms. Hunt
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Hilo Bay. Breathtaking sunrises. Beautiful building, indoor furnishings and exterior. So conveniently located in town, on a hill. Thoughtful amenities: mini-refrigerator stocked with bottled water. Real glasses, mugs and spoon. Privacy. My second time to use this same room in less than 10 years. Suggested improvements: In this particular room, would've liked to know it takes considerable time for the hot water to come on in the shower. A moveable shower head would be nice so the water doesn't leak out onto the floor when the shower door is opened, to check the water intermittently, until it is fully heated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

UMANG

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bad

Bedding was really bad. No comforter nor blanket. I have requested but nobody care about it. Bugs were in bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing view from the king suite! Charming character and appreciated keurig with coffee pods and creamer, silverware and paper plates, etc. Walls thin and had some disturbance from one neighbor. Parking is difficult and steep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View from the house is beautiful especially sunrise in the morning. Walking distance to Hilo downtown. Property is at decent conditions. No elevator then if you don’t mind to carry luggages upstairs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin N.

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice studio apartment with a view of the ocean. The room was clean; the A/C worked; beach towels provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning views at a reasonable price

We absolutely loved sitting on our balcony throughout our stay. It was definitely the highlight of this room, with stunning views and peaceful breezes (except the crowing roosters). The location of this property gave us easy access to everything we wanted to do in the Hilo area, which was a big plus. The price was more than reasonable and the hosts were helpful. The only downside was substandard pillows and a hard bed (which someone else might not mind, but I found uncomfortable). All in all, I would recommend this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024