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Hilltop Vacation Rental

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Hilo with free parking

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Escape to a serene garden oasis with a tranquil pond and lush greenery.
Enjoy a tranquil meal amidst lush greenery and tropical decor.
Relax and socialize in this spacious room with a pool table, comfortable seating area, and large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Bathroom features a bathtub, mirror, and shower area.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with a long table and wicker chairs, surrounded by a glass cabinet and a beautiful view.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$373
includes taxes & fees
28 Aug - 29 Aug

Explore the area

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57 Hina St, Hilo, HI, 96720
  • Rainbow Falls
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in this cozy space with a comfortable bed, a desk for work, and a TV for entertainment.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fridge
LED TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Mobile key entry
  • 23 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, and a comfortable bench.

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 56 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Bathroom features a bathtub, mirror, and shower area.

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Hilo

At Hilltop Vacation Rental you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lyman Museum and Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and express check-in. Other amenities include express check-out and a television in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Hilo guest house include Kalakaua Park and St. Joseph Catholic Church.
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What's nearby

  • Rainbow Falls - 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
  • Coconut Island Park - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Port of Hilo - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪L & L Drive Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Antics Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Hilltop Vacation Rental

Suburban guesthouse in Hilo with free parking
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 guest house 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 a hairdryer and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 15 metres
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 guest room 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property Registration Number No Registration ID

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hilltop Vacation Rental?

Hilltop Vacation Rental offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilltop Vacation Rental?

As of 8 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Vacation Rental on 28 Aug 2025 start from NZ$372.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hilltop Vacation Rental?

Yep, Hilltop Vacation Rental has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Hilltop Vacation Rental?

The closest beach to Hilltop Vacation Rental is Honoli'i Beach (4.3 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hilltop Vacation Rental?

No, Hilltop Vacation Rental does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hilltop Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hilltop Vacation Rental?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hilltop Vacation Rental Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

This is a very economical but charming place to stay. It has more of an Airbnb feel to it. The setting is quite wonderful. I think for it to be convenient it helped a lot to have a vehicle. Good small refrigerator, small microwave and a Keureg coffee maker, but not much else for food preparation and eating. I enjoyed the chickens.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

OK for a 1 night stay

My wife and I spent one night at Hilltop as part of our 4 day trip to the BI. We stayed in the largest king bedroom . The house itself is impressive, especially the exterior and grounds and it is well located near downtown Hilo. I recommend you ask the owner to turn on the air conditioner at least 2-3 hours before arriving. We arrived to a sweltering bedroom. The only TV was in the downstairs shared common area which has no AC. And as others have noted, parking is a problem in a small driveway area. Expect to hear several roosters crowing right outside the bathroom window throughout the night. And don’t expect plush, fresh smelling hotel quality bathroom towels. At least that is not we were provided. Hilltop was ok for a one night stay, but I can’t recommend an extended stay here unless the owners make some improvements.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles, Charlotte

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had great views and good birds. Parking was a bit tricky but there are designated spots for the guests. Had to drive to get to restaurants and stores. The frogs and roosters were noisy but we got used to them. I gave an average rating for staff and service because we never saw the staff which was good but we did hear some noise from mowing and weeding and tree chopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 3, the Panoramic suite. Despite what the photos showed, there is no dresser in the room. In fact, there was no closet, dresser, wardrobe, clothing rack or clothing hooks. For the 4 days and 3 nights we stayed, we were forced to live out of our suitcases and deal with wrinkled clothes. I got so desperate I began hanging outfits from curtain rods. The bed was large and comfortable but oddly enough there is only one nightstand. I slept on the side without a nightstand and therefore had to put my phone and beverages on the floor as there was nowhere else near the bed to put it. The air conditioner in the room photos showed it inside of the bedroom but it’s since been moved to the opposite end of the suite in the kitchenette. The kitchenette is surrounded by single pane glass that heavily leaks the air. This meant the kitchenette was cooler but there was zero air circulation or fan inside the actual bedroom. This made it very uncomfortable and muggy to sleep. The walls and floors are very thin and we could hear people talking, dogs barking, doors shutting…etc. it wasn’t terrible but also not ideal. There is a rather large 2-3” gap under the door to the room. This made us very uncomfortable as literally anyone could look underneath or film with their cellphone. We ended up rolling a towel and placing it in front for privacy. The shower had decent water pressure but it only came in two temperatures. Melt your skin hot, and scalding hot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect. My husband and I reserved the room with the king-sized bed for a week and it exceeded all of our expectations. The property is gorgeous, the ocean view is breathtaking, and its walking distance to downtown Hilo. The parking space is tight but the house and room with a private balcony made up for it. We had a small fridge wich was great and the wifi was strong. Jade (the owner) was flexible with our reservation and just so great to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and had great views! Very nicely kept and the rooms were clean and cute. Definitely a unique stay! The service was also great and we enjoyed the amenities. We would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Janice, Mililani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and air conditioning when needed made room easy to have a good temperature for sleeping. Beautiful lanai and living area. Water pressure could be better and it varied during the stay. It’s the only thing that could improve. The rooster was a very good alarm for us because we did need to get up early, but for people who needed to sleep in, may be problematic. Really easy check in and check out with good security system.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria D

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hilltop Vacation Was so wonderful, country like Home with very beautiful breathtaking views, quiet, country like atmosphere with chickens, a cat, romantic garden and more importantly: Everyone here at Hilltop Vacation make us feel so welcome and safe as well as helpful in any way! The gentleman from downstairs was very nice and helpful and greeted us with a nice smile! Thank you all for being so kind and for the beautiful Clean House!!! I will most definitely look forward to continue booking Hilltop Vacation and my family and friends will be considering it the first choice when they come to visit Big Island!! I LOVED IT THERE!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024