Hawaii (Big Island) Hotel Tips by 2rs

This is probably among the cheapest accomodations available in Kailua-Kona. This hostel offers shared dorm rooms, private single and doubles in the main building and deluxe private rooms in appartments down the road for $50.

Their definition of deluxe means deluxe compared to hostel standards, it was a clean bedroom with ceiling fan and a king size bed, bathroom, living room with a TV and kitchenette. The appartment consisted of two bedrooms, so you may have to share the facilities if there are guest staying in the other bedroom.

They do acceptonline reservations, but did not get mine, so perhaps doing your reservations by phone is the best option.

Unique Qualities: A decent place to stay if you need somewhere to sleep and shower and otherwise plan spending most of your time outdoors.

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Theme: Hostel
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: US$20-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 1-808-326-7018
Address: 75-195 Ala Ona Ona Street
Directions: Located in a residential arera about 10 minutes walk up the hill from Kailua-Kona bay.
Website: http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/affordable/konap.htm

This Hotel is an institution on the Big Island, having been operated by the Manago family since 1917. They offer cheap rooms with shared bathrooms facing the road in the old building. And ensuite rooms with private lanai in the "new" three story building.

The hotels restaurant is also famous for its food, especially the porkchops.

Unique Qualities: The view of the ocean, Kealakekua bay and the sunset from the lanai on the third floor rooms is worth its $ fiftysomething.

If you are planning to go to Kealakekua Bay for the probably best snorkeling in Hawaii, the Manago Hotel is a nice place to stay so you won't be spending all morning driving.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: 1-808-323-2642
Address: Higway 11, Captain Cook
Directions: Loacated in the township of Captain Cook south of Kaulia-Kona.
Website: http://www.managohotel.com

When spending all day in the Volcanoes National Park, and perhaps doing a hike after dark, the volcano House is a perfect place to spend the night.

This historic hotel from 1865 is located within the park itself and is placed right on the rim of the Kiluea crater.

They have both rooms with a crater view and rooms in a building located between the main building and the visitor center, and they are priced accordingly. If you are spending the day and the daylight hours in the park there is really no need to spend the money on a room with a crater view, as you'll have a perfect view of the crater during breakfast, which by the way is a nice buffet.

Unique Qualities: Great views of the Kilauea crater from the dining room at breakfast.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: 1-808-967-7321
Address: Volcanoes National Park
Directions: Right next to the Volcanoes National Park's visitor center.

Arnotts lodge is a nice and clean hostel with dorms, private rooms with shared bathrooms, kitchen and living room and deluxe with private baths.

This is a popular place were you will meet many other travelers.

Unique Qualities: Arnott's Lodge is also runnig a tour operation with tours such as lava hikes and tours to Hamakua Coast Valleys & Waterfalls and to the Manua Kea summit, at about half the price for hostel guests, which may be a good reason for staying here.

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Theme: Hostel
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: US$20-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 1-808-969-7097
Directions: Located in a residential area to the south of the port of Hilo, so you will ned a car or the complimentary bicycle to get downtown.
Website: http://www.arnottslodge.com/