Hilltop Vacation Rental

Suburban guesthouse in Hilo with free parking

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Dates

November 2025

6

December 2025

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | View from room

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Hilltop Vacation Rental sits high in the mountains, offering a peaceful retreat with its garden views. Travelers appreciate the billiards table for evening entertainment, in-room WiFi for staying connected, express check-in for a smooth arrival, and the lobby TV for downtime.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Parking included
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 6 - Nov 7

Tomorrow

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fridge

LED TV

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Wardrobe

23 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

LED TV

Private bathroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hairdryer

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Panoramic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Kitchenette

Fridge

LED TV

Jetted bath

Hairdryer

42 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Fridge

LED TV

Deep-soaking bath

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

56 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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About the area

57 Hina St, Hilo, HI, 96720

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 - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 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

Guest house in the mountains

Hilltop Vacation Rental provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

Free self-parking
Express check-out, express check-in and a TV in reception
A billiards/pool table and smoke-free property

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Pool
Free WiFi
Laundry
Housekeeping

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

Pets not 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

Property Registration Number No Registration ID

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 Guesthouse

Hilltop Vacation Rental Guesthouse Hilo

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilltop Vacation Rental on 30 Nov 2025 start from NZ$393.92, 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.

How much is parking at Hilltop Vacation Rental?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hilltop Vacation Rental?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hilltop Vacation Rental?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hilltop Vacation Rental located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Lyman Museum, Hamakua Heritage Corridor and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Gilbert Carvalho Park and Naha Stone are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Hilltop Vacation Rental Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

MIHO

24 Jul 2025

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

Vanessa

17 Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Wei Li

17 Jul 2025

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

Kevin

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Would definitely stay here again

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paulette

14 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

I loved the view of Hilo bay from sitting in bed!

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

30 Nov 2022

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

Great view of Hilo bay. Close to restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Apr 2024

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

A short Hilo break

A short but pleasant stay. Beautiful view and everything was as described. Would come again.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

18 Jan 2025

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

Brynne

9 Aug 2022

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

Happy

We really liked this place. It was quiet, and the grounds were great for bird-watching and relaxing. A short walk to town.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

3 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Easy in, easy out. Clean little place.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C

8 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Peaceful and quiet with an excellent host. I even had a private balcony deck to myself. View was beautiful. An older place, but unique and I loved it.

8/10 Good

Barbara

15 Nov 2024

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

Buddy L

24 Mar 2024

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

Sarge, the caretaker, was personable, helpful, and great!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert

9 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room quaint and charming. Parking a bit difficult, but doable.

10/10 Excellent

Andrey

17 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved our 7-night stay at Hilltop vacation rental! We had the economy room with a view of the ocean and it was very cool to wake up to the sun rising. The room was clean, there was a shower and bathroom and all of the necessary essentials for our stay—coffee maker, small fridge, etc…The parking was a bit tight, but our rental Jeep fit into the parking spots! It was a quiet and peaceful stay. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mingyang

5 Apr 2023

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Quiet place and super hill top view. Also beautiful yard. Houseowner do great maintenance for the house. Have a wonderful short time.

8/10 Good

Joanne

4 Mar 2025

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

Jeff

21 Apr 2024

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

Nice stay in Hilo, beautiful view

Place was more than we ever thought. Super clean, super cool. No lobby, self checkin. Pool table in great room. Just a really cool exercise experience. My wife was apprehensive as she likes traditional hotel, but even she was over the top

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

UMANG

10 Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

18 Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Russell

12 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The property is very pleasant, including not only the home, but the surroundings. The large backyard is very peaceful, and the three chickens are a nice addition. The views from the property (and from our room #1) are spectacular. Parking requires a little maneuvering, but it wasn't a problem. Also, stone stairway to the house, and stairs inside the house to the rooms upstairs, could be difficult for anyone with limited mobility. I highly recommend this facility if you want a quiet room and an "old Hawaii" experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

9 Apr 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

19 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing but has Potential

The facilities were very old, worn and in dire need of refurbishment, paint and updating. The mattress was very uncomfortable, the electrical outlets were very old and limited in number, the bathroom requires a complete renovation and, although the room is very spacious, the seating in it is limited. We were very surprised that there was no smoke detector in the room, especially in light of the old electrical outlets and overcrowding on the existing ones. The public sitting area is nicely done and the grounds are lovely. The location is fabulous. The view is amazing, the private balcony off our room was very nice and the neighbourhood is quiet and pleasant. With significant updating, this could be an amazing destination. As is, it is disappointing, outdated and not very comfortable.

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Herbert O

10 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

These comments need to be taken in context of value. I had a 2-night business stay and just needed a place to sleep and shower. It was very, very affordable. Be sure to ask for Room 1, I think it had the best view and it also had a private balcony. It was a 3-room suite. The grounds were wonderful, lush and well-cared for. The house is obviously an old Hawaiian home, and it has been a while since there were any significant updates (like many decades). The room could have benefited from some paint, the fixtures in the bathroom were a bit dilapidated. The bed was old, a bit bouncy though I slept well. More outlets near the bed would have been helpful (I had to plug my sleeping device in to a 1940s-era plug in the closet). The views overlooking Hilo were wonderful—the harbor, airport and beyond. All contact with the owners was virtual. I didn't opt for daily room service, and so didn't see staff the whole time I was there. Would I stay again? Probably not, but it wasn't an unpleasant experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022