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Paniolo Greens At Waikoloa

Paniolo Greens At Waikoloa

10/10 Excellent
"I love staying in this place. It feels like home."
Martha 16-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Paniolo Greens At Waikoloa
Mahana House Country Inn

Mahana House Country Inn

10/10 Excellent
"This was an amazing stay-cation!! From the beautiful property and the amazing rooms, the View, the rooms, the owners, the location, the entire stay was awesome!! Too short and I will definitely stay here again and again!! My family visiting from Montana, thought this place was just stunning and so did our local family!! Everything in the rooms and main house were fabulous!! Perfect location for going into Hilo town and definitely will look into a longer trip!! Thank you so much!! We are so appreciative and grateful!! We will be back and stay here for sure!! Mahalo Tanya, Wahiawa HI"
Tanya 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Mahana House Country Inn
Castle Waimea Country Lodge

Castle Waimea Country Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Pretty good"
Mikhail 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Castle Waimea Country Lodge
Waipio Valley and Ocean View

Waipio Valley and Ocean View

10/10 Excellent
"Our stay was spectacular! This home was everything we could have dreamed plus some! The view was heavily, flowers were absolutely beautiful and the view of Waipio Valley was by far the most stunning view, right off our back porch! Our house manager Camile was truly a gem! She made our stay truly amazing! We will definitely be booking this home again in the future! I highly recommend this rental to anyone interested, you will not regret!"
Meagan B. 7-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Waipio Valley and Ocean View
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

8/10 Good
"Flies in the barn was an extreme nuisance. Uncut grass from cabin 5 to the barn was annoying. The falls was a amazing. However, be extremely careful if you take the short hike because the uneven rocks is a challenge especially if it rain (9 out 10 times it'll rain). Despite that, Jordan, Abby, & Cady (not in order) was top of line from hospitality, interaction, professionalism, tidiness, etc. & they wasn't ugly :-)"
Andre 3-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls
"The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway

"The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway

10/10 Excellent
"Such a peaceful stay! loved the view and the beautiful property. Hosts were wonerful and kind. Would love to come back and stay here again!"
Eric K. 6-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
"The land of Sunshine" - fantastic ocean views, peaceful, romantic getaway
Hamakua Guesthouse

Hamakua Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed here for four days. A great place to stay during your visit. It’s clean and comfortable. Will visit here again if I come to Hawaii."
Yuxuan 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Hamakua Guesthouse
Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai

Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely location, responsive host, easy to book."
TWYMEKA C. 1-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Royal Palm Cottage/5 mins from beach/Akaka Falls/Private Lanai
Kikala Waterfall Lodge

Kikala Waterfall Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"The property was absolutely gorgeous. Will definitely book here again."
Jason 4-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Kikala Waterfall Lodge

Other attractions near Mauna Kea Observatory

Onizuka Center for International Astronomy

Learn about the events happening in Onizuka Center for International Astronomy during your trip to Hilo. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mauna Kea Observatory?
If you're planning to come to the area to visit Mauna Kea Observatory, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, you could search for properties close to public transport so it's easy to get around.
What's the best place to stay near Mauna Kea Observatory?
Castle Waimea Country Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. You'll find it 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from Mauna Kea Observatory. Other good choices in the area include Kikala Waterfall Lodge and Paniolo Greens At Waikoloa.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mauna Kea Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Mauna Kea Observatory.
What can I see and do near Mauna Kea Observatory?
Keck Observatory, Subaru Telescope and WM Keck Observatory are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. Explore nature at Mauna Kea and Mauna Kea Ice Age Reserve. A visit to Onizuka Center for International Astronomy is worth the trip when you're visiting.

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