Welcome to the best kept secret of all the Hawaiian Islands: Hilo. Only minutes away from our local airport, travelers from around the world enjoy the lush, natural, tropical beauty from waterfalls - large and small - to vibrant rain forests. Our rugged, craggy coastline calls to snorkelers, swimmer, SUP-pers, divers and water sport activity enthusiasts of all sorts. For something more fiery, travel further inland and upland to encounter our one-of-a-kind Volcanoes Nation Park. Back in town, indulge in our world-class quality and world-wide variety of cuisines from all across the Pacific Rim featuring our local delicacies including fresh caught and served poke’ and our not-to-be-missed locally grown coffees and chocolates. For those in mind to shop, in addition to our local hand-crafted souvenirs, there’s international art galleries and museums, clothing stores and farmers markets. For a little taste of the best of all the Islands, the Yonegan Plumeria Hilo Hotel awaits.
This newly renovated, Honu (Hawaiian for Giant Green Sea Turtle) themed, self-contained downstairs studio mere footsteps from the Chalk’s beach grotto and minutes away from ITO Airport and downtown Hilo, offers comfort for travelers on a budget including a fully stocked kitchenette; a work station with complimentary WIFI and four free streaming services; a queen-sized bed complete in-room change of linens; analog and digital room locks; a first-night set of amenities in our bathroom and round-the-clock phone support.