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A room with a window overlooking a beach, a sofa with cushions, and a small table.

1. Hilo Bay Oceanfront B&B

1.6 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Deanne

AED 1,079 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a green patterned rug, a grey bean bag, a white coffee table, a grey sofa, and a ceiling fan.

2. Howzit Hostels Hawaii

1.2 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Erick

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A spacious living area with a wooden coffee table, a sofa, and a hammock. There are wicker lamps hanging from the ceiling and a large window providing a view of greenery outside.

3. SCP Hilo Hotel

Keaukaha, 1.8 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

John

AED 753 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

An aerial view of a coastal area with a small island featuring a dock and lush greenery.

4. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Keaukaha, 1.7 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Steve

AED 726 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

A balcony with a view of the sea, a cruise ship, and a yacht.

5. Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

Keaukaha, 1.9 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Agnes

AED 603 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Dec - 11 Dec

An aerial view of a resort with a pool surrounded by lounge chairs, a building with multiple floors, and a rocky shoreline.

6. Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

Keaukaha, 1.8 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Gavin

AED 916 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large window offering a view of a garden and a house.

7. Hilltop Vacation Rental

1.9 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Glenn

AED 706 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a view of a landscaped garden and trees.

8. Mahana House Country Inn

19.2 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Junyi

AED 919 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Dec - 8 Dec

An outdoor patio with a wooden deck, a thatched umbrella, and a seating area with a bench and chairs.

9. Hoomaikai Blessing's

19.9 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Anthony

AED 459 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A lush garden with palm trees and well-maintained grass.

10. Arnott's Lodge

Keaukaha, 4.3 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Ryan

AED 563 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

11. Hawaii Magic Skies B&B Farmstay

5.4 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Kelly

AED 1,574 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

An aerial view of a lush landscape with a waterfall, dense greenery, and a few residential buildings.

12. The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

5.9 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Heng

AED 1,124 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A two-story house with a gabled roof, a covered porch, and a small outdoor seating area.

13. Hamakua Guesthouse

15.9 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Daniel

AED 403 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A house with a triangular roof and a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.

14. Kikala Waterfall Lodge

8.7 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Jason

AED 767 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A covered porch with a view of a road and lush greenery, including palm trees and various plants.

15. Aarons Cottage

Keaukaha, 4.2 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

John

AED 722 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A spacious living area with a large brown sectional sofa, a wooden staircase, and a high ceiling with skylights.

16. Hilo Vacation Rental

3.7 km from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Ramon

AED 654 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Panaewa Rainforest Zoo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hilo Bay Oceanfront B&B	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 334 reviews	View
Howzit Hostels Hawaii	1.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 94 reviews	View
SCP Hilo Hotel	3.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,002 reviews	View
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	3.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,331 reviews	View
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel	2.0 star property	8.2 Very good 1,008 reviews	View

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Top Panaewa Rainforest Zoo Hotel Reviews

Hilo Bay Oceanfront B&B

Hilo

10/10 Excellent

Booked this room thru Expedia 10 minutes before showing up at the place. We were warmly greeted by the owners and they assisted us in taking our luggage in. They let us chose between the 2 rooms they had available. They were amazing hosts. They offered us hot and cold beverages and snacks. They even drove us into town and dropped us off. The rooms and the views were gorgeous. Great breakfast in the morning and they even sent us away with fresh baked banana bread they made that morning when we...

Pearla

Mahana House Country Inn

Hakalau

10/10 Excellent

This place is amazing! If you're looking for a getaway from many other tourists, don't mind sharing a separate, common kitchen with some other folks, and enjoy some fantastic recommendations from your hosts, this place is for you. The suites are nicely apportioned and the hosts have thought of everything. We like to cook our own dinners in the evening as well as breakfast and this place suited us perfectly. We also hate crowds. The only crowds you'll have to deal with here are a few frogs in the...

Rob

Howzit Hostels Hawaii

Hilo

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

Hilo

10/10 Excellent

Loved the profoundly peaceful location, could hike to and swim under beautiful waterfall on site. Only sounds were of nature. 4 miles from funky town of Hilo, which we also really liked. Perfect get-away-from-tourist-crowds Inn. Provides breakfast- could be improved with Gluten-free dairy-free breakfast option but good fresh fruit, waffles, egg souffle. Friendly staff but not overly so as in B&B where you have to make convo with owners. At night amazing views of stars, darkest sky I have ever...

DL

Arnott's Lodge

Keaukaha

10/10 Excellent

I booked a night here since it was close to the airport and our accommodations for the trip were far and we we’re arriving very late. I called ahead let them know of our late arrival. Turns out our flight was delayed twice making our arrival even later. Arriving into Hilo at 0130 was not the easiest. We couldn’t get a Lyft, Uber, or taxi. A whole plane of people were trying to use 3 car shares at the same time. Mr Arnott went above and beyond helping out a single mom with 2 kids Stuck at the...

RENEE

Hoomaikai Blessing's

Keaau

10/10 Excellent

We stayed here for almost two weeks. Kelly was amazing. She was always whipping up different types of breakfasts. She was so cute and so talkative. Her food was really good. (If you are like me however, ask for pancakes or french toast or crepes) she loves to cook Mexican style breakfast but it didn’t always sit right with me. Then I told her about and she said, “well you should have told me earlier!” We both laughed. And it was excellent there after. Her place is very cozy and calm. I loved...

Stefanie

Aarons Cottage

Keaukaha

10/10 Excellent

Large clean room with access via a veranda to a tree shaded backyard with tables and a barbeque. Best breakfast with a variety of generous choices of eggs, meats , fruits or cereals, jams and cream cheese ( whatever is in the fridge as a fair game). The cottage is located within 3 minute walk from a beach next to million dollar homes., and a short drive to other beaches, parks and waterfalls, museums and everything else the east coast of Hawaii has to offer. No volcano gases (VOG) which...

Eugenia

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Keaukaha

10/10 Excellent

Srividya

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

Keaukaha

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

Keaukaha

10/10 Excellent

Caesar

Hamakua Guesthouse

Pepeekeo

10/10 Excellent

This isn't a hotel. It is closer to an AirBnb/High-End Hostel. Either way, it is awesome. We stayed in the guest house. The bed is amazingly comfortable and I slept great. The room was clean and had everything I expected. Ray runs the day to day ops and he is an awesome, welcoming guy. Our room had an incredible view of the rainforest and the ocean. However, the best part about this place is the outdoor shower. Best shower you will ever take. I never wanted to get out. I would come...

Craig

Hilo Vacation Rental

Hilo

10/10 Excellent

Was with daughter and grand twin girls in there big rental house for week near Pahoa by coast. Decided to stay extra 5 days on short notice as Kilauea volcano was lighting up Lava lake. Did not need 400$ nite place as by myself. Found Hilo Vacation Rental at 85$ nite on Expedia for room queen bed, lots of storage, Tv, internet fast and porch area French doors to dry snorkel stuff. Was shared common areas and bath was very nice and never had problem with guests as seems was always available....

Peter

A multi-story wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.

Volcano Acres Ranch B&B

Volcano

10/10 Excellent

We stayed in the Ohia Ranch Retreat room. This was easily the most beautiful room we’ve ever stayed in. The aesthetic of the stained wood beams, hard wood floors and furnishings was outstanding. There was a real attention to detail. The bed was also tied for the most comfortable bed we’ve slept in and reminds us that we have to replace our bed at home sometime soon. The surroundings were also beautiful and complete with fun farm animals including Lucy the goat, who never ceased to...

Kirk

A fireplace with a stone surround and various plaques, flanked by two tables with lamps.

Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant

Volcano

10/10 Excellent

Blonde lady in the gift shop not friendly when checking in and out. She was talking to another male employee about other employees. Discuss business about training modules. Not friendly at all. Did not feel welcomed at all. In fact felt we we interrupting her day and she did not want to be bother with us. Spend a lot of money to stay her and was not welcomed. I wanted to purchase several items in the gift shop and passed.

wayne

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Panaewa Rainforest Zoo?

Panaewa Rainforest Zoo is located in an area of Hilo known for its beautiful island views and picturesque gardens. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 95 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Panaewa Rainforest Zoo?

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this resort offers a golf course and 2 bars. It's located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo. Other good choices within 5 miles include Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel and Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

How many hotels will I find near Panaewa Rainforest Zoo?

Expedia has 95 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Panaewa Rainforest Zoo.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Panaewa Rainforest Zoo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Panaewa Rainforest Zoo.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Panaewa Rainforest Zoo?

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What can I see and do near Panaewa Rainforest Zoo?

Study the collections at Mokupapapa Discovery Center, Pacific Tsunami Museum, or Lyman Museum. You can enjoy live performances at Palace Theater and University Theater. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Bayfront Park, Kalakaua Park, or Liliuokalani Park and Gardens.

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Our top choices for Panaewa Rainforest Zoo hotels

1. Hilo Bay Oceanfront B&B

2. Howzit Hostels Hawaii

3. SCP Hilo Hotel

4. Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

5. Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

6. Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

7. Hilltop Vacation Rental

8. Mahana House Country Inn

9. Hoomaikai Blessing's

10. Arnott's Lodge

11. Hawaii Magic Skies B&B Farmstay

12. The Inn at Kulaniapia Falls

13. Hamakua Guesthouse

14. Kikala Waterfall Lodge

15. Aarons Cottage

16. Hilo Vacation Rental

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Hilo Bay Oceanfront B&B

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

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What's the best place to stay near Panaewa Rainforest Zoo?

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Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Panaewa Rainforest Zoo?

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