Every major hotel and resort on the Big Island of Hawaii, ranked by guest ratings and review volume. From the Kohala Coast luxury corridor to Hilo's waterfront hotels — each listing links to a detailed page with amenities, photos, room types, and direct booking links.

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Top Big Island Hotels & Resorts
Reviewed & Ranked by Hawaii Guide

Vast tropical oceanfront resort with a black sand beach, tennis, golf & a swimming lagoon.

Laid-back oceanside lodging with a private beach & a saltwater lagoon, plus a spa, a pool & dining.


Modern beachfront lodging offering free WiFi & an outdoor pool, plus 2 restaurants & a spa.

Classy beachfront hotel offering stylish rooms & suites, plus a restaurant, spa & 2 golf courses.

Beachfront resort offering sleek rooms, tennis & 6 restaurants, plus a breezy spa & 2 golf courses.

Oceanfront hotel offering bright rooms & a pool, plus Wi-Fi & a 9-hole golf course.

Airy units with kitchens in an upscale resort with 5 pools, a casual restaurant & an outdoor bar.

Informal bayside lodgings, plus a restaurant, a cocktail lounge, an outdoor pool & a garden.

Polished beachfront resort with a golf course & an infinity pool, plus 3 restaurants & a spa.

Airy rooms & bungalows in a tropical, oceanside retreat with an upscale spa & 2 scenic golf courses.

Chic rooms, suites & villas, some with ocean views, in a plush resort offering dining, golf & a spa.

Beachfront lodging in a resort offering 14 restaurants & bars, plus 3 outdoor pools, a spa & golf.

Contemporary condos with kitchens in an oceanfront hotel offering 2 outdoor pools & free parking.

Relaxed property with warmly decorated rooms, plus a hot tub & casual dining.

Simple rooms with kitchenettes in a relaxed bayside hotel offering an outdoor pool & free Wi-Fi.

Airy suites with balconies in an oceanfront hotel offering an outdoor pool & a private beach.

Oceanfront condos with lanais, some with ocean views, plus an outdoor pool, BBQ areas & an eatery.

Bright suites with full kitchens in an oceanfront hotel with 2 pools, a hot tub & a BBQ area.

Relaxed complex of villas with free Wi-Fi & parking, plus on-site dining, a pool & a golf course.

Laid-back resort featuring outdoor pools, spas & tennis courts, plus BBQ areas & a gym.

Oceanfront 1- and 2-bedroom condos with kitchens, plus a private beach & an upscale restaurant.


Bright condos with kitchens & terraces in a laid-back oceanfront hotel with 2 pools & a hot tub.

Relaxed old-school inn offering quaint en suite rooms, satellite TV & free WiFi.

Polished villas with kitchens in a relaxed condo resort offering an outdoor pool & tennis courts.


Relaxed suites & villas with kitchens in a hotel offering an outdoor pool, a hot tub & BBQs.

Laid-back, oceanfront hotel offering apartments with patios or balconies, plus a pool & a hot tub.

1930s plantation house offering airy rooms with private entrances, plus locally inspired breakfasts.

Serene retreat featuring 4 upscale plantation-era bungalows with ocean views & concierge service.


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