| set amid banyan trees, this oceanfront budget hotel on hawaii's big island is a 3 minutes' walk from lili'uokalani botanical garden, a 4 minutes' walk from banyan golf course and 3. the plainly decorated rooms with basic furnishings feature cable tv, free wifi, minifridges and private lanais (verandas). freebies include continental breakfast and parking. an oceanfront swimming pool, coin-operated laundry facilities and a general store are also on-site. . upgraded rooms offer water views, while others overlook the hotel's tropical garden. 3 miles from rainbow falls park. studios add kitchenettes with microwaves
Hilo International Airport 7 min
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo (14 min)
This 12-acre reserve, the only natural tropical rainforest zoo in the U.S., features 80+ species. Hilo Farmers Market (5 min)
Twice-weekly outdoor market with over 200 vendors selling produce, artisanal foods & crafts. Akaka Falls State Park (25 min)
Tropical rainforest park offering a .4-mile loop footpath leading up to a 442-foot scenic waterfall. Lyman Museum (7 min)
Museum with exhibits on the natural history & culture of Hawaii & tours of an 1839 mission house. Carlsmith Beach Park (8 min)
Local park & picnic area featuring lagoons for swimming, snorkeling & sea turtle-watching. Rainbow Falls (10 min)
Rainforest waterfall featuring distinctive rainbows on sunny days, seen from a viewing platform. Hilo Bay (7 min)
Picturesque inlet with a farmer's market, Japanese garden & tsunami museum along the shore. Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden (17 min)
Over 1,800 species of tropical plants including orchids, banana groves & more in a tranquil setting. Imiloa Astronomy Center (12 min)
Exhibits on astronomy & Hawaiian culture/history, plus a planetarium & gardens with native plants. Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens (4 min)
Dedicated in 1917, this 30-acre park showcases Edo-style gardens, koi ponds & a Japanese teahouse. Wailoa River State Park (4 min)
Small riverfront park offering picnic areas, trails, a boat ramp & fishing (with some restrictions). Big Island Candies (6 min)
Confection shop for chocolate-dipped cookies (with a window to watch the process), candies & gifts. Coconut Island (7 min)
Small island with a footbridge, beaches & picnic tables plus a 20-ft. tower for jumping & diving. Pacific Tsunami Museum (6 min)
Museum explores the impact of 2 historic tsunamis on the region while working to educate the public. Richardson Ocean Park (10 min)
This black-sand beach popular for snorkeling & swimming provides lifeguards & picnic areas. | 
