Hawaiian Islands · Hawaiʻi
Big Island (Hawai'i)
The youngest and largest Hawaiian island — active volcanoes, black sand beaches, and diverse climate zones from tropical rainforest to snow-capped peaks.
Culture and history
Home to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (sacred to Pele). Strong Native Hawaiian cultural presence in Hilo and Waipi'o Valley.
Nature and conservation
Active volcanic ecosystem. Endangered species include Hawaiian monk seal and nene goose.
When to go
Good to visit year-round.
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Where to stay on Big Island (Hawai'i)
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is on Banyan Drive in Hilo, the Big Island's older, rainier east-side town, overlooking Hilo Bay and Coconut Island. It is a...
Kilauea Lodge
Kilauea Lodge is a small lodge of about a dozen rooms with its own restaurant in Volcano Village, a forested community a couple of minutes' drive...
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
Kona Village sits on a bay at Kaupulehu on the Big Island's dry Kona coast, surrounded by old lava fields north of Kailua-Kona. Guests stay in...
Volcano House
Volcano House is the only hotel inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, perched on the rim of Kilauea's summit caldera. It has 33 rooms, plus cabins...