Keaukaha Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful beach wit massive turtles!
#blue
Located just south of downtown Hilo on the Big Island’s east shore, Onekahakaha Beach Park is the ideal beach for families with small children and for tidepooling. There is a sand-bottomed cove that is separated from the open ocean by a boulder break, so the nearshore waters are shallow and free of currents or wave action. Also, lifeguards are on duty year-round.

Surrounding the cove are a few tide pools, which are sometimes visited by sea turtles. The largest one of them is home to a large population of sea urchins, as well as sea cucumbers, brittle stars, cone shells, sea urchins and sea anemones. However, this pool is not as children-friendly as it has a rockier and deeper bottom and is not protected by the breakwater. Also, it is subject to currents.

The water is crystal clear and shallow behind the boulder wall so its a great place to watch beautuful waves hit the rocks. We did see at least two water turtles wading here. The kids loved it!
Mesmerising black sand beach on the Big Island. This was my forth Honu on this trip! #beachbound
#OrbitzTravel Beachpark in Hilo
Not often you see Honu's sun bathing in a very busy ocean park. Such a rare sighting, feeling blessed! #hawaii #beach #ocean #hilo #turtle #animal

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Our pick of the best Keaukaha Hotel Deals

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton

4 out of 5
93 Banyan Dr Hilo HI
The price is AU$392 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$392
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,313 reviews)
Nice hotel,close to everything

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a Doubletree by Hilton
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3.5 out of 5
71 Banyan Dr Hilo HI
The price is AU$355 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$355
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,336 reviews)
Great location, restaurant seafood buffet was excellent. We enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

2 out of 5
175 Banyan Drive Hilo HI
The price is AU$256 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$256
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy daily housekeeping, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
SCP Hilo Hotel

SCP Hilo Hotel

3.5 out of 5
126 Banyan Way Hilo HI
The price is AU$387 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
AU$387
25 Mar - 26 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
We loved staying here for the convenient location near U Hawaii Hilo and all the Hilo sites. It’s a great walk around Banyan Dr and the park in the morning. And there is plenty of shade for pool time later in the day once beach time is done. It’s only 7 min drive to the main shopping and dining in ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

SCP Hilo Hotel
Arnott's Lodge

Arnott's Lodge

2.5 out of 5
98 Apapane Road Hilo HI
The price is AU$233 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
AU$233
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (252 reviews)
The staff was concerned with us getting there before 8pm. We hurried to get there and did not stop for dinner. We arrived to check in at 5pm and the staff seemed eager to show us our rental and get out of there (we were the last and maybe only ones to check in that day). There was a living room but ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Arnott's Lodge
Plumeria Hilo Hotel

Plumeria Hilo Hotel

3 out of 5
1303 Kalanianaole St Hilo HI
The price is AU$343 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$343
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Hilo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Port of Hilo and Keaukaha Beach Park are located ...
Plumeria Hilo Hotel
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