Arnott's Lodge

2.5 star property
Lodge with free parking, near Port of Hilo

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Basic Twin Room | Garden view
Classic Studio | Private kitchen
Front of property
Classic Studio | Terrace/patio
Basic Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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98 Apapane Road, Hilo, HI, 96720
  • Place, Keaukaha Beach Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Onekahakaha Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Garden view

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Classic Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Garden
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

Basic Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Garden view

About the area

Hilo

At Arnott's Lodge you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Keaukaha Beach Park and Onekahakaha Beach Park. Highlights at this lodge include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This lodge has free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this Keaukaha lodge, you'll find Port of Hilo.

What's nearby

  • Keaukaha Beach Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Onekahakaha Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of Hilo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ken's House of Pancakes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Front Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Verna's Drive In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Island Coffee Roasters - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ka Lihikai - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Arnott's Lodge

Lodge with free parking, near Port of Hilo
As a guest of Arnott's Lodge, you'll find a library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Arnott's Lodge also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Hilo lodge.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Arnott's Lodge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, with a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Hilo lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Arnott's Lodge Hilo
Arnott's Lodge Lodge
Arnott's Lodge Lodge Hilo

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Arnott's Lodge?

Yep, Arnott's Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Arnott's Lodge?

Yep, Arnott's Lodge is a short 7-minute walk from Onekahakaha Beach Park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arnott's Lodge?

No, Arnott's Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arnott's Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Arnott's Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Arnott's Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 225 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a property well suited for campers and backpackers, who seem to be their target clientele. It offers yard space for pitching a tent, plus outdoor showers and toilets for them. I had a one bedroom suite with living room, kitchen, separate bedroom and bathroom. Very clean but dated furnishings and decor. Not even a single TV in the place. Never encountered that before. And very limited amenities in the bathroom. No facial tissues, one tiny bar of soap that disintegrated the first shower, left me using liquid hand soap to shower with the second day, and I ran out of toilet paper. At check-in, I was told the trash would be removed from my room daily. That didn’t happen for me. My biggest issue is location. There is nothing to walk to from the property except a seaside park. Shopping and dining are a ride away. Unless you’re fine walking a couple miles to go eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki, Cathlamet

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mike was a great host and gave us easy ideas about entertaining kids. Also directions to find food and other services nearby. The place is like a dormitory, no frills, but everything you need for preparing you own food and getting a good nights rest. It’s an older lodge but everything was sparkling clean and well-maintained. I’d recommend it to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shailani

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yingge

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! But you may want to include that your rooms do not have TVs. No in room television, only a common "tv room" that is open 24hrs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isis

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Had a great visit. Everyone is particularly helpful. Met with Mr. Arnott and he was very accommodating and friendly. The staff are really good if you need any extra soap or supplies. It used to be a hostel but has now turned into a hotel and it’s very amenable to all of the local events and facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamieann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very relaxing and quiet. The stuffing is always helpful and friendly . I love this property NO TV in rooms just relax or spend time with love ones.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arnott's Lodge was a good place to spend the night. We were not at the hotel long as we had a start gazing tour and returned late and woke early in the morning for sunrise and then drive back to Kona.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Tired, Mildewy Place with Some Good Qualities

Arnott's Lodge is old and in desperate need of updating. I would say that it is comfortable enough. The beds and pillows were comfortable, the A/C worked in the bedrooms (but none in the community areas), the bath and shower were okay, but didn't like the shower head. The check-in guy was super nice. However, there were some negatives that I would say overshadow the positives. First, it smelled of mildew all throughout. Second, we ran across several roaches, including in the beds. Third, there was one bed in the living room, but no A/C for the living room, so the person who slept in the living room was the only one without air conditioning. Fourth, our room was located in the corner, right next to the neighbors who had some kind of bird sanctuary, and the birds never shut up, even at night. This affected the person sleeping in the living room and the people sleeping in the back bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service friendly and understanding. Check in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint Austin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

NICOLLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were there during a tsunami threat and the amount of support was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for our family of 5 to go snorkeling at many nearby beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Great for families.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maile

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for our day in Hilo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mingyang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025