Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a DoubleTree by Hilton – offers Hawaii residents discounted nightly rates through Hilton's kamaaina program at one of the most iconic locations on the Big Island. Set on 32 acres overlooking Hilo Bay with views of Mauna Kea, the property is just two miles from Hilo International Airport and steps from Coconut Island Park, making it ideal for residents traveling to the Big Island for business, family visits, Hilo events, or Hawaii Volcanoes National Park trips.

Kamaaina Discount Details

Hilton's Hawaii Resident program offers Grand Naniloa Hotel kamaaina travelers significant savings on Best Available Rates:

• Up to 25% off Best Available Rate on select dates
• Valid through December 31, 2026
• Daily Resort Charge includes: complimentary WiFi, two drink coupons per night, lobby beverage station 10am-10pm, snorkel rental for two, two rounds of 9-hole golf daily, 20% off select Kapohokine Adventures Tours
• Valid Hawaii state ID required at check-in
• Available across the Hilton portfolio, with specific availability varying by property and travel dates

What Locals Love About Grand Naniloa Hotel

For Hawaii residents, Grand Naniloa offers something rare: a mid-range Hilton-affiliated property in Hilo with full resort amenities. Most kamaaina travelers stay here as a base camp for exploring the wet, windward side of the Big Island.

• Oceanside Hilo Bay views with Mauna Kea in the distance
• Two miles from Hilo International Airport (easy neighbor-island arrivals)
• On-property 9-hole golf course with two complimentary rounds per day for guests
• Outdoor swimming pool with cabanas
• 24-hour fitness center
• Walking distance to Hilo Farmers Market, Coconut Island Park, and Liliuokalani Gardens
• Ka Lihikai restaurant with locally inspired cuisine and bay views
• Hilton Honors points and elite-status benefits apply
• Iconic DoubleTree warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in
• 6 miles from Carlsmith Beach Park (popular sea turtle spot)

Who Grand Naniloa Hotel Is Best For

The Grand Naniloa kamaaina rate is ideal for:

• Neighbor-island Hawaii residents traveling to Hilo for business, medical appointments, or family visits
• Big Island residents wanting an east-side staycation away from Kona-side resorts
• Travelers attending Hilo events (Merrie Monarch Festival is popular kamaaina booking)
• Volcano National Park visitors using Hilo as their base (the park is 45 minutes south)
• Hilton Honors members earning or using points on a kamaaina stay
• Golfers wanting included 9-hole rounds with their stay
• Travelers prioritizing convenience over Kona-coast resort amenities

How to Book the Grand Naniloa Kamaaina Rate

1. Visit Hilton.com or the Grand Naniloa Hotel website directly
2. Enter your travel dates and number of guests
3. On the rate selection screen, look for "Hawaii Resident" or "Kamaaina Rate" as a special rate option
4. Select the kamaaina rate
5. Complete the booking under the Hawaii resident's name
6. Bring your Hawaii state ID to check-in
7. Alternative: call the resort directly at (808) 969-3333 to ask about current kamaaina availability and dining/activity discounts

For Hilton Honors members, the kamaaina rate is eligible for points earning and elite benefits. Confirm your Hilton Honors number is attached when booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Hawaii ID for the Grand Naniloa kamaaina rate?

Yes. A valid Hawaii state driver's license or state ID is required at check-in. Without valid Hawaii residency proof, the rate reverts to the standard Best Available Rate. The Hawaii resident must be the primary guest checking in.

How much can I save with the Grand Naniloa kamaaina discount?

Hilton's Hawaii Resident program offers up to 25% off the Best Available Rate on select dates. Savings vary by season and demand. Shoulder seasons (April-May, September-mid-November) typically see the largest discounts. The daily resort charge inclusions (WiFi, golf, snorkel rental, drinks) add additional value on top of the room rate savings.

Is the Merrie Monarch Festival a blackout date for kamaaina rates?

Hilo's Merrie Monarch Festival (the week after Easter) typically has limited kamaaina availability due to extremely high demand. Hilo accommodations book up months in advance for Merrie Monarch. If you're a Hawaii resident planning to attend, book your kamaaina rate as early as possible — ideally 6+ months out.

Does the kamaaina rate include the resort charge?

The Daily Resort Charge is separate from the room rate and typically applies to all bookings including kamaaina. However, the resort charge includes substantial value for Hawaii residents: WiFi, two drink coupons per night, lobby beverage station access, snorkel rental, two daily rounds of 9-hole golf, and 20% off Kapohokine Adventures tours.

Can I use the Grand Naniloa kamaaina rate for Volcano National Park trips?

Yes — and this is actually one of the most common kamaaina booking reasons. Grand Naniloa is 45 minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park entrance, making it a natural base for residents wanting to visit Kilauea or watch volcanic activity. Hilo also offers cooler, wetter weather than Kona-side, which some Park visitors prefer.

What's the difference between Grand Naniloa and the historic Hilo Naniloa Hotel?

They are the same property, renamed. The hotel was originally the Hilo Naniloa Hotel and operated under various brands over the decades. After a renovation, it was rebranded as the Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a DoubleTree by Hilton. Locals sometimes still call it "the Naniloa" — and that's the property being referenced.

Booking Information

Phone: (808) 969-3333

Address: 93 Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI 96720

Website: grandnaniloahilo.com

Brand: DoubleTree by Hilton (Hilton)

Location: Hilo, Big Island

Also Known As: Hilo Naniloa Hotel, The Naniloa

Property Size: 32 acres