Hilton Grand Vacations Kohala Suites, HiloHilton Grand Vacations Kohala Suites in Hilo, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 6 of 19 hotels we score in Hilo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $718 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hilton Grand Vacations Kohala Suites is a modern suite resort inside the Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. It sits next to championship golf courses and is a short walk from the beach, with Keahole-Kona Airport around 25 minutes away by car. Accommodation consists of spacious two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, living areas and private lanais, which suits families and longer stays. Facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub, gym, business centre, free WiFi, on-site dining, room service and free parking, and there is a shuttle to nearby shops. Rates start from about $718 a night, so it is a costly option for budget travellers.What stands out

Spacious two-bedroom suites with full kitchens

Short walk to the beach

Golf courses adjacent to the resort

Free parking and WiFi

Watch out for

Expensive, from around $718 a night

About 25 minutes from the airport

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