Holiday Inn Exp Suites Kailu Kona, HiloHoliday Inn Exp Suites Kailu Kona in Hilo, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 10 of 19 hotels we score in Hilo. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.6. Rooms from about $264 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Sarona Road in Kailua Village, this hotel serves business travellers and holidaymakers visiting the Kona coast. It sits a five-minute walk from Kailua Bay and Kamakahonu Beach. Rooms feature air conditioning, microwaves, mini-fridges, and satellite television. On-site facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, and a business centre. Guests can access complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi during their stay. While the location provides easy access to local beaches, some guests have reported issues with room cleanliness and maintenance.What stands out

Free breakfast included

Close to local beaches

On-site fitness centre

In-room microwave and fridge

Watch out for

Daily parking fees apply

Occasional cleanliness issues

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