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Bring your own tent (Hammocks and makeshift tarps are not considered suitable tents)
We offer covered outdoor hot water showers and toilets.
Children must be at least 7 years of age and supervised by an adult/guardian at all times.
No reservations needed (except for groups of 10 or more)
Last check in at 4:00 pm
Social distancing, sanitizing, and mask wearing is required on Arnott’s Lodge property.
Remember, Hilo is the wettest part of the island! You will want a rain fly.
The camping area is a quiet zone after 10:00pm. No music or cellphone use. If you need to take a call, we have a separate guest area or TV lounge where you can talk on the phone. Loud snorers may have to rent out a room.
We will provide you with a camp space, shower, and toilet facilities. Everything else needs to be provided by the camper. We do not lend tools to assist with setting up your tent, nor do we rent out beddings, linens, or cooking supplies. You may purchase a clean towel for $5.00. We also do not provide free storage for your luggage and personal effects. Treat this as any other camping spot on the island and be conscious of your belongings.
Tents must be moved after 3 nights to preserve the lawn; larger tents after two nights.
7 nights maximum stay limit. Management’s approval is needed for any extension.
98 Apapane Road
Hilo, Hawaii
96720 United States
These people were awesome !!I did the Mauna Kea Summit tour.
I booked with another tour guide and 2 hours before pick up they canceled on me. I was so bummed out, it was a trip I really wanted to do and my flight was the next day. I called around and everybody was booked. I called them, they picked up on the second ring and we're so nice to me and said sure we have a spot tonight. So I met them at the visitor center. Donna was my tour guide and nobody could have been better. She went way out of her way to make sure that everybody was happy. She explained everything perfectly. I highly recommend them!!
I was here for 3 night. I felt enjoy and relaxed. I woke up at 3 am and go to sleep around 9 pm. I can't adjust my body clock but it's not a big deal for me cuz I didn't have plans much just snorkeling and taking photos of Milky way.
I would like to review 3 things
1. Staff : everyone was very nice and friendly.
2. Room : I stayed in a 6 Bedroom House. My room was very nice, clean and a good smell. I don't know what perfume they spray but very very nice.
3. Mauna Kea Summit tour : I went in the Evening tour. My guide is Andras. He's nice, knowledgeable and friendly. I got very beautiful milky way pictures. I would recommend you to go in the Evening tour cuz you'll see the beautiful sunset, million stars and milky way (only February-October I'm not sure. Plz check with the Lodge staff). Don't forget winter jackets. It's really cold and windy. The important thing is you'll get discounts if you are the guest of Lodge.
Only one thing that I sad is they do NOT have bicycle rentals anymore.
From the Lodge It's only 5 - 10 minutes walk to 3 beaches; Keaukaha Beach Park, Chalk's Beach and Onekahakaha Beach Park.
It's only 2-3 minutes drive to Carlsmith Beach Park but if you walk it take 20 minutes.
If you like to see the sea turtle. I would recommend to go to Keaukaha Beach Park and Carlsmith Beach Park.
If you like to enjoy the weather, have a picnic and play in the water. I would recommend Onekahakaha Beach Park or Carlsmith Beach Park.
If you like snorkeling. I would recommend Carlsmith Beach Park.
For me I like Carlsmith Beach Park and Onekahakaha Beach Park.
I hope you enjoy Hilo like I do.
We did the sunset and star gazing tour at Mauna Kea. Our tour guide Donna was awesome. She gave us history and background of Hilo and the surrounding areas on the way. Our first stop was to Rainbow Falls before heading up the mountain. Every stop was planned so you have enough time to see everything and take photos. 10/10 would recommend tours with Donna!
Very nice place to stay. Was here for a week. Simple housekeeping done on a couple of days. Bed was comfortable and rooms big enough to spread out in. Kitchen had a little refrigerator, stove top, coffee pot, plates, cups, and utensils. Common areas were nice. Close to a swimming beach and easy to travel to other parts of the island.
We have a big family and had limited time on the Big Island so we booked a Arnott's Ledge Private tour around Hilo and Mauna Kea Summit Tour (Jan 5, 2023). It was the highlight of our trip.
For all we received with the tour it was very reasonable priced. We had an awesome tour guide named Donna. She was very patient and flexible with our big family. She was extremely knowledgeable on all the sites and the cultural significance of each of them. On the star gazing piece, she was amazing in her knowledge of the constellations. I highly recommend them, especially Donna. Great value for your money and very kind and friendly people.
