The Big Island Great Values

Great Values

When it comes to a destination as popular as Big Island, you’re budget is bound to take a beating. That’s not to say, however, that you need to take out a second mortgage in order to have a “Hawaiian” good time. Here, we highlight the attractions, restaurants, hotels, and shops that have the rare qualities of being both affordable and unforgettable.

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These modern, free-standing wooden lodges tucked inside the volcano rainforest have fireplaces and viewing decks, as well as Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs.
19th Rd; Volcano, HI; 808-985-9500; www.volcanovillagelodge.com
Tags: hotel | budget | trendy | editor pick
This classic Hawaiian plantation-style mansion is filled with the treasures of owner Barbara Shipman’s great-grandmother Mary, who once entertained Queen Liliuokalani and writer Jack London here. There are five guest rooms; rates include a continental breakfast.
131 Kaiulani St.; Hilo, HI; 808-934-8002; www.hilo-hawaii.com
Tags: hotel | moderate | historic
This comfortable 3-bedroom home is tucked away on a private island in the verdant Wailuku River valley. Multiple large glass windows provide views of a waterfall; there’s also a large indoor Jacuzzi.
82 Halaulani Pl.; Hilo, HI; 808-935-7920; www.reedsisland.com
Tags: family | hotel | moderate
Volcanoes National Park Shop
Hit this not-for-profit gallery and gift shop for precious, one-of-a-kind crafts found nowhere else in Hawaii (koa furniture, volcano-ash fired ceramics, and carved-bone jewelry).
Volcanoes National Park; Volcano, HI; 866-967-7565; www.volcanoartcenter.org
Tags: expensive | shopping | handicrafts | editor pick
Longs Drugs
This local drugstore chain has outposts all over Hawaii, and there’s no better (or cheaper) place to get your Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, guava jelly, Maui Brown Babe after-sun lotion, Kimo’s Hawaiian rum, or Hello Kitty gift items for the kids.
111 E Puainako St.; Hilo, HI; 808-959-4508; www.longs.com
Tags: family | budget | shopping | souvenirs
Hawaii’s most famous chef opened a new location of his namesake chain when, and it...more
250 Waikoloa Beach Dr.; Kohala, HI; 808-886-4321; www.roysrestaurant.com
Tags: moderate | restaurant | seafood | notable chef | editor pick
Overlooking the Waiakea river, this humble, family-run Japanese restaurant, with its wooden...more
400 Hualani St.; Hilo, HI; 808-935-2273
Tags: budget | restaurant | japanese
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