Arnott's Lodge & Hiking

808-969-7097
98 Apapane Rd
Hilo, HI 96720
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TUESDAY:12:00AM-12:00AM
WEDNESDAY:12:00AM-12:00AM
THURSDAY:12:00AM-12:00AM
FRIDAY:12:00AM-12:00AM
SATURDAY:12:00AM-12:00AM
SUNDAY:12:00AM-12:00AM

Customer Reviews (74 reviews)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jul 01, 2011
"I stayed here for 3 nights so that I could take part in two of the trips - Mauna Kea and Volcanoes National Park, offered by the same Company. It was much easier being on hand, the trips were excellent, good value for... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 30, 2011
Arnotts is a great place to stay in Hilo! Their camping policy of 'set up your tent even after office hours and pay in the morning' definitely helps travelers that need a place to set up in the wee hours of the night.... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 30, 2011
I had a great time at Arnott's. The staff was very friendly and the accommodations were clean and very affordable. Beautiful beaches are also well within walking distance. The tours were great and my guides, Akaika... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 23, 2011
Arnott's Lodge is a great hostel for those on a tight budget and with a carefree spirit. I stayed there for three nights where two nights were in the men's dormitory and the last night in the semi-private room. Yes the... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 16, 2011
Awsome! (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 15, 2011
It's a great location with plenty options to stay. Nice decorations. It's clean. Very good. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 15, 2011
great and awesome feels like home. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 15, 2011
Very nice with clean and friendly space - I would recommend to all friends. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 02, 2011
Although I would prefer 5 stars hotels, I've never considered staying in this type of accommodations until this place. I can honestly say that I was pleasantally surprised that our stay and experience at Arnott's... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jun 01, 2011
Ikaika was a great tour guide. I would recomend his tours to anybody. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book May 31, 2011
I really enjoyed my time at Arnott's. This place made me feel right at home. There was a sense of feeling that made me feel warm. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book May 27, 2011
This place is very nice and clean and quiet. There should be more of these places around. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book May 26, 2011
Thank you for making my cycling trip to Hawaii unforgettable. Your welcoming smiles and helpfulness allowed me to cycle 576 miles over 12 days. I've seen incredible scenery and met some amazing people!... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book May 25, 2011
Stayed on the lawn camping and felt the accomadations for the rate was very fair. Mutliple T.V.'s w/ a dining area are great perks and are above average as far as my trips comparison. Customer service was way better... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 22, 2011
It is the best value, and only company, on the Hilo side, if your most important interest is Mauna Kea itself. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 20, 2011
This was a very nice hostel. The owner also arranges tour groups to island sites, such as Volcano Nat' Park. The bike rentals are on site and easy. The great swimming beaches are blocks away. The hostel is 3 miles from... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 18, 2011
We took the tour to Kiluea Volcano with Brandon. Brandon is the BEST guide! He knows and loves the area - he grew up there and his family still lives around the area. He brought us out to see the lava flows early in the... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Apr 15, 2011
Guide was funny. I had a panic attack at the summit of Mauna Kea and the guide knew what to do, seems to understand and was very kind. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 23, 2011
It was pure luck that I found a very low airfare to the Big Island and then stumbled upon Arnott's Lodge. They have a web site to make reservations if you think you would like a true adventure that is very educational as... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 21, 2011
Nice, clean hostel - good value for your money. When I was there I had a big dormroom with bathroom for myself which was really nice! Only stayed one night but would recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap place to... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 17, 2011
We had an excellent lodge experience at Arnott's. Eva and Annette went out of their way to help whenever they could. The location wasn't great for easy access to town but was really great for easy access to the beach... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 15, 2011
I spent six nites at Arnotts, a superior Hostel and adventure company. I rented a bedroom with a shared bath and kitchen for U.S. $35:00 Dollars a night. The room came with a fan and small refridgerator. There is a... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 14, 2011
We enjoyed our stay at Arnott's in Hilo. We stayed for several nights in one of the "deluxe" private rooms with private bath (ours was room 1). The private room was pretty quiet and very clean. Finding decent places to... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 10, 2011
This was our first time to the big island and just wanted a clean and quiet air conditioned room to lay our heads at night. We ended up with far more than we had expected. The staff were friendly and engaging......they... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 08, 2011
Well, if you've ever wanted to see the Big Island, you've probably been attracted by the volcanoes, the observatory, the turtles swimming with you at the beeches, the waterfalls and mostly the gentler... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 04, 2011
We've stayed in the 'deluxe' rooms at Arnotts twice, January and November 2004. First room was aircon (although we didn't need it much) in a building with five other rooms and an excellent shared kitchen/lounge area... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Mar 02, 2011
I really liked this place, felt like I was more isolated than where it it actually is located.The movie area is awesome, you can pick from like 300 movies or something, & the outdoor area is great. So nice to just sit out... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 28, 2011
We stayed for 3 nights at the Arnott's lodge a deluxe room. The room was very clean and the kitchen was well maintained. For the cost, this is an excellent option of a low budget clean place to stay. The facility is... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 25, 2011
We had a wonderful stay at Arnott's. We rented a room with private bath. The room was clean and attractive, had access to a kitchen just a step or two away, and a lovely garden where we ate our breakfast most mornings.... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 24, 2011
I was fortunate enough to stay at Arnotts Lodge for 4 nights this month and had a fantastic time!The rates are extremely fair, lovely staff that make you feel part of the ohana (Hawaiian family) and knowledgeable and... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 23, 2011
Arnott's is everything they advertise it to be. We rented a deluxe room at $67/night. We had a large room with a queen size bed, small dining table, private fridge and bathroom with shower. We had the use of a shared... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 22, 2011
My wife and I stayed here in 2006 for 1 week and we had a wonderful experience. For the cheap price the accomodations were quite adequate. Don`t expect hotel standards and you won`t be disappointed. We reserved a... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 17, 2011
Stayed at Arnott's Deluxe private room's for $70 per night which was by far the best place we stayed at, for the money, among all five of the islands that we visited. The room was well maintained (as well as the entire... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 15, 2011
Great staff, location, washing facilities for clothes and people, just the best camping we had in all the 4 Hawaiian islands we camped at on this trip. Super staff, we were lucky and even got Avocados straight from the... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 14, 2011
My sister and I stayed here about 5 years ago. We took two of the tours - one hiking about 8 miles over lava and the Mauna Kea sunset tour. The tours were well run and also no frills.... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 11, 2011
Fantastic place - took a bed in the girls' dorm. Basic, but very comfortable, clean and cheap. Obviously well run, with very helpful people around. The tours run out of the lodge were all excellent. There are all the... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 08, 2011
We experienced 3 tours through Arnotts, again at excellent value. Mauna Kea sunset, waterfalls and the lava hike. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Feb 03, 2011
A bit out of town but convenient for airport. Has tent sites, dormitories and deluxe rooms. Deluxe rooms are in an annexe and are large, overlooking lawn area, with bath and shower, tea/coffee making equipment.... (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jan 20, 2011
Excellent for the budget traveller that is just going to sleep in the room and spend the rest of their time exploring the island. (more)

Guest G.

on Judys Book Jan 18, 2011
Arnotts lodge it was fair price and depending on the season you get flowers and birds outside. My friend and I both rented a room there and it was good we had a living room and kitchen to use. There was also a gazebo with a... (more)
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