Recently Reviewed Hotels around Papaikou

• Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
  "Be amazed at the beauty of this tropical garden"
  "This is a little side trip that is well worth the time. Unfortunately I was a little pressed for time and could only spend about 45 minutes here. Although I was able to see most of the garden I didn't have the time to really take it in as I would have liked. I took about 40 pictures, yes nearly o..."ne every minute. Every where you turn there are truly amazing flowers and plants to enjoy. You will see orchids, bromeliad, heliconia, anthurium, Lilies, and torch ginger to name a few. The garden ends near the ocean with a bench from which you can relax and enjoy the vista. There is also a hiking trail that takes you into the tropical jungle near the ocean. This is a must see. Go enjoy yourself and relax in the beauty. " More >
• Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
  "Spectacular!"
  "Really off the beaten path and sort of difficult to find, this is located around the 7 mile marker on the Hawaii Belt Road between Hilo and Akaka Falls park, near Onomea Bay. Driving north of Hilo on Highway 19 there is a sign for "4 Mile Scenic Drive", it is 8 1/2 miles north of Hilo on the Big Is..."land of Hawaii and the drive up to view the lush vegetation and beautiful waterfalls along the Hamakua Coast itself is worth it. There are more non-native plants here than native, but no matter. You will see some of the most beautiful and unique orchids and vegetation ever. The entire park takes a good two hours to walk through completely and the waterfall is worth the 15 dollar price by itself. The initial descent into the Onomea Bay is very steep so don't stress there is a golf cart driver who can take you into the level part if you cannot make it down or back. I have to admit I was skeptical of this "attraction" from the outside it looks like it could be a boring rip off-because ever... " More >
• Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
  "So glad we chose this self guided tour"
  "So lovely this rainforest filled with tropical plants! I could not take fifteen steps without taking another picture. We also got to see TWO mongeese up close, but they were too fast to catch on camera! When you see the Bay and the ocean and the rocks being hit by the waves it takes your breath away...". So beautiful! Lasting memories! " More >