GRAND NANILOA HOTEL

What GRAND NANILOA HOTEL does

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo is an oceanfront hotel property located at 93 Banyan Drive on Hilo Bay in Hilo, Hawaii, operating under the Doubletree by Hilton flag within Hilton Worldwide's brand portfolio. The property was founded in 1970 with the construction of its on-site Naniloa Golf Course (designed by Alexander Kahapea) and offers multiple room categories ranging from Standard Rooms to One Bedroom Suites with Soaker Tubs, including Oceanfront Rooms with private lanais and ADA-accessible accommodations. Ancillary revenue is generated through a diversified on-site amenity portfolio: Ka Lihikai restaurant serving Hawaiian cuisine, Hula Lounge lobby bar, a 9-hole par-35 golf course (2,875 yards), The Spa at Grand Naniloa, a 24-hour fitness center with Pelotons, a heated oceanfront pool, and the Crown Room entertainment venue plus four additional meeting rooms totaling 12,000 sq ft of event space with capacity for up to 400 guests.

The business operates a multi-stream revenue model combining nightly room rates (with discounts for AAA, seniors, military, and Hawaii residents under the Kama'āina program), a $39/night resort fee bundling golf, snorkel rentals, drink coupons, Wi-Fi, and tour discounts, food and beverage sales, golf memberships ($85/month or $600/year) and daily-fee play ($20 for 9 holes, $30 for 18 holes), spa services, and event/wedding rentals. Distribution is hybrid: direct bookings via the hotel's website and phone, Hilton.com and the Hilton Honors loyalty program for global reach, Resy for restaurant reservations, and a dedicated event sales team for groups and weddings. Customer segments span leisure travelers (primary), corporate meeting groups, destination wedding parties, and social event planners. The technology stack is standard hotel property management and reservation infrastructure integrated with Hilton's central systems; there is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML capability.

The company's competitive positioning is anchored in its oceanfront Hilo Bay real estate and proximity to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Mauna Kea, supported by a strategic partnership with Kapohokine Adventures (which maintains an on-site storefront for tours and equipment rentals) and active event programming including Hawaiian musician concerts. The property is privately held under Hilton's operating umbrella, and specific ownership structure (owned versus franchised) is not publicly disclosed.

Name

GRAND NANILOA HOTEL

Legal name

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo

Website

https://grandnaniloahilo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo is a Doubletree by Hilton oceanfront hotel on Hilo Bay offering rooms, dining, a 9-hole golf course, spa, and 12,000 sq ft of event space for leisure travelers, corporate groups, and wedding parties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

Keywords

• Oceanfront hotel accommodations
• Golf course operations
• Wedding event venues
• Hospitality dining services
• Spa wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: Room rentals across multiple room categories including Standard Rooms, Ocean View Rooms, Oceanfront Rooms, and Suites. Rooms feature amenities such as mini-fridges, microwaves, and private lanais in select accommodations.
2. Food and Beverage: On-site restaurant Ka Lihikai serving Hawaiian cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus Hula Lounge Lobby Bar offering beverages and light fare. Room delivery service available.
3. Golf Course: 9-hole golf course with daily access, driving range, and putting green. Also offers club rentals, cart rentals, and golf club membership programs.
4. Spa Services: The Spa at Grand Naniloa offers massage treatments and spa services to hotel guests and visitors.
5. Event and Meeting Spaces: 12,000 square feet of event and meeting space including the Crown Room, Sandalwood Room, Ho'omalimali Room, Palm Room, and outdoor Gazebo. Venues available for weddings, corporate meetings, and social events.
6. Resort Amenities and Fees: Daily resort charge of $39 (plus tax) per room per night includes Wi-Fi, two drink coupons, daily golf, snorkeling equipment, 20% off tours, and complimentary water and beverages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo is an oceanfront Doubletree by Hilton property on Hilo Bay that rents guest rooms and suites across eight categories, operates on-site Hawaiian dining at Ka Lihikai Restaurant and the Hula Lounge Lobby Bar, runs a 9-hole golf course with memberships, provides massage and spa services, and rents 12,000+ square feet of indoor and outdoor event space for weddings, corporate meetings, and social gatherings. The hotel bundles Wi-Fi, daily golf, snorkeling equipment, drink coupons, and tour discounts into a $39/night resort fee.

Product overview

Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo is a Doubletree by Hilton property offering oceanfront accommodations on Hilo Bay. The product portfolio consists of guest rooms and suites (Standard Room, Ocean View Room, Oceanfront Room with Lanai, Oceanfront End Unit Room, Oceanfront Corner Room with Wrap-Around Lanai, Accessible Oceanfront Room, Oceanfront Junior Suite, and One Bedroom Suite with Soaker Tub), diverse dining options (Ka Lihikai Restaurant and Hula Lounge Lobby Bar), recreational amenities (heated pool, 24-hour fitness center with Pelotons, 9-hole golf course, and The Spa at Grand Naniloa), and event venues (Crown Room Event Center, Sandalwood Room, Ho'omalimali Room, Palm Room, and Wedding Gazebo). The hotel also partners with KapohoKine Adventures for tour and activity services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ka Lihikai Restaurant: The hotel's restaurant offering Hawaiian-inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Hula Lounge Lobby Bar
• Naniloa Golf Course
• The Spa at Grand Naniloa
• Crown Room

Products and services

• Hotel Rooms and Suites

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to 12,000 sq ft of event space capable of hosting up to 400 guests
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MAOLIminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 August 2026Hawaiian musician MAOLI performs at the Ho'olulu Complex with special room packages offered by the hotel. The partnership promotes the hotel's event venue while driving room bookings through concert packages.
• Kapohokine AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKapohokine Adventures operates an on-site store in the hotel lobby offering small group adventure tours including volcano exploration, Mauna Kea stargazing, Hilo Bay kayak tours, and lava ocean tours. Hotel guests receive direct boarding access for some tours and 20% discount on select tours. The partnership provides sustainable tourism experiences showcasing Hawaiian culture and natural wonders.
• Hilton HonorscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHilton Honors is Hilton's loyalty program that Grand Naniloa participates in, allowing members to earn and redeem points for stays. The partnership provides marketing reach through Hilton's global platform and drives repeat bookings through member benefits and promotions.
• ResyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorResy is a restaurant reservation platform that Ka Lihikai restaurant at Grand Naniloa Hotel uses for booking dining reservations. This third-party platform helps drive restaurant covers and provides guests with easy booking access.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hapuna Beach Resort (Westin Hapuna Beach / Mauna Kea): Big Island oceanfront resort complex with golf, spa, and event venues on the Kohala Coast. Comparable multi-amenity Hawaii resort competitor competing for the same premium leisure and group demand as Grand Naniloa.
• Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection: Luxury oceanfront resort on the Kohala Coast with golf, spa, multiple restaurants, and event facilities. Comparable Big Island full-service resort competitor at the high end, defining the ADR ceiling that upper-midscale properties like Grand Naniloa compete against.
• Hilton Waikoloa Village: Large Hilton-branded oceanfront resort on the Kona coast of the Big Island. Comparable as a Hawaii full-service resort hotel affiliated with the same Hilton/Hilton Honors distribution system that Grand Naniloa uses, but operates at a much larger luxury scale on the dry side of the island.
• Fairmont Orchid Hawaii: Luxury oceanfront resort on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island offering comparable amenities (golf, spa, dining, event venues). Operates at a higher luxury tier than Grand Naniloa but competes for the same Big Island leisure and group booking demand.

Direct peers

• Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel: Mid-scale full-service oceanfront hotel on the Big Island operated under a major flag. Comparable as a single-asset Hawaii resort hotel competing for similar leisure and group business with similar upper-midscale positioning, though located on the Kona coast.
• Volcano House (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park): Smaller lodge inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Hilo side of the Big Island. Direct competitor for the Volcanoes-area experiential traveler segment that Grand Naniloa targets through its Kapohokine Adventures partnership and Hilo Bay cultural positioning.
• Hilo Seaside Hotel: Independent limited-service hotel in Hilo, Hawaii. Comparable as a Hilo-based lodging property competing directly for price-sensitive leisure travelers and kama'aina visitors, but at a lower service tier than Grand Naniloa's full-service Doubletree operation.
• Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay: Full-service oceanfront Big Island resort with spa, multiple dining venues, event space, and a major flag affiliation. Comparable to Grand Naniloa as a multi-amenity Hawaii full-service resort hotel targeting leisure, group, and event demand.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Alana Waikiki: Another DoubleTree by Hilton property in Hawaii, operating under the same brand standards, Hilton Honors integration, and Doubletree upper-midscale full-service model as Grand Naniloa, providing the closest direct brand-level peer for operational benchmarking.

Regional players

• Aloha Crest Resort / SCP Hilo Hotel: Mid-scale Hilo lodging property operating in the same local market. Comparable as a Hilo-area hotel competing for the same kama'aina and Hawaii Volcanoes-area demand pool, with similar positioning to the lower end of Grand Naniloa's room categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GrandNaniloa
• Instagraminstagram.com/grandnaniloa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grand-naniloa-hotel

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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