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One thing to consider, the Saddle Rd alignment project is complete now and runs straight down to Waikoloa Village, shortening the Kohala<>Hilo commute substantially. If you can't find a reasonable hotel option near Hilo, and unless you would need to go back and forth frequently, you may want to consider staying in the Hualalai-Waikoloa-Kohala area and doing the drive across.