HOST HOTEL: HILTON WAIKOLOA VILLAGE
Feel the spirit of Aloha at Hilton Waikoloa Village, a spectacular oceanfront playground, set on the sunny Kohala Coast of Hawaii, the Big Island. Join us and fill each moment of your stay with amazing new experiences. Stay in Palace Tower and discover modern guest rooms featuring WiFi, USB charging ports, comfortable beds and fresh interior designs. Experience the best Waikoloa has to offer in the MAKAI Tower with upgrades to the furnishings, linens, bathrooms and amenities.
The nearest airport is Kona Airport is 19.7 miles away.
Check-in Time: 4:00pm Check-out Time: 11:00am
Self Parking: $20 per day
Valet Parking: $55 per day
Cutoff date to receive discounted room rate:
August 27, 2026
Additional Room Rate Details:
An extra occupant rate of $50 per person, per night will be charged for the third and fourth adult room guest. Per local ordinance, a maximum of 4 total occupants (adult or children) are allowed to stay in a single room.
Children under 18 will not be charged an extra occupant fee, but a total of 4 guest is allowed per room, regardless of age.
- Self-Parking is $20.00 tax inclusive per car, per day (subject to change) to all registered guests. Valet Parking is available at $55.00 tax inclusive per car per day (subject to change).
- As individuals will be arriving on their own via personal vehicles, baggage handling is pay on own and up to the individual (suggested porterage is $8.00 per person).
- Room Attendant Gratuity: $2.50 per day per room suggested. This is optional and up to the individual.
- Early Departure Fee: $100.00 (subject to change). Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise Hotel at or before check-in of any change in planned length of stay.
- Rollaway charge is currently $50.00 + tax per rollaway, per night (subject to change)
Resort Fee Benefits (Subject to Change):
For RRS Meeting attendees, the resort fee has been discounted to $15.00 (discounted from $45.00) per room, per night plus taxes.
• Complimentary Shuttle to Kings' Shops & Queens' Marketplace
• Complimentary Storibox Hawaii photo session and souvenir keepsake
• 10% discount on beach toys at the saltwater lagoon
• 10% discount on Hawai'i Nautical sailing bookings, booking desk located in Hilton lobby
• Fitness Classes at the Kohala Spa in MAKAI Tower
(Classes offered*: Spin Class, Cycle & Core, Yoga Flow, Restorative Yoga, Tai Chi, Sound Therapy, Hawaiian Cultural Walk)
• Hawaiian Cultural Classes at the Hawaiian Cultural Center in MAKAI Tower
(Classes offered*: Keiki Activity Hour for younger children, Watercolor Art Class, Post Card Making, Ukulele Jam Session, Kukui Nut Bracelet Making, Hawaiian Petrogylphs) - Space is limited to 15 per class
• Internet access in your room
• Local, toll-free, and credit card calls (No access fee)
* Class availability varies by season
These benefits are not guaranteed to attendees who book outside of registration.
Student Lodging & Room Share
The discounted student room rate at the host hotel, the Hilton Waikoloa Village has sold out.
For SIT Members looking to offset the cost of their lodging at the regular room rate, there is an external courtesy Wiki tool:
To use the tool, you must be registered for the RRS 2026 Annual Meeting, and you must create an account on the Wiki site.
Detailed instructions for how to do so are contained within.
Disclaimer: This is an entirely volunteer-based operation. The Radiation Research Society nor the conference organizers at Associations & Meetings by Design assume any responsibility for qualifying, vetting or ensuring the safety of individual conference attendees or their guests utilizing this external courtesy tool.
Hilton Waikoloa Village Dining
Dining Options as of March 2026.
These options and hours of availability are subject to change as we approach the RRS Annual Meeting.
For the most updated information, check out Hilton's Guest Directory for Hilton Waikoloa Village.
Kamuela Provision Co.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Saturday
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Steaks, seafood, and sunsets set the tone for a one-of-a-kind dining experience at our signature restaurant with a wide view of the Pacific Ocean. Kamuela Provision Company celebrates the farms, fisheries, and ranches of the Hawaiian islands with locally-sourced ingredients. Reservations are recommended.
Nui Italian
Hours of Operation:
Daily
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Takeout Available until 9:45 pm
Enjoy gourmet Roman and Neapolitan pizzas, family-style pastas, locally-sourced salads, and creative Italian specialties. Dine in and watch the stone-fired oven work its pizza magic, or grab and go if you’re in a hurry. As a Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant, Nui Italian serves sustainable seafood.
Lagoon Grill
Hours of Operation:
Daily
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bar open until 6:00 pm
Located next to the Dolphin Lagoon, Lagoon Grill serves burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, salads, and your favorite tropical drinks.
Big Island Breakfast
Hours of Operation:
Daily
7:00 am - 10:00 am
Big Island Breakfast Buffet at Water’s Edge features a full buffet with local specialties and breakfast classics.
Kona Tap Room
Hours of Operation:
Daily
4:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Kona Tap Room is located near the main lobby and offers evening drinks and shareable plates. Featuring Kona Brewing Company on tap.










