Hilo Tropical Gardens, Botanical garden in Hilo, Hawaii County, United States.

Hilo Tropical Gardens is a 2-acre botanical garden at 1477 Kalanianaole Avenue in Hilo, on the southeast side of Hawaii Island. Its grounds hold collections of orchids, anthuriums and other tropical ornamentals, set among lily ponds, waterfalls and oriental-style bridges. The land was once owned by a Hawaiian princess.

Hilo Tropical Gardens was founded in 1948 as Kong's Floraleigh Gardens by the businessman En Loy Kong, on land at 1477 Kalanianaole Avenue in Hilo that had previously belonged to a Hawaiian princess. The founding name combined the names of his wife Flora and his daughter Leigh. The two-acre grounds were later restored by Trish and Dave, who renovated the buildings and facilities to accommodate overnight guests.

The garden's first name, Kong's Floraleigh Gardens, combined the names of founder En Loy Kong's wife Flora and daughter Leigh. The grounds at 1477 Kalanianaole Avenue were previously land owned by one of Hawaii's princesses. Trish and Dave are now restoring the buildings and facilities to host visitors from around the world.

The garden opens only some afternoons each week and charges an entrance fee. It sits at 1477 Kalanianaole Avenue in Hilo, on land once owned by a Hawaiian princess. Lodging ranges from camping and shared rooms to private rooms and cabins, so ask ahead about availability.

The garden's founding name, Kong's Floraleigh Gardens, combined the names of founder En Loy Kong's wife Flora and daughter Leigh. The two-acre grounds on Kalanianaole Avenue were previously land owned by a Hawaiian princess.