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7.7/10123 Reviews

KKeonaona “ONA” Dalis: Our stay at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The hotel's location on beautiful Hilo Bay is hard to beat, with breathtaking views of Coconut Island and Mauna Kea that made every morning and evening memorable. The grounds are beautifully maintained, peaceful, and offer a true sense of old Hawaiʻi charm. The staff was warm, welcoming, and genuinely embodied the spirit of aloha - especially the person who checked us in - amazing top notch service (with the except for the older lady at the Front Desk - who looks as if she may had been training a new team member - and made me feel as if I was a bother upon arrival) . Everyone else we encountered was friendly, professional, and eager to make our stay enjoyable. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and provided everything we needed for a relaxing visit. One of the things we appreciated most was the hotel's convenient location. It's just minutes from Hilo Airport, downtown Hilo, Liliʻuokalani Gardens, and an easy drive to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, making it an excellent home base for exploring the east side of the Big Island. If you're looking for a luxury resort with modern finishes, this may not be it—but if you appreciate authentic Hawaiʻi, incredible scenery, friendly service, and excellent value, the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is a fantastic choice. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to experience the true beauty and hospitality of Hilo.

71 Banyan Dr

8.7/1077 Reviews

度度假专用: The location is excellent, in the town center, with many restaurants and supermarkets nearby. It's convenient for visiting the volcano and close to the airport. Cleanliness, at least superficially, seems acceptable. Breakfast ends around 8:00 or 8:30, consisting of chocolate waffles and coffee… Is there a deposit for check-in? All credit card information was manually entered, which was a first for me and made me very uneasy afterwards. My security code was also specifically verified… I suggest checking if cash is available.

107 Waianuenue Ave

7.4/10210 Reviews

GGuest User: The hotel's interior facilities are complete and comfortable, and the service attitude is good. However, taxis are not allowed to drive up to the hotel lobby entrance. You have to walk out of the hotel compound to wait for a taxi at the gate, which is about a 7-8 minute walk. There's no Wi-Fi signal there, making it inconvenient to call a car. This really doesn't match the hotel's grand and upscale exterior environment and style.

93 Banyan Dr

8.1/10113 Reviews

GGuest User: The hotel itself is better than expected; You can tell that they went through a massive renovation in order to give a chill vibes based stay (on the outside). Inside of the room, it’s definitely an old hotel… I liked the furniture, but the windows were too open for my liking (you get the feeling that anyone can look into your room); Not as much of an issue since we used the curtains! The bath towels were covered in hair (ranging from long strands to tiny ***** pieces) which I found to be disgusting. The staff were more than willing to switch out the towels (there was still hair on them but a little dusting off mainly did the job). There was tiny ***** hair pieces in the bathtub as well, but I washed them down the drain so no biggie. The main issue that I had with this stay was that you could hear everything that was going on in rooms next door or outside. We heard loud screaming and fighting into the early ams, and it took a while for them to stop. This is not the hotel’s fault, but if you do stay here, keep in mind that the rooms aren’t very spacious, you can hear everything, and there might be hair in your towels. Overall, I really loved staying here and found it to be quite charming. The view in front of the hotel is INSANE. Though I listed negative traits about this hotel, I feel that it’s important to give some transparency to readers of this review. Mostly everyone goes into a hotel thinking that it’s 1000% clean and perfect. However, for me, the negative reviews are what I look for so that I know what to expect. You will definitely love the vibes and views this hotel has to offer, as well as the friendliness of the staff who worlds here.

126 Banyan Way

9.5/1075 Reviews

Sssrsdzry: The most thunder-stepped accommodation in this trip, the night of the stay, called for a long time to come out to receive the staff, the room is not air-conditioned, the breakfast is not delicious, it is said that it is a sea view, the location is close, the room can not see the sea, the place to eat breakfast can see, the room appearance picture is very good, close to see the lack of maintenance, Uninhabited. Look at the rating, it is not reliable.

56 Pukihae St

7.7/1081 Reviews

AAnonymous User: The room has an old American family style, with decent attention to detail. There's a microwave and a kettle, and it's clean and tidy. Free parking is available in the yard, and there's a small bay right outside the entrance with a pleasant view.

175 Banyan Dr

8/10111 Reviews

GGuest User: Tremendous space & person! I arrived late (after 8pm) as a surprise for my Family Reunion & so after dinner. The caretaker met me kindly after I got into the door (clear & simple instructions were given) to help me to get my bearings, carry my 2 carryons to my room & lead me to my room. He also provided a cold bottle of water, MUCH appreciated! I found the place to be very clean, spacious & well-organized with simple instructions in the bathroom, kitchen & shared spaces. I appreciate the simplicity & cleanliness, while still giving me my space! TY again for this last-minute booking that turned into a true treasure for myself as an introvert needing space, cleanliness & simplicity. Mahalo & May ke Akua bless U always! Dawn

15 Aipuni St

9.1/1050 Reviews

RRUI: The hotel is so beautiful, there is a large internal area, you need to drive from the iron gate for ten minutes, along the beautiful road, there are small wild boars on the road, next to the waterfall, there is a waterfall behind the hotel room, only for internal residents , You can swim and boat in the pond under the waterfall, and you can also participate in their rich activities such as climbing from the waterfall or visiting their farm. Breakfast is delicious. We did not have the opportunity to have dinner. It is said that it is their chef’s no-menu dinner. They use fresh ingredients from their own farm, which is a little regrettable. I highly recommend it. I will stay a few more days next time.

100 Kulaniapia Dr

8.6/1096 Reviews

113826214231: Everything is fine, but shopping is not convenient, you must have a car, otherwise you should exercise every day.

54 Keokea Loop

9.1/10107 Reviews

Hharrymed: Tropical wooden cabin. Just a heads-up, it's a two-story building with no elevator. The facilities are very well-maintained, and the kitchen is great. The balcony is super comfortable, and the neighborhood is very quiet. At night, you'll hear frogs and insects, and during the day, birdsong. It's very close to the beach, just a 5-minute walk to get into the water. Be aware that there aren't many places to eat or drink nearby, so you'll need to stock up beforehand. If you plan to do laundry, make sure to get coins from the front desk upon arrival. The front desk closes after 5:30 PM. The owner is a very nice Vietnam War veteran. There's also a very friendly cat at the property. This place really gives you a taste of local life.

98 Apapane Rd