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Hilo Seaside Hotel

126 Banyan Way, Hilo, HI 96720
Hilo Seaside Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 3.5 out of 5 based on 234 reviews from 4 sources
Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $72
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Recommended
Based on 234 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "I went there to visit famiy and check out the area for our family reunion next year, and this hotel looks to be a great place to stay." source Orbitz

    "Overall a good value." source Priceline

    "I highly recommend Verna's for da bes local food - their Kailua pork is second to none." source Travelocity

    "Otherwise, great hotel for those on a budget." source Expedia

    "Overall, great place to stay as a base if you want to explore Hilo, Volcanoes and vicinity." source Orbitz

  • Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "Location is beautiful, staff are friendly, good food/reasonably priced, clean rooms, airport acessible, convenient laundry facility. Beautiful location, rooms are clean, friendly staff, restaurant food well prepared and reasonably priced,has convenient laundry facility, very close to the airport, reasonably priced." source Priceline

    "Although the rooms are a little small, over all they are clean and neat." source Travelocity

    "One the positive -The Hilo Seaside was affordable, very clean and the staff were helpful." source Expedia

    "Clean hotel and great friendly service. Hotel is old but was clean." source Priceline

    "We stay here about two times/year This delightful family business is hanging in there with honest prices, clean rooms, and pleasant staff." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Great location, friendly staff and awesome price." source Priceline

    "Clean and safe hotel with friendly staff." source Priceline

  • Location: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "Convenient location near airport." source Priceline

    "We did not like the fact that you have to look for a parking stall in a grassy area or on the road. Which is not in a secure and safe area." source Travelocity

    "I think the hotel is perfect located and quite comfortable." source Expedia

    "\nThe price was reasonable for the location - not somewhere I would have wanted to stay for a long time but after reading some of the prior reviews of this place, we were not sure what to expect." source Travelocity

    "Location is right off the highway and across from the ice pond." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "Inexpensive hotel that suited our needs to be close to Volcanoes National Park." source Priceline

    "Heck go to the Hostel down town it's very clean and reasonably priced." source Travelocity

    "Had the basic necessities, no frills, for a good price - exactly what we were looking for." source Expedia

    "I would definately return, you can't go wrong with the price." source Travelocity

    "It is acceptably clean, and reasonably priced for Hawaii." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "I asked if I could upgrade my room for an additional charge and was told no." source Priceline

    "when we got there i was up graded to a delux room,compared to a superior garden room, what's the diferrenc. well the room is ok but sort of a smelly moldy stink smell after you turn on the air condition the room is ok." source Travelocity

    "The room was like a prison. Dirty shower room with bugs, no coffee maker, no hair dryer, dark hallway, almost insane neighbors." source Expedia

More information on Hilo Seaside Hotel

"Where Paradise Doesn't Have to Cost A Fortune". The Hilo Seaside Hotel is one of the nearest hotels to the Volcano National Park, located on the shores of Hilo Bay, on historical Banyan Drive. This Hawaiian owned hotel is surrounded by Hawaiian and Japanese Gardens. The Hilo Seaside Hotel is a favorite with our local people.Quick Tip! For travelers arriving at the Kona International Airport at Keahole, Hilo is located on the east side of the Big Island, approximately 94 miles and a scenic two hour drive away. Resort areas and small country towns along the drive will provide shopping and dining experiences.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

Deluxe:Spacious guest room with one king or two double beds, remote controlled TV, clock radio,refrigerator, A/C, tropical ceiling fan and large private lanai with a beautiful view of Hilo Bay. This room is nearest the lobby and restaurantStandard Room:Guest room with one king or two double beds located further away from the lobby, but offers each guest a quiet atmosphere among our anthurium and orchid gardensSuperior Garden:Large guest room with one king or two double beds overlooking our Japanese Rock Garden or our Hawaiian Tropical Garden in our quiet area of this quaint hotel

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

Deluxe:Spacious guest room with one king or two double beds, remote controlled TV, clock radio,refrigerator, A/C, tropical ceiling fan and large private lanai with a beautiful view of Hilo Bay. This room is nearest the lobby and restaurantStandard Room:Guest room with one king or two double beds located further away from the lobby, but offers each guest a quiet atmosphere among our anthurium and orchid gardensSuperior Garden:Large guest room with one king or two double beds overlooking our Japanese Rock Garden or our Hawaiian Tropical Garden in our quiet area of this quaint hotel

Price

$110-$160 double. Extra person $20. Internet rates from $78, Inexpensive

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Directions

The Hilo Seaside Hotel is one of the hotels nearest to the Volcano National Park, located on the shores of Hilo Bay, on historical Banyan Drive.

Area

Hilo, HI

Attractions

Rainbow Falls 10 Minutes Boiling Pots 15 Minutes Akaka Falls 20 Minutes Hilo Bay Scenic Lookout 15 Minutes Banyan Drive 20 Minutes Liliuokalani Park 20 Minutes Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens 20 Minutes Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 1 Hour Parker Ranch 1 Hour

Dining

Coconut GrillLocated on the lobby level of the hotel and features many local favorites.Verna'sLocal style drive in adjacent to the hotel offering tasty island food to go!

Information by Orbitz

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