Big Island Hotel, Resort and Condominium Hotel Reviews
Hotel, Resort or Condominium Hotel Name
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Dates You Stayed There
December 2009
Location
The hotel is located on Banyan Drive right on Hilo Bay near Coconut Island also known as Mokuola.
Pros
- rooms have air conditioning, cable television, and in-room refrigerator
- free parking - some underground
- on-site restaurant and lounge
- great deals on price available
Cons
- somewhat dated property
- some rooms smell of cigarette smoke
- they charge for internet in the rooms
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The Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is a one of Castle Resorts and Hotels. It is located just 2 miles from Hilo Airport and just a few minutes from downtown Hilo.
Of the three hotels on Banyan Drive, this is my favorite. The hotel is a little bit dated, but it's very nice by Hilo standards.
You'll notice that the lobby is located on the second level, above the parking garage and meeting rooms. This is because Hilo has a history of tsunamis.
Right nearby are the Liliuokalani Gardens, a beautiful park which makes a great place for a stroll.
The restaurant has recently undergone a complete renovation which was needed. I've always found the food to be good, if not great for dinner. They have large buffets on Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Breakfasts are very good.
