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Hilo Seaside Hotel

2.0 of 5
126 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
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Hilo Seaside Hotel
Ranked #4 of 8 hotels in Hilo
3.5 of 5 stars 286 Reviews
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  • Coconut grill(5)
  • Very clean(4)
  • Volcano National Park(4)
  • Pool area(3)
  • Great Place(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

This is great local style hotel. Old but up kept well. Nice, accomodating friendly staff. If you want luxury, go to Kona. Hilo is such a friendly, low key city. Friendly people, abundance of flowers and fruits. If you want to relax for a day or two, get away from the city, Hilo is the place. Hotel has a swimming... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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My trip into Hilo I watched the silver sea roll into the bay,remembering how that t-wave hit . note to self ..watch that ocean.The Hotel is a pleasant family run two story well maintained and good parking,My plan included free breakfast in the cafe,very good. Quiet and safe,very clean.and i saw a rainbow outside every morning as i left on... More

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Fort Myers, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Our room was clean, but small. We were only there to sleep, so we didn't use the pool. Although there was nothing wrong at this hotel, if I hadn't booked online and seen it first I can honestly say we wouldn't have stayed here. Definitely an older hotel, and while the garden on the inside is well maintained the outside... More

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Detroit
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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This hotel is near many of the others in hotel row and is a best buy as far as I am concerned. It is older but exceptionally well maintained and very clean throughout. It has a nice pool and there are several restaurants within walking distance. Some rooms far the seaside but most are facing the nicely landscaped grounds. WiFi... More

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

It was lovely. Our room was clean and safe. The staff makes this place special. They are exceptional and put me in the aloha spirit. It is not a luxury spot. If you're not happy with anything, just let the front desk know about. They will do what they can (above and beyond). It is older but quiet. Nice walk... More

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Hanover, New Hampshire
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012
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Nice place, very close to the airport and to Hilo "downtown". The hotel is a little old but very clean. The staff make the difference there! They are very friendly. If you are going to Hilo you definitely need a car. The city is very small and the most beautiful attractions are faraway from there.

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Pompano Beach, Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

I stayed here for work two times during February 2012. We selected it based on the location, but it was a nice surprise. The staff is very friendly and helpful. There is a restaurant on site that had a good breakfast - we ate dinner in Honolulu before the flight to Hilo for both stays and only stayed one night.... More

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Parry Sound, Canada
Top Contributor
82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012 via mobile

This hotel would have been absolutely enchanting years ago. It is now quite tired and dated. The location was nice and close to the airport. The room was booked in Hotwire and I feel they gave us a poor room because of this. We were given a room with three single beds instead of 2 doubles. The beds were very... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012 via mobile

Located 1 mile from the airport is the hilo seaside hotel. Upon entering the hotel you will find the lobby decorated in a modern hawaii style. The desk clerk was very knowledgeable & fast & accurate. The room had 2 dbl beds that were so comfortable. It was a spacious size room, the shower was excellent, we requested for a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

This hotel is average-- clean enough, but without internet in the room unless you pay extra. Strange carpeting in the room and the bathroom was elderly, but clean, so it is worth what you pay Strange hours on the pool-- when they feel like having it open.

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126 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
Price range (per night):* S$128 - 150

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