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Reviews of Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI 96720, United States of America

#4 of 8 hotels in Hilo

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1130 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Facility is very old and not enough lighting in the room.

    Good location. It is close to beach and many restaurants. It makes us feel safe. Our room is facing the sea with a balcony, the view is really good.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast can be better

    location. Free parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay overall!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The facility is a bit tired. Nothing major but could use a spruce up. The room was very clean but did lack that luxury hotel feel that I always love. The hotel next door has been abandoned and is in rough shape. Kind of spooky. Our check-in process was less than ideal. The woman checking us in was seriously grumpy. Didn’t say much and never smiled… not once. We didn’t feel very welcome upon arriving. The continental breakfast offered is not great- Luckily the restaurant serves a very good breakfast!

    The VIEW- Fantastic!! A great location that was walkable to Coconut Island which has a few tiny beaches, turtle watching, and the super fun jumping rock. Also walkable to the large beach where you can watch the row clubs do their thing. The restaurant downstairs had very good food and is open late which is a bonus as Hilo closes up pretty early. Wait staff in the restaurant was great! Super efficient and so friendly!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay. Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shortage of parking stalls once the hotel is filled up. One girl running crazy trying to greet guests, hand out containers, keep the breakfast stocked, and run the bar…on one of the busiest times..hello!!

    The ocean front room we had was fabulous. Fast efficient elevators. Reliable wi-fi. Nice to grab some breakfast in the morning.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2024

    9.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breajfast

    The property is very nice but breakfast needs significant upgrade I have waited for 45 minutes for pastries to be served. There was nothing to eat. No fruit, no oatmeal, no pastries.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Parking at the hotel is not great! We had to go around couple of times to find a parking. It looks like your employees park their cars at the hotel parking. Parking at the hotel up and down SHOULD only be for people that are actually paying for the rooms at the hotel. VERY DISAPPOINTED with the parking only!!!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    Nice resort in Hilo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They clean room every third day and despite extending for additional night which was 3rd in row, we were not provided with housekeeping even after assuring we will be provided with a service. They tried to help on front desk but we were already impacted.

    Breakfast box provided (one per room to fill with fruits, oat meal and some sweets) + coffee, juice Pool was nice Free parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    8.0
    Views for good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Building maintenance meant there was construction noise during the day. Corridors smelt a bit musty. At night-time there are a few homeless people and it is quite dark.

    Beautiful view from the lanai. Pretty gardens and nice restaurants nearby. Large room. Frogs, birds, turtles, eagle ray close by. Breakfast is good value and welcome cocktails a nice touch.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    8.0
    Nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit old

    Location and room size

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    8.0
    Reasonable given the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower was yuck. Needs to be updated. Also water tank which is great bonus needs to be cleaned as mould on water panels- well that is what it looks like..:

    It was being renovated- and definitely in need of that. It was fine for the price. Has lots of potential

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No maid service.

    The free continental breakfast was pathetic.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    7.0
    Great location, we enjoy the view to the sea. general hospitality can be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some staff are not as friendly as the others. ( ie if someone ask for room’s service or in room meal)

    Location is superb

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 3, 2024

    9.0
    very good alround
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    breakfast

    all good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    8.0
    Quite nice if you do not expect high standard but the price is like Marriot or Hyatt
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    During our 3 nights stay they did not clean our room or make beds or provide fresh towels

    Very good localization of you want to see the volcanos and east and north shore of this beautiful island

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location and very confortable.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Breakfast continental could be more various, I expected more kind of fruits (we are in Hawaii !!!!)

    Excellent view on the ocean. Room very big, bed confortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Good location for volcanoes NP, good room size and free breakfast boxes is a nice touch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was on the chilly side!

    The room size is generous and welcome given we had four people in our room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price

    The view from the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    $5 charge for microwave rental/ use

    Comfortable bed, spacious room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay if you want to see attractions that are closer to Hilo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights

    While the room was clean and the staff was very friendly, the hotel could use some updating inside and out. The carpet in the hallway and the room was a bit old. The outside of the building made it seem older but the rooms were fine.

    The view was great. If you can get an ocean front room on floors 6-8 you won't be disappointed with the view. The hotel was close to Mauna Kea, the Volcano National Park, the zoo, and many other attractions on the Hilo side of the Big Island. There also were many great beach parks nearby that were good for seeing fish and sea turtles. We loved the little convenience store right outside the hotel and Coconut Island.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    8.0
    Great vacation with the help of a great place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was not up kept very well: toilet paper holder broken, cracked paint/floor in shower. Wish there was a microwave. It seemed as though a lot of people who were not patrons of the hotel were all over the grounds.

    Location was amazing. Staff was friendly and helpful. I got everything I requested when booking. Food was great. Within walking distance to the beautiful Liliuokalani Gardens, and Coconut Island. Property felt safe and clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Best choice in Hilo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No daily maid service.

    WSW, food was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They only allowed one guest per room complimentary breakfast. Breakfast was nothing but sweets. If you wanted savory you had to purchase. We had to leave hotel at 5:30 am and they had no coffee available in the lobby.

    Property was a good location. Clean room and wonderful shower.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    7.0
    It was nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront - No Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant closed so early and had no food later and had no room service

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront - No Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only 1 continental breakfast coupon for 2 persons staying 2 nights.

    Clean; close to airport.

    Stayed in March 2024

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