Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Hilo, Avoid

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Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel	Average Price: $180 Check Rates

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71 Banyan Drive

Hilo, 96720 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 1 of 3
Average review rating: 3.46

OpinionWell Value Index: 8

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (85) , MyTravelGuide (32) , TripAdvisor (445) , YahooTravel (38)

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Noise:	No recent comments about noise were found.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. If you are in Kona it is under 2 hours - make the drive back to civilization and avoid Hilo.

"Free advise - drive back to Kona " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2012 Vote

2. Stayed two night here to do the Volcano tour as well as avoid the APEC closures and hassles in Oahu.

"Popular with Locals, convenient for Volcano Tours. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/2/2012 Vote

3. The food at the Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet was excellent- good quality with many choices(avoid the free house wines-they are mediocre at best.

"Good value for the money " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/30/2011 Vote

4. ) Also, avoid the ocean view rooms on the third floor with no lanais since they are adjacent to the roof over the bar and dining room - noisier, and the roof also hampers some of the view, as well as not giving you outdoor access.

"The Best Hotel in Hilo " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/29/2011 Vote

5. avoid rooms in the elevator area unless you don't care about sleeping.

"The best choice among a sorry lot " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/4/2010 Vote

6. As others have said i would avoid getting a room with an inland view, as you will see not much other than the parking lot.

"Fantastic View at an Okay Hotel. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/24/2008 Vote

7. I hardly think it's a valid complaint, and it's really nothing that can be avoided.

"Perfectly fine hotel for our Hilo visit " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/18/2007 Vote

8. Those wanting a sandy beach for swimming would be advised to avoid Hilo Bay, which has no beach available.

"Loved the view, hated the noise " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2005 Vote