Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Hilo, Poor

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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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1. Both nights i stayed were uncomfortable, I had difficulties getting to sleep ( due to the poor air conditioning ) I couldn't wait to check out.

"Poor even with lowered expectations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/3/2012 Vote

2. wireless service even with an aircard was poor, but that is true of all the smaller towns in HI.

"OK for the budget traveller " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/13/2012 Vote

3. I could be wrong but I got the impression that Hilo in general has seen much better days and the hotels are generally of a fairly low standard and poor value.

"Not great " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/20/2011 Vote

4. Little shops near premises are expensive with poor selection.

"This hotel nickel & dimes you to death " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2011 Vote

5. For the price they charge - the uncomfortable beds, outdated rooms, high price for internet, poor food choices, ice/vending on 2 floors - NOT WORTH IT.

"rip off " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/26/2011 Vote

6. poor service.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 5/25/2009 Vote

7. After extensive rearch, I found that the only gig in town was the Hilo Hawaiian; all of the other hotels I researched had consistently poor reviews whereby the reviews of the Hilo Hawaiian were mostly positive.

"Incredible Value - Great Views- Very Clean - True Hawaiian Experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/30/2009 Vote

8. The price may seem a little high depending upon where you're used to travelling, but it's only $10-$20 higher than some really poor choices in Hilo.

"Loved the Hilo Hawaiian! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/27/2008 Vote

9. T of PhoenixOverall Evaluation: Very poor.

"Ugh!! Not a good experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/22/2006 Vote

10. My anxiety was relieved after seeing the place, I thought it was going to be a poor place but I was mistaken.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 8/27/2006 Vote