Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Hilo, Slow

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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. Hilo is generally a slow provincial town (to my opinion).

"Aging But Will do for a Night " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/22/2012 Vote

2. Front desk service was slow and a bit inattentive.

"Average Hotel (but better than average for Hilo) " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/4/2012 Vote

3. Hilo is unique in that it represents Hawaii from a previous era and has a very slow pace.

"Best option in Hilo, dated and needs updated " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/30/2012 Vote

4. Maybe that was what slowed down the data pipe.

"Fine for business trip. Be realistic don't expect a 4star. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/2/2011 Vote

5. The service was slow and the food was marginal.

"No frills hotel but clean and nice staff. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/18/2011 Vote

6. But if you would like to see the way Hawai'i was many years ago, with its slow pace, an eclectic array of people, reasonable prices, and the finest botanical garden we've ever seen, stay at the Hilo Hawaiian and enjoy.

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

7. Like the town of Hilo, the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is quiet, slow paced with no frills.

"Hilo Hawaiian is a throwback to a more relaxed era... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/8/2010 Vote

8. We ate breakfast at the restaurant the first morning, but the service was so slow it took us almost 2 hrs .

"A little bit rough around the edges! " Read full review on Expedia 1/27/2010 Vote

9. Hilo is a great place and lots to see, we found the people the friendliest on the island, but we are very open and when we leave home we leave the 'A' type personality behind and as they say in the islands slow down and 'talk' to people you will find you will have a more enjoyable time.

"Nice place to stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/13/2008 Vote

10. Dinning at the restaurant was very slow and the food was just ok.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 3/12/2007 Vote