Very old and outdated rooms, but clean. Construction was going on so would want a room as far away from the construction as possible. Good breakfast in the restaurant. No fridge and no hair dryer. Ice machines were not located on every floor.

We stayed two nights in June. The hotel is tidy, but is quite dated in some areas. We didn't spend that much time in the hotel given all the activities we had planned, but did notice a lot of construction noise on our last morning. I think this is a good value option for a short (busy) trip.

My hubs and I had 2 nights booked at the Castle Hilo, however once we checked-in, we immediately checked-out. I agree with the other reviews, which says that the hotel is very old and how ! It's good value for what it offers, however I am very sensitive to smells and I would not have been able to spend the... More

We stayed in a delux room at the hotel overlooking the water.... the area was very quiet, and the views were extremely beautiful..... the service and staff were great.... the hotel provided a tour desk that was very helpful. The bar area was nice and friendly... the rooms were tidy and the beds were really nice... the only thing I... More

The hotel has a fancy lobby... so you get very disappointed when you arrive in your room. Mine was decorated probably in the early 50's, and it smelled like mold. I bought some fresh fruit that I had to take to the trash 12 hours later, once it was full of mold... Terrible place to stay.... Just go there after... More

1960s hotel with a cool open plan lobby and architecture, very Elvis Presley. Its undergoing refurbishment, but my old style decorated room was clean and fine as long as you don't mind beige. Great location for Hilo, and wonderful view over coconut island. Breakfast was very good and bar served good cocktails, etc. The service at the hotel was fine.... More

We were at this hotel in March of this year during my husbands and my trip to Hawaii. I booked through an online agency because we wanted to spend some time in Hilo and in Volcano. If I could do it over, I would just go directly to Volcano and drive into Hilo. The hotel was ok for our needs,... More

If you want a noisy hotel - stay at the Hilo Hawaiian. When I arrived there were all these kids running around and going through all the hallways in the name of some local middle school graduation. When I first call to make a reservation the front desk told me they could not do it. So...I had to call back... More

A 1960s hotel undergoing its first renovation leaves much to be desired from a lodging standpoint, but it is in a perfect location. Formerly the Hilo Hawaiian, this is now Castle Hilo but the signs aren't up yet. Just enter at the Hilo Hawaiian sign. Good parking at the main door or covered underground. Excellent park nearby for an after... More