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Hilo Seaside Hotel

2.0 of 5
126 Banyan Way, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
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Ranked #4 of 8 hotels in Hilo
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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Roswell, Georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

I felt very pleased with my stay at the Hilo Seaside Hotel. A nurse recommended this hotel to me after a near disastrous incident, and I feel so grateful to have found such a warm, caring environment. The hotel is close to downtown Hilo and many attractions, and I found traveling around the area to be quite reasonable on foot.

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Los Angeles, California
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14 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

I did a last minute booking during a busy holiday season. We were lucky to get a room. It was old, clean, and overall ok for the value. Frankly, there's nothing special about the room. We just came to sleep and shower. That's all. The plus side is Ken breakfast place is within a walking distance.

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Modesto
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

Look no where in Hilo is there a high end resort. So if your looking for that this isn't it! However, it's clean and well kept for its age. The rooms are spacious beds are clean and comfy. They have ac and a fan. The staff has genuine aloha spirit. It is located near to Hilo town and is close... More

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New York City, New York
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14 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

When I first arrived in Hilo in January, 2011, I stayed at the Seaside for a couple weeks. It's not fancy (actually, NO hotel/motel facilities in Hilo are what anyone would consider, "fancy!"), but it's clean and well-maintained. I decided to leave Hilo after a bit over two years and felt another stay in Seaside would be a fine way... More

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Maui, Hawaii
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4 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

I wasn't expecting much when I saw this place but the rooms were clean, the staff was friendly, and the air conditioning worked. Hilo in general has very bad quality hotels, based on that scale this place is probably above average.

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Ottawa, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Was a bit apprehensive about the Hilo Seaside after reading a few reviews. However, having just stayed there for 2 nights, we would not hesitate to return. It is very well located and quite reasonable in price. It has a decent on-site restaurant, free wifi in the lobby and friendly staff. It is family owned and operated which is charming.... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Ideally I would have stayed at the hilo hawaiian hotel but unfortunately it was all booked up. The hilo seaside hotel is the next best option, all of the other hotels in the area are even more run down and reviews suggest they contain insects and bed bugs. The hilo seaside hotel was bed bug and insect free. The rooms... More

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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

We stayed 4 nights here in May 2013. As mentioned in other reviews, the location is very close to the Hilo airport jet way. This is not really a big deal as it appears as the airport does not have all that much jet traffic. We occasionally heard a jet at odd hours, but otherwise, given the proximity to the... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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26 reviews 26 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Okay, the bad points first: it's near the end/start of the airport runway and the room is fairly basic. But, if you want somewhere that is clean, reasonably priced, has friendly and helpful staff and a restaurant on-site, then this could be the place for you. The airport is small and has a curfew, so you won't be disturbed during... More

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Manassas, Virginia
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

We stayed at the Hilo Seaside from April 30th to May 9th 2013. We had a standard courtyard room. It was small and the bath had a shower, but the cleanliness was exceptional! We did not want a resort hotel and the Seaside is not a resort hotel, but the pool area like my hotel room was clean. The staff... More

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What travellers say

  • Coconut grill(7)
  • Great Place(4)
  • Banyan drive(4)
  • Very clean(3)
  • Very friendly(3)
  • Volcano National Park(3)

Additional Information about Hilo Seaside Hotel

Address: 126 Banyan Way, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
Region: United States > Hawaii > Island of Hawaii > Hilo
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 8 hotels in Hilo
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The cozy town of Hilo, on the east side of the Big Island is a tropical paradise filled with fragrant island flowers, pristine forests, and magnificent miles of orchid farms. The Hilo Seaside Hotel is an oceanfront hotel located on the shores of Hilo Bay, on historical Banyan Drive. This affordable Hawaiian owned hotel is a scenic 40 minute drive to Hawaii's Volcano National Park, and just a few minutes by car to quaint Hilo Town. ... more   less 
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