$99 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 23, 2013 Check-out: May 24, 2013

Hilo Seaside Hotel

2 stars
126 Banyan Drive, Hilo (Big Island of Hawaii), HI 96720
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.5
out of 5
197 reviews
Decent place at a decent price

It's a regular motel at a regular motel price. Nothing too fancy, but it does the job, especially... See full review

  • Anonymous User
  • Sep 5, 2012
Awsome Would Always Recommend.

This Hotel was old. It's Simple. But for the value it was Awsome. The Staff was wonderful. They... See full review

  • Awsome Trip.
  • Aug 18, 2012
Value priced, Island-style Hilo hotel with bay and garden views
The locally owned Hilo Seaside Hotel offers guests Island-style budget accommodations and a convenient location near downtown Hilo and the airport. The hotel is built around a swimming pool and landscaped with gardens and ponds. An on-site restaurant and free parking add extra value. Just across the street, the picturesque Hilo Bay is trimmed in green foliage and dotted with small catamarans.
Highlights
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • 9-hole golf course across the street
  • Private guest room balconies with views
  • On-site restaurant open daily
Location
Hilo Seaside Hotel sits across the street from a sheltered bay and just off historic Banyan Drive in central Hilo. Liliuokalani Park and Gardens is within a few minutes' walk, and a 9-hole golf course is just across the street. The sleepy town of Hilo offers visitors a view of "real Hawaii" life and easy access to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Rooms
Hilo Seaside Hotel offers simple Island-style guest accommodations, including a few rooms designated for smokers. Each features views of the hotel gardens or the bay, plus air conditioning, a ceiling fan, TV, mini-refrigerator and private balcony. In-room high-speed Internet access available (fees may apply). Request in advance for an in-room microwave or coffee-maker.
Features
Stay cool at Hilo Seaside Hotel's large outdoor swimming pool, or build a local-style tan on the sundeck. Enjoy a quiet moment in Hilo Seaside Hotel's manicured Japanese rock garden or Hawaiian tropical garden.

The hotel offers dining 7 days a week at Coconut Grill, a steak and seafood restaurant. Hilo is packed with tasty eateries and cafés, including local favorite Ken's House of Pancakes.
Transportation
  • Hilo International Airport (3.2 mi/5.1 km)
Attractions
  • Pacific Tsunami Museum (1.8 mi/2.9 km)
  • Lyman Museum (1.8 mi/2.9 km)
  • Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii (2.3 mi/3.7 km)
  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo (5.7 mi/9.1 km)
  • Akaka Falls (10.7 mi/17.3 km)
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (35 mi/56.4 km)

Hilo Seaside Hotel Rooms

Deluxe
Spacious guest room with one king or two double beds, remote controlled TV, clock radio,refrigerator, A/C, tropical ceiling fan,coffee and tea maker, iron and ironing board, black out drapes and large private lanai with a beautiful view of Hilo Bay. This room is nearest the lobby and restaurant. Wi-fi available at $5.95 per 24 hour period
Standard Room
Guest room with one king or two double beds located further away from the lobby but offers each guest a quiet atmosphere among our anthurium and orchid gardens. Each room includes a remote controlled TV, clock radio,refrigerator, A/C, tropical ceiling fan,coffee and tea maker, iron and ironing board, and black out drapes. Wi-fi available at $5.95 per 24 hour period
Superior Garden
Large guest room with one king or two double beds overlooking our Japanese Rock Garden or our Hawaiian Tropical Garden in our quiet area of this quaint hotel.Each room includes a remote controlled TV, clock radio,refrigerator, A/C, tropical ceiling fan,coffee and tea maker, iron and ironing board, and black out drapes. Wi-fi available at $5.95 per 24 hour period

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
Activities
Outdoor pool
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Services
Safe deposit box
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

19.7281 -155.064
Area served
Located on the eastern side of the Big Island in Hilo Town, and near the University of Hawaii Hilo Campus
Nearby airports
Hilo(ITO) Airport
Area description
The Hilo Seaside Hotel is one of the hotels nearest to the Volcano National Park, located on the shores of Hilo Bay, on historical Banyan Way.

Dining

Coconut Grill
Located on the lobby level of the hotel and features many local favorites. This is the restaurant that serves our complimentary breakfasts.
Verna's
Local style drive in adjacent to the hotel offering tasty island food to go!
Ken's
While open 24 hours, they are famous for their breakfast items

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (197)

Ratings and reviews for Hilo Seaside Hotel

Overall score

3.5 / 5
197 out of 197
Amenities:
3.3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
3.6
Location:
4
Value:
3.9

83% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous User
San Francisco, CA
Sep 5, 2012

Decent place at a decent price

It's a regular motel at a regular motel price. Nothing too fancy, but it does the job, especially if you're here just for a good night's sleep and a hot shower in the morning. You're not paying 5 star prices, so don't expect 5 star luxury. Other than that, it's a great place to stay. It's really close to downtown.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hilo Seaside Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Honolulu, HI, USA
Jan 23, 2012

One night stay

Hotel was clean and comfortable.. We liked that it had a coffee maker and refrigerator.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Hilo Seaside Hotel

Reviewer score

1
stefff
Pinconning, MI 48650, USA
Jan 18, 2012

HAWAII VACATION

A very nice place to stay has great atmosphere beautiful garden area & pool, w/a fine restaurant attached that also has very good meals.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

check for the room upgrade with breakfast coupon

Review of Hilo Seaside Hotel

Reviewer score

4
DWHa
Houston
Jan 5, 2012

vacation

The staff was superb. IF I go back to Hilo I will stay here.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Review of Hilo Seaside Hotel

Reviewer score

2
edmomass
Madison WIsconsin
Jan 1, 2012

Needs a little help

It has got to be tough to run a hotel in Hilo during rainy season. This was a good location and friendly staff, but the musty moldy smell of damp carpeting is really annoying to those of us with allergies. Appeared clean otherwise. Maybe a tile floor would have helped. Wait staff in restaurant were very good

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Hilo Seaside Hotel

Reviewer score

5
laceweight
Palmer, AK 99645, USA
Jan 1, 2012

our second stay, like coming home

We spent three weeks here last year and loved it. The staff are particularly friendly and helpful, the restaurant is nice with a good salad bar and friendly waitpersons, the rooms are comfy, and the location is super especially if you're a walker. No high paced tourist hype, this is the place to relax, eat well, get some sun, exercise, and catch up on your reading and knitting. Reasonable enough to extend your stay, and worth it. Low key, what a vacation should be.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Long walk from hotel

Walk to downtown Hilo and bring back fresh fruit and vegs from the public market for your room fridge - about 4 miles round trip, or take the bus one or both ways. Produce vendors are there daily, other stuff Wednesdays and Fridays.

Review of Hilo Seaside Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Indycindy
Reston, VA
Dec 28, 2011

Happy in Hilo

Wonderful staff, convenient location, good value. Only draw back is the decor which is funky - ranges from 50's (lobby furniture) to 80's (bedspread, room carpets)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Long walk from hotel

Miyo restaurant - traditional Japanese food

Review of Hilo Seaside Hotel

Reviewer score

4
darebare
Lakeport, Ca.
Dec 18, 2011

worked for us

staff and location were the best, located next to hiway to volcano, staff was always able to answer questions and provide Local information. Great restaurant at Kens, just a walk away.would stay here again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Kens restaurant

Review of Hilo Seaside Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Calista
Seattle, WA, USA
Dec 15, 2011

Vacation

The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the complimentary breakfast was really good. A full breakfast, not just a continental breakfast. Their restaurant was good, too, and reasonable priced with prompt friendly service. My only complaint would be that there was no free internet access. Other than that, it was great!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Hilo Seaside Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Runner65
Iowa
Dec 15, 2011

Old Hawaii

Great value. One-story hotel looks like something out of the 60's. Very well maintained and clean with helpful, friendly staff. Owned by a Hawaiian family. Beautiful interior courtyards with lush foliage.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Hotel restaurant a good value. Three breakfast selections come with the room.

Review of Hilo Seaside Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Keala
Business
Captain Cook, HI, USA
Dec 11, 2011

Awesome stay

The help that I needed from not push aside it was taken cared of immediately.. The staff in the Front desk area was very helpful, when I needed Bus and Taxi service answered my questions immediately , never needed to wait more than a minute... the Restaurant Coconut Grill excellent Place to dine in or take out the food was more than I expected.. So proud that it is still owned by A Local Family, and keeping the over all Look and umbeances remarkably awesome.. Score it from 1 to 10 my Score 9.. Mahalo Monico K. Galieto

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

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