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Reviews of CASTLE Hilo Hawaiian Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI 96720, United States of America

#3 of 9 hotels in Hilo

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1129 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    9.0
    Good location for volcanoes NP, good room size and free breakfast boxes is a nice touch.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was on the chilly side!

    The room size is generous and welcome given we had four people in our room.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 13, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The price

    The view from the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    $5 charge for microwave rental/ use

    Comfortable bed, spacious room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay if you want to see attractions that are closer to Hilo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights

    While the room was clean and the staff was very friendly, the hotel could use some updating inside and out. The carpet in the hallway and the room was a bit old. The outside of the building made it seem older but the rooms were fine.

    The view was great. If you can get an ocean front room on floors 6-8 you won't be disappointed with the view. The hotel was close to Mauna Kea, the Volcano National Park, the zoo, and many other attractions on the Hilo side of the Big Island. There also were many great beach parks nearby that were good for seeing fish and sea turtles. We loved the little convenience store right outside the hotel and Coconut Island.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    8.0
    Great vacation with the help of a great place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was not up kept very well: toilet paper holder broken, cracked paint/floor in shower. Wish there was a microwave. It seemed as though a lot of people who were not patrons of the hotel were all over the grounds.

    Location was amazing. Staff was friendly and helpful. I got everything I requested when booking. Food was great. Within walking distance to the beautiful Liliuokalani Gardens, and Coconut Island. Property felt safe and clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Best choice in Hilo.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No daily maid service.

    WSW, food was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They only allowed one guest per room complimentary breakfast. Breakfast was nothing but sweets. If you wanted savory you had to purchase. We had to leave hotel at 5:30 am and they had no coffee available in the lobby.

    Property was a good location. Clean room and wonderful shower.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    7.0
    It was nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront - No Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The restaurant closed so early and had no food later and had no room service

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront - No Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only 1 continental breakfast coupon for 2 persons staying 2 nights.

    Clean; close to airport.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    9.0
    This hotel is a great value with perfect ocean views.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is perfect but we were glad to see efforts going on to improve the neighboring properties that have sadly deteriorated. It is too lovely to lose the stunning heritage and beauty of this area— we have faith that things will improve!

    Our room was a seventh floor ocean view with two queen beds. It had a spectacular view of Hilo bay and gorgeous grounds with natural lava pools. The room was very large, clean and quiet. It is only steps away from one of the most beautiful parks in Hawaii and a wonderful little art gallery. We loved it!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    To expensive

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wish I'd had longer to stay. View was terrific.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 1 night

    We were only here overnight so barely had anytime to explore the hotel. The main restaurant had a four course buffet dinner that night which was $80 a head so we ended up eating some food from the bar that was nice.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Having coffee maker next to the bathroom sink and the hanging area for clothes in open

    The room was large and well cleaned, with great views. The staff are super helpful at front desk.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    7.0
    A great location, friendly Staff, good facilities but exorbitant fees, and allow unruly conduct.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Allowing about 30 teenagers to eat their own food in the lobby, to run and make rowdy noise in he corridors of the top floors. This placed your hotel in the bad part of town. It was horrible . I know kids can be noisy, but This is not a good thing in a nice hotel. The Resort Fee is a rip off. The Royal Hawaiin in Honolulu charges more and includes a lot. Yours includes water. This is a rip off

    View was really special. Staff really warm and helpful. The restaurant staff were really good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Oceanfront - No Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is very good. Near local beaches, parks, and restaurants. Airport Good choice of Hilo. Free parking

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again even with a few of the glitches.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was construction going on under our room on the 5th floor- just during the day but all day. And I don’t think the hotel was full. Must be remodeling which is good because it’s a great hotel!

    Location - right by Coconut Island- the view was incredible! The lounge- great food. Includes continental breakfast- grab and go. Staff was excellent!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    8.0
    Viable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cost

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was told Oceanview or mountain but had banyan tree view parking lot

    Conveniently located

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    8.0
    It’s a nice place to stay in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront - No Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is great

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room has beautiful ocean front view. Free parking is possible on site. It is a quiet location for a good rest

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    7.0
    Hawaii is beautiful and Hilo is unique and green and picturesque and interesting mix of culture
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    breakfast was poor , had to line up ,like in a soup kitchen for homeless people

    service was good and room was clean , garden view

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too many local kids in the pool area. Very disruptive. Continental breakfast was a joke for the price.

    Location and grounds.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront - No Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathtub. Need to update to walk-in shower.

    Room, ocean view, breakfast, adjacent garden and Coconut zislsnd for leisurely walk.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    9.0
    Nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The live performance in one of the restaurants was too loud.

    Nice ocean view. Quiet neighborhood where you can take a walk in the morning. Short walk to coconut island and Japanese garden. The hotel has two restaurants and big lobby area. We enjoyed the breakfast. Free parking is nice.

    Stayed in January 2024

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