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Hilo Seaside Hotel

2.0 of 5
126 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
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Hilo Seaside Hotel
Ranked #4 of 8 hotels in Hilo
3.5 of 5 stars 285 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Coconut grill(5)
  • Very clean(4)
  • Volcano National Park(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Pool area(3)
  • Great Place(3)
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Phoenix, Arizona
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
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people found this review helpful

My trip into Hilo I watched the silver sea roll into the bay,remembering how that t-wave hit . note to self ..watch that ocean.The Hotel is a pleasant family run two story well maintained and good parking,My plan included free breakfast in the cafe,very good. Quiet and safe,very clean.and i saw a rainbow outside every morning as i left on... More

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Fort Myers, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Our room was clean, but small. We were only there to sleep, so we didn't use the pool. Although there was nothing wrong at this hotel, if I hadn't booked online and seen it first I can honestly say we wouldn't have stayed here. Definitely an older hotel, and while the garden on the inside is well maintained the outside... More

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Detroit
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is near many of the others in hotel row and is a best buy as far as I am concerned. It is older but exceptionally well maintained and very clean throughout. It has a nice pool and there are several restaurants within walking distance. Some rooms far the seaside but most are facing the nicely landscaped grounds. WiFi... More

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New York City, New York
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

It was lovely. Our room was clean and safe. The staff makes this place special. They are exceptional and put me in the aloha spirit. It is not a luxury spot. If you're not happy with anything, just let the front desk know about. They will do what they can (above and beyond). It is older but quiet. Nice walk... More

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Hanover, New Hampshire
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Nice place, very close to the airport and to Hilo "downtown". The hotel is a little old but very clean. The staff make the difference there! They are very friendly. If you are going to Hilo you definitely need a car. The city is very small and the most beautiful attractions are faraway from there.

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Pompano Beach, Florida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 29, 2012

I stayed here for work two times during February 2012. We selected it based on the location, but it was a nice surprise. The staff is very friendly and helpful. There is a restaurant on site that had a good breakfast - we ate dinner in Honolulu before the flight to Hilo for both stays and only stayed one night.... More

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Parry Sound, Canada
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012 via mobile

This hotel would have been absolutely enchanting years ago. It is now quite tired and dated. The location was nice and close to the airport. The room was booked in Hotwire and I feel they gave us a poor room because of this. We were given a room with three single beds instead of 2 doubles. The beds were very... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 via mobile

Located 1 mile from the airport is the hilo seaside hotel. Upon entering the hotel you will find the lobby decorated in a modern hawaii style. The desk clerk was very knowledgeable & fast & accurate. The room had 2 dbl beds that were so comfortable. It was a spacious size room, the shower was excellent, we requested for a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

This hotel is average-- clean enough, but without internet in the room unless you pay extra. Strange carpeting in the room and the bathroom was elderly, but clean, so it is worth what you pay Strange hours on the pool-- when they feel like having it open.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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For a cheap hotel this was one of the best I've stayed in in awhile. My husband and I stayed 1 night went to Kona, HI stayed in at the Seaside Hotel there for 2 nights and then came back to stay another night before departing the island. The customer service is what brought us back. What great staff! Rooms... More

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126 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
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