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Reviews of CASTLE Hilo Hawaiian Hotel 4 stars

71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI 96720, United States

#3 of 9 hotels in Hilo

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1130 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Parking at the hotel is not great! We had to go around couple of times to find a parking. It looks like your employees park their cars at the hotel parking. Parking at the hotel up and down SHOULD only be for people that are actually paying for the rooms at the hotel. VERY DISAPPOINTED with the parking only!!!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice resort in Hilo
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They clean room every third day and despite extending for additional night which was 3rd in row, we were not provided with housekeeping even after assuring we will be provided with a service. They tried to help on front desk but we were already impacted.

    Breakfast box provided (one per room to fill with fruits, oat meal and some sweets) + coffee, juice Pool was nice Free parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Views for good value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Building maintenance meant there was construction noise during the day. Corridors smelt a bit musty. At night-time there are a few homeless people and it is quite dark.

    Beautiful view from the lanai. Pretty gardens and nice restaurants nearby. Large room. Frogs, birds, turtles, eagle ray close by. Breakfast is good value and welcome cocktails a nice touch.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit old

    Location and room size

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Reasonable given the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was yuck. Needs to be updated. Also water tank which is great bonus needs to be cleaned as mould on water panels- well that is what it looks like..:

    It was being renovated- and definitely in need of that. It was fine for the price. Has lots of potential

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No maid service.

    The free continental breakfast was pathetic.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    7.0
    Great location, we enjoy the view to the sea. general hospitality can be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some staff are not as friendly as the others. ( ie if someone ask for room’s service or in room meal)

    Location is superb

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    9.0
    very good alround
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    breakfast

    all good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Quite nice if you do not expect high standard but the price is like Marriot or Hyatt
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    During our 3 nights stay they did not clean our room or make beds or provide fresh towels

    Very good localization of you want to see the volcanos and east and north shore of this beautiful island

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Excellent location and very confortable.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Oceanfront
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Breakfast continental could be more various, I expected more kind of fruits (we are in Hawaii !!!!)

    Excellent view on the ocean. Room very big, bed confortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 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 via mobile

    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: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price

    The view from the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

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

    $5 charge for microwave rental/ use

    Comfortable bed, spacious room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 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: 24 March 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 via mobile

    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: 19 March 2024

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

    No daily maid service.

    WSW, food was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Banyan View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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: 13 March 2024

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

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

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Oceanfront - No Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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

    Clean; close to airport.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

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

    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: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Premium Oceanfront
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To expensive

    Location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 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: 18 February 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: 11 February 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

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