Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel in Hilo, HI

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Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Location. Overlooking Hilo Bay, the Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel enjoys a beautiful location in Hilo, Hawaii. Hilo is a quaint, flower-filled retreat with Victorian homes and a restored downtown area that experiences more rain than any other American city. The Big Island of Hawaii offers a plethora of recreational opportunities. From surfing and scuba diving to volcano and waterfall exploration, there is something for everyone. Old banyan trees line the drive to the hotel, most of which were planted in the 1930's by celebrities such as Babe Ruth, Amelia Earhart and Cecil B. DeMille. Mauna Kea looms in the background and the arched bridge that leads to Coconut Island is only steps from the doors of the resort. The hotel is flanked by a beautiful beach, the Liliuokalani Gardens and the Naniloa Country Club.
Hotel Features. The hotels bayside pool is surrounded by a large sundeck and lounge chairs. The hotel staff provides concierge services, business services and currency exchange. Safe-deposit boxes are located at the front desk and laundry facilities are available.

Guestrooms. Most of the rooms at the hotel feature balconies or patios and have views of Hilo Bay or the enormous banyan trees out front. Cable television and Internet access are standard amenities. Some rooms have kitchens with refrigerators and microwave ovens.

Expert Tip. The Panaewa Zoo, six miles from the hotel, is the only tropical rainforest zoo in the United States and is home to more than 80 species of animals. Some of the more popular being the giant anteaters, a pygmy hippo, spider monkeys and Namaste', a large white Bengal tiger.

Surrounding Area

2 MILES FROM HILO AIRPORT

Room Information - Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard Hotel Room Long Description: One king or two double beds. View of tropical banyan trees along historic Banyan Drive. Refrigerator, dial-up Internet access. Air conditioned. Bed Type:  Short Description: Hotel Room Ocean View Long Description: One king or two queen beds. View of Hilo Bay and ocean beyond. Refrigerator, dial-up Internet access. Air conditioned. Bed Type:  Short Description: One Bedroom Banyan View w/Kit Long Description: One king or two double beds in bedroom with separate living area. View of tropical banyan trees along historic Banyan Drive. Full kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, oven, stove, dishwasher, coffeemaker, cookware, dinnerware, and utensils. Balcony or patio. Dial-up Internet access (surcharge). Air conditioning. Bed Type:  Short Description: Superior Hotel Room Long Description: One king or two double beds. Larger than standard room. View of tropical banyan trees along historic Banyan Drive. Refrigerator, dial-up Internet access. Air conditioned.
Bed Type:  Short Description: Junior Suite w/Refrig Long Description: One king or two double beds. View of tropical banyan trees along historic Banyan Drive or Hilo Bay and Pacific Ocean. Refrigerator. Balcony or patio. Dial-up Internet access (surcharge). Air conditioning.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 Noon
Minimum check-in age - 21

Star rating: 3

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Naniloa Country Club - Adjacent
Shooters Bar and Grill - 0.25 mile
Waiakea Kai Shopping Plaza - 0.5 mile
Pacific Tsunami Museum - 1.5 miles
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - 29.0 miles

Driving Directions - Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

71 Banyan Drive, Hilo, Hawaii
From Hilo International Airport:
When departing the airport turn left onto Leleaoa Street.
Turn right onto Mokuea Street.
Immediately turn left onto Ailolo Street.
Turn right onto Kekuanaoa Street.
Turn right onto SR-11 (Kanoelehua Avenue).
The road name changes to Banyan Drive.
Approximate driving time is 6 minutes and distance is 2.75 miles.