Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is the ideal spot for exploring Big Island attractions

Only two miles from Hilo International Airport, Hilo Hawaiian Hotel is your gateway to exploring The Big Island of Hawaiʻi’s epic natural wonders. Witness more than 25 cascading Hāmākua Coast waterfalls, sea caves, and surf spots on a boat excursion from Hilo’s Wailoa Harbor. Be mesmerized by the eerie glow of a lava lake beneath the stars at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s Halemaʻumaʻu Crater.

At Hilo Hawaiian, you're bound to feel the mana, meaning rejuvenating power in Hawaiian, of this amazing island. Our prime location on Banyan Drive puts some of Hawaiʻi Island’s best attractions, activities, and recreation at your doorstep.

Outstanding view of the ocean or quaint Hilo Town and Mauna Kea

Become swept away by the tranquility of Liliʻuokalani Gardens’ pagodas, ponds, and Hawaiian and Oriental botanicals. Wander to Downtown Hilo, where you’ll find antique stores, vegan eateries, coffee shops, and galleries tucked within centuries-old wooden buildings.

• Observe Hilo’s 1946 devastation at the Pacific Tsunami Museum
• Walk on the not-so-wild-side at Panaʻewa Rainforest Zoo
• Stargaze at ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
• Catch the colorful Hilo Farmers Market
• Walk to Moku'ola (Coconut Island), the Island of Healing
• Spot marine life in Onekahakaha Beach’s tide pools

Enjoy a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, or relax at the lounge

Downtown Hilo and Banyan Drive deliver a tempting menu of delicious options. As the sun makes its way over Mauna Kea, make your way to Waiʻoli Lounge for a Mai Tai. Then dine on first-class steaks and an array of seafood at Whisky Steak Wine (WSW) The Steakhouse.

Hilo's premier hotel on the shores of Big Island's Hilo Bay

You’ll also appreciate convenient hotel amenities like our large freshwater swimming pool, sun deck, iCafe, complimentary parking (based on availability), Free WiFi in the lobby and lounge, lobby Internet kiosk (fee), 24-hour front desk, gift shop, beauty salon, ice machines, laundry facilities, general store, massage hale, and banquet/meeting rooms.

Each air-conditioned Hilo Hawaiian home away from home offers a refrigerator, coffee maker, flat screen TV, high-speed Internet access, clock/radio, and daily housekeeping. Most are also decked out with a private lanai for relaxing Big Island-style.