Wild Ginger Hotel
100 Puueo St, Hilo, HI 96720, Hilo, United States
2-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.5 / 5
Overview
Wild Ginger Hotel is a family-owned, 2-star inn in Hilo, with hotel rooms, hostel lodging, and tent pitches. The property is described as a block from Hilo’s beaches and includes ocean views.
Rooms & Lodging
Hotel rooms have en suite bathrooms, and some include TVs. Basic hostel rooms have beds or bunks, with some sleeping spaces outdoors, and shared bathrooms.
Food & Shared Spaces
A Hawaiian-style continental breakfast is served among banana and papaya trees for a fee. Guests can also use a communal kitchen and lounge; free Wi-Fi and computer access are available in the lobby.
Services & Recreation
The inn offers free parking and an airport shuttle for a surcharge. Bike and boogie board rentals are also available.
Location
Several Hilo sights are within walking distance by the listed distances, including Mokupāpapa Discovery Center (about 365 m), Pacific Tsunami Museum (462 m), Lyman Museum (806 m), and Hilo Farmer’s Market (843 m). Rainbow Falls is about 2.4 km away, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is approximately 30 miles from the inn.
Best for
Wild Ginger may suit travelers looking for a family-owned, informal stay with a choice of private hotel rooms, basic hostel lodging, or tent pitches. Its Hilo location, nearby museums and market, communal kitchen, and bike and boogie board rentals may also appeal to guests planning local outings.
Travel tips
Check which lodging type you are booking: hotel rooms have en suite bathrooms, while hostel rooms use shared bathrooms and some beds are outdoors. Breakfast and the airport shuttle carry an extra charge; parking is free. The Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupāpapa Discovery Center are both under 500 m away by the listed distances.
What guests say
The supplied review excerpts are mixed. Positive comments mention friendly service, rooms, the location, and enjoyment of the stay; one breakfast comment describes fruit, bread, rice pudding, and quick breads. Other feedback raises concerns about the kitchen being small and about property condition, hot water, perceived value, and whether online photos accurately represent the stay.
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