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Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Located on the shores of Hilo Bay, and close to Volcanoes National Park, this hotel offers a breathtaking view of the ocean, Coconut Island, and the mountain peak of Mauna Kea. It also has a large freshwater swimming pool and sundeck, golf and tennis nearby, and a restaurant and lounge.

Since 1933, celebrities, royalty, and world leaders have planted banyan trees on the street where this hotel is located; planted by Babe Ruth, one of the most famous trees stands out front. In addition to a swimming pool, sundeck, health club, conference room, and business services, amenities include an on-site health spa where massage, body, and facial treatments are offered. Air-conditioned guestrooms feature views of Hilo Bay or the enormous banyan trees lining Banyan Drive. All accommodations have balconies or patios, refrigerators, and dial-up Internet access

Though it's within a couple minutes' drive of downtown Hilo, the hotel's location on Banyan Drive gives a sense of tranquil isolation. Guests relax in Hawaiian ambience, swim and sun, and indulge in the spa's massage, body, and facial treatments before and after forays around the Big Island.

The 286-room, eight-story hotel presents a curved face to Hilo Bay, all the better for enjoying how the sky lights up when the sun drops behind 13,796-foot Mauna Kea. In front of the hotel is Coconut Island, which was believed by ancient Hawaiians to contain healing powers. Today the island is a peaceful spot for swimming, picnicking, and fishing. Within a few minutes' walk of the hotel is the large, Japanese-style Liliuokalani Park, which is a favorite strolling spot for visitors.

This eight-story hotel offers 286 air-conditioned rooms, most with balconies or patios. Rooms have views of Hilo Bay and the ocean beyond or of the enormous banyan trees lining historic Banyan Drive. Conveniences include refrigerators and dial-up Internet access.

Queen's Court Restaurant - This pretty restaurant serves breakfast daily, with a brunch buffet on Sundays. Monday through Thursday, there's a prime rib/crab dinner buffet as well as à la carte choices.

Waioli Lounge - Music or karaoke, appetizers, and tropical drinks are the attractions at the lounge, along with a splendid view of Hilo Bay.