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Wild Ginger Hotel

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Property grounds
Superior Room | Living area
Property grounds

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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100 Pu'ueo Street Building A, Hilo, HI, 96720
  • Place, Kalakaua Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Tsunami Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilo Farmers Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room | Living area

Superior Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(88 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

Family Suite, Ocean View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(26 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Shared Dormitory | 1 bedroom, free rollaway beds, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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About this property

Wild Ginger Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Hilo Farmers Market
A microwave in a common area, laundry facilities and express check-out are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area.
Wild Ginger Hotel offers 18 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at Wild Ginger Hotel gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus laundry facilities.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a shared microwave
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the central location
  • 12 minutes by foot from Hilo Farmers Market and a 4-minute drive from Rainbow Falls
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Wild Ginger Hotel also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Hilo hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Portable fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 22 October 2025 to 31 December 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - TA-031-350-1696-01
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 3260020080000, TA-090-400-9216-01, GE-090-400-9216-01
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Wild Ginger Inn Hotel & Hostel Hilo, Hawaii
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Wild Ginger Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 795 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 795 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 795 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 70 out of 795 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 795 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Danica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bronson

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chengyang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to bus terminal,
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Bed was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Website photos misleading

As stated, historical, 100 yrs old. In need of many updates, floor slants so drawers won’t shut on cabinets. Shower to room would not even get luke warm after the 20 minutes of running it. I feel like the website pictures are very misleading. When we arrived, it was not at all what I had expected and when I went to check in-I had asked the lady if I could please look at room and was told yes, after I gave her my iD and credit card for payment. I was confirmed that I was paying regardless . Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaylyn, Waimea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you expect resort atmosphere, this is not for you. If you enjoy quiet and simple it’s perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved the nature surrounding the hotel and the over all vibes. It was very comfy and I felt safe. The shower room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was great! Very kind and respectful. Rooms are clean and nice. You definitely get bang for your buck. Breakfast is good. Walls are a little thin but its not bad. I enjoyed my stay and had lots of fun. Rooms feels very homey
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anaïs

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
First off I’d really loved that. This was a very old and traditional type of hotel, which is why we booked it. The paint jobs were pretty poor but again understandably the garden was beautiful open large windows. Listening to the Coke frogs all night was pretty nice.. The fruit was fresh so was the coffee the pastries not so much could’ve done without them as they were like bulk bought. Yes unfortunately the building to the back looks like it fell into the cauldron of little mini forest behind it. But all in all I was happy with the facility. Only thing that would have been a bit more friendly I guess is that we would’ve gotten at least half of our first night back. Due to natural disaster of the tsunami, we could not get to the island cause all flights were canceled until the next day so if they want to give us half the nights it would be very grateful
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tami

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property should be condemned. Lots of dry rot wood & broken structures with holes inthe walls.. The roof is rotten, the wooden floors planks feel like you could go through the floor any minute. It was advertised as a $300 room with “a great discount.” All lies! It’s not worth $25.00 a night. The pics weren’t accurate. We didn’t stay there and had to find another hotel last minute. Trying to get a refund. Buyer be aware!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place affordable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you like Sailor Jerry, Donovan's Reef, and vintage tiki aesthetic, you'll enjoy Wild Ginger. Yes it really takes 20 minutes for hot water and there's no a/c, but the rates are reasonable, rooms are clean and breezy, staff are nice, and parking and continental breakfast free. The hotel was built in 1911 (16 years before the Royal Hawaiian) and the new owners are working hard to keep it nice. Enjoy the ceiling fans, coqui frogs, and 5 minute walk to downtown because you won't find another place like it in Hawaii.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ralph

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was charged the full amount for two days after I cancelled my reservation with this hotel. Rather then a one night cancellation fee I paid for the entire two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is an 100 plus years building so as you can imagine nothing works. Windows can’t be closed. No running water from the shower. Carpet was so old so it was not flat anymore and I almost trip and fell. The bathroom light bulb was broken and I had to request multiple times before they were willing to change a light bulb for me. We were not able to sleep during the night due to the broken window and the traffic outside was loud. We left the property right after the nearby Starbucks opened. It was a horrible experience for us and I would not recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mita

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

MIHO

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location and good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got the superior suite because I wanted a balcony, king bed and my own bathroom. I can say it was not disappointing. The time I was in the room, it was peaceful and quiet. It may not be a fancy hotel but for me I do like small, quiet, peaceful, unbothered vibes. Also, I had a late check in...on a tsunami threat day, so office was closed but I didn't check my messages till later because of all the chaos, Makana, the manager, assured me that they left my key for me in the lock box. Yay! I sure did love my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Diana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Uncomfortable

The place looked like it was falling apart. The paint were peeling. The flooring felt like it was not leveled, felt like I was going to fall thru. The pictures on the website did not match the actual Hotel. It felt very creepy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025