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 ceiling fans. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers 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 WiFi in some public areas
Free self parking
Amenities include laundry facilities and a shared microwave
Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
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 free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Languages
English
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
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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
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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
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!
Cribs (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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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).
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Wild Ginger Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 730 reviews
10 - Excellent
304
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 730 reviews
8 - Good
148
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 730 reviews
6 - Okay
81
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 730 reviews
4 - Poor
62
Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 730 reviews
2 - Terrible
135
7.2/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
4 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Charming but noisy
Charming old building, but it needs some love. The bathroom door got stuck shut twice b/c the door catches on the frame. The bed was comfy and the shower pressure was good. Main reason for less than 5 stars is crappy neighbors with lots of yelling. The windows are single pane so we got "serenaded" by coqui frogs and could hear the planes coming into Hilo airport.
At first the property seemed very cozy but once inside our room we found that the walls were paper thin, the showers were ice cold no matter how long you let the water run and we were only able to get 1 towel. After leaving the hotel early we were promised a refund for the last 2 days of our trip which 3 days later is still nowhere to be seen. Aside from the beachfront view this place doesnt have much going for it and has alot of work to do if they want to keep future guests happy. 3 out of 10.
It was the worst experience ever. The building is literally falling apart, clogged drains, no AC, NO Bathroom WINDOW (lots of mosquitoes), dirty lobby and lots of really weird people. 0/10
I love the old Hawaiian look that the Wild Ginger Hotel provides. There were no fancy pictures or decorations but what they did have, gave me a sense of old Hawaii. I enjoyed every bit of staying there and I plan on staying there again.
I would stay far from this property. From the very first glance it appeared unsafe and should be ruled condemned. So sketchy I REQUESTED TO CANCEL. and was denied. 24 hour policy they say.
They should consider closing while remodeling if that is what they are doing.
Loved all the natural plants. We were in the end unit and the floor was very slanted. The place was very dilapidated. A building of some kind right next to our room had almost completely fallen down. Seemed very unsafe in our room. No hot water and just a dribble in the shower. Drawers taped shut, etc. Actually hole in the glass window. Many things wrong.
I normally don't leave reviews but wanted to point out a few things that way future travelers have more information. The hotel is located in downtown Hilo. From my understanding downtown Hilo has a policy of keeping it as a historic site so all the buildings are original. This hotel would also be the same. I also believe this hotel is over 100 years old. That means that there is no air conditioning, no tv. Your breakfast will consist of fruits, coffee, pastries, and span musubi. The time that we were there we had to use a communal shower if we wanted to take a warm shower as the regular water temperature in our room never got warm. In my opinion there are two types of travelers. On one side you have the ones that are here for the experience, others are here for the comfort. If you are a couple or travelling with family make sure you know in what camp you are in. I was fine with our situation but my husband not so much. That is why I am writing this review to inform people. If I read this type of review previous to us booking, unfortunately this would not be a hotel I would have selected again for the reasons above.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
4/10 Poor
Ken & Jill
8 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had reserved their "Luxury Renovated King Room" nine months ago. We wanted the extra space. Upon checking in we found the room was a small room with a Kingsize bed, and no place to sit and hardly walk. I informed the front desk of the room description that we had reserved. I was told they did not have such a room. The whole eight days we were there, we saw no one of management. The ladies who worked the front desk and cleaned were wonderful! Emailing the hotel management after returning from our trip, they said they had taken possession in late 2024. They admitted they knew of the misrepresentation, and they apologized that I was caught in this process. Before I emailed the management, I looked on their website which still had the "Luxury Renovated King Room" listed. As of now their website has been corrected. No adjustment for the misrepresentation has been made.
We found the outside of the building is in extreme disrepair.
Allowed me to make reservation after last allowed checkin time. They did contact with alternative method, by which time, had also expired. No stay, no refund. Scam and shady buisness.
Eric
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
4/10 Poor
Konou
2 Apr 2025
Konou
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Amber
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit old and outdated, but quaint and great location!
Amber
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Tanya
Travelled with family
1 Apr 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property was working on maintenance
Tanya
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Donna
29 Mar 2025
Stayed here 20 years ago after Leon Russell concert at Palace Theatre. Still Charming, old style Hawaii. Took awhile for hot water to heat, cool water was invigorating. Grateful for fan in room. It’d been better if ceiling fan’s bright light was on different switch.