With locations in Hilo, Kona and Maui, the Hilo Seaside Hotel is a simple and quaint budget hotel that is always clean and nice, and boasts a friendly staff. With lush tropical gardens and Hawaiian decor at their oceanfront location on Big Island, the Hilo Seaside Hotel infuses the local style.. The hotel is a family-run business, a rare element when it comes to hotels and it's reflected in the friendly service.

Evening at the Seaside — Photo courtesy of Hilo Seaside Hotel

Standard rooms are basic with tropical Hawaiian decor and overlook Japanese lava rock gardens. Wireless Internet is available in the rooms, and there's a swimming pool on the oceanfront property overlooking Hilo Bay. Four wings make up the hotel, which also features a large koi pond representing the cultural diversity of Hilo. Just a few miles from the airport, the hotel is centrally located in Hilo town, just a short drive to shopping, restaurants and attractions.

Views from the hotel — Photo courtesy of Jade Eckardt

When venturing off of the property, you can easily access other Hilo attractions such as the Hamakua Coast and the waterfalls and vistas that dot its landscape. About an hour away headed south is Volcano National Park, where you can take a cultural and geological journey through Hawaii. Book well in advance for guaranteed availability.