This older hotel across the street from Harrington's on Banyan Drive is a quaint and charming budget hotel. It is clean and well kept and has a Polynesian ambiance. Room prices are reasonable starting around $82 for a standard room. Their room categories range from standard (garden view), superior (Hilo Bay or poolside view) and deluxe (near lobby). They also offer room/car packages. The grounds are laid around a central courtyard and there is a nice koi pond to the right of the entrance. Rooms are very comfortable with a TV, beds, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and standard bathroom. The rooms have the jealousy type of windows so you can see out into the garden or pool area. Note that if you get a standard room (garden view) it could be located at the far end of the lobby so if you have someone in your party that has a hard time walking far, then get a superior or deluxe room which is closer to the lobby. They recently added new tile to the area around the pool so it looks a lot better now. They also have a nice restaurant located right next to the hotel lobby. For the reasonable price and great location, I would recommend staying at the Hilo Seaside if you are on a budget. Don't expect anything fancy at this hotel because it is very similar to staying at a Best Western Hotel.