We stayed at the Wild Ginger 6/2007 and went back in 6/2008. We loved the sound of the frogs and the view of the ocean. The friendly staff and great healthy breakfast. We walked to the local cafe's and local sights from our room. I would not stay any were else when visiting Hilo. Clean and confortable with helpful frienly staff is all we need to be happy.

In the first room I got, the door didn't close. No apology, but they did give me a new room. The showers were moldy, the beds squeaky, and the place was loud. Honestly, there are lots of other hotels around Hilo that are kinda quaint and a bit shabby, but at least in much better shape than this one, and they don't cost much if any more!

We loved this place. At first we were confused when we were given flashlights to find our room. But we knew we were in the real Hawaii. Do you enjoy a late night card game, good hammock, clean bed, tv, fridge, clean basic sturdy bathroom, large closet and friendly hosts? Then stay here, we did and loved it. I have never had such a great selection ...

Stayed in Wild Ginger Inn in June 2007. It is close to the river, all night there was loud noise of frogs. It is like million of frogs making noise all night. You can not close the windows, no AC. If you are a light sleeper, don't stay there. They run the water from 4-9 AM and 4-9 PM, just luke warm water for showers. No shampoo or conditioner. ...

I've stayed in some of the nicest hotels in Japan, Las Vegas, Singapore, etc. & this one isn't in the same league - it's not meant to be. I don't need a casino, restaurant or piano-bar. I don't need 5-star luxury because what do I know when I'm dead-asleep?

What I did get was some informative conversation as I ate the ...

Wouldn't stay anywhere else It's like slipping into old hawaii .......will be going back again for Merrie Monarch Festival 2008. Have recommended it to my friends who have also had great experience

My brother and I reserved two rooms for 26/27 March 2007. Rooms not ready until 3:30 and was still not cleaned, only the bed made. Tiny one room hardly big enough for the two smaller beds pushed together to look like a queen bed. Tiny bathroom that needed to shut the door to use the toilet. Paint peeling from all baseboards in bathroom. Next ...

This is an excellent location for Hilo. One can walk to anything in town from this hotel. The owners were very friendly and quick with advice about the area. The hotel is near the main highway, so traffic noise is fairly bad during the day and evening. Our room was pretty small and the bathroom looked like it had had some emergency rennovations ...

We liked everything!

I miss sitting on the sun-lit patio and having lavender bread and papayas for breakfust.

Thank you for giving us directions as how to get to the magnificent places on this gorgeouse island!

Thank you very much, Ben and Lee and all staff!