How Axel worksAxel $230 a night vs $420 on Expedia at SCP Hilo Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $190 a night less (45%). Seen Oct 8.
3-star hotel · Seaside Hotels · 126 Banyan Way, Hilo
Computer · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Newspapers · Express check-in/check-out · Garden · Outdoor furniture · No elevators · Non-smoking rooms · Room service
Hotels in HiloA laid-back, motel-style 3-star near Hilo Bay
8.2/10
A friendly Hilo base with useful extras, but rooms remain simple.
SCP Hilo is a laid-back, motel-style 3-star across from Hilo Bay, and a strong pick for travelers who prioritize friendly service over fancy rooms. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, clean accommodations and inviting pool and common areas. Bikes, paddleboards and cultural activities give it more personality than a basic overnight stop. Hawaii News Now reported newly renovated rooms in April 2026 following the 2025 tsunami flooding.
The trade-off is that room size and finish vary, with some guests still finding accommodations small or dated. Aircraft and neighboring-room noise can intrude, and there is no elevator. A mandatory nightly amenity fee covers parking and several advertised extras, so they are not entirely free. We'd skip it for luxury expectations or noise-sensitive stays; it works better as a comfortable base for exploring East Hawaii.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · hawaiinewsnow.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$230 a night with Axel against $420 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $190 a night less (45%).
Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) · non-refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$190/night less than Expedia (45%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$213 a night with Axel against $237 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $24 a night less (10%).
Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$24/night less than Booking.com (10%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$216 a night with Axel against $240 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $24 a night less (10%).
Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · non-refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$24/night less than Expedia (10%)Rate for Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$220 a night with Axel against $240 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $20 a night less (8%).
Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$20/night less than Expedia (8%)Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$238 a night with Axel against $273 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $35 a night less (13%).
Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$35/night less than Booking.com (13%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$220 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $202 a night for these dates when seen.
Quadruple room (2 full double beds) · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
Sign up free to book this rate$202 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 4 to Nov 13, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$210 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $29/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Apr 6 to Apr 13, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Axel $230 a night vs $420 on Expedia at SCP Hilo Hotel, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $190 a night less (45%). Seen Oct 8.
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A friendly Hilo base with useful extras, but rooms remain simple. A laid-back, motel-style 3-star near Hilo Bay, scored for what it is.
SCP Hilo is a laid-back, motel-style 3-star across from Hilo Bay, and a strong pick for travelers who prioritize friendly service over fancy rooms. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, clean accommodations and inviting pool and common areas. Bikes, paddleboards and cultural activities give it more personality than a basic overnight stop. Hawaii News Now reported newly renovated rooms in April 2026 following the 2025 tsunami flooding.
The trade-off is that room size and finish vary, with some guests still finding accommodations small or dated. Aircraft and neighboring-room noise can intrude, and there is no elevator. A mandatory nightly amenity fee covers parking and several advertised extras, so they are not entirely free. We'd skip it for luxury expectations or noise-sensitive stays; it works better as a comfortable base for exploring East Hawaii.
Best for: East Hawaii explorers with a car; Travelers who value warm service; Active couples and solo travelers
Watch out for: Aircraft and neighboring-room noise; No elevator to upper floors; Mandatory nightly amenity fee
Location: Across from the bay and nearby parks; downtown Hilo is a short drive.
Rooms: Simple rooms with variable size and finish; Peaceful Rooms omit TVs.
Cleanliness: Recent feedback is mostly positive, though Booking.com's cleanliness rating is more restrained.
Service: Friendly, helpful staff are the clearest strength across review sites.
Amenities: Outdoor pool, small fitness room, bikes, paddleboards, cultural activities and paid guest laundry.
Fees and surprises: Nightly amenity fee includes self-parking and activities; pet fees and an incidental hold also apply.
Axel's opinion of SCP Hilo Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Trip.com · hawaiinewsnow.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for SCP Hilo Hotel within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $230 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Double room (full double bed) (king size bed) | $420 a night on Expedia | $190 a night less (45%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $213 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $237 a night on Booking.com | $24 a night less (10%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 17 to Nov 19, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $216 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $240 a night on Expedia | $24 a night less (10%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $220 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $240 a night on Expedia | $20 a night less (8%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $238 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $273 a night on Booking.com | $35 a night less (13%) | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $220 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Quadruple room (2 full double beds) | $202 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 4 to Nov 13, 2026 · 9 nights · 1 adult | $202 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Apr 6 to Apr 13, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $210 a night · includes $29 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book |
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