Over all a pretty nice place, pretty updated, especially for how old the buildings are, it does not have AC or a swamp cooler, just a couple small space fans, which didnt do much. Dont stay here when it is Hot it was so uncomfortable, I couldn't even sleep.
It was a little dusty which I can get passed but it had a lot of ants, and bugs, alive and dead. The pool was pretty good, seemed a little dirty, and all the chairs were broken.
I dont think I would stay at the Hilo side again, you can take a day maybe two and see all it has to offer, and it's a 2 hour drive from the other side. Which had much more to do. Kailua-Kona is our favorite.
I do suggest seeing hilo, just maybe dont do 4 nights, cause we were bored after 2 nights, rainbow falls, and the caves were cool, the hikes, and the water was cool, saw sea turtles, and fish, but not the best for beach/ sandy if you are looking for that.