Originally plantation worker housing built in 1909, the property converted to an inn in the 1930s Located in downtown Hilo, this hotel features free parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas Rooms include cable TV A microwave and small fridge are provided in all rooms at the Wild Ginger Inn Hotel and Hostel Some rooms boast either garden or sea views A continental breakfast of coffee, tea, oatmeal, fresh baked goods, a variety of fruit, as well as other breakfast favorites is served daily from 0730 to 0930hrs Coconut Island is 2 miles away Rainbow Falls and Kaumana Caves are less than 10 minutes drive from the hotel Hawaii Volcano National Park is 45 minutes drive away