Dolphin Bay Hotel
Hotel in Hilo, HI
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this hotel
Hotel in Hilo with free parking
Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
Dolphin Bay Hotel offers 18 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
Dolphin Bay Hotel offers 18 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Garden
Map of Hilo, HI
Available Rooms
Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen
1 Queen • 172 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
1 Queen • 2 Single • 355 ft²
Sleeps 5
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Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen
1 Queen • 170 ft²
Sleeps 3
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 10.0
The rains definitely started to fall two days into our 3 day visit to Hilo and we desired to move from our relatively off-grid Hipcamp (which we loved!) into an actual hotel room with amenities. Dolphin Bay has been a bucket list hotel for me and sure enough, I checked Hotels.com to see if they had a room on the fly and they did! and one with a kitchen...PERFECT! Chrissy was so friendly and welcomed us and told us about things to see locally. The kitchen was immaculate and well set up. We were able to cook up a delightful gourmet dinner, wash and dry our laundry, I took a nice long bath annnnd I had Hallmark Christmas movies on almost the entire time...The rains just fell and fell outside the entire night and through the next day and it was soooo relaxing to just have the windows open listening to the rains and even thunder. Odie (I think his name is ) the kitty came in to visit us when my hubby opened the door. We love kitties and he is just a precious one; we welcomed him right in and he hung out with us the day of our checkout. The coffee and Banana Bread in the lobby was such an Amazing treat. We already had a reservation for another hotel on the waterfront just a few miles away so we checked with Katie in the lobby and she gave us the go ahead for a very relaxing Late checkout which worked perfectly to meet our reservation at the other hotel. She found out Kauai was on our itinerary and gave my husband some great info on places to visit. We love Dolphin Bay!
5.0 / 10.0
The accommodation was on ground level. Parking was very easy and close to the room door. Our family room unit was very clean and spacious with everything we needed. We even had a nice sitting area out front with all kinds of shade it was very beautiful and peaceful. The grounds were very well kept up. I will definitely stay here again when visiting Hilo. Another good thing about it is you are walking distance from the downtown area!
4.0 / 10.0
Very nice for the price. You wont have AC, but you will have fans around the place so do keep that in mind if you are visiting with major heat weather. The staff is super friendly and have banana bread on the daily for their guests. They also provide local bananas and papayas. A nice kitchenette so you can definitely cook your own foods and a full fridge. The living room have two futons for anyone to sleep on and the master bedroom has one large queen bed in addition to another futon! One thing I didn't like too much was the ramp onto the parking lot in the back. It would scrape the bottom of your rental if its fairly low. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0 / 10.0
Like being a resident in paradise. Homey spacious living space. Daily bed, towel, trash service. Friendly aloha spirit during the entire stay.
5.0 / 10.0
This was our second stay at the Dolphin Bay Hotel.. the staff have always been friendly, welcoming and helpful. The kitchenette is a plus for the longer stays.. always love the fresh Banana bread and Papaya in the morning with our coffee.. very walkable for downtown shopping or restaurants a very easy 5-10 min walk..
10.0 / 10.0
Laid back, friendly, very clean.
5.0 / 10.0
one night only. room was big! and tidy. Bit dated but for me that was no problem. Frogs at night outside were a pain but hey if you elect to sleep in the burbs then one needs to appreciate that will be part of the landscape
5.0 / 10.0
This was a weekend trip with my nieces so we got a family room, which allowed for 2 bedrooms and a small kitchen, very nice, at a very affordable price. The Hotel does not have A/C but has ceiling and other fans, and is in the tropical forest so it was comfortably cool. Low key, local, very friendly. Comes with motel cats for we cat lovers. 7-10 minute walk to Hilo town and the farmers market, very convenient. Overall a great stay. I may come again with my husband for a fall weekend getaway. Also Hilo is easy to access Volcano National Park.
8.0 / 10.0
Staff was kind. Banana bread was awesome. The location is quaint Hawaiian style with a beautiful garden out back.
6.0 / 10.0
This property does not have air conditioning and that is not stated on the website.
4.0 / 10.0
Great location in a residential area across the river but just a few blocks from downtown. Plentiful papayas, morning banana bread and avacados from onsite tree made in-room breakfasts delightful. A real find for those who want to cook their own meals.
8.0 / 10.0
There is no AC in the rooms but the property overall is gorgeous. Easily accessible and a short drive to downtown hilo
5.0 / 10.0
The room was clean and nice and it’s beautiful on the outside
10.0 / 10.0
Instead of driving home late we wanted a place to stay after going to the theater in Hilo. Dolphin Bay Hotel was perfect. Within walking distance to the theater, shops and restaurants made it a very convenient option. Our room and the entire area is very clean. Our room was airy and comfortable. Our host even upgraded at no extra charge. There was a complete kitchen and the shower and bath tub were great. The grounds are kept beautifully, staff were very friendly and helpful - we felt aloha from everyone. We will be back.
8.0 / 10.0
It’s an older property but well maintained. More of an inn or motel. Quaint. Small. Check in and check out are very easy and quick. Only ceiling fans but it was all right. We stayed only one night so didn’t get to hang out on the property very much. Ear plugs in the medicine cabinet to counter coqui frog noise.
10.0 / 10.0
Staff was wonderful, charming little hotel. Banana bread, coffee and fruit for breakfast was great! Loved having a kitchen. Allowed us to use the towels even after our check out so we could go to the beach and drop them off on our way to the airport.
10.0 / 10.0
This is the cutest little hotel! It’s like staying with friends or family. The staff is SO nice and the grounds are beautiful. Very well maintained and clean despite being retro. Loved the hot coffee and banana bread each morning and even enjoyed Obie the cat coming in to stay with us one night.
10.0 / 10.0
Staff very nice, helpful. Hotel cat sweetheart, very friendly. Just great Hawai'i vibe.
5.0 / 10.0
Property was comfortable and as represented. Staff friendly and obliging. Nice touch was complementary coffee and banana loaf each day for breakfast. We’d come back.
6.0 / 10.0
Loved the garden and staff were friendly. Banana bread was good.
Expedia did not make a distinction between rooms with and without a balcony. We wanted a balcony and the lady we very helpful in checking and letting us know that there was one available for an additional 20-30 per nigh. We agreed but was actually charged 40 per night. This was not what we originally agreed and seemed mean - especially considering the room was not booked. The balcony made the room and the original room we were allocated seemed dark and confined.
As the property has several internet addresses it was difficult to find the one allocated and the correct password. The office closed at 7 so there was no one to ask. There was supposed to be instructions in our room but these were missing and we realized this too late. There were limited power points and as we had forgotten our power strip this meant we had to scatter our devices through the room. Again the office was closed at 7pm so we could not ask for a power strip. Would be great if the lamps could be updated to have power points USB connections and if new power points were added each side of the bed.
10.0 / 10.0
Really enjoyed a beautiful morning of Hilo with free banana bread and coffee the hotel offer.
10.0 / 10.0
Loved this place - super friendly staff, fresh banana bread in the AM, and fresh papaya too. We had the family suite, and found it to be very comfy. Wish we could have stayed longer than one night.
4.0 / 10.0
Very pleasant stay, quiet with beautiful gardens and easy access to town. Staff friendly and helpful. Enjoyed ability to buy fresh food from local markets and use kitchenette to prepare breakfast and picnic lunch for the day. Appreciated availability of morning brewed coffee and particularly eco friendly supply of non paper mugs
10.0 / 10.0
The property was beautiful, it was just right size. Easy to get to, near the bay and restaurants. Morning coffee, banana bread and papaya. Easy check in, parking available, room with kitchenette, clean and staff were wonderful. Would stay again when visiting the area.
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice location with natural ambience and very friendly staff. They gave us a lots of free papayas and banana breads.
If we come to Big Highland, I am going to book this hotel.
8.0 / 10.0
rooms are clean and they do provide banana bread, hot coffee/ chocolate and papayas in the morning which definitely is plus.
There is no AC installed, only fans are in the room. Also, the walls are paper thin you could hear frogs singing over night. They do provide earplugs if you needed.
10.0 / 10.0
We truly loved our stay at Dolphin Bay hotel! The suite option drew us in, having a 5 person family. So very nice to have beds for 5! This is an older hotel, but very clean and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the banana bread and fresh papaya in the morning was a great local touch. We would absolutely stay here again when in Hilo.
10.0 / 10.0
The folks running the hotel are very friendly and helpful. It has a sense of coming home. It's also a 5 min walk to town for dinner or walking around. Hilo's a cute place, very laid-back. Worth more time than we had...
5.0 / 10.0
Wonderful hotel. It’s beautiful property with lots of fruit frees. Walkable to anywhere hilo downtown. It has a community vibe. We loved our stay in Dolphin bay hotel… we were sad to leave. Coming back soon again!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely landscaped grounds; Cozy and efficiently designed rooms; kichenette is a definite plus; Very attentive, friendly and accommodating staff; excellent morning coffee/tea, delicious banana bread, and fresh fruit; nice walkable proximity to town.
10.0 / 10.0
We love there: mini kitchen so convenient; bed comfortable; air breathing from window and fan is perfect setting. I love papaya for breakfast and my husband love coffee they made. Delicious banana bread too.
8.0 / 10.0
Nice property, older, but clean and very friendly staff. Room was right off office area so a lot of people noise in the morning.
8.0 / 10.0
Great papaya in the morning.
5.0 / 10.0
Very friendly staff, location was quiet and out of the way, but close to downtown shops and restaurants.. coffee, fresh banana bread and papaya were great!
4.0 / 10.0
The room was clean even though the bed is a little on the older side, I slept well. The staff is friendly. It is a bit on the older side and could use an update. I enjoyed the complimentary fruit.
8.0 / 10.0
It is a little run but that’s part of the charm. Staff are incredibly helpful and the daily breakfast is a fun way to meet the other guests. It’s close enough to walk to restaurants and shopping. The garden is beautiful and they provide much needed earplugs for the frogs. The walls are thin and the balconies are close so do not expect a quiet resort. A great stay though snd the area is unbeatable. Great value.
5.0 / 10.0
Wonderful location, very clean room. Great for a family or couple. The staff is super friendly and very helpful. Daily cleaning of the rooms and fresh towels every day. Beautiful to walk around and they have a very pretty garden and walking path. Looking forward to a return visit!
8.0 / 10.0
Great place to stay, staff is friendly and helpful. Most rooms have a kitchen and lanai or patio. Facility is a little dated and lacks AC but staying in December, fans and open windows cooled room at night. Great banana bread and fresh fruit for breakfast and a cat or two might visit. Lovely garden, location is convenient, good off street parking. We are not bothered by the Coquis at night, we like the sound.
8.0 / 10.0
the staff was very pleasant and you can walk to many food options.The room is well equipped,a little old fashionned,but comfortable
5.0 / 10.0
Service was pleasant and good advice on where to eat and shop
Banana bread, papayas and coffee/tea were all free and good for breakfast
Room was clean and nice considering it is a bit older
Cool locking mechanism on the front door
Fresh drinking water in the fridge
Full kitchen you can use
Free and safe parking
10-15 min walk to the main Street but along the bridge there there is a homeless encampment
Tv and cable work but the cable can be hard to get working
Free wifi which was good
The room was a very pleasant temperature -there were two small fans and a large ceiling fan but that was a bit noisy when trying to sleep
Very quiet rooms otherwise
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Hilo?
The average price for a rental in Hilo is $366 per night. This rental is $54 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dolphin Bay Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dolphin Bay Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Dolphin Bay Hotel?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and tv.
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