We had a truly lovely time at this off the beaten path B&B. Our family of three stayed in their 2 room suite. The rooms were basic but clean and comfortable. The highlight was breakfast on the lanai looking out over the sea cliffs. We even saw a group of whales breach on our last morning. The hosts are friendly and have good insight into the area. They kindly tolerated our rambunctious and chatty 4 year old's obsession with their cat. Would highly recommend this spot if you're looking for something out of the hustle of town with easy access to all of the east side of the island's attractions.

Host family is very friendly and helpful

I am so glad we decided to spend a few nights on the Hilo side of the island to finish out our Big Island adventure. Hilo is underrated – you must visit! Ala Kai B&B was a lucky choice, we loved everything about staying here and really wish we could have stayed longer. Erich and Suzy were lovely and gracious hosts with excellent advice. And their curious cat is adorable. Our rooms were fantastic and spacious, and the beds were quite comfortable. We slept with the windows open but there is AC if you want it. Note that the coqui frogs are very loud, but we got used to them after the first night (and I miss them now). The lanai is peaceful and refreshing and the pool is perfect to end the day. There is fruit on the property that they share for breakfast (depending on what is ripe). I really miss this place and the ONLY negative I have is that our stay was too short! We will be back!

Very private spacious accommodations with a great location.

This was our first trip to the Big Island, and we wanted to begin with a visit to Volcano National Park, along with some local beaches and attractions. This location is in great proximity to both. It is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, which makes it great for walks in the morning, and a peaceful surrounding altogether. It also makes for a longer drive to restaurants in town. We were so beat from our daily adventures, that we were happy to either eat early before returning, or pick up something to eat at the B&B. The view from the lanai is lovely, and we enjoyed eating our meals there. A nice breakfast is served daily, and the hosts are friendly and are happy to give advice on the area if needed.

Erich and Susie are gracious hosts. Their property is spacious and clean, and the shared lanai has shade, comfortable seating and ocean views. The location is great, both Hilo and sights north and Volcano and sights south are readily accessible. Pahoa is near with a funky vibe and some fine restaurants. This area is very relaxing and laid back, particularly compared to Kona side. Erich and Susie provide a great base for east side explorations.