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Arnott's Lodge

98 Apapane Rd., Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
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Ranked #2 of 8 hotels in Hilo
3.5 of 5 stars 95 Reviews
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Emily Anne R
Montreal
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

I was travelling alone with a moderate budget, and this was the perfect place for me! The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, the tours they offer all seemed great -I only tried the Mauna Kea tour and it was amazing! - and compared to the others their prices were by far the best. The rooms are very clean, you... More

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AlohaArnotts, Manager at Arnott's Lodge, responded to this review
February 5, 2012

Mahalo Emily for the positive review. It's people like you that appreciate what our hostel and Hawaii has to offer. It's so nice to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and it was a pleasure getting to know you. Yes, the turtles are a sight to see. I'm always amazed when I see them. Aloha to you in... More

minson81
Bratislava, Slovakia
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We spent lovely few days (and nights) at Arnott's during the honeymoon and really enjoyed it. The weather was beautiful and we didn't even sleep in tents every night. Thank you :) More

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AlohaArnotts, Manager at Arnott's Lodge, responded to this review
February 1, 2012

Aloha and Mahalo for taking the time to review your stay with us. We are glad to hear that you're honeymoon holiday was enjoyable and memorable. We at Arnott's Lodge welcome you back in the near future. We send our aloha to Slovakia!!! More

innkka
Tel Aviv, Israel
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Very clean, freandly stuff. A little bit far away from the downtown so you will need a car. Highly recommended place! More

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AlohaArnotts, Manager at Arnott's Lodge, responded to this review
February 1, 2012

Aloha and Mahalo for reviewing Arnott's Lodge. Our location is further from downtown although we have bikes available for rent and our $1 bus system that takes you to downtown or the mall. We are within walking distance to famous beaches along the coast and away from the commercial zone. Our friendly staff continue to strive to make you feel... More

5alaskan
Wasilla, Alaska
1 review
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I am used to youth hostels all over the world. This hostel is friendly, clean, and quiet. I stayed in on of the "deluxe rooms" in August 2011 to bring my daughter to college. It was perfect for us. No complaints at all. The bunk rooms looked clean and the staff was very friendly. Will stay there again when we... More

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AlohaArnotts, Manager at Arnott's Lodge, responded to this review
February 3, 2012

Aloha and Mahalo for your positive review. We wish your daughter all the best in her college studies. We look forward to your future stay with us. All our aloha to you in Alaska. More

Wenting_11
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 review
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed at this place in Jan., 2009 for my first trip to Hawaii. (I am planning another trip to Big islands and Maui for this Xmas and looking for reviews here.) Room was a little small, but considering the cheap price, it is acceptable. They have several great tours. I joined the Mauna Kea and vacano one. Both of... More

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AlohaArnotts, Manager at Arnott's Lodge, responded to this review
February 4, 2012

Aloha to our friends from Pennsylvania! Mahalo for the review. Yes, we are not a luxurious hotel but we are a place that provides clean facilities and we try to make your stay a pleasant and memorable one. If you want to meet other travelers and hear their stories this is the place to be. We hope to see you... More

Frugelmyster
Cincinnati, Ohio
Contributor
18 reviews
20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2011
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed at Arnott's twice in our visit to the Big Island, both times to see Mauna Kea Summit through the tour they offered. We were there in November 2011, the rainy season in Hilo. Since the tour picks up at 2pm and drops you off at 9pm, we really did not want to be driving at night , in... More

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AlohaArnotts, Manager at Arnott's Lodge, responded to this review
February 5, 2012

Aloha and Mahalo for your review. I'm glad your second trip to Mauna Kea was better than the first. Part of the perks in staying with Arnott's Lodge are the discounted tours. We hope to see you here again soon. More

Auyuittuk
Vancouver, Canada
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Note readers as long as post is displayed. Current reviews are all positive. 6-7 years old suck. Excellent value for money in Hawaii. My style: budget dorm or single room shared facilities. I am 69 years old backpacker/"adventurer". Bed $28. Some semiprivate rooms in dorm area $35 for 1 person. Tenting $10. Dorm: beds single soft enough, clean linen, room... More

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miteydog
carson city
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

4 rooms share a kitchen for cooking and living room. staff is friendly. free internet. no tv in the room, but near the office. Firm bed, which I like. About 2 miles from a super market if you need food. Walmart is about 1 1/2 miles away. More

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tarheel84
Salisbury, North Carolina
Reviewer
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 23, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My family and I stayed at Arnott's on the last leg of our trip to the Big Island. We couldn't have been more pleased with our stay. We took rooms 6 and 1 which are part of the deluxe building. The rooms were clean, comfortable and bright. Our rooms had sliding glass doors that opened onto a nice little grass... More

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kadarusj
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 2, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Very fun place, everyone was very nice and polite, the room was great, a bit small, but for a budget vacation and off the beaten path experience, it's got everything what it needs. More

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