We stayed at the Hilo Bay Hostel for 1 night only in May 2008. We started our stay on the Big Island at Kona. We had three nights on the island. Our 2nd day there, we visited the volcano. After reading advice on the TA forums, we decided to stay in Hilo after visiting the volcano rather than drive back... more

ALOHA!! My husband and I stayed at the Hilo Bay Hostel for a couple of weeks in March 2008 and we fell in love with the place! The staff takes pride in keeping the place really clean and they do a great job. They are also some of the nicest people I have ever met. They will go out of... more

this is an awesome little hostel. very clean, friendly staff, great location. it was perfect! more

After staying at four hostels on the Big Island within a week I rented a private room so I could have some peace. Room 9 has two queen size beds and a surprise outside the window. No wireless Internet was the biggest draw back from staying here. The people were friendly and place was clean, there is a movie theater... more

This was our first stay in a hostel and we truely loved it! Meeting a variety of people from all over the world when preparing meals in the huge shared kitchen and dining area really made our stay a delight. The old building was seeping with charm- 1920's, high celilings, woodwork and grand staiway. The beds were comfortable, but ask... more

We stayed here for 2 nights whilst visiting the Big Island. We had a private room which was great, very clean place, very good friendly service. Brilliant kitchen! We stayed on a saturday night which was quite noisey but a set of ear plugs worked a treat! Highl;y recommend this spot! more

this was my second time staying at a hostel, and i had a wonderful time. I chose a private room that had two beds. the staff was very helpful and suggested places to see while in hilo. this old building had plenty of character and was very clean ! i met people from all over the world during my 3... more

I stayed at the Hilo Bay Hostel while traveling solo on the Big Island. It was my first time staying in a hostel in a shared dorm room. I had no problems at all. The staff was friendly and the sheets and bed were clean. I was impressed to find that the showers were actually quite good. The toilets were... more

The first hostel I stayed in and I was taken surprise at how clean, friendly, and organized the place was. The staff was excellent, full of ALOHA and showed me around the hostel and provided clean sheets and free tea in the morning. Smacked right in downtown Hilo and minutes away from the Farmers Market and grocers and gift shops.... more