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At the Beach with Friends Bed & Breakfast

At the Beach with Friends Bed & Breakfast
Average price*: $162 (year-round)
  • Rooms: 3
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars 28 reviews
28 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 16 B&Bs in Hilo
Description:
Private guest wing on a lagoon across from Hilo's favorite swimming beaches. Luxury ocean view accommodations for $145-$180, king beds, private... Private guest wing on a lagoon across from Hilo's favorite swimming beaches. Luxury ocean view accommodations for $145-$180, king beds, private baths, private phones, TVs, computer with highspeed internet and WiFi, sitting room, & hot buffet breakfast. AC and triple room available. more » « less

TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 28 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 20 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 18 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 22 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 20 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 4 reviews Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 50% based on 26 reviews Older travelers
    • 40% based on 26 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 30% based on 26 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 20% based on 26 reviews Young singles
    • 10% based on 26 reviews Families with young children

Reviews of At the Beach with Friends Bed & Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
Kirkland, WA
May 6, 2008

At the Beach with Friends was just that: I felt I was with friends. Claudia was great about taking care of my special dietary needs with no advanced warning! The grounds are lovely: it is a tropical paradise. The room was very comfortable. Richardson's Beach is great for swimming and meeting the wonderful people who live in the area. Also,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Dearborn Hts, MI
Apr 25, 2008

The Big Island was the second portion of a two island vacation. This was our first trip to Hawaii, celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary. We spent our first five days in Oahu, a truly beautiful, vacation spot, but we are the nature lovers. Once we arrived in Hilo we knew we found our paradise. Not only is the Big Island... more

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5 of 5 stars
Kilauea, Hawaii
Feb 23, 2008

I travel quite a bit in the islands for business. I go to Hilo at least 6 or 7 times a year. Over the past couple of years, I have sampled the various choices in Hilo, including the few hotels, and a couple of the B&B's. After a number of not so pleasant experiences, I happened upon Claudia's B&B. And... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bellvue, Colorado
Feb 18, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We arrived in the midst of a "100 year" rain storm and truly took refuge for a brief stay. The house and grounds were absolutely lovely and the host made an extra effort to find restaurants and entertainment for us. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. more

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4 of 5 stars
Washington State
Feb 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My wife and I stayed at this great B&B for 4 days early February. This was the second half of our stay on the Big Island, having spent the first half in Kona at a B&B there. We found our B&B experience here to be much better than what we encountered on the first half of our trip. We were... more

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1 of 5 stars
California
Feb 14, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

This B&B has questionable business practices. I don't ever plan to stay here. I canceled my reservation and followed the B&B's cancellation policy in their contract. According to the contract I had a year to use my B&B credit because I had cancelled at the last minute. When I tried to use the credit the B&B wouldn't return my phone... more

Management response from
An_Innkeeper_in_Hilo, owner

I disagree. Any guest wishing to use a credit can do so using our on-line availability calendar and booking form at their discretion. After a review of the dispute, the credit card company upheld our credit policy. The intent of the policy is to provide a reasonable amount of relief under terms we can afford to give. Anyone who has...

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1 of 5 stars
Nor Cal
Feb 8, 2008
1/3 found this review helpful

It’s a little like staying “at the beach with friends” as in the name. But while on vacation, I’d rather stay with a host. Friends may or may not make my bed, change towels or do a load of laundry they promised. If they do any of these, it’s at their convenience, not yours and not on a schedule. But... more

Management response from
An_Innkeeper_in_Hilo, owners

We run a friendly three bedroom, moderately priced, bed and breakfast in a portion of our large custom designed home on a unique property on Hilo Bay. We give equal consideration to all our guests and do not allow one guest to demand the lion's share of our attention or disrupt our general routines and other guests. Most people thrive...

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5 of 5 stars
Gilroy, CA
Feb 1, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

Aft'er reading disappointing reviews for hotels on the Hilo side of the Big Island, I began to look at B & B's. My husband would be working so I would be alone part of the time and needed to feel safe and comfortable. At The Beach with Friends is just the place. The grounds are green and spectacular. We had... more

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1 of 5 stars
San Diego, Calif.
Jan 29, 2008
3/5 found this review helpful

We arrived on a Sunday at 5:30pm and were looking forward to relaxing in our quiet room. Our B&B host Claudia looked surprised to see us and bit confused as to what day it was. It's not like we arrived to early. She said our room was not ready for us to use and asked if we could come back... more

Management response from
An_Innkeeper_in_Hilo, owner

Mistakes happen, and we try to make the best of it. This guest booked on-line then changed the date of their arrival by email and I forgot to correct it on my webervations program. So I was caught by surprised when they appeared to me to arrive a day early. I suggested that they go grab dinner while I got...

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4 of 5 stars
Minneapolis, MN
Nov 9, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

This was our first B & B experience. Being our first experience we didn't know what to expect. We have stayed all across the board at simple hotels to 5 star resorts; have had great accomodations to the OMGosh I can't stay here and now our first B & B with Claudia & Scott at their At the Beach with... more

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369 Nene St., Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720