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Dolphin Bay

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Average price*: $99 (year-round)
  • Hotel class: 1 of 5
  • Rooms: 27
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    • Address
      333 Iliahi St.
      Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars 72 reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 hotels in Hilo
Description: Modern guest rooms, studios and apartments with kitchen facilities; set in quiet Puuco residential area, 3 blocks to the ocean.

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 72 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 51 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 51 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 51 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 51 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 1 review Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 60% based on 53 reviews Older travelers
    • 50% based on 53 reviews Families with young children
    • 40% based on 53 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 20% based on 53 reviews Young singles
    • 20% based on 53 reviews An amazing honeymoon

Reviews of Dolphin Bay

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5 of 5 stars
Silver City, New Mexico
Jun 27, 2008

We spent two nights in the two bedroom unit, which was just perfect for our group. With the day beds in the living room, 6 people would be comfortable here. We felt that it was a very good value. The staff and owner were wonderful, and extremely helpful. We enjoyed being in walking distance of the downtown area, yet enjoyed... more

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4 of 5 stars
Seattle, Washington
May 5, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We enjoyed our stay at the Dolphin Bay. It's a small no frills budget motel which we found to be of excellent value for money and very clean and well kept. The motel has beautiful gardens and is located in a quiet neighborhood street so it was great to sit outside on the lanai and enjoy the surrounds after the... more

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4 of 5 stars
San Francisco
Mar 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Wonderful garden. Great room from well-updated motel. Very helpful staff. Highly recommended. Hilo is only a moderately interesting/welcoming city. But very close/convenient to the Volcano. If you're not going to the Volcano, then you're probably not interested in staying in Hilo. more

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5 of 5 stars
Bruges Belgium
Mar 17, 2008

Great location, great hosts, great rooms. Good advice on excursions. We would stay here again. more

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5 of 5 stars
Ottawa, ON
Mar 3, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed at the Dolphin Bay way back in 1991, so we were curious to see how much it has changed. It hasn't! Okay, there's the coqui frogs now, and Wi-Fi (though not in our room), but otherwise, it was pretty much the way we remembered it. And that's a good thing. For our money, this is a great choice... more

Feb 20, 2008

We are just leaving after 4 days in Hilo. We had beautiful weather, so I may be a bit biased. The studio we had was clean with a small kitchen nook where we cooked nightly. Restaurants in Hilo are not cheap. A central place to explore this side of the Big Island. Annette was very welcoming with coffee and fresh... more

Jan 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

As noted in other reviews, the motel owners are very nice people and the service during the entire stay was pleasant and friendly. However, please keep in mind the room rates are rather high for what the room has to offer. Please be prepared for room facilities lower than a Motel 6 unit. No telephones in rooms, no coffee machines... more

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4 of 5 stars
Silicon Valley,CA
Dec 30, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We booked this from a recommendation on Hilo Craigslist. It's clean, quiet (except for the Coaqui frogs), and well-maintained. The property is within walking distance to downtown Hilo. We were in the 2-bedroom suite with a kitchenette, paid $160/night, which is a terrific deal. You'll need to book well in advance, especially in high season. more

Dec 27, 2007

This is the second time my husband and I have stayed at Dolphin Bay, and we love it there. It is a very homey, 50's style hotel(although it was built more recently than that). The rooms are comfortable, clean. There is no air conditioning, but it is not needed, as it tends to be cooler at night. There are fans... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tucson, Az
Dec 20, 2007

I won't repeat all the wonderful comments others have made after staying at the Dolphin Bay. Just believe what you're reading. We made last minute reservations after realizing that we really didn't want to drive back to Kona after a late helicopter ride. The staff was very helpful with recommendations for dinner . They were also spot on when recommending... more

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333 Iliahi St., Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720