This is a budget place but don't be deceived: all the important things are just right. The advice given by the hosts for tours on the Island were invaluable. Freshly brewed hot coffee was available for early risers at 5:30. The rooms are spacious, have a kitchenette and the shower pours water not just a dribble like in some expensive,... more

We first reserved a room for 1 night only, but we ended up staying there for 3 nights. It's a great place. It ain't no Hilton, and that's how we like it. At night, you have the luxury of a house but have the background noise and scenery of a jungle. It's either a good or bad thing. For me... more

Stayed here as a base to see Hawaii. Great hotel, clean rooms with kitchenette. Free fresh fruit daily and pastries for the morning. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the local community. Is definitely not a resort. more

We stayed here over 4th of July. Not a fancy hotel and no pool and just in a normal neighborhood but a good location and very comfortable room. Good ventilation, comfortable beds, sci-fi channel, fresh fruit and coffee for breakfast. We had a kitchen that had all we needed for cooking and eating. There's enough to do in Hilo for... more

This is a small friendly hotel, I had a good size room with a kitchen, which included a cooker, microwave & fridge. No king size bed though, just 2 single beds, but you can pay a bit more for a queen. Coffee, pastries and fruit available in the morning. The fruit is from the jungle garden at the back of... more

We stayed at the Dolphin Bay Hotel May 23-26, 2009 in a standard studio (room #2). We are a couple in our early thirties. We stayed in Hilo to be close to Volcanoes National Park. We are really glad we chose to stay at the Dolphin Bay Hotel. The hotel staff were more than helpful. We got a little lost... more

Dolphin Bay is a great, clean hotel in an excellent location for sightseeing in Hilo, Volcano, Puna, and along the Hamakua Coast. The rooms are basic and charming -- wonderfully clean, with small kitchens, great bathrooms with great shower heads and great water pressure. The hotel provides coffee, fruit, breakfast pastries every morning -- even umbrellas! The owner & staff... more

We turned to the Dolphin Bay after finding that the place we had reserved was a disgusting hole. Are we ever glad we made the switch! Right from the time we called to ask about availability, they were terrifically friendly and helpful. Complimentary fresh bananas from their garden, along with incredibly yummy coconut danishes for breakfast. Terrific and freely given... more

We stayed one night at Dolphin Bay and it was great! Clean, comfortable, just right. Very near restaurants for walking. Regarding the area - it seemed OK to us certainly not dangerous at all - it was fun talking to the night fishermen on the bridge. They are not kidding about the frogs! I used the earplugs but my husband... more