My wife and I were able to get into one of Pat & Mary's room after another B&B cancelled our reservations due to us only staying one night while doing the island tour. The cancelled reservation was a good thing after reading the reviews of it after booking. Pat and Mary's place is fantastic. It is a bit out of... more

The house is really beautiful, and pretty close to the ocean. Pros: -price -breakfast was definitely good -location by the beach Cons: -As of December 2007, there was a MASSIVE HOLE in the front lawn where they were building a pool. I was extremely disappointed that the owners did not mention this when I booked the hotel, nor did they... more

Our first time staying at the Bed & Breakfast and after staying at the Ala Kai, we would seriously consider staying at a B&B again. And I would recommend those traveling around the Hilo/Volcanoe area to try this place out. The owners are really friendly, they'll give you local advice on what to do, where to go, what roads to... more

My husband and I had a terrific experience. The owner's are great (Pat's breakfast is terrific), the accommodations comfy, and the view outstanding. Would recommend to anyone. more

We definitely loooooved our stay in Ala Kai. The name "Ala Kai" means "by the ocean" and it can't fit the place any better. You are literally facing the ocean when you sit on the lanai. The place is new and clean. We also loved the breakfast. One of the owners Pat cooks great casserole dishes. The sweet bread custard... more

Every once in a while you are truly pleased overall with a place you find to go on vacation. We have stayed in Oahu, Kauai, Kona and in Hilo on previous trips to Hawaii. Until this trip we never stayed and experienced Hawaii as it was meant to be. We stayed in the guest house behind a bed and breakfast.... more