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      Dolphin Bay

      674 Reviews
      #2 of 7 Hotels in Hilo
      333 Iliahi St, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-2399
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      4.5
      674 reviews
      • Excellent53%
      • Very good37%
      • Average7%
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      “banana bread” (100 reviews)
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      Free Wifi
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      2.5 Star Hotel
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      1 - 5 of 627 reviews

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Excellent place to stay in Hilo

      Pros: John was a very helpful host, pointing out restaurants and sites to see. Beautiful garden to explore in the back. Convenient parking right next to the room. Free papayas, bananas, and banana bread. A short walk to downtown Hilo. Cons: No AC (but the...More

      Thank Jonathan S
      Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
      Hidden Jewel

      We needed a place in Hilo while touring the Big Island. I happened on Dolphin Bay....contacted John and he was very helpful regarding our activities, etc. Upon arrival his staff had several dining recommendations-all spot on. If you want a clean place, great fruit for...More

      1  Thank Tim R
      Reviewed 4 weeks ago
      It will do

      The room was clean, comfortable, quiet, an average and basic property. There are zero amenities offered, nothing to do at the property itself. There is a coffee pot at the front office. Very nice and friendly staff.

      Thank RobKeri2
      Reviewed 4 weeks ago
      A very enjoyable stay at Dolphin Bay

      Dolphin Bay was the perfect accommodation for our stay in Hilo: clean, comfortable, and ideally situated for exploration of the town and eastern side of the Big Island. The highlight was the owner, John Alexander, with whom we started each day conversing about his very...More

      1  Thank Norman L
      Reviewed August 11, 2017
      Very cute, large rooms perfect for family

      We only stayed one night on our way to the airport but it was lovely and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. Good location close to things but quiet. Coffee, fruit and banana bread was great because we had an early flight.

      Thank Andrea G
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      • Free Parking
      • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
      • Breakfast included
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      • Breakfast included
      • Room amenities
      • Microwave
      • Refrigerator in room
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      • $167 - $225 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Kitchenette ,
      • Non-Smoking Rooms
      • Number of rooms
      • 18
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      November 2, 2016|
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      Response from P A | Reviewed this property |
      The room I stayed in had two beds. There was three of us as well.
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      Goddess44
      June 15, 2016|
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      Response from P A | Reviewed this property |
      No our room just had a fan over the beds
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      "Call hotel directly to book. It was $79 more on Hotels.com and Trivago"
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      "Most all the rooms are pretty quiet, try and get a ground floor room if you have heavy luggage- no elevator."
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      "I suspect rooms are all very similar. It is John and his team who are the stars."
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      "Rooms facing the back garden"
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