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    Dolphin Bay

    663 Reviews
    #2 of 8 Hotels in Hilo
    333 Iliahi St, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-2399
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    Overview
    4.5
    663 reviews
    • Excellent52%
    • Very good38%
    • Average7%
    • Poor2%
    • Terrible1%
    Travelers talk about
    “banana bread” (98 reviews)
    “fresh fruit” (57 reviews)
    “every morning” (56 reviews)
    Free Wifi
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    1 - 5 of 618 reviews

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Excellent homely and comfortable hotel.

    An excellent hotel in a quiet central location providing large comfortable rooms. Our room had a large balcony which was used regularly throughout our stay. The fresh coffee, fruit and fresh banana bread every morning were an unexpected and delightful bonus. John the owner was...More

    1  Thank wcroker6
    Reviewed May 22, 2017
    perfect small hotel in paradise

    Doesn't have swimming pool. No ocean view. no on-site bar or disco. no phones in rooms. no restaurant. no valet parking. In other words just about perfect. fresh coffee, mangoes and bananas you pick off a bunch just cut from the tree. and fresh banana...More

    2  Thank dbgannon
    Reviewed May 18, 2017
    A small and friendly hotel

    A lovely small hotel with a good choice of rooms which were well appointed. The hotel is located in a quiet area of Hilo and you are serenaded by the coqui frogs in the evening! It has adequate car parking and a tropical garden and...More

    1  Thank Frequentravellers16
    Reviewed April 15, 2017
    Cute Place

    Great little local hotel. It is not fancy, but very comfortable with a warm staff. It is located next to what looks like a rain forest, complete with orchids and banana trees. Very quiet. Breakfast is fresh backed bread, mangos and you can pick bananas...More

    1  Thank nick b
    Reviewed April 11, 2017
    Wonderful property

    I stayed with my grandchildren and we had a wonderful time. We stayed in a one bedroom that was clean and spacious. The staff was so kind and helpful and we enjoyed the banana bread and papayas for breakfast. I will definitely stay again next...More

    Thank Joanne M
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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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    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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    "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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    "Every room is good"
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