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    5.0 (17 reviews)

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    The selfish part of me does not want to write this review because when we go back, I don't want it to be booked, but I will share our experience at this B&B because it was fabulous! Hubby and I stayed at the Orchid Tree Bed & Breakfast for 2 nights, 3 days and I wish we had stayed there longer. For me, being a hotel snob, that says a lot! We were looking for a nice place on the Hilo side for a couple of nights for our 20th anniversary and this place exceeded our expectations. We stayed in the spacious Koi Suite and had a nice relaxing time. The pool and hot tub looked inviting, but since we were there just a short time, we did not have a chance to use either. Breakfast was wonderful! Fresh fruit, homemade breads and pastries and Steve was a great host! He showed us his fruit trees, his koi pond with the beautiful fish, and shared some fruit with us that he picked right off the tree. The lanai was such a calm, beautiful place to hang out, have breakfast, and relax. Although the next seven days were spent at a beautiful resort on the other side of the island, Hubby and I both regretted only spending 2 nights at the Orchid Tree. The room was just a little stuffy when we first walked in, but after having the back door open, and the fan going, it soon became comfortable. It was a nice size room, with 2 beds and a sitting area. (Just know that the bed against the wall is the larger one.) Also, there are wooden bed frames so do not introduce your shin to the corner of them like I did on my first day. Regarding the TV, to be honest, I don't go to Hawaii to watch TV so I can't tell you if there is one. I think there may be a small screen in the room if you absolutely have to watch TV, but don't quote me on that. (Just ask when you are booking). The bathroom has a shower stall that is not huge, but Hubby and I both fit when trying to save time to get out on the road. It is on the smaller side, but not too small. But again, I did not go to Hawaii to spend a lot of time in the bathroom other than to shower and get ready to go. I am a bit handicapped and my hands don't work great and when Steve realized that I was not able to easily open the back screen door, he came up with a little device to help me open it when hubby was not right next to me. I thought that was awesome of him! All-in-all this place is an absolute gem! Our next trip will definitely include a longer stay here! Aloha!

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    Best B&B in Hilo. Steve & Sue were fabulous hosts, room was spacious, clean and comfy. Breakfast with homemade pastries, fresh fruit platter and wonderful coffee. Will definitely return!

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    Hale Kai Hawaii Bed & Breakfast - Bamboo Room

    Hale Kai Hawaii Bed & Breakfast

    4.3(26 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Pros: Great view, hot tub, pool…read more Cons: Not what it used to be. I've stayed here at least three times since the early 2000s. Gone are the days of live-in hosts who greet you, prepare great breakfasts on the communal deck where you mingle with the other guests, and provide a sense of welcome. I get that all that can change with new ownership and especially in the wake of Covid, but the place is in need of maintenance. The huge view window in the Bamboo room we rented was filthy. Breakfast was marginal. Very sterile rent/check-in process. We are not picky travelers and prefer to be self-sufficient with meals so we brought a lovely fresh fish to grill and they no longer provide an outdoor BBQ! A disappointing stay in comparison to our past experience here.

    Pros: Nice View Cons: Everything else. Terrible breakfast,…read moredirty room, missing smoke detector, no staff on hand. Ignore the old reviews and pictures. They describe a very different place and experience. We were bitterly disappointed. It's called a bed and breakfast. This is technically true. There is a bed, and you get breakfast. If you want to be welcomed by a smiling inn keeper and served a piping hot, freshly cooked breakfast, stay somewhere else. First, there is no welcoming staff (or staff at all other than housekeeping). The property is currently managed by a company that runs multiple places on Big Island. We arrived at noon and got a message to just go to the room (it was unlocked) and grab the key. On the plus side, we did ask to check-in early at noon, and that was accommodated. We had the Bamboo room which is more private than the others. Second, the room was dirty. The coffee maker had not been cleaned. There was a bunch of coffee in the paper filter, with several dime-sized blobs of mold. The pot still had some liquid coffee in it (see picture). There was some green something or other on the nightstand. After a few hours, my wife noticed that her socks had turned black, so we walked around in sandals the rest of the time. The shower is moldy (see picture). Third, calling the breakfast uninspired is high praise. When we arrived, inside the small refrigerator in the room we found a plate of cut fruit, two muffins, some milk, two Yoplait yogurts, and a bowl with two hard boiled eggs. That was to be our breakfast for the next day. We ate the fruit, one muffin and the yogurt. The next day, the pattern repeated: a new plate of fruit appeared in the fridge, but no extra muffins (gotta finish them if you want more!), and the yogurt was replenished. That pattern repeated the third day, so that's the extent of the breakfast. (They also have some standard oatmeal packets and granola bars on the desk that looked picked over). Is the fruit plate a collection of local Hawaiian fruits like papaya or pineapple? Nope - bog-standard bananas, apples, cantaloupe, and strawberries. And since it's cut the previous day, the banana and apple start to turn brown by the morning, even though it's in the fridge with plastic wrap on it (see pictures). Oh, did I mention that our room was missing the smoke detector? It had been pulled out, so there is just a hole in the ceiling with wires hanging out (see pictures). The view is great, I will say that. Bottom line, look elsewhere. You've been warned...

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    Hale Kai Hawaii Bed & Breakfast - Missing Smoke Detector

    Missing Smoke Detector

    Hale Kai Hawaii Bed & Breakfast - Missing Smoke Detector

    Missing Smoke Detector

    Hale Kai Hawaii Bed & Breakfast - The refrigerator with breakfast inside (I took the fruit plate out for the next picture).

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    The refrigerator with breakfast inside (I took the fruit plate out for the next picture).

    Mika Taki Magical Waterfall Estate - A detail shot from the garden within the compound, September 2014

    Mika Taki Magical Waterfall Estate

    5.0(2 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Definitely a place you would want to consider when visiting the Hilo side of the Big Island. It's…read morean immense luxury Japanese themed four bedroom / four and a half bath home available for rental on Reeds Island, which is approximately one mile from the historic downtown Hilo. The gorgeous Japanese motif home is surrounded by a thick, lush rainforest, swimmable ponds and waterfalls. Staying at one of Hilo's few ancient hotels or motels or older homes with bed and breakfast options considerably pales in comparison. Of course choose to be lulled to sleep at nights by the thousands chirps from the coqui frogs (and the deep voice of a bull frog or two!) or be prepared and bring along some ear plugs. And don't forget to bring along a can of bug spray repellant. There are tons of mosquitoes outdoors! Take a look at some of the pictures they post on their website. True lush beauty!

    Our family's first trip to Hawaii had our group of eight (seven adults and one 22 month old) on the…read more"older" Hilo side of the big island. Looking back on our trip, I am really glad this was the case. Hilo resonated with me personally, having spent much of my formative years in the warmer climes of Africa. The "perfume of green," the subtle sweet aroma of tropical flowers, and the cleanly saline breeze of the ocean are all welcome olfactory recollections. Tucked near the end of a serpentine (and at times single lane) road, one is presented with two gates. Mika Taki is behind the left gate. Fair warning: parking is PRECIOUSLY lean and narrow. (Seriously; pray your neighbor is a better driver than the visiting Canadian Of Counsel that side swiped our parked rental.) Anyway... Back to this awesome vintage Japanese-inspired estate. Basics: 4 bedroom 4 bathroom Sleeps 8 $214 / day $1,393 / week There is a large kitchen good for meal prep (though, if you miss out on the amazing rustic local eateries...you are robbing yourself of a not-to-miss experience). There is comfortable though limited seating to be found in the formal living room, but there is an additional sun room porch good for a lazy mid-day nap. We spent the bulk of our in residence time seated around the large glass dining table. There is also a glorious wrap around covered deck that I strongly recommend in the cooler air of an early dawn's light. The grounds and the exterior of the residence are well worth taking in. The lush green grotto is capped in a Nature's Solarium of varied palm and deciduous species and the steep drop off the back of the house makes for a glorious symphony of birds during the day and loquacious tree frogs at night. Wear your insect repellent religiously unless you do not value your hide. The fairly treacherous descent down the left side of the property does reward you with a bona fide WATERFALL. Vacation well, my friends!

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    Mika Taki Magical Waterfall Estate - A garden detail from the front garden of the property, September 2014

    A garden detail from the front garden of the property, September 2014

    Mika Taki Magical Waterfall Estate - Living room to outside porch view, September 2014

    Living room to outside porch view, September 2014

    Mika Taki Magical Waterfall Estate - Waterfall behind the property September 2014

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    Waterfall behind the property September 2014

    The Palms Cliff House Inn - The Guest Rooms at THe Palms Cliff House Inn Near Hilo, Hawaii

    The Palms Cliff House Inn

    3.9(32 reviews)
    8.3 mi

    A beautiful small inn/B&B about 11 miles north of Hilo and 5 miles from Akaka Falls park with…read moreluxurious rooms set amidst lush grounds and high on a cliff overlooking the ocean. We stayed for 3 nights in January in room 5 which was on the end on the top floor. Our very large room featured a great covered patio with a nice ocean view and was quite large and furnished in royal Hawaiian style. Pros - large comfortable room on the end on the upper floor - fairly quiet and located high above the ocean with great views - tastefully furnished b&b that was well taken care of (or course there are small things here and there if you choose to be picky) -I liked the location and plantation style architecture - breakfast is included and way more food than we could eat-one day was French toast, another omelet or any style eggs. Each day in addition there was muffins or pastry, fruit, coffee and juice -very clean and tidy -good wi-fi coverage (no AT&T cell service here) - location was 15 minutes north of Hilo so close to restaurants but far enough away for peace and serenity Opportunities - huge shower but the extreme water saving shower head left me a bit disappointed -small window style a/c kept the room cool enough but also was quite loud all night

    Paradise can come in small packages…read more My wife and I stayed for two nights. We found Palms through some travel websites. This was our first time staying in a bed & breakfast. We like to indulge when we travel so big resorts are our preferred accommodation and we travel quite a lot. We aren't the book reader types so the solitude doesn't appeal to us. To tell you the truth I had my doubts the second I reserved the place. Upon arriving at the Palms, all doubts were gone. It was truly beautiful, more so then the online pictures depict. We stayed in the Paradise room on the second floor. My suggestion is to stay in rooms with the A/C. It's nice to sleep with the waves, but when you're sweating you're not going to get much sleep. Simple rules are in place to follow - no shoes in room and luggage on luggage racks. They aren't anything crazy to complain about. I actually like the no shoes thing. Breakfast is served early. Though not an early riser it wasn't hard to wake up to a beautiful view while having homemade breakfast. They provide towels, umbrellas, and coolers for use. We did a lot of hiking so those things came in handy. As oppose to what the guide book say, I recommend staying in Hilo for 3-4 days. There is much to do and the food is excellent this part of the island.

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    The Palms Cliff House Inn - Room # 06, Paradise Dreams

    Room # 06, Paradise Dreams

    The Palms Cliff House Inn
    The Palms Cliff House Inn

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    Hilo Bay Hale Bed & Breakfast - The Lava Room

    Hilo Bay Hale Bed & Breakfast

    4.5(24 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    We stayed at the Hilo Bay Hale B&B over the Holiday and it was our third stay here. We really love…read morethe place for its location right in Hilo town. It is only a few blocks away from the famous Farmers Market and lots of dining places around. It is also one of the few places in Hilo that is pet friendly and allows pets to stay. We always bring our two dogs with us when we visit so we don't have to board them while we are gone. Their amazing breakfast is really a fine example of what a real B&B should serve. For this stay they had fresh fruits, eggs, potatoes, breads, yogurt, juices and coffee. Everything was prepared by Carolina who was our host. She was so accommodating and attentive. She made an extra effort to allow us an early check in. We will be back again when we come to visit Hilo. Also, please note that they have a Kamaaina discount so be sure to note the request in the comments section when you book the reservation.

    My partner and I love Bed and Breakfasts, and the Hilo Bay Hale Bed & Breakfast did not let us…read moredown. They had everything we needed for a comfortable stay (including air conditioning), and it was all done with great style (Matthew, the owner, has a fabulous decorative sense). The house keeper, Carolina, was sweet and a great conversationalist. She and Matthew talked to us about our plans, making sure we hit the highlights of Hilo. The house is located a few blocks away from downtown and very convenient to everything we wanted to see and do. There is plenty of street parking, and we felt safe in the location. To top it all off, the food was fabulous. They were very accommodating to dietary restrictions, and made sure there was lots of fresh, local produce for their guests. My partner and I hope we are lucky enough to return for another stay at the Hilo Bay Hale Bed & Breakfast.

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    Hilo Bay Hale Bed & Breakfast - The Lava Room features a King bed.

    The Lava Room features a King bed.

    Hilo Bay Hale Bed & Breakfast - Lava room shower!

    Lava room shower!

    Hilo Bay Hale Bed & Breakfast - Kitchen art

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    D & S Bed and Breakfast - Aerial view. Sitting back off the street enclosed in a wall and gate.

    D & S Bed and Breakfast

    4.8(12 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    Currently staying @ D&S Bed and Breakfast! I couldn't wait…read moreto get home before I wrote about this place. This place is a true jewel. B&B is located right in old Hilo Town. You can literally walk everywhere, farmers market, two ladies, rainbow bread, shops, all the restaurants. Only need a car if you got out of town. I will be staying here again if there is a room available. Rooms are clean and cosy. If you have a group coming to hilo town I HIGHLY recommend this place for you. It would be a super nice place to share it with your family and/or friends.

    My husband and I stayed at D & S Bed and Breakfast for two nights earlier this month (June 2013)…read more Tim and Jami Vezina recently took over the management of the b & b, and they are terrific-- friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, quick to help, and great at knowing whether you're up for a chat or not. They have great suggestions for activities, dining, or just kicking around. The location can't be beat as mentioned by other guests-- literally across the street from the farmer's market, a good local grocery store, and within blocks of a huge variety of restaurants. Parking might be a little iffy as only street parking is available, but in the two days we were there, we didn't have problems finding a spot within the block. Upon our arrival, Tim was on the street waiting for us because the location is easy to miss; he pointed out a good parking spot and helped with bags. The rooms are simply furnished but clean and comfortable. No air conditioning, but well ventilated. Breakfast is simple as well, but plentiful-- fruit, juice, bagels, English muffins, pastries, coffee, tea, a variety of cereals, peanut butter, milk, etc. Our unit had a refrigerator, which was really handy, and we appreciated the in-room coffee maker, too. We appreciated the free Wi-Fi! Available to borrow are books, rain gear, and reusable shopping bags-- all nice touches. Should we find ourselves in Hilo again, we'd stay again!

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    D & S Bed and Breakfast - Coffeemaker, refrigerator and sink.

    Coffeemaker, refrigerator and sink.

    D & S Bed and Breakfast - Our double bed room

    Our double bed room

    D & S Bed and Breakfast - Private bathroom.

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    Private bathroom.

    Waimea Guesthouse - Custom shower

    Waimea Guesthouse

    5.0(2 reviews)
    43.9 mi

    My girlfriend and I stayed in the Saddle Room at the Waimea Guesthouse for almost a week. The room…read morewas clean and well organized, the hosts had left us a few treats to make us feel at home, and there was plenty of room to spread out our stuff. The hosts are fantastic, and the house is perfectly located for day trips. If you're looking for something to do, then they have plenty of great ideas from local farmers markets to the best beaches, all the way to rugged mountain hikes. We'll definitely stay here again!

    I stayed in the Saddle Room this summer and it was great - the room was very clean, fresh, and…read moreprivate. So, when I decided to come back for a second trip, I booked at Waimea Guest House again. Leandra and Pat were very helpful in finding me the perfect room for my needs and budget (the Saddle Room was sadly booked this time) and I ended up in the Lindsey Homestead. It's so cool to learn about the interesting history of this home and each room has a different story! Both rooms were a classy mix of old-school and modern - clean and simple decor keeps the whole place feeling fresh and new, despite the charming old home quirks. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone - the hosts are great and very responsive, the place is beautiful, and the location is perfect... Waimea is up in the hills so driving home after the heat of the beach was always really refreshing.

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    Waimea Guesthouse - 'Auwai Suite

    'Auwai Suite

    Waimea Guesthouse
    Waimea Guesthouse - Historic Hawaii

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    Historic Hawaii

    Volcano Rainforest Retreat - Japanese bath at the sanctuary house

    Volcano Rainforest Retreat

    4.8(41 reviews)
    24.1 mi

    If I could leave ten stars for this place I would. from the get go, the staff here was wonderful…read moreand so welcoming. You can tell they put so much effort into the little touches and details of the cabin. We stayed in the skylight house, and were greeted every day with fresh fruits and pastries, fresh flowers, and the most dreamy and beautiful setting we have ever seen. Literally cannot recommend this place enough!

    Stay here for an amazing experience! My husband booked this place for our honeymoon/vacation and I…read morecannot have been more happy to stay here. Wish we stayed here a little longer to enjoy the hot tub! Our host, Jenny, was very helpful and inviting. She gave us a tour of the grounds and provided some information about Volcano National Park. The sanctuary provides all the amenities you'll ever need: mini fridge, sink, bowls/plates, heater, utensils, TV, DVDs, books, plug ins, coffee maker, coffee grounds/tea, juice, milk, creamer, cream cheese and spreads for the baked goods, soap, dish wash scrub, etc. You name it, they have it. The bed was so comfortable, clean, and relaxing. I enjoyed the outside shower and hot tube! Enjoyed the nature all around us. The only downside was the WiFi connection. We were only able to get 1 bar inside the cottage. Our host was able to reset it in which worked great for awhile but returned to the same bar later that night. If we ever come back to Hawai'i, I would love to stay again!

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    Volcano Rainforest Retreat - Inside

    Inside

    Volcano Rainforest Retreat - Entrance for Guest Cottage

    Entrance for Guest Cottage

    Volcano Rainforest Retreat - Outdoor shower

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    Outdoor shower

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