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Dolphin Bay

333 Iliahi St., Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
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Ranked #1 of 8 hotels in Hilo
4.5 of 5 stars 231 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very friendly(9)
  • Small kitchen(6)
  • Fresh fruit(5)
  • First nights(3)
  • Friendly and helpful(3)
  • Quiet street(3)
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Michele K
Wayland, Michigan
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012 NEW

We staying in Hilo for one night after exploring Volcano National Park. We had reservations in advance and were at the park until after dark to watch the volcano glow. We called the hotel at 7 pm to let them know we were still coming and Sue was very nice and said she'd wait for our arrival. When we got... More

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50StateTravelers
Arkansas
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Good basic motel. Very helpful staff. Great fresh bananas and coffee. Kitchen could us some updating. Bathroom was roomy with a good shower. Bed and pillows were comfortable. The frogs in the evening were a bit noisy but they quieted down relatively quickly. The motel is within walking distance of downtown. Parking is available right outside your room. A good... More

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Robert R
Toronto, Canada
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Lizards and multiple bugs found in room every night. Staff response when we brought this to their attention was "yes we have those all over the building." They made no offer to clean the room, remove the pests, or move us to another room. Parking is difficult every night as the lot fills up quickly. No bananas available despite what... More

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lindatVancouver
vancouver
Senior Contributor
23 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We love this hotel. Charming rooms, wonderful staff, great fresh fruit and coffee in the mornings, AND, beautiful gardens. The neighborhood is a little off the beaten path, but convenient. More

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HHI_Travelers
Hilton Head Island, SC
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This comfortable, small hotel is just a short walk from many restaurants and other interesting destinations in downtown Hilo. The small kitchenette will be appreciated if you visit the excellent farmers market, just a short wallk away. Don't miss the beautiful tropical garden behind the hotel. When available, you can even pick your own starfruit from trees overhanging the parking... More

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richard b
Big Rapids, Michigan
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed for a week. Having kitchenette very useful, Fruit, hot drinks, muffins free every morning. Inexpensive laundry. Staff extremely helpful. Good location. Highly recommend. More

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BetteN261
Chico, CA
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
1
person found this review helpful

This is a very nice, small hotel. The rooms are clean and very adequate and we appreciated the small kitchen. The staff is extra friendly and helpful, and we got so we looked forward to our return each day to tell them of our travels they had suggested. Coffee in lobby area was very good, and the banana bread or... More

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Michael K
Estero, Fl
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13 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We recently spent one night at this beautiful location in Hilo. The setting is lovely (especially the walk out back), the room was very comfortable, the location is easy and very quiet, and the owners/staff were so very friendly and helpful. This is a perfect place to spend some time in Hilo. And, while everyone probably visits the volcano from... More

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southerntraveler1989
Ruston, Louisiana
Top Contributor
57 reviews
38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Our stay here was great. We were only able to stay one night, due to our reservations on the other side of the island. We stayed in suite 18 on the second floor -- it was very nice and spacious. There were four of us and it was the only time we were on the trip where we could spread... More

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nextjordan
Redondo Beach, CA
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18 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The service is excellent. We got some great recommendations based on the time we had on the island along with a personalized map. We liked room 14. The shower was clean and had plenty of hot water and pressure. The WiFi connection was a bit weak but useful. The kitchen was stocked with everything we could need. They were even... More

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Address: 333 Iliahi St., Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720

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