Dolphin Bay Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Hilo

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Exterior
Garden
Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen
Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Dolphin Bay Hotel, near the bay, offers a serene escape with laundry facilities and a beautiful garden. Connect to WiFi in your room or enjoy luggage storage and helpful staff who have left lasting impressions on previous guests.

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is €186
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May

Room options

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Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
333 Iliahi Street, Hilo, HI, 96720

What's nearby

  • Hilo Farmers Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pesto - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Dolphin Bay Hotel

Dolphin Bay Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Port of Hilo. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Fellow travellers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Dryer

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Cookware, dishes and utensils
  • Blender

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International
State tax ID – TA 095-227-9040-01

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin Bay Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dolphin Bay Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dolphin Bay Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Dolphin Bay Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dolphin Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Dolphin Bay Hotel and nearby?

Dolphin Bay Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.

Does Dolphin Bay Hotel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a blender, a coffee maker and a toaster.

What's the area around Dolphin Bay Hotel like?

Dolphin Bay Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Kalakaua Park and 13 minutes' walk from Hilo Farmers Market. Travellers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.

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Dolphin Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Coffee
Gardens
Kitchen
Location
Breakfast
Bed
Family friendly
Air conditioning

What guests liked

  • Fresh fruit, banana bread, and coffee were offered as a complimentary breakfast option. (14 reviews)
  • Plenty of parking on site and off-street parking was easily accessible and convenient. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel

Older hotel tucked away in a neighborhood, but we had a very comfortable stay. We hit Walmart for some groceries since the rooms have full kitchens, and we loved the banana bread and papaya in the lobby for breakfast. The office cat was a bonus too. They also have books and games to borrow. Convenient to downtown, UH-Hilo, and not far from the beaches.
pamela, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient location to Hilo, walkable. No AC which didn’t bother us because it wasn’t hot. Mattress was not good for my chronic back problem. Shower was great. Plenty of off street parking.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Old Hawaii elegance in this small, friendly hotel.
Wendy, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Kelly was so welcoming and allowed us to check in early and provuded us with a lovely room. Delicious fresh fruit and bannana bread in the morning was a big plus. Would definitely stay again.
Melanie F., 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Okay stay

Staff was friendly. Room layout could have been better and kitchen was pretty small for hosting 5 or 6 people. Needs some upgrades. One complaint was bed linens. They did not smell clean as if they had not been changed from previous guests.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful people, great sleep (much needed!).
Sue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super friendly staff, cute lobby kittens :)
Alexander, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice.
Erin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic birds singing at night! Fantastic host! Fantastic banana bread in the morning!
Jaewon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very atmospheric place with old-school Hawaii vibes. Excellent service, clean facilities, a true hidden gem!
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place
DATTA PRASAD GANAPATI, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Friendly staff
Marilynn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean! Clean! Clean! Also, very walkable, reasonably priced, includes kitchen, quick breakfast, wonderful staff, and beautiful tropical views.
Jessica, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property with a gorgeous tropical garden attached. We loved the proximity to downtown. Great restaurants nearby yet still quiet.
Joseph, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Classic old time Hawaiian hotel close to downtown

Sitting at the picnic table with my morning coffee, watching the sunrise over the lush hotel garden! Yesterday, walked 10 minutes to downtown, had breakfast at Booch Bar, then 3 more blocks to farmers market. Near market is the island public transportation stop (Hele on). Perfect location. Clean and quiet (except for all the birds and nighttime frogs!) Kitchen in room is a wonderful bonus.
Philip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Not a fancy place, but the staff are amazing - they know the island, and can always guide you to interesting places/events. 12 out of 10 for the friendly, knowledgeable staff
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic property! Check-in great. Friendly, professional staff. Hotel has more amenities in the room than many "fancier" (and more expensive ) hotels we've stayed at. HIGHLY recommend. We'll come back. Thank you!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I appreciated this cosy comfortable apartment. It has a complete functional kitchen, sitting options, and a lanai with a garden view. Morning coffee and fresh banana bread was a treat. It's a short walk into town.
Nancy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was our second stay at the Dolphin Bay Hotel.. the staff have always been friendly, welcoming and helpful. The kitchenette is a plus for the longer stays.. always love the fresh Banana bread and Papaya in the morning with our coffee.. very walkable for downtown shopping or restaurants a very easy 5-10 min walk..
Robert, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Our 3rd visit over more than 50 years to this property. We love it!
Eileen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Like being a resident in paradise. Homey spacious living space. Daily bed, towel, trash service. Friendly aloha spirit during the entire stay.
Sharon, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Such a cute place to stay. Staff is super nice and loved the laid back vibe.
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good coffee and banana bread, ear plugs provided for the frogs. Only two blocks from downtown Hilo for dinner and shopping. Nice staff.
Ethan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The accommodation was on ground level. Parking was very easy and close to the room door. Our family room unit was very clean and spacious with everything we needed. We even had a nice sitting area out front with all kinds of shade it was very beautiful and peaceful. The grounds were very well kept up. I will definitely stay here again when visiting Hilo. Another good thing about it is you are walking distance from the downtown area!
Pamela J, 1-night trip