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.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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)
Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
Kitchen
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY1,285
CNY1,285
CNY1,516 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
16 sq m
Sleeps 3
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Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen
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11 reviews
(11 reviews)
Highlights
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
16 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
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University of Hawaii at Hilo - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Rainbow Falls - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Port of Hilo - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min walk
Kozmic Cones - 10 min walk
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - 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 is a great choice for a stay in Hilo. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers 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 available
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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 onsite self parking
Onsite 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
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Freezer
Microwave
Kitchen
Stovetop
Toaster
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Blender
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
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
Dolphin Bay Hotel Hilo
Dolphin Bay Hilo
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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 to 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 13-minute walk from Hilo Farmers Market and 7 minutes' walk from Kalakaua Park. Travelers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.
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Dolphin Bay Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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 consistently enjoyed as a pleasant breakfast offering. (16 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 Excellent
Aug 4, 2025
Staff were courteous and professional, and knowledgeable about the area as well. The back garden was a great place to retreat at the end of a busy day, and the cat, Boots, was absolutely adorable!
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 7, 2025
A lovely property tucked away. You hear lots of birds, day and night.
Gail
Gail, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 25, 2025
This is a great place. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. The place was clean and cleaned daily.
My only regret is that I didn’t stay longer. I switched sides of the Big Island and probably didn’t need to.
Would definitely recommend.
Curtis
Curtis, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 29, 2025
Very ‘old school’ facility that’s been around 50+ years… but, is simple, clean and very nice staff!!!
Close by to downtown Hilo and is in a residential area.
The fresh coffee, papaya & banana bread in the morning was very ono!!!
We’ll definitely stay here again with our ohana on our next weekend trip to Hilo.
GERVACIO
GERVACIO, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 27, 2025
We love staying at the Dolphin Bay Hotel. It is conveniently located near many places we visit, the staff is wonderful, and the rooms are simple but roomy. We also enjoy how peaceful the neighborhood is and a big bonus is getting fresh coffee, banana bread and fruit every morning. Parking is easy, the WiFi is 5G so accessing devices is super quick.
Monica
Monica, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 25, 2025
The staff AMAZING! Great location for Merrie Monarch and free parking on the street.
Will return.
Muru
Muru, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 21, 2025
The hotel is super cute and retro but clean, with a great surrounding garden. Staff was amazing!
Brittney
10/10 Excellent
Mar 11, 2025
Very nice property just outside the Hilo downtown. Lots of walkable restaurants, bars and shops, and very friendly staff willing to help you out with just about anything you need during your stay.
Abhilash
Abhilash, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 10, 2025
Old Hawaii elegance in this small, friendly hotel.
Wendy
Wendy, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 5, 2025
Nice clean room
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 1, 2025
My stay was excellent…property is a little older, but cleaner than anywhere I’ve stayed before. The Staff is very friendly…would definitely stay here again.
Joel
Joel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 28, 2025
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
pamela, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 24, 2025
I like there
Yoshinari
Yoshinari, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 12, 2025
Had a wonderful stay and restful night. Thank you.
Moises
Moises, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 4, 2025
Free morning coffee, papaya and banana bread🙂
Hector C
Hector C, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 26, 2025
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.
Melanie F., 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 3, 2025
Very nice people.
gordon
gordon, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 22, 2025
Super friendly staff, cute lobby kittens :)
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 29, 2025
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Good
Feb 17, 2025
Rooms were spacious with bedroom, kitchenette, living room, bath, and balcony. Weather was great, 75 to 83. Enjoyed the whole stay experience!
Ronald
Ronald, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 11, 2025
Well kept, nice room.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 28, 2024
Great location. Friendly staff
Marilynn
Marilynn, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 12, 2024
Very atmospheric place with old-school Hawaii vibes. Excellent service, clean facilities, a true hidden gem!
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 6, 2025
Nice.
Erin
Erin, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 14, 2024
Amazing property with a gorgeous tropical garden attached. We loved the proximity to downtown. Great restaurants nearby yet still quiet.