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Dolphin Bay Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Hilo

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • 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

Room options

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Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Superior Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Basic Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
333 Iliahi Street, Hilo, HI, 96720

What's nearby

  • Kalakaua Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pacific Tsunami Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mokupapapa Discovery Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hilo Town Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nector Cafe - ‬11 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.

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 November 2025 to 13 October 2027 (dates subject to change).

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 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

Is Dolphin Bay Hotel currently open?

This property is closed from 1 November 2025 to 13 October 2027 (dates subject to change).

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 consistently enjoyed as a pleasant start to the day. (17 reviews)
  • Plenty of parking on site and off-street parking was convenient and safe. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Spacious, clean hotel with daily breakfast with banana bread and delicious papaya. Friendly staff and the best part is you get the feeling of staying in a tropical paradise since the hotel is surrounded by lush forest even though it is in a small neighborhood.
Yuan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean, loved the outdoor garden.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This was a very convenient nice place to stay. Little kitchenette was great, very clean. If you were traveling with a family would be great lots of beds and storage areas. Beautiful garden area.
kimberly, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a well-maintained and well-managed small hotel
Timur, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super old Hawaiian environment.

Did not use laundry service. Parking convenient and safe. Staff outstanding.
Pacita, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The grounds were lovely, with an exquisite garden. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location was close to the center of town and I would definitely recommend the hotel.
Mary J, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

We spent two nights at the Dolphin bay hotel and enjoyed the quiet neighborhood, the proximity with the town center and the warm welcome upon arrival. The rooms are tidy and the small kitchen very useful.
Claire, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lovely property tucked away. You hear lots of birds, day and night.
Gail, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dated but clean.

Cute place, but very dated, and very clean. Banana bread, papaya and coffee were great for breakfast. Noisy at night with the frogs, (white noise for sure).
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is super cute and retro but clean, with a great surrounding garden. Staff was amazing!

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff AMAZING! Great location for Merrie Monarch and free parking on the street. Will return.
Muru, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dolphin Bay Hotel is a sweet, laid-back, vintage hotel. It has loads of character and beautiful gardens. I love staying at the Dolphin Bay Hotel because it is unique and well-maintained and always clean. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating, and they offer fresh coffee, homemade banana bread and sweet, ripe papayas in the morning.
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Free morning coffee, papaya and banana bread🙂
Hector C, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a wonderful stay and restful night. Thank you.
Moises, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

I like there
Yoshinari, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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