The beautiful rooms, the private lanai, the great big bathroom, comfy bed, delicious breakfast and the excellent host Michael. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hilo Bay, it was just delightful. I couldn't recommend it more.

This little B and B has a wonderful host, Matthew, and all the character of an older home. It's situated a short two block walk from the charm of downtown Hilo : the market, the bay, adorable little shops and places to dine. Matthew described finding this property in total disarray and laboring to bring it to life. He's done... More

Highly recommend this hidden gem! Great value. I extended my 2 night stay for 3 nights at this in-Hilo town B&B. I just felt so at home. Had the run of the upstairs and kitchen area during my stay. Stayed in the James Michener room with spa tub with balcony overlooking the Koi pond. Wonderful Kona coffee, fresh cooked breakfast... More

we found Hilo Bay on the Lonely Plant Book and drove by in November and booked in. Joe greeted us and we were made to feel right at home. We staying in the "Hemingway" Room. Each room has it's own bathroom. We had a porch and could hear the rain falling softly at night and the tree frogs. Joe gave... More

It was by pure charma that we found this gem of a place last minute as walk-ins. Joe, the caretaker, made us feel so welcome from the very first greeting. You could tell how much he loved the place as he proudly showed us all the incredibly decorated rooms, very "zen-like" with attention to detail. For instance, the designer bath-sink... More

We stayed in the lava room-huge room down stairs wth awesome shower and your own sliding glass door to a little area outside to sit. Beautiful back yard. Frogs are loud-but we loved it-made us sleep awesome w/ them and the rain! In old town, close to resturants. Owners super nice. We had to leave early next day-so we didn't... More

My wife and I recently stayed at the Hilo Bay B&B during our honeymoon. This was our first time staying at a bed and breakfast and were coming from the Kona side of Big Island where we had spent 2 nights at a 4-star resort. We chose the Hilo Bay B&B because of the glowing reviews, and after having stayed... More

On our honeymoon, this was the best B&B experience: lovely decorated, super-clean room (James Michener), delicious breakfast and especially helpful hosts. We felt like home away from home and really enjoyed soaking up advice from Matthew who knows the island so well. After a few days stay on Kauai in a resort, we decided to make a road trip on... More

Just completed our second stay, and it was again a highlight. Hilo Bay Hale just has a great vibe---so welcoming and comfortable. We love everything here: super clean room, warm hardwoods, eating our lunch on the comfy lanai while tossing food to the koi, the kitschy Hawaiiana touches in the decor, artful attention to detail in things like the painted... More