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At the Beach with Friends Bed & Breakfast

369 Nene St., Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
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At the Beach with Friends Bed & Breakfast
Ranked #14 of 17 Hilo B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
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Olympia, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We had a wonderful experience during our stay at "At the Beach with Friends" Bed and Breakfast. Claudia is a wonderful hostess and made a delicious cooked breakfast for us and the other residents of the B&B each morning. She obviously prepares meals with love in her heart and an objective of making sure we enjoyed them. I had a... More

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Bakersfield
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We have been to Hawaii several times and we have always stayed at some sort of hotel or resort. On this trip, we decided to try something different for our 25th wedding anniversary and stay at a bed and breakfast. I researched B&B Hilo and found "at the beach with friends".  We booked our stay online or six nights.   As... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

My husband and I just returned from an almost perfect two week holiday on the Big Island. Our mistake was deciding to book at At the Beach With Friends. We travelled across the Island for what was to be a two night stay in this B and B while exploring the Hilo area. We arrived late afternoon, tired from a... More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

I just returned from a two week stay At the BeachWith Friends and it was just that. Claudia was a wonderful hostesss and very knowledgeable about Hawaiian customs, history and culture. She was very accommodating and always smiling. She knows the all the best spots on the island for all kinds of activities and their history. Her breakfasts are delicious... More

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denver, co
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011
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person found this review helpful

Having read many reviews of this place, we realize that there are varying opinions re: the host and the property. We are B&B enthusiasts and were looking forward to Hawaiian breakfasts and a relaxing and comfortable environment. However, given the number of negative reviews previously posted, we should not have been surprised with the low overall quality of this B&B.... More

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Seattle, Washington
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2011

We made a mistake with the dates in our reservation and ended up on Claudia, the owners, door step a month early. It could have been a disaster but Claudia was so forgiving, told us to relax and prepared a room for us. A hotel would probably have told us to take a hike and charged for the mistake. Instead... More

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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2011
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people found this review helpful

My husband and I spent 2 nights at this B&B during our trip to The Big Island in October 2010. Overall we were disappointed with our stay here. The good: the room was fairly comfortable, the surrounding property was nice, and the location was convenient for our purposes (we were really only there to check out the Volcanoes National Park... More

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A TripAdvisor Member, Owner at At the Beach with Friends Bed & Breakfast, responded to this review
2 April 2011

We serve a hot breakfast everyday from 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM. For those guests with early appointments or prefer to leave very early we offer a grab and go breakfast and ready the coffee pot so they can start the coffee at a time of their preference. I apologise for any unpleasantness. We are commited to making your visit... More

Glastonbury, Connecticut
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 June 2010
1
person found this review helpful

We were looking for a place close to the volcanoes and ocean. This was the perfect pick. Although we had no trouble sleeping earplugs were supplied in the event the sounds of the rainforest "nightlife" was too much. As there were 3 of us we were thrilled to find a B&B where we could all stay in the same room.... More

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Menlo Park, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2010
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person found this review helpful

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. The house is just a few minutes drive from downtown Hilo, so the location is great. Our hosts were wonderful. Claudia is a great cook and our breakfasts were really tasting -- more food than we could eat. The rooms are beautifully decorated, clean, and very comfortable beds, pillows, linens, and... More

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Perth, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2010
1
person found this review helpful

My God, after my last terrible experience in Noosa, Australia, this place was a breath of fresh air!!! (If you are thinking of visiting Noosa, read my other review). My wife and I had two wonderful nights at this place while visiting Hawai'i on the tail-end of our honeymoon. The host 'Claudia' kindly upgraded our room upon arrival, due to... More

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369 Nene St., Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
Price range (per night):* 149 AUD - 185 AUD

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