Simple hotel without any special frills but good location and cheap. Nice that they provide continental breakfast. Perfect for overnight stay either before or after seeing the volcano park. Definitely worth the price.

This is a great location. Walkable distance to downtown, and great for exploring volcano national park. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Can't say enough good things about them. Breakfast set up is interesting and works very well.

Clean, comfortable, is a 1960's apartment building. No a/c so it can get hot during the day. Great free coffee, banana bread and fruit from their garden. Very nice owners. Only problem we had was the security. Their is a very thin window in the door that could easily be broken into. No room safe so I was uncomfortable leaving... More

We stayed at the Dolphin Bay hotel in Hilo, Hawaii so we would have easy access to Volcano National Park. We got the upgraded room with the linai and loved it. Room wasn't fancy, but very clean and comfortable. Bed was really comfortable. Free breakfast of fresh fruit, bananas and papaya, from their own trees, and fresh baked banana bread,... More

Maybe not in the best area of town, but this is a great little hotel and within easy walking distance of downtown. Comfortable rooms, friendly, helpful staff, coffee & fresh fruit available anytime. Not to mention great value!

If you are basing yourself in Hilo for even a night, I absolutely recommend this place. My superior studio was clean, fairly spacious and had a small kitchenette on the side, which was a definite plus. Its nothing glamorous, but a relaxing and comfortable hotel where you can get a good night's sleep and nice shower and relax at an... More

I love this hotel. I visit Hilo twice a year to see my son who attends UH Hilo. This hotel matches the ambiance of Hilo. It's a friendly quiet laid back place. They have a knowledgeable staff who can help you gain the most from your visit and the rooms are big. True there is no a/c but you have... More

We really enjoyed our two nights at the dolphin bay hotel. It is a small locally owned place and the owner and staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The only down side. No A/C . But there are fans in the rooms. John (the owner) hooked us up with a friend of his that lives on the private property you... More

We were going to get in a little late from our flight so we contacted the hotel, they left our key in a "special" place, easy to find and for us to check ourselves in. Had delicious fresh papayas and bananas for breakfast! Desk clerk (sorry I can't remember his name!) was EXTREMELY knowledgable about places to see on the... More