Is Dolphin Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dolphin Bay Hotel?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dolphin Bay Hotel on Sep 30, 2025 start from ￥26,759, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dolphin Bay Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolphin Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Where is Dolphin Bay Hotel located?

Situated in Hilo, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Hamakua Heritage Corridor, Kalakaua Park, and Mokupapapa Discovery Center. East Hawaii Cultural Center and Naha Stone are also within 10 minutes.

Dolphin Bay Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

About the neighborhood

Hilo is home to Dolphin Bay Hotel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness, while Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are cultural highlights. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gilbert Carvalho Park are also worth visiting.

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10/10 Excellent

Timur

Aug 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is a well-maintained and well-managed small hotel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Aug 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colette Hatsumi

Aug 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This is an older property and it shows its age. However, the bathrooms have been updated and the rooms are very very clean. It is quiet and we enjoyed the beautiful gardens. They provide coffee, papaya and banana bread for breakfast. It is a very short drive to the center of town. We enjoyed it very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NAOYUKI

Jun 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

スタッフはとてもフレンドリーで良かったです。モーニングコーヒーがすごく美味しかったです。また、宿泊したいです。

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Takuya

Jul 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

スタッフの対応が丁寧でありがたかった。

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Jun 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary J

Jun 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Jul 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A lovely property tucked away. You hear lots of birds, day and night.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Jul 25, 2025

Liked: Amenities

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GERVACIO

Jun 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

May 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Mar 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

May 5, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice clean room

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Yoshinari

Mar 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I like there

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

May 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nähe zur Innenstadt hervorragend. Ist zwar in die Jahre gekommen, aber sauber Gutes Frühstück für amerikanische Verhältnisse

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abhilash

Mar 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Jan 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old Hawaii elegance in this small, friendly hotel.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Feb 1, 2025

Liked: Amenities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Apr 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gordon

Mar 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very nice people.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DATTA PRASAD GANAPATI

Oct 9, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very nice place

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muru

Apr 25, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The staff AMAZING! Great location for Merrie Monarch and free parking on the street. Will return.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moises

Mar 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Had a wonderful stay and restful night. Thank you.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Hector C

Mar 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Free morning coffee, papaya and banana bread🙂

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Feb 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Well kept, nice room.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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