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    Hilo Bay Hale Bed & Breakfast

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    #3 of 18 B&Bs / Inns in Hilo
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    301 Ponahawai St, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-2611
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    Reviewed March 4, 2018
    Great Host Great House

    I can not say enough great things about Matthew, the owner of Hilo Bay Hale. During the original booking, communication was easy and friendly. Arrival was seamless and the room we stayed in (The Lava Room) was beautiful, clean and ready for us. Breakfast in...More

    Thank BuddhistPirate
    Reviewed March 4, 2018
    Great breakfast

    Enjoyed the location, host, and hospitality. Close to downtown. Very nice breakfast with fresh fruit, excellent coffee, breads, and a hot egg strata. Comfortable room and bed though a bit musty smelling.

    Thank Charles A
    Reviewed February 27, 2018
    Wonderful people; great stay

    You won't find friendlier or more accommodating people on the planet! They will make you feel right at home in this charming bed and breakfast. Our room (the lava room) was spacious with plenty for room for suitcases. The bed was comfortable and we slept...More

    Thank Riverliver
    Reviewed February 22, 2018
    A Lei of Friendship Around This B&B

    Hilo Bay Hale B&B is so warm and welcoming that that feeling alone would make it a place to stay. Three of the rooms are more or less funky, and the newer Lava Room is elegant. Bear in mind (for those who read the silly...More

    Thank Panajody
    Reviewed February 11, 2018
    A wonderful memory of this place

    I spent four nights in the house in Jan. 2018. I loved it the very minute I walked in. I keyed into my room, it was quaint and clean. Breakfasts are very good with a nice choice of things to eat. Matthew is a great...More

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    Crystål C
    May 5, 2017|
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    Response from hilobayhale | Property representative |
    Aloha, Both the Lava and Orchid Rooms have air conditioners. Danny
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    September 8, 2016|
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    Response from hilobayhale | Property representative |
    Aloha! Yes one of our rooms has air conditioning, The Orchid Room also known as the Manager's Residence. Mahalo for your question. Feel free to contact us for more info. -Carolina
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