Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast in Hilo offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, sea views, and balconies. Each room includes a private entrance, parquet floors, and modern amenities. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a private check-in and check-out service. Additional facilities include a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is available. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are provided, including continental, American, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits, highly praised by guests. Prime Location: Located 4 km from Hilo International Airport, the property is near attractions such as The Pacific Tsunami Museum (8-minute walk) and Bayfront Beach Park (2.1 km). Activities include snorkelling and surfing.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jing
United States United States
“The room is clean and comfy, dining room facing the sea - it is just sooooo beautiful and pleasant.”
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great friendly hosts, good breakfast and advice on what to do locally, nice room with lots of character.”
Frederick
United States United States
“This is a classic B&B, great old home built in the early 1920’s right on a cliff overlooking Hilo Bay. Friendly hosts, wonderful views of the bay, great breakfast, comfortable well-appointed bedroom and plenty of easy parking. The B&B is just...”
Melanie
Austria Austria
“Personal was absolutely friendly. We could wash our clothes for free, which we did not expect. Breakfast at the breakfast room directly at the ovean was so peaceful. We could borrow chairs, watershoes, bodyboards, towels for the beach for free....”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful house and room;tasty breakfast. Quaint town and amazing lava tube nearby.”
Sarah
Australia Australia
“It was just the most delightfull place to finish my visit to the big island before flying out. Right by the sea. Really helpfull, pleasant, accomodating hosts. Check In super easy. I loved I said I'm a bit early and brian said seems your right on...”
Debbie
United States United States
“Breakfast was excellent. The staff there were amazing; so helpful and friendly. Brian and his wife went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and we couldn't be happier with the stay. We will definitely stay again!!”
Ambe101
Australia Australia
“Everyone was super lovely. Room very comfortable. Plenty of little snacks, breakfast options and knick-knacks to make the stay even better.”
Koen
Netherlands Netherlands
“We felt right at home at the B&B thanks to our wonderfull hosts Brian and Tomomi. They were super helpfull and good-spirited. Breakfast was great and delicious, with plant-based options as well. Beautifull view of the ocean! Perfectly nice room...”
Viktor
Germany Germany
“Absolutely friendliness of the hosts, super delicious breakfast with eggs, toasts, macadamia pancakes & also vegan extra wishes were fulfilled :) The house and rooms are super cozy, wonderful location”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Everell and Cheryl

Company review score: 9.8Based on 231 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are Everell and Cheryl Thayer and we have been married for 30 years. We are from Michigan and Illinois and have been living in Hawaii for the past four years. We moved over from Oahu and are loving the simple life that the Big Island offers. We pride ourselves on excellent service and have did our best to update and preserve this historical home while adding modern amenities. We know you will enjoy your stay with us.

Property information

Vintage and charming 1922 remodeled home right on the ocean and Hilo Bay. This is one of the best places to stay while visiting the Big Island of Hawaii. Oceanfront rooms are only a few feet from the ocean and you can listen to the waves while you relax and sleep. Breakfast area also has some tables that have an excellent view of Hilo Bay. Within walking distance to downtown Hilo for all your shopping and dining needs. You can see all types of boats and sometimes turtles right our your room window. Relax and listen to the ocean waves and have a excellent breakfast in the morning. Great home base while exploring the east side of the Big Island and Volcanoes National Park. Our guests love it here.

Neighbourhood information

Nice oceanfront neighborhood with only a few homes and condos along this strip of ocean fronting Hilo Bay. Within walking distance to downtown Hilo. Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls, Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, Beach Parks, Coconut Island, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Hilo Tropical Gardens, Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens, Lyman Museum are all nearby with many more activities and things to do and see only a short drive away.

Languages spoken

English,Japanese

Property surroundings

House rules

Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 05:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hilo Bay Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: TA-197-704-0896-01