Old Hawaiian B and B

3.0 star property
Riverfront bed & breakfast in Hilo with free breakfast

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Property grounds
Restaurant
Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lounge
Front of property
Old Hawaiian B and B sits by the river offering a peaceful getaway. Guests enjoy continental breakfast each morning, relax on the terrace, and browse the book collection. Free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, while complimentary coffee and tea await in the lobby.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Bamboo Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Lanai
Separate sitting area
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Sunrise Room)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Lanai
Separate sitting area
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Hawaiian Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Lanai
Separate sitting area
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Hilo, Old Hawaiian B and B is on a river. Lyman Museum and Pacific Tsunami Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Native Hawaiian Lava and Naniloa Country Club. Gilbert Carvalho Park and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also worth visiting.
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1492 Wailuku Dr, Hilo, HI, 96720

What's nearby

  • Rainbow Falls - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 12 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hilo Axe Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hilo Town Tavern - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Old Hawaiian B and B

Bed & breakfast by the river
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Old Hawaiian B and B. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Old Hawaiian B and B include thoughtful touches such as pillow menus and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Lanais, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property from January to December; the rest of the year they are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted from January to December

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Frequently asked questions

Is Old Hawaiian B and B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Old Hawaiian B and B?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Hawaiian B and B?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Hawaiian B and B?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Hawaiian B and B located?

Situated on a river, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness. Rainbow Falls and Native Hawaiian Lava are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Old Hawaiian B and B Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 213 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful facilities, great breakfast with local fruits
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B in Hilo.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michiyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Excelente estadia

A estadia foi incrível! O B&B é num lugar muito bonito, cheio de vegetação e absolutamente silencioso. Os anfitriões estiveram presentes para qualquer dúvida ou indicação que precisamos, e o café da manhã com frutas e pães quentes uma delícia
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent B&B. Located in a quiet and relaxing neighborhood. Knowledgeable hosts and an awesome breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

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

One of my best b and b stays

Amazing b and b with a lovely breakfast of local fruit and homemade baked goods
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lory and Stewart were fantastic hosts. The room was perfect for a couple! Was a great base for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! Lots of dining options about 5 minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our hosts were great. Lots of local information.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here: Beautiful grounds, peaceful neighborhood location, comfortable large room, delicious healthy breakfast, friendly hosts. We'll stay here again when in Hilo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Amazing

Everything was Amazing !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are very friendly. The breakfast is great with local fruits and homemade breads. The grounds around the house are beautiful making breakfast on the porch very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Klein aber fein.

Klein, aber fein. Das Zimmer und das Bad sind klein aber sauber und gepflegt. Freundlicher Empfang durch den Besitzer. Das Frühstück aus diversen feinen Früchten aus dem eigenen Garten, Smoothies und Gebäck sind sehr fein. Grosser, schöner Garten vor dem Haus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice to have lots of local info available in the form of tour books and a brochure the owner out to get her to help Guests with local restaurant menus for example
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property! Just know, there are a few animal noises but that’s to be expected for the area. We loved this place and the breakfast was great! Lory was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely home and happily felt like I was going back in time. Beautiful architecture and amenities that were made better by the people. Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hansam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A piece of calm paradise

Amazing b&b! Dae was a wonderful host. A tucked away home where you will be surrounded by nature and its sounds. Highly recommend. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stuart served us fruit from his trees for breakfast. His spacious and well kept back yard overlooks the lovely river that feeds Rainbow Falls. Idyllic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very well organized. Very quiet and peaceful. Breakfast is absolutely phenomenal with plenty of fresh fruits and variety of breads. Hosts are very friendly and helpful in providing recommendations. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

hiroko

到着が夜になりましたがオーナーが出迎えてくれました。 部屋は清潔でメンテナンスも出来ていて古さが魅力的に反映されていました。 朝食はフルーツのレパートリー豊富な盛り合わせと出来立てのバナナブレッドやマフィン、ミックスフルーツスムージー、ゆで卵、コーヒーや紅茶は勿論ですが小さくて可愛いカラフルな黄緑と赤ぶちのトカゲ2匹が毎朝お早うって親しくやって来ます。 心癒されて1日がスタート出来ました。 最高のB&Bです。
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

great stay

This is our kind of BnB - simple but everything we need, quiet and natural surroundings. The lanai is shared between the three rooms and has a small fridge, microwave, and electric kettle. Breakfast featured fruits picked from the trees on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thoughtful room decor. Very clean and functional. No TV so I caught up on my reading, that is a huge plus. The breakfast offerings of ample fruit and baked things were great. Wonderful and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia Zavaleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed there for four nights and we had the most wonderful time there. Every morning was a different type of fresh cut fruit, mostly grown in the property and home bake goods. It was delicious! The room was small but comfortable and was exactly what we were looking for. The property and location was great too. It was a 10 minutes walk to rainbow falls and 5 minutes drive to downtown Hilo.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and neatly appointed B&B, conveniently located in a residential neighborhood in Hilo. Lory is an amazing host and whips up a delicious, healthy breakfast spread of fruits, smoothies, and pastries. Rooms are well-furnished, comfortable, and a good value. We stayed in the Bamboo Room which was the smallest, but would recommend the larger Hawaiian or Sunrise Rooms to others
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dena

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

Gorgeous view

Great host great breakfast fabulous view. Very nice room. Yes the driveway is intimidating! Between the twisty road and steep drive and unfamiliar rental car I would not feel comfortable going in and out at night for dinner after dark
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
In a quiet, pretty residential neighborhood but not far from places to see and eat in town. It was such a nice sanctuary after driving in town traffic and loved falling asleep to the sound of frogs. Relaxing room and nice bathroom; no television, but was able to stream on our laptop with the wifi. Breakfasts on the lanai were lovely. Was introduced to some new tropical fruit, and Lory made two kinds of delicious baked goods each morning and sweetly offered to pack leftovers for us to take on our outings. Would absolutely stay here if in Hilo again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023