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3 out of 5
Old Hawaiian B and B
1492 Wailuku Dr, Hilo, HI

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 197 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 197 reviews" "
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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

Dave

Travelled with partner
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
Response from Lory on 15 Mar 2024
Mahalo for staying with us. See you on your next trip to Hilo.Lory

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Travelled with partner
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
Response from lory on 13 Feb 2024
Mahalo for staying with us.Lory

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Travelled with partner
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
Response from lory on 13 Feb 2024
Mahalo for staying with us.Lory

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from lory on 13 Feb 2024
Mahalo for staying with us.Lory

8/10 Good

Stewart

Travelled with partner
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
Response from Lory on 6 Dec 2023
Mahalo for staying again with us. Lory

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
Response from Lory on 25 Oct 2023
Mahalo for staying with us. So glad you enjoyed your stay.Lory

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Lory on 9 Oct 2023
Mahalo for staying with us.Lory

10/10 Excellent

Uday Kiran

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Lory on 3 Jun 2023
mahalo,

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
Response from Lory on 29 Apr 2023
Mahalo for the kind words and for staying with us.Lory

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Lory on 8 Mar 2023
Mahalo for staying with us.Lory

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is located well above Hilo in a very quiet neighborhood. We walked up the road 1/2 mile to see the Boiling Pots on the river and also admired the varied uses of hardened lava in people’s landscaping. The breakfast was sumptuous! Two kinds of homemade breads, a fresh smoothie, tropical fruit cup, yogurt and eggs. Welcoming and accommodating hosts. Next time we will opt for a larger room than Bamboo, which is small for 2 people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Lory on 30 Jan 2023
Mahalo for staying with us and taking the time to write a review.Lory

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Response from Lory on 25 Jan 2023
Mahalo for staying with us.Lory

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
Response from lory on 16 Jan 2023
It was great having you stay. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Everything was Amazing !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Lory on 31 Dec 2022
Mahalo for staying with us.Lory

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly tranquil setting. Comfortable room with gorgeous view from window. The outdoor kitchen was convenient and the breakfast was amazing. The hostess gave take away bag for day trip and shared recipe of delicious monkey bread. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Lory on 25 Jul 2022
Mahalo for staying with us. So glad you enjoyed yourselves.

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Lory on 25 Jun 2022
Mahalo for staying with us. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old Hawaiian B&B is a great option
The owner, Lory, was kind, courteous, a great baker and a wealth of knowledge about the island. Her B&B is in a great location to see the sites that Hilo has to offer. We had a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Lory on 17 Jun 2022
It was fun having you both stay with us. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the smallest room, which was the only one available for our dates. Bathroom was tiny, but bedroom was fine, with a king bed. Absolutely everything you would need is there, or on the common porch, from guide book to umbrellas to insect repellent to beach towels…you get the idea. Common fridge on the porch, along with microwave, dishes, kettle for tea or hot cocoa.beautiful backyard stretching to the river, very peaceful. Breakfast consists of a fruit smoothie or fresh squeezed juice, a lot of fresh fruit, boiled egg, 2 types of delicious homemade bread and/or muffins, yougurt, coffee or tea. Our hostess- you only see her at breakfast unless you call her, is very pleasant and informative. Walking distance to Boiling Pots, and 2 minute drive to rainbow falls. Maybe 5 minutes to downtown Hilo.very enjoyable, relaxing stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from lory on 30 Apr 2022
Thank you for staying with us. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just like home!
Very nice stay. Breakfast was excellent! Property was beautiful! Lieu and Hana were very friendly and helpful! Felt like we were family! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Lory on 27 Mar 2022
Thank you for staying with us. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Lory on 14 Mar 2022
Thank you for staying with us. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lori, the owner and our host, was wonderful. A before breakfast walk to the Boiling Pots usually meant a lot of, "friendly good mornings" to and from the neighbors out with their dogs. Breakfasts on the lanai were not only delicious but included freshly baked banana bread and fruit from trees growing on the property. As a side note, the water is exceptional coming from a municipal source. Lori also spent whatever time we needed to answer questions and relay pertinent information about the area. A bit of a drive to downtown Hilo but quick and easy. Regarding the rooms, and we didn't consider this a downside, as it is easy to see in the photos on their website, but it should be noted the Bamboo Room was a bit compact for those used to the expansive nature of modern upscale accommodations. So if that is a problem, one of the other rooms may be a better choice. No hesitation, we would stay there again, in the Bamboo Room, and recommend it to anyone going to Hilo. Steve and Linda
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from Lory on 27 Mar 2022
Thank you for the wonderful review. Thank you for staying with us. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice break from hotels
Lovely place, close to airport, helpful and congenial hostess and very reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Lory on 22 Feb 2022
Thank for staying with us. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and house
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from Lory on 17 Feb 2022
Thank you Lory

10/10 Excellent

Marlize

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B
A lovely little B&B in Hilo in a nice residential neighborhood, and only 1/2 mile down the road from Boiling Pots. Our room was clean and comfortable and the owners were very welcoming. The homemade breakfast each morning was excellent, and Lorie was even kind enough to pack us a breakfast to go one morning when we left super early to go to the national park. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Lory on 17 Feb 2022
Thank you for staying with us. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Alberta

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way. Host was helpful. Breakfast presentation was outstanding. Room was more than expected
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Lory on 13 Feb 2022
Thank you for staying, it was great having you. Lory

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Travelled with partner
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
Response from Lory on 23 Jan 2022
Thanks for staying with us. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Ming wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was awesome and so friendly! The view from the lanai where we had a delicious breakfast was beautiful and peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Lory on 14 Dec 2021
Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to write a review. See you on your next trip to Hilo.

6/10 Okay

Joleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was very poor lighting on the walk to the house. We had to use our cellphone flashlights to light our way. Our name was on the room door, but without a light we couldn't see it...There were no lights in the parking area at all, and no lights on the steps. It would have been nice to know there was no A/C as well. The ceiling fan was appreciated, but all of the textiles felt damp. Very nice breakfast, lovely staff and host. Great lanai and Spike (the cat) was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from Lory on 13 Dec 2021
Thank you for staying with us. We will looking adding more lighting. Thank you for letting us know about it. We have been wet on this side of the island with the big storm that just came though. We work hard to keep the house dry. We do state that we have fans.

10/10 Excellent

Xuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time at Old Hawaiian B and B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from Lory on 13 Dec 2021
It was fun having you stay with us. Glad you had fun with our fruit trees.

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner is delightful and the property is lovely, even on a rainy day.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from lory on 9 Dec 2021
It was so fun having you stay.

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relax in Paradise
Lory greeted us when we arrived and showed us to our room which was lovely and bright. The property has fruit trees and you can walk back to a nice river view. Breakfast on the lanai was very good, fresh fruit and delicious baked goods, especially when Lory makes her healthy muffins and macnut banana bread. Easy drive to town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Response from lory on 22 Nov 2021
Thank you for taking the time to write a review and post pictures. See you on your next trip to Hilo. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent and check in was fast and easy. Room was spacious and bed was very comfortable. Walk the road to see orchids, peacocks and the boiling pots in the river and waterfall at the park at the end of the road. I suggest gps if you arrive after dark as there are no streetlights.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from lory on 22 Nov 2021
It was so much fun having you stay. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at this B&B. The property is a beautiful setting, the presentation of breakfast was lovely, and we enjoyed conversation with the host. After some vigorous days of hiking, there was a nice tranquil place to relax on the lanai and enjoy the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Lory on 10 Nov 2021
It was fun talking with you. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful place to people who love natural and quite environment. Kudo for the home made breakfast with fresh home grown fruits and home baked muffins. Breakfast is served on lanai with birds singing, fresh air and scenic view, makes it the beautiful start of a day. I would like to recommend it to my friends and all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Lory on 6 Nov 2021
Aloha, Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for your kind words. I have a wonderful time with the breakfast and glad you enjoyed it. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Salehuddin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent host with sumptuous tropical fruits brea
Our first experience on B&B type stay. Located on an old charmed house with nice well-kept backyard. The highlight of our stay was the daily breakfast. A sumptuous breakfast with tropical fruits. Spiky the cat, was super friendly. Great Stay. Reminds me of my hometown - Malaysia
Spiky
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Lory on 6 Nov 2021
It was so much fun having you stay and I really enjoyed talking with you both. (What a strange picture of Spike.) She really does love guests. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Nhi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Old Hawaiian B&B has a gorgeous backdrop. You’re close to Rainbow falls, and the backyard is a tropical oasis. Downtown Hilo is a close drive. Breakfast consisted of fresh fruits, smoothie, yogurt, boiled egg, and baked goods. Hospitality was great. Only thing to note is that there’s no AC, so the rooms got quite humid, warm with a musty odor (even with the windows open and fans).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Lory on 13 Oct 2021
Aloha, thank you for staying with us. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy time in Hilo
Delicious breakfast with many native fruits!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from Lory on 13 Oct 2021
We enjoyed you staying with us. Lory

10/10 Excellent

ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property in Hilo, HI, was "stunning" and 'beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Lory on 15 Sept 2021
Aloha, Thank you for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from Lory on 3 Oct 2021
Mahalo for staying with us. Lory

10/10 Excellent

June

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful with lots of trees and plantings. There was an incredible array of tropical fruits for breakfast plus other good stuff. The owners/staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room/suite was quiet, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Lory on 31 Aug 2021
Aloha, thank you for staying with us and taking the time to write a review. We look forward to seeing the next time you are in Hilo.

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was lovely, just out of the main town center so you could drive to everything but felt like you were on the green mountain. The room was tasteful and comfortable and we had a very nice breakfast out on the lanai. Generally our hosts were kind, knowledgeable and welcoming. What a nice place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Lory on 31 Aug 2021
Thank you for staying us. See you on your next trio to Hilo. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hosts are awesome We had a lovely relaxing stay It was friendly and a welcome change from hotels We felt very safe as all of the covid protocols were in place I highly recommend this bandb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Lory on 25 Aug 2021
Thank you for the kind words and staying with us. See you on your next trip to Hilo. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property & room and an excellent stay!
This is an excellent B&B! Lory is a gracious host with a beautiful property that's minutes away walking distance from some scenic spots and about 7-8 mins drive from the city center. The room and bathroom were clean and had everything we needed. The covered patio where breakfast was served each morning was great to hangout for a bit after the day's excursions and also had a refrigerator and microwave for folks to use. The breakfast served each morning was absolutely delicious and the seating arrangement made social distancing effortless. We met some kind fellow travelers who shared useful tips that made our trip great - something we always look forward to in B&B stays. And Spike (kitty) and Daisy (doggo) were always awesome to have around. We love dogs but it was great to see that Lory ensured that everyone was comfortable with dogs before letting Daisy out. We'd happily stay at this B&B again if travels bring us back to Hilo some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Lory on 16 Aug 2021
It was fun having you stay with us. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. See you on your next trip to Hilo. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Hea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property on a safe area. Loved the breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Lory on 15 Aug 2021
Thank you for staying with us. It was fun having you. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful, adorable B&B in Hilo
This adorable property is in a great location to explore the area. There are waterfalls both up the street and down the street. Their very large property has lots of interesting trees and shrubs to explore. They source much of the breakfast food from their garden. Great fruit and bread breakfast with hard-boiled egg, yogurt, and yummy smoothie. The room is very comfortable and well-appointed for our family of 4. I only wish we were able to stay longer than the 2 days we were there. Lory is very nice and helpful, and their pets are very loving.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Lory on 3 Aug 2021
Thank you for staying with us. You and your family were great. See you on your next trip to Hilo. Lory

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are fantastic, and their bed and breakfast shows it. They are friendly and informative. The property is immaculate with a beautiful river in the back. They serve a excellent breakfast that allows you to try some of the tropical fruits grown in their own orchard. 5 out 5 will stay again the next time we are on the big island.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Lory on 13 Jul 2021
Thank you for staying with us. It was fun talking with you. Lory

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. People staying there should be aware that there is no television in your room nor is there any air condition. It’s not noted in the amenities. The staff will also ask that you’re very quiet so that you do not disrupt the neighbors. It’s a nice place to stay if you’re looking to do a day in Hilo.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Response from Lory on 13 Jul 2021
I am always looking and asking for ways to improve our BNB and did look into adding to the booking sites that we don't have tv's or AC but they only allow you to state what you do have, not what you don't have. Each room does have ceiling fans, as noted in the amenities and I have added a stand up fan for your use that is not noted. We do state that we offer free WiFi and have found most guests travel with a laptop and can access much of what they want to watch. We have struggled with putting tv's in the rooms but it is an old house, 1930's Hawaiian style house and worried about the noise traveling. We do ask that guests respect quiet hours from 9pm to 7am as we are in a quiet neighbor and that is what adds to the specialness of our location.