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Old Hawaiian B and B

3.0 star property
Travelers relax with books from the library or explore the natural beauty surrounding this riverside bed and breakfast retreat

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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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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a bathroom with a sink and toilet.

Economy Double Room, Ensuite (Bamboo Room)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Sunrise Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a dresser.

Standard Quadruple Room, Ensuite (Hawaiian Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Hilo, Old Hawaiian B and B is on a river. Lyman Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center 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 Pacific Tsunami Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Hilo travel guide
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1492 Wailuku Dr, Hilo, HI, 96720

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading into a river surrounded by lush greenery.
    Wailuku River State Park
    12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
    Rainbow Falls
    1 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • A calm lake with a cruise ship in the distance, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky shores.
    Port of Hilo
    12 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Gilbert Carvalho Park
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Native Hawaiian Lava
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Ohana Cafe
    18 min walk
  • Kozmic Cones
    5 min drive
  • Antics Pizza
    6 min drive
  • The Tiki Turtle Cafe
    19 min walk

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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

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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
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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

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Hawaiian B and B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Old Hawaiian B and B Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 241 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Pratik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hosts, great breakfast Location convenient to visit hilo, mauna kea and volcano national park
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zekeriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in here, good hosts, delicious breakfast, big room and backyard. Neighborhood is very quiet and safe. Definitely recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

YUE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with very friendly hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful awesome staff, easy check in and out. Great healthy breakfast with nice group. Wailuku River in the backyard; beach, Hilo shopping and farmers market within minutes; volcano in < 1 hour. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place stay while in Hawaii. The host provided a delicious breakfast and the backyard included views of a river. Quiet place to relax on the porch after a day of activities. I recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lalit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was excellent and homely, fresh fruits, baked bread, boiled eggs
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a quaint stay. Excellent hospitality from the hosts. It was a family style breakfast with local fruits straight from their garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think this is the best kept secret of Hilo. We loved sitting on the porch looking at the gorgeous view of the large green yard with many fruit trees and huge palm trees in the distance. We walked through the backyard to a river with waterfalls. The hosts are available and helpful. The breakfasts full of exotic fruit were amazing. This stay alone was one of the highlights of our trip to HI. Guest books were full of grateful entries that went back for decades.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful old home in a lovely neighborhood only 8 minutes from downtown. The host was friendly and the breakfast was amazing- fresh fruit from their own trees. Super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here! The beds are great, the property is stunning, and I wish I could have these breakfasts every morning. The breakfast they put together from their own fruit trees and homemade baked goods felt like we were spoiled every morning. We got to spend some time with Stewart and loved chatting and he had some incredible recommendations for the area that made our stay all the better. Given the opportunity we will absolutely be staying here again. It's the perfect comfortable and quiet getaway spot.
This is just one of the breakfasts we had - different baked goods but fruit was always the constant!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, beautiful landscaping, friendly innkeeper, easy walk to The Boiling Pots, short drive to old town, and amazing fruit assortment at breakfast. abreakfast.uwant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great experience. Host 5 stars, property 5 stars, very quiet: 5 stars, breakfast 5 stars. Room size, no air condition, sink in bedroom: 3 stars. We would book it again, but the room felt small, however we loved the great fresh local fruit selection every morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were delighted to find this BandB in a lovely part of Hilo. The house is well maintained with a large yard bordering the river. The room was very clean and bright. The hostess was friendly and hospitable, served us a delicious breakfast with a variety of fruits and fresh baked pastries, and packed us a breakfast to go when we needed to leave early.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Old Hawaiian B&B and highly recommend this place. Breakfast each morning was a real highlight, with fresh fruits and delicious homemade pastries. The property is set in a quiet, pleasant neighborhood and surrounded by a lush tropical garden, with an impressive cliffside view that makes the setting feel truly special. It is also very conveniently located, just a short drive from downtown Hilo, as well as swimming and snorkeling beaches and the beautiful bayfront gardens. Our host, Stewart, was very friendly and attentive to all our needs. He generously shared great tips on places to visit, which made our stay even more enjoyable. We would definitely consider coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a nice stay and unique experience. We stayed in this B&B for two nights. The host served us breakfast with home made fresh fruits which is absolutely tasty. We also chatted with other guest and felt pretty relax on the huge backyard full of fruit trees. This place is located in a convenient place near hilo downtown . Highly recommend !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay at Old Hawaiian B and B! The room was cozy and clean, the peoperty is beautiful, and the hosts are extremely welcoming. Breakfast is also a highlight - fruit from the backyard, assorted home made breads, and a hard boiled egg and yogurt. Fantastic start to the day! We would definitely stay here again if we wind up around Hilo in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
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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