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Old Hawaiian B and B

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A stone structure surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants. - Old Hawaiian B and B (Hilo)
A room with two wooden chairs with blue cushions, a small table with a lamp, and a door with a wooden frame and glass panels. - Old Hawaiian B and B (Hilo)
A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by tropical vegetation and a stone wall. - Old Hawaiian B and B (Hilo)
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains. - Old Hawaiian B and B (Hilo)
A table with kitchenware and a kettle on a balcony with a view of a house and greenery. - Old Hawaiian B and B (Hilo)
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Old Hawaiian B and B. In addition to a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Sunrise Room)

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

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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

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 Port of Hilo 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
  • A tree with exposed roots on a rocky shoreline with calm water and a clear sky.
    Carlsmith Beach Park
    17 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    6 min drive - 3.3 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
  • Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine
    6 min drive

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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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Gilbert Carvalho Park are also within 2 mi (3 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. 201 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 242 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Marco

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Colazione eccezionale. Posto tranquillo, ben curato e pulito. Gentilissimi.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

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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

Zekeriya

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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

Joann

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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

Charles

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Beautiful room and surrounding area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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The room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was a variety of fresh fruits picked from trees on the property, yogurt, and delicious baked goods baked fresh by the owner. Owners Stewart and Lori were excellent hosts -- very helpful and friendly, and they made the stay quite enjoyable. The room didn't have a/c but didn't need it. The B&B is in a very nice, quiet neighborhood just a few miles above Hilo. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Pratik

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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

Catherine

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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

SHINOBU

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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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

Peggy

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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

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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

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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6/10 Okay

SOON

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Room is old but the staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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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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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

Brandon

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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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10/10 Excellent

Li

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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

YUE

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Great place to stay with very friendly hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fresh fruits and delicious scones/bread. I'd recommend getting a rental car to fully explore the island
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

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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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8/10 Good

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner personally prepares breakfast every morning and serves it at 8:00 a.m. The meal includes coffee, tea, juice, a fruit plate with eight varieties of freshly picked tropical fruits from the backyard, boiled eggs, yogurt, bread, and muffins. The room is very clean. The location is very convenient. It's close to the Akaka Falls State Park, Rainbow Falls, Liliʻuokalani Gardens, the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, and the farmers market in downtown Hilo I give it a 4 out of 5 for the following reasons: 1. No air conditioning unit 2. No bathroom ventilation fan 3. The bed is a queen rather than a king
Breakfast tropical fruits plate
Orange tree in the backyard
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolina

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Wonderful facilities, great breakfast with local fruits
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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