Hilo Bay Hale Bed & Breakfast

Let me get the couple of negatives out of the way. There is no AC, which, probably should be obvious, however if you come during a hot time of the year, the rooms can get pretty hot. I came to learn AC is not common due to high energy prices, but just not something that I expected and after 18 hours of travel, walking into a steaming hot room was a bad first impression. The only other issue I had was the parking situation. For a couple of the days the rooms were full, and some of the other guests didnt do the best job staying in the spots, its a huge inclined driveway with little room for error, it got me a bit nervous at times.
Now that thats out of the way, Breakfast was amazing. I was so happy to have local treats such as fresh scones or sweet bread along with a good variety of fresh fruits. We watched dolphins from the breakfast area in the morning which was also nice. The owners are very nice and had suggestions when asked questions. The rooms were nice and clean. I felt comfortable staying there and leaving my door unlocked at night. Their dog was very nice.
I would recommend staying at this B&B if you are going to be in Hilo.

Best place to stay in hilo! I stayed in the tranquil room downstairs called the lava room. And Loved it! Room was remarkably clean. Bathroom was luxurious with the over head shower head and the rock sink (pics show better than I can explain). The only con I have for the room is that it has a strong smell. Nothing that a good air freshener can’t fix. It wasn’t because of cleanliness though just because it’s an older house.
I loved that the owner was friendly and accommodating but not overwhelming. He just had a very pleasant and calm aura about him. He was there if you needed him otherwise he did his thing.
Breakfast was great! Lots of options! And I thought it was great fun meeting the other guests. I know there aren’t many options in Hilo but this is a great option. I would definitely recommend this BnB.

Wow! Best breakfast at any B&B that I’ve stayed at. Probably better than some hotel breakfasts. Homemade and fresh fruit.
Room was a bit small for two but it’s to be expected since it’s a renovated 1900s building. We had a futon pad on the floor, no problem. Bathroom was clean. The entire building was comfortably and artistically appointed.
Matthew was an awesome host. Very helpful and cheery.
I would stay here again. Very charming and a short walk to the farmer’s market.

Outstanding! Clean! Friendly! Walk to Hilo Town! Amazing breakfast! I love the 1915 home, the home was furnished beautifully! Next time we are brining out weenie dogs, which they accept! We saw the ocean from the lanai :0) The bamboo surrounding and grounds were beautiful. Thank you for your hospitality.

Excellent B&B. We enjoyed a three night stay. Joe and Matthew were excellent hosts who were super nice and talkative. They always had time to share local knowledge and tips.
The breakfasts was substantial with tons of fruit and breads. Would have liked to see a main dish other than egg strata or egg casserole.
We stayed in the James Michener room and loved it. Well appointed with a very cool rain fall shower head. Nice deck overlooking the Koi pond. Beautiful house that is within walking distance of downtown and just up the hill from the Hilo farmer’s market.
Perfect spot for a trip to the Volcano! We would definitely stay here again.
Mahalos guys

Loved the downtown location. Joe the inn keeper prepared a terrific breakfast and provided good «local» tourism gems you won’t find in the travel books. Be prepared for frog sounds all night. In enjoyed the ambiance like you are in a tropical rainforest in south america but you are just in Hilo! Residence is clean and comfortable. A good location to get to many of the sights on this side of the island. Highly recommend.

Absolutely wonderful place to stay in Hilo! Very convenient to walking around the downtown area and Matthew had lots of helpful recommendations on places to eat and things to do around town. The Bay Room I stayed in was quite lovely with fun décor but comfortable furniture, including the bed. It felt private despite the place just having a few rooms. The breakfast was really scrumptious and I thoroughly enjoyed eating in the morning out on the front porch of this outstanding B&B.
I would definitely stay at this place again and I give it 2 thumbs up!

Only sad that we didn’t get to stay longer. We were only in Hilo for 2 days on our way around the island, and luckly were able to make a last minute res at Danny’s place. He was the best host that we had on the island, and the house is great.
We stayed in the James Michener room and it was perfect. Big bathroom with a great tub and the private veranda was great for breakfast… and the breakfast! French toast, papaya, pineapple, bananas, delicious coffee, you name it.
It is a MUST STAY if you’re on the island and into the B&B thing. Thanks again Danny!!!

I was so close to giving this place five stars, but there’s a few things that could be done to make it even better. We stayed in the James Michener room for two nights. There were three of us, so one person had to sleep on a Japanese-​style futon (i.e. a mattress on the floor, no wooden frame). There really wasn’t enough space in the room to lay the futon down, you had to either put it in front of the bathroom door or the door to the room itself. It did have a lovely lanai that looked out on a small koi pond and nicely landscaped backyard. The outdoor space in general was great, with an expansive front porch and small back porch. The manager, Misty, was absolutely lovely and prepared a fantastic breakfast of fruit salad, bacon, pastries, and a hot dish every morning. You can’t find a better location, it’s only a five minute walk until you’re downtown.
My complaints:
— There’s no air conditioning, but the rooms do have ceiling fans and Misty provided an additional desktop fan. It’s Hawaii, so you have to be ready for the heat, but it was pretty oppressive at times.
— While the Inn itself has a wonderfully homey feel, it also feels a little unfinished/​impractical in spots. There was no flooring transitions into the bathroom, leaving about a ½ inch difference between the wood and tile (just enough to stub your toe on). The vessel sink left zero counter space for toiletries, and the shower curtain rings had the habit of falling off the rod every time you tried to open or close it.
— Water frogs. Males sing all nights to attract females, and the koi pond and surrounding area is home to hoards of them. We didn’t find it difficult to sleep, but I think the noise could be irritating to some guests.

Thank You Matt! You are the Host with the most! The Bay Room was lovely. We loved the convenient in-​town location — easy access to the wonderful Hilo farmers market, north coast and south to Volcanoes National Park. We enjoyed the fresh breakfast and the economical rates :) Thanks Again!

We have been here for 3 weeks now… and we just adore this house, we wished we could have stayed longer. The bedrooms are well designed, the back yard is gorgeous, and it has this «Ah, good we’re home» feel at the end of the day, not to mention the location couldn’t be more perfect. My boyfriend really enjoys the plants and trees surrounding the house and there is a porch outside to eat meals at. Although this island isn’t the typical Hawaii that most envision, it is the real Hawaii, and there is plenty to do on this side of the island.