Aloha! If you are planning to visit the Hilo area of the big Island of Hawaii I recommend you consider staying at the Bamboo Bungalow. The location is perfect for quick trips to Hilo area dining, shopping and beaches. I brought my daughter the first week of December to tour the University. While we were arrived in the evening and slightly delayed due to an extra rapid COVID test at the airport, we were welcomed to the Island with a chorus of local amphibious life that was a welcome change from the drizzly Washington rain we left behind. Bamboo Bungalo offered super clean space, bedding and little comforts of home like everything from soaps and a single serve blender to avacado toast and q-tips. The show is hot and spacious!
I had to work remotely each morning and had reliable WiFi and power for my laptop on the east facing patio table. It was very pleasant for December. Side Note: I have AT&T Cell phone service and did not have cellular reception at the Bungalow and had to rely on WiFi apps for communication. There is a land line that I could have used if I needed too. Our thoughts are with Jeanine after hearing about the recent earth quake and eruption. So glad that didn't happen while we were exploring that Volcano National Park on Dec. 9th! Our favorite restaurant ended up being the Hawaiian Style Cafe in Hilo, Their Aisain Chicken Salad is big enough for two people. Across the parking lot is a great little Cupcake Bakery, and down from them is a Boba Shop! Can't wait to go back! Mahalo ~ Alissa