The Dolphin Bay Hotel was perfect for our one night stay in Hilo. Located in the older part of Hilo town, it’s tucked away in a quiet private neighborhood. You can expect a clean, neat, well maintained establishment that feels like old Hawai’i without being touristy. No AC (not a prob for us) but plenty of ventilation, with overhead & wall-mounted fans in room. Breakfast was included (we loved the apple banana & papaya on hand) there’s freshly baked banana bread & hot coffee in the morning. You also have the convenience of a full kitchen! Full size fridge, stove, an actual sit-down table, microwave, etc. Considering what you would pay at another hotel that def adds to the value. Parking is on the premises. No struggling to find off street parking which we appreciated. Check in & out was quick and easy. The front desk staff were all very warm & friendly :) And you cant miss their resident kitty, Opihi! She’s always up for a good cuddle. Be prepared tho, she will make your bed her own & settle in for a nice long kitty nap. Lol. Only downside I can think of is that the closet in our room (and our friends room) had a moldy, musty smell. But that’s not a huge issue & one that can easily be addressed. Overall, we def enjoyed our stay at the Dolphin Bay Hotel and won’t hesitate to stay again.