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Uncle Billy's Bay Hotel Hilo
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Uncle Billy's Bay Hotel Hilo
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87 Banyan Drive
Hilo, Hawaii, United States
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Description:
Ready to experience the Big Island of Hawaii and all of its beauty Hilo! Walk through lush valleys filled with fragrant flowers and fauna of an ancient time. Visit historic sites and museums that take you back in time to a plantation lifestyle. Hike an active volcano, up close and personal. Experience some of the best stargazing in the world atop Mauna Kea. All that you want on the Big Island of Hawaii on an affordable budget, with Uncle Billy's. Uncle Billy's Hilo Bay Hotel, located in the quaint little town of Hilo, offers an island style with memories of past times. Located along historic Banyan Drive amongst 80 year old giant banyan trees, Hilo Bay Hotel is in the heart of it all, minutes from downtown Hilo. Visit specialty shops and unique restaurants, Hilo's open air Farmer's Market, orchid farms, tropical gardens, waterfalls, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Amenities:
24 Hour Reception
Air Conditioned
Banquet Facilities
Bar / Lounge
Cable / Satellite TV
Coffee / Tea Maker
Conference Room(s)
Disabled Access
Elevator / Lift
Free Breakfast
Hair Dryer
High-speed Internet
Kitchenette
Laundry service
Meeting Rooms
Microwave
Parking
Refrigerator
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Wake-up Service
Check-in:
From 3:00 PM
Check-out:
Prior to 12:00 PM
Location Description:
The center of Hawaiian outdoor life, Volacanoes, diving, Rainforest and Orchid Gardens to Mac Nut Farms surround this port city on a crescent Bay.
Dining:
Enjoy one of our tropical favorites, a Hilo microbrew beer, or a classic cocktail. Accompanied by one of our delicious pupus (appetizers), it's no ka 'oi (the best)! Join us for good food, drinks, and fun 7 days a week (open 4:00pm till closing).
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Date of Stay:
June, 2009
We stayed for one night before heading to Kalani Retreat Center. The room was cozy and the continental breakfast was good. It was a nice place to spend our first night in Hawaii.
Date of Stay:
January, 2009
The view was great! Ants and roaches. No parking. Nice older hotel. Great view of the bay. The loud birds can either be irritating or soothing depending on your view. The room was large, but there were tiny ants everywhere in the bathroom.
Date of Stay:
November, 2008
Cosy, familiar hotel with atmosphere. Good Restaurant. Nice flowers everywhere, big room, good car parking facility, near to the airport
Date of Stay:
February, 2008
I reserved the partial oceanview thinking that I would be able to get a decent room with a queen bed and be able to see the ocean from some part of the room. Wow, I was wrong! They gave me a room that WOULD have had a view of the ocean IF they chopped down the trees! Plus, the room had two full beds...a real romance killer. I went back to the desk to see if I could get a room with a queen or king bed, but they were all sold out, even though I checked in early! I paid an extra 15 to upgrade to an oceanview with a king bed and it was well worth it. The view was great! The condition of the hotel was pretty sad, however. The room was old and really damp. If I could have found something a little newer for the price, I would have left in a heartbeat. If you're on a budget and aren't too picky, go ahead and stay here, but get the full oceanview room.
Date of Stay:
May, 2009
Wanted two beds. Got one bed and a sleeper sofa which was springs with a sheet on it. I had to beg for a different room and then they tried to put us in a smoking room. Finally got a room with two beds with no smoke smell. Then everything was pretty good.
Date of Stay:
May, 2008
My room was clean, spacious w/ "funky" 1960's decor - BEAUTIFUL view - everything I needed and expected. Bathroom was clean - but needed minor repairs to tile and counter top. The room was excellent: quiet, with comfortable bed and outstanding service. It's not the Ritz - but if you are looking for the relaxed, easy-going Big Island hotel on Hilo bay. The family atmosphere is wonderful - the staff made me feel really welcome and, as a woman traveling alone, very safe. It was an easy place to kick back and enjoy Hawaii.
Date of Stay:
October, 2007
I would stay there again, but only because there are very few options in Hilo. Just beware: the rooms are nothing like the photos you see. The facilities our outdated and not spotless.
Date of Stay:
June, 2008
The hotel is old and in disrepair, but comfortable enough. My visit there was not a bad experience, but I don't know that I would recommend it to any one else. The staff expected the guests to leave early and return late. They were a little rude when I tried napping every afternoon and they wanted three or four hours to wander in and out while they cleaned.
Date of Stay:
April, 2008
Good location. Parking. We planned on staying several more days, but didn't as parking was very difficult, the breakfast consisted of no cereals, ran out of fruit and the main dining area closed for breakfast. Coffee in room, but no sugar or creamer.
Date of Stay:
August, 2007
Stayed for one night before travelling to Maui. Not bad for the price but, it certianly will not exceed your expectations. Definately and older hotel but, you can tell that the staff/management does what it can to keep it as well kept as possible. Parking is terrible as we had to park down the street. Kind of a quirky type of place and would only recommend it for a night or two while visiting the attractions around Hilo. Its OK but if OK is not what you expect while staying in Hawaii then go elsewhere.
Date of Stay:
September, 2007
We enjoyed our night's stay at the hotel. We were interest in a clean place to sleep primarily. The location fit in perfectly with our desires. We liked the ambience of an old time hotel immensely.
Date of Stay:
November, 2007
Nice location looks. Lack of parking, bar patrons noisy. First time we came to see room with friends it was smelly 2nd floor room. Our room was better hotel could use newer furniture.
Date of Stay:
July, 2007
The hotel is pretty cheap, considering the going rates. We paid about 85 per night. I had read some of the bad reviews but i couldn't find any other rooms and I decided to have an open mind, plus we are not that picky. The location is great if you need to be close to the airport and downtown. BUT!The parking in front of the hotel is pretty small and when it is full you have to go and try your luck parking on the street. The restaurant is pricey and you are better off going to Ken's Pancake House a couple of blocks away. It is open 24 hours a day and serves local food at half the price.The rooms are the worse i have seen in a long time, they are old and not very clean. The air conditioning in the bathroom sounded like an airplane and the carpet was dirty (or just plain old).We really are not fussy when it comes to hotel rooms, but that was way on the bottom of the list.Save yourself a headache and go next door, it can't be worse than this.
Date of Stay:
September, 2007
we stayed there with a group of friends there where about 40 of us. the hotel was clean and the beds was comfortable enough. the staff took care of our concerns right a away. like extra keys. late check out etc. the location is right in town so that was great. if staying on hilo just to have a place to put your head down i'll recomand uncle billy's.
Date of Stay:
July, 2007
Staff and food. Old rooms that are in need of repair and paint. It's what I expected. They need to clean up their rooms but staff is friendly and helpful. No improvement needed there.
Date of Stay:
June, 2007
This hotel hasn't seen a coat of paint or a new materess since it was built in the 60's
Date of Stay:
August, 2007
This motel was a good value. It is old but reasonable clean and well maintained. The free continental breakfast was good. The restaurant with a little but very good. The free entertainment was great. Parking was free but space was very limited.
Date of Stay:
January, 2007
Virtually no parking space, dirty room. This stay is my worst experience. The very first day I spent almost 2 hour trying to find a parking space at nearby street (not even in their so-called parking lot). Virtually there is no parking lot at all. Even on the street, it's so limited. I had to park at illegal spots. So during the night, I can't stop thinking if I will see my car next morning. When I asked staff, they just told you that you have to park on the street. The room is dirty and rusty. There is no power outlet I can use to recharge my camera and phone because the only 2 outlets available is so rusty. Stay away from this hotel.
Date of Stay:
May, 2007
"A cheap place to crash, but a lot like camping out."
Date of Stay:
August, 2007
Uncle Billy's was an enjoyable stay for the most part. The room had a nice view, partial ocean, and of the greenery outside. The only drawback to the room was the size and firmness of the beds. A little short, and on the soft side. The Continental breakfast was very nice, it provided all I needed for busy mornings. The restaurant had excellent food for evening dining, at competitive prices. It was nice having the General Store on the premises to purchase necessities. Banyon Drive was a very scenic area. The only problem on the outside was the lack of parking. It would be nice if Uncle Billy's could share the underground lot of the Hilo Hawaiian nextdoor.
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