Situated within easy walking distance of Hawaii Arts & Crafts, the 2-star Dolphin Bay Hotel Hilo features a picnic area and a garden terrace. This hotel is a good starting point for exploring Hilo, including the seemingly modest Pacific Tsunami Museum, which is 0.4 miles away.
Guests can access Pe'epe'e Falls within 3 miles of the Hilo hotel, while Maui's Canoe is merely 7 minutes' walk away. The Hilo property offers proximity to family venues such as Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii (2 miles) and the 3500 gallon saltwater Mokupapapa Discovery Center Aquarium (0.4 miles). The county park "Coconut Island" lies within 25 minutes' walk of the property. For those traveling from afar, Hilo airport is 15 minutes' drive away.
Some rooms are decorated in comfortable design. Some of these comfortable rooms have views of the garden.
The Temple Bar offers a selection of dishes right near the hotel.