Hilo Bay Hostel

Made an impromptu last minute trip to Big Island to enjoy the presumed last days of inter-island/corona-free Hawaii..... first time on Big Isl. from Maui and did zero research/planning.... expected to car camp the whole trip... but wound up cruising into Hilo hungry just in time to make last kitchen call at the only place open in Hilo (Cronie's) Decided to look into hotel options to discover the Hilo Bay Hostel...... Not only was the hostel perfectly located a block away from our restaurant, and right in town, but the manager, Stanley, was awesome and he agreed to wait up past the hostel's usual hours of business to ensure that we could still have a place to stay. The hostel itself was super clean and welcoming, and we felt right at home with the staff and guests... We opted for the room with it's own bathroom, and it was perfect for our needs. Loved the high raised ceilings, which made for a nice, cool night's sleep on the hottest day of the year...... also just want to say that the shower was the best shower i have ever had. The combined insane water pressure and soft reducing showerhead made for the softest/strongest shower I've ever enjoyed..... While the place was awesome, I can't say enough good things about Stanley, the owner/manager of the Hostel. He was incredibly helpful with tips on where to go and suggestions for the island, and I also really enjoyed getting to know him and hearing his story. My only regret is not having spent more time at the hostel or in Hilo, as we were racing around the island and only stayed one night. The hostel also had a great kitchen/common area and would be an ideal homebase for anyone looking to spend more time in the area. I would highly recommend Hilo Bay Hostel to anyone passing through Hilo, and will definitely be back when I return to Big Island next. MAJOR MAHALOS STANLEY!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR HOSPITALITY... ~Brian and Sam......... THE ORDER OF THE TRAVELING FLAMINGOS!!!