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Reviews of Orchid Tree B&B

6 Makakai Place, Hilo, HI 96720, United States

#4 of 13 B&Bs and inns in Hilo

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 92 B&B reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    10
    we were able to relax in total comfort and had easy access to different adventures each day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing, I plan to come again!

    it was perfect, clean, beautiful, steps to the beach!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    10
    This was one of the best rentals we have ever stayed in. Nothing was a disappointment!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Really, not a thing was off! I believe our hosts anticipated every need! Wish we could have met them to tell them how much we enjoyed their lovely property!

    There was so much to like! The cottage was roomy, clean, and comfortable with all the amenities. The shower was amazing! The outdoor spaces--lanais, pool, hot tub--were lovely and had wonderful ocean views--a block or so away but still visible. And the breakfasts were a bonus touch--fresh fruit, yogurt, cereals, and other options to start the day. The owners were away, but their son was wonderfully welcoming and responsive!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    9.0
    All great, very nice beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Very comfortable with pool and beach. Equipped well, nice breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    10
    Everything about our stay was perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2025

    10
    Great choice for our Hilo stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Steve was a great host! As he welcomed us, he provided us with an overview of our Queen Suite and the property's amenities. He also gave us dinner recommendations. The breakfast was simple, but delicious, and included locally grown fruits. Pictures on Booking.com are true to life. The location was north of downtown Hilo and was great! There is beach access (Honolii Beach - I believe that is what it was called) which is a short walk down the street from the property, We loved watching the surfers. A few miles north of the B&B is a scenic route. It has amazing scenery of the beach and cliffs and is home to Onomea Trail.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I like staying outside on the balcony drinking coffee looking out through the ocean earring good birds song

    It really amazing place and comfortable and relaxing I enjoy my night's staying .thank you

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 6, 2025

    9.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thought there would be a cooked breakfast

    Location and privacy

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 20, 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing!

    Honestly, we didn’t want to leave this place, it felt like home from the moment we arrived. The room is huge, with plenty of space and a cozy living area where you can truly relax. Everything was immaculate. The property is beautifully maintained, with a pool and a lovely terrace where you can enjoy a peaceful breakfast. We didn’t have much time to get to know the owners since they were out of town for most of our stay, but the few interactions we had were warm and friendly. The location is perfect. The property is in a quiet, family-friendly neighborhood just 10–15 minutes from downtown Hilo. At first, we were unsure about not being right in the city center, but honestly, you wouldn’t want to be once you see this place. It offers the best of both worlds: tranquility and easy access to town.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2025

    9.0
    Peaceful and well appointed time in Hilo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    all was great

    excellent location and friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    10
    Great place, wonderful service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was super comfortable and the backyard was very mellow to hang out in at the end of the day. We also loved the chirping frogs. Breakfast was bagels with cream cheese, granola and yogurt, coffee and fresh fruit.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    10
    Hidden gem by the surfers beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    From near dawn there will be continued loud birds frogs sounds outside the window until into midnight. There is a major cemetery just outside the property at the Main Street.

    Beautiful house with pool and fish pond walking distance to the front surfers beach. It’s near Hilo centre and Akaka falls. The owners Sue and Steve will go beyond to help anything you need.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional quiet jewel in Hilo steps from locals beach park
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Orchid tree is exceptionally beautiful, totally solar powered with a beautiful pool, hot tub and landscaping, a large lanai for relaxing and the room is truly large with lounge able furniture , pristine clean. Many places we’ve stayed give you pictures that don’t really represent the place when you arrive. However orchid tree is wonderful as are the hosts, both friendly and responsive ! Breakfast was just fine with fresh fruit, yogurt, granola and a good selection of Juices , breads, cream cheese, etc as well as freshly ground coffee. (Plenty for us but if you are an egg type there’s always places in town). But the lanai, the waves crashing, the superb coffee, we didn’t need more!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2025

    10
    Beautiful property, convenient location, wonderfully warm hosts!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I have no complaints!

    The property was stunning and inviting, located in a highly convenient area. The hosts were incredibly hospitable, offering a delightful variety of breakfast options. I particularly enjoyed the fresh, locally grown fruit in season. Having parking available on-site was an added bonus.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for our 3 day stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking

    Large space

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Really nice room with access to hot tub and pool plus walking distance to Honoli'i Beach Park.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2025

    9.0
    Very convenient to Volcano National Park, comfortable accommodations and grea5
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    No issues.

    Large space, great breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 19, 2025

    10
    Was amazing and I would definitely return & recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was ok but was definitely was a bonus. could have used some blinds in the upper windows, the neighbors were busy early in the am.

    The room was super comfortable. Loved having a TV. The view was spectacular! Especially the view from our room! Location was close to everything we wanted to visit.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2024

    10
    The property was lovely, convenient and, well appointed. We really enjoyed our stay and our hosts were wonderful people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was a lot the tricky, but manageable.

    Room was private and comfortable. Shower was beautiful and spacious. Natural surroundings. Steps from to a surfers beach.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2024

    10
    Amazing, highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was great. No issues.

    Beautiful tropical oasis. The room was beautiful and spacious with a lovely private patio with sea views. Large tiled shower. We had use of the pool and hot tub, pool towels were provided. A nice breakfast of bagels, yogurt, cereal, fresh fruits and a variety of drinks was provided. We had a great stay, highly recommend.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2024

    10
    Beautiful property and very good communication with owners.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved our suite with living space and also the outdoor space was wonderful!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We were served yummy fresh fruit but would have enjoyed some protein for breakfast as well

    Very quiet room with a beautiful view. Walking distance to a beautiful beach.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2024

    10
    An amazing experience, I can not wait to stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    none

    I really liked this place with everything about it. I felt like living in nature with the sound of birds and sound of nature around me. Steve made more than of an effort so that he doesn't disturb us.This place offers you peace and tranquility. The bed was incredabledy comfortable. Come here and find a bit of peace.I hope, I'll return here one day.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stu, the owner who lives on site, met us and gave us a tour of the suite. I always appreciate when the owner does this, pointing out light switches, AC controls, etc. Breakfast is very good- cereal, yogurt, bagels, fresh fruit from the trees on the property- and is served on a large shared lanai, where you may be joined by guests in the second guest accommodation. Stu is very knowledgeable about Hawaiian history and we loved having conversations with him. Would definitely stay here again should we return to Hilo.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2024

    10
    Orchid Tree is incredible and will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Orchid Tree B&B was everything we could have hoped for and more. Steve (and his wife) were excellent hosts, providing a great location while we stayed on the Hilo side of the island. The daily breakfast was a great way to start each day before we went off exploring. Steve was more than accommodating and shared his knowledge freely about places and things to see or do. And after a long day it was always nice to return to such a friendly, relaxing environment.

    Stayed in July 2024

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