Don't be put off by Pakalana Inn's unassuming exterior - it's a great place to stay. Inside it looks more like a European boutique hotel, not like an ordinary inn. Our room was very clean, and the beds are comfortable; I'm not sure if there were other guests present when we were there, but overall it was pretty quiet. The... More

We had room 3 and loved it. Great set up for a couple and we were very happy our previous b&b 'cancelled' and recommended Neil to us. The Market was a little less than we expected but Hilo was beautiful.

Upon coming to the inn there were some leery characters that made us feel a bit uneasy about the neighborhood. However we quickly discovered this is more of a electic neighborhood. Room #2 was clean and well appointed - mini fridge, microwave, some kitchen basics, etc. And only $112 total a night. My only complaint was the wireless was not... More

Economical-not fancy but functional and safe. Great downtown location. Can walk to restraunts, Tsunami museum, water front, shops. Adequate cleanliness and comfort. Noisey at night-bring ear plugs. We had no problem at night but there are a few homeless people around and single females may feel uneasy after dark. But the facility had a locked outer and inner doors for... More

We were looking for a place downtown Hilo for a couple nights before we headed to the other side of the island and the Pakalana was perfect. If you need a door man, concierge service, or are high maintenance this might not be for you. However, we didn't need any of that and quit frankly, we would rather not have... More

My wife and I stayed for one night, so we can look out the island. The neighboor looks very lonely, nevertheless I think I could be the same in all the island. The room was clean, nice, and feels good . It does not have reception, you will have to put a 4 digit code to enter the room, but... More

A perfect home base to explore downtown Hilo. Comfortable accommodation, great price, great location. Close to farmers market, beach walking, restaurants and shopping. Easy to park, easy to get around on foot. Stayed in room 3. A gentle murmur of street sounds at night, but quiet enough to sleep.

We spent New Year's Eve at the Inn so we could walk to the Elks Lodge for dancing after having dinner. The reasonably priced Inn is close to everything and the room was nice and very clean. I would recommend the Inn to anyone who wanted a downtown experience without having to drive. We will probably book a room there... More

I was very happy with my stay at Pakalana Inn. Room 1 was very clean and comfortable. The weather was very nice during my trip and the ceiling fan was enough to get the air circulation. But if you are a light sleeper and get hot easily, you may want to choose other rooms with ac. The cokui frogs outside... More