Stewart and Lori's relaxing B&B is located in a fabulous historic house built in the 1930's (I think), in a peaceful area of dignified houses and lush mature landscaping. The yards on their side of the street back up to a river gorge! The neighborhood will make you say, " This is exactly where I would want to live, if I lived in Hawaii," but luckily for you, you are on vacation and don't have to do the yardwork necessary to keep the tropical jungle manicured!
The yard of the B&B is full of 30 or more types of tropical fruit trees and all kinds of fascinating plants that you probably don't have in your garden at home.
The rooms here are comfortable and beautifully decorated, and the hosts have provided all sorts of extras for you: books, games, beach towels, and toiletries. Breakfast was really outstanding- seasonal tropical fruit salad (mine had star apple, which is a yummy purple glittery fruit which I had never had before), fruit smoothies, and the absolute best scones (macademia nut) that I have ever had.
Remember that B&Bs aren't for everyone! You will be a guest in someone's home and there will not be 24-hour services, like in a resort, BUT if you want a quiet, relaxing stay, helpful information on the area from long-time residents, AND a truly good deal, you will love the Old Hawaiian!!

OLD HAWAIIAN b&b is the place to be in HILO!!! You really get the sense of isolation without being isolated :) You are really in the middle of nature and you just have to drive 2 mins to reach the center :) Do you want a nice and healthy breakfast? Stay here!! Do you want a cleanliness? Stay here!! Do you want silence? Stay here!! Do you want to hear the coquis? :) Stay here!!

It was really really wonderful our stay!

This was overall a great bed and breakfast and great value. The backyard is amazing, very lush and full of delicious fruits; make sure you get Lori to give you "the tour". The breakfasts were amazing, fresh fruits (mostly) from the backyard, fresh smoothies and freshly baked pastries (the coconut scones and the monkey bread were my favorites!). Lori was really nice and happy to chat with you if you wanted (or leave you alone if you so preferred). The room we had was nice and private and opened up onto the Lanai (deck). The overall neighborhood was beautiful and only a short drive to downtown Hilo or the airport. The only criticism we had was that the bathroom (in room) was not very private; they could easily put a real door on the bathroom and close it off at the ceiling.

the food was excellent..the rooms were immaculate..Lory and Stewart are great hosts..I will stay there again when we visit the Island. The grounds have soo much to see, they are just far enough away from downtown that you feel safe, but close enough to get to the stores in 10min. Perfect spot to visit!