Having driven around Hilo, I realized how convenient Pakalana is. All the other hotels along Banyan Drive are removed from the town center.. You get a feel of being on US mainland, old, rundown hotels. And unless do don't plan to eat lunch or dinner, I don't recommend you staying at a B&B further away (by the volcano) since the volcano is a good 30mins drive from town.
As a traveling dog owner it was hard finding a pet friendly hotel in Hilo. Thank you to Neil and the Pakalana Inn for accommodating our travel companion. The Inn offers the perfect Hilo location, a block up from the bay, in the heart of downtown Hilo where you can walk to town, the Hilo Farmers Market and Coconut Island. We did have a small minah bird nest in our ac unit. The room could use a deep cleaning but was clean and met our expectations. Heads up, alot of characters in Hilo Town after dark, mostly homeless.
Pakalana Inn is simple, clean, and very economical. It's staff is very accommodating! Shampoo and soap are provided, but if you are picky, bring your own. They provided yummy Starbucks coffee (Via- Columbia)! The website stated only ceiling fans, but they had just installed an AC in our room (Room 1). Our room had a small sink (dish washing liquid and sponge provided) and a small table with two barstools. Our queen canopy bed was very comfortable.
There are street parking along the front of the building. The inn is literally next to the Farmer's Market (Wednesdays and Saturdays) which sells your Hawaiian clothing, handicrafts, fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables, baked goods, drinks (thai tea, coffee, lemonade). I'm pretty sure the food portion of the farmer's market exists every day!
Pakalana offers a personal, friendly, accommodating, convenient, no fuss stay!
Great basic place! Clean, quiet and unlimited WiFi. Paul's place downstairs in excellent and they provide good local knowledge. We are happy customers and enjoyed our Hawaiian adventures.
Pakalana Inn is a US Lodging based in Hilo, Hawaii. Pakalana Inn is located at 132 Punahoa St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA.
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