Shipman House Bed & Breakfast Inn

Shipman House is uniquely "Old Hawaii"--location, architecture, furnishings, gardens, and hospitality. Huge guestrooms with free Internet. Five blocks to Historic Downtown Hilo's excellent restaurants and multicultural shops. Explore the property. Pick breakfast fruits. Count stars. Dance the hula. Feel the aloha!

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Location

  • Location is best described as:
    • Countryside
    • Small town
    • Tropical
  • Nearest major city: Hilo
  • Directions to property:
    From Hwy 19 in Hilo, turn up Waianuenue Ave. Turn right at 3rd light onto Kaiulani St. First house on left after wooden bridge.
  • Nearest major airport: Hilo, Hawaii (Big) Island, HI (ITO) 4 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    From Hilo International: Turn right at light onto Hwy. 11, then left at next light onto Hwy. 19. Going north, turn left at 3rd light onto Waianuenue Ave. Go to 3rd light, turn right onto Kaiulani St. Cross wood bridge--we are first house on left.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 219.00 and $ 249.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 219.00 and $ 249.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 35.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Alarm clock
  • Amenities Basket
  • Bath robes
  • Board games
  • Ceiling fans
  • Desk
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • Wi-Fi
    • On Site
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Fireplace
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Telephone
    • Other Amenitites
  • Hula Lesson
  • Fresh Flowers

    • Meals

    • A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from: 7:45 - 9:00 A.M.
    • Breakfast is served in the on the verandah
    • Additional food services included in room rate: Non-alcoholic beverage
    • Special meals available: Gluten-free, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

    Policies

    • No minimum stay required
    • Smoking is not allowed
    • We cannot accommodate guest pets
    • Limitations on children staying (Limited)
    • No childcare is provided
    • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Bring your own)
    • Deposit amount required (One night's deposit, 50% for longer stays, balance on arrival.)
    • Closed: Dec. 20 - Jan. 2
    • Check in time is 3pm and Check out time is 10am
    • Cancellations:
      Refund less 5% for cancellation 2 weeks before reserved date. Within 2 weeks of reservation date, refund less 5% IF accommodation is rebooked.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • Conde Nast Johansens
      • Destination Hilo
      • Hawaii Ecotourism Association
      • Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau
      • Hawaiian Islands B&B Association
      • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
      • Chamber of Commerce

    Discounts available:
     10%Stays of 7 or more nights in same roomMinimum stay: 7 days

    Innkeepers

    • Innkeeper(s): Gary and Barbara Andersen
      A Shipman great-granddaughter, born in Hilo, Barbara experiments with local foods and flavors, and paints in her spare time. Gary, from the San Francisco Bay Area, plays soccer, and would like to hunt and fish more.
    • The innkeepers speak: English

    Area Attractions

    Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Beach, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Surf Beach, Botanical Gardens, Orchid Nurseries, Farmers' Market, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Waterfalls, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Winery, Zoo

    Onsite or Nearby Activities

    Bird watching, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Picnicking, Whale Watching, Birding, Hula Lessons, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming pool, Tennis courts

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    Hilo Nearby Cities

    Noted below are the approximate distances from Hilo, Hawaii.

    Pepeekeo B&B's - 5 milesVolcano B&B's - 15 miles
    Keaau B&B's - 5 milesHonokaa B&B's - 24 miles
    Pahoa B&B's - 12 milesKamuela/Waimea B&B's - 30 miles
    Laupahoehoe B&B's - 14 miles 

    Contact Information

    Shipman House Bed & Breakfast Inn Bed and Breakfast
    Shipman House Bed & Breakfast Inn
    131 Ka`iulani Street
    Hilo HI 96720
    USA
    Phone: +1-808-934-8002
    Fax: +1-808-934-8002
    Toll-free: +1-800-627-8447
    Innkeeper(s)
    Gary and Barbara Andersen
    Rates:
    $219 - $249
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    Hilo's grand dame, the Shipman House mansion on historic Reed's Island.As Hilo Bay sparkles beyond the bamboo and palms, a tropical still-life of homegrown fruits welcomes you to breakfast on the lanai. Tart, juicy limes and passion fruit complement sweet, succulent papayas, rounded out by apple bananas, starfruit, and assorted local favorites. What will it be this morning? Smoothies? Muffins? Try them all, and don't miss the macadamia granola!
    After a full day of rocking on the verandah or hiking in the jungle, fall asleep to the pitter-patter of rain or the nocturnal sounds of the rainforest. Decorated in island woods and fabrics, your large guest room evokes the airy simplicity of Old Hawaii.If these walls could talk, they would tell of visits by Queen Liliuokalani, author Jack London, even Cecil B. DeMille, who filmed "Four Frightened People" on the property. The Shipman House is like a museum, but you may touch, sit, sleep on, and play the keys of history.
    Discover an Ikebana arrangement of anthuriums, a 1912 Steinway Parlor Grand "B" piano, hand-rolled curved glass windows, and more on your self-guided tour of the house. Guests who play are invited to tickle the same ivories played by Hawaii's last monarch, Queen Lili`uokalani, as well as by many of the Islands' other well-known musicians.Auntie Clara's Shell Room looks across a rainforest to Hilo Bay.
    Lili`uokalani Garden, a beautiful place to walk, is 5 minutes from Shipman House.Reflections from an early morning stroll. The two geese are Hawaii's state bird, the endangered nene, saved from extinction by Herbert C. Shipman.

    Features

    Property Noted For:
    • Best Breakfast Fruits
    • Best Restaurant & Sightseeing Advice
    • Bringing History Alive
    • Close to Downtown
    • Extensive Grounds and Plantings
    • Private Parking Area
    • Antiques/decor
    • Business travel
    • Christian Travel
    • Excellent views
    • Gay / Lesbian Travel
    • Gourmet food
    • Honeymoons
    • Luxury
    • Nature
    • Peaceful getaway
    • Romantic escape

    Type:
    • Bed and Breakfast
    • Historic Inn

    Details:
    • Architectural style is Victorian
    • Built in 1899
    • Opened for business in 1997
    • Restored / Remodeled in 1996
    • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
    • Access for the disabled is limited
    • Parking available (On-site, off-street parking for guests.)