D&S Bed and Breakfast

I have stayed in many B&B's in the course of my travels and have never enjoyed such fine amenities and hospitality as those offered by Doug and Sue. Their B&B is conveniently located in the downtown core of Hilo, but their compound of six rooms surrounding an inner courtyard is double-gated and surrounded by lush greenery, giving the impression of a more rural and quiet setting. We plan to return next December when we revisit the Big Island. Thanks again, Doug and Sue!! Rob Vinnedge

Visited Doug and Sue about a year ago for three weeks and it was great! We were 14 people from Finland and we fitted just perfectly in this small but beautiful haven in the down town Hilo. Doug and Sue themselves were the best advertisment, they were friendly and helpful beyound any mesurments! The place was clean and tranquil despite the fact that it was about 200 feet from the Farmers Market. Excellent situation. If we ever go to Hilo again this will be the place! Just loved it, Ilkka and Karola.

My sister and I stayed with Doug and Sue while visiting Volcanoes National Park and other parks. The two of them went beyond expectations to make sure we had the best time on our lives. They took us to pick up our rental car when we made the poor choice of nor renting at the airport. The directions they gave us to out of the way roads to the parks were just so special. GO AND ENJOY THE D&S BED AND BREAKFEAST WITH SUE AND DOUG!

A great, beautiful place in the very center of Hilo, still very safe and has it's own privacy. Everything is near, the farmer's market, stores etc. It was a joy to be there. Rooms were very clean and nice, all service was great. Owners Doug and Sue were super friendly and lovely, helping with everything all the time. Really felt like home, spent almost 3 weeks there, with a group. Miss you Doug and Sue, all best to you! Anita

Charming bed & nreakfast with a very attentive innkeeper who will sit by the gate to meet you. Thanks Doug for helping with the little things.

Doug and Sue are amazing host ! we felt like home with them. Rooms are beautiful and comfy, breakfast is good, perfect location.. We'd recomend this place for a stay in Hilo! Amy&Marc from France (May 2012)

I spent a wonderful week with Doug and Sue in June 2012. Ideal central location, solid security, clean room and very fine table fare, all held together by two of the most helpful innkeepers I've met anywhere in the world. Absolutely recommended for any relaxed visitor and it will be my first choice if I ever get back to Hilo. (Rick, from Prince George, BC, Canada.)

We very much enjoyed our one-night stay at Doug & Sue's Bed & Breakfast in downtown Hilo. Our suite was cozy and very clean and included a small fridge and microwave. Internet but no TV or phone -- which helped keep the price down -- just what we liked! Best of all was the warm welcome and hospitality of Doug and Sue. They genuinely want you to feel at home. Breakfast was do-it-yourself with fruit, juices, hard-boiled eggs, cereal, yogurt, just about anything you can think of! And we sat at a long table with other guests in a central lanai which was an "oasis" within the heart of the downtown area.

Our family had a wonderful stay here. The location is excellent, right across from the market and we felt very safe. Lots of restaurants and shops nearby we loved being in the heart of Hilo. Doug and Sue were very friendly and accommodated us really well. The lanai was a lovely little oasis in the city, and there was alway fresh local fruit and snacks for us. I highly recommend this place.

Did not get the pleasure of meeting Sue, but Doug was a hoot! He was very sweet and fun to talk to. The rooms were clean, adorable and the other guests were friendly- no doubt following the vibe of the owners. No TV (so?) but fridge, coffeemaker, shower with plenty of hot water. They provided a lovely morning meal of fresh fruit, granola, baked goods, boiled eggs, cereal...etc etc. The building is lovely and the rainstorms were a perfect touch to a sweet little welcome to Hawaii! Ask to see the garden in the back- mindblowing that this is in the middle of Hilo. Affordable! Freindly! We'll be back! p.s. best farmers market I've ever been to right across the street on Mondays.

This bed and breakfast beats all those grimy hotels in Hilo. The rooms are clean and nice, the location is excellent, and Doug and Sue are great! We'll definitely be back!

I had a wonderful experience staying with Doug and Sue. They were friendly, attentive and very very sweet. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. I loved the layout of the place. I would certainly stay there again. P.S. They even sent me a hand written post card thanking me for staying with them. Doesn't get any sweeter!!!!

you get what you see! awesome location next to the farmers market. Fresh produce is a short walk across the street. Doug and Sue are great people that are very accommodating and make your stay a great experience. I would recommend this stay to anyone!

New to the island, we were lucky to find D&S B&B in Hilo. It was affordable, yet very clean with nice rooms and convenient to anything we could need from downtown. Directly across from the famous Hilo Farmer's Market and just over a block from an ocean front park! The owners were friendly and helpful and we plan on recommending this location to our family and friends.

Stayed 8 nights and will be back in the Spring! D&S is truly an 'oasis of tranquility' as promised - quiet and restful but downtown within walking distance to shops, restaurants, bakeries, museums, and of course the Farmers Market. Doug and Sue are laid-back, excellent hosts eager to assist but never intrusive. Loved the fresh fruit always available, great selection of books and games on the lanai, loaner umbrellas and shopping bags - they think of everything. Perfect place for those not looking for a '17 pillows on the bed secluded honeymoon retreat' but a comfortable welcoming base to relax after touring the town or Big Island sites. I've recommended it already to family and friends!

A great place to relax near downtown Hilo - laid back, informal, wonderful innkeepers, quiet. Close to all downtown markets, the harbor, shops, restaurants. No mints on the pillows, but every convenience you need. Ron in Oakland

Excellent downtown location and yet tranquil atmosphere due to architectural design and tropical vegetation. Each room is self-contained and opens to the central lanai. Clean and artistically decorated. Innkeepers are gracious hosts. I did not take advantage of breakfast, but I gathered that effort is made to provide what the guest would prefer. D&S B&B was the perfect ending to a very enjoyable holiday on the Big Island.

My stay at the D&S Bed and Breakfast was one of the best experiences I have had while visiting the Big Island of Hawaii. The Innkeepers, Doug and Sue, are fantastic and wonderful people. They are extremely courteous, obliging, and amiable, which made my stay in Hilo even better. The Bed and Breakfast facility itself is beautiful. It is very well built with spacious rooms and a terrific common area. The area outside the Bed and Breakfast is adorned with copious amounts of vegetation which adds a natural ambiance that enhances the atmosphere of the common area. The room I stayed in was immaculate, well dressed, and very cozy. The D&S is also centrally located. It is within walking distance of the many tourist districts in Hilo (it is right across the street from the Farmer's Market!) and everything else is a short drive away (like the University of Hawaii at Hilo, which is a few minutes drive away). Overall, I would highly recommend D&S Bed and Breakfast to anyone staying in Hilo, it is fantastic place managed by incredible Inkeepers!

There are so many great restaurants, & local attractions near by this B&B. It is truly a wonderful experience & the Staff are friendly, & helpful with whatever your needs may be. I would definitely recommend this establishment, you will enjoy every minute you spend there. Thanks to Doug & Sue for all their assistance, & attention. Love the fresh fruit breakfasts, as well.