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Shipman House Bed & Breakfast Inn Review
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Shipman House Bed & Breakfast Inn
$$, Hilo
User Rating: ***** 4.6
Fodor's Review:
You'll have a choice between three rooms in the "castle" -- the turreted main house dating from 1899 -- or two rooms in a separate cottage. The B&B is on 5 1/2 verdant acres on Reed's Island; the house is furnished with antique koa and period pieces, some dating from the days when Queen Liliuokalani came to tea. On Tuesday night, an authentic hula school practices Hawaii's ancient dances in the house. Barbara (part of the Shipman family) and her husband Gary are friendly hosts with a vast knowledge of the area and the rest of the island; they're also excellent cooks, which means you should try absolutely everything at breakfast.
Member Reviews & Ratings:
Splendid breakfast!
Posted by George from Waialea Bay, Hawaii on 8/5/06
This is the place to stay when in Hilo --bar none. Don't miss breakfast...RATING: 5.0
Lush setting, spacious rooms and a five star breakfast.
Posted by Linny from Honolulu on 8/3/06
RATING: 4.6
The Real Hawaii - Not a Tourist Trap
Posted by Katherine from Atlanta, GA on 7/17/06
Our travel agent tried to send us to one of the man-made resorts but we wanted to see the Hawaii of old. We chose this on our own and were very pleased. We ate breakfast on the porch overlooking Hilo Bay. Barbara and Gary were great with advice on the best places to go and eat. We saw parts of the island that most people will never see. If you want man-made, go to Disney World and save the Air Fare.RATING: 5.0
Lodging in a museum
Posted by John from Wilmington, Delaware US on 3/29/06
Having limited experience at a bed and breakfast I have to say that the Shipman House was a new experience. It is a great old house with lots of interesting history that the propriters are willing to share. The funiture and fixtures are priceless. The breakfast in the morning is full of unusual fruits, homemade breads and rolls and even spreads. Breakfast is served on the porch overlooking the lush vegitation that surrounds the establishment. One caution. In the asian tradition, there are no shoes in the house. Fortunately my significant other was better at remembering this house rule than I. This is a better option for us than the bed and breakfasts located near the volcano in Volcano Village. That neighborhood is a little run down and although you are close to the volcano, you miss the proximity to Hilo which is a good size town with things to do.RATING: 4.4
Better than the adverts.
Posted by Michael from Port Stephens Australia on 3/5/06
Great experience.Mahalo. On the want to revisit list.RATING: 4.8
Shipman House Hilo
Posted by Karen from San Francisco on 2/7/06
The Shipman House's architecture and setting are stunning. The view from Auntie Clara's Shell Room across a rainforested wall of vegetation toward the ocean is unforgettable. Delicious, generous breakfast on the outdoor wrap-around porch.RATING: 4.0
INFO
- Address: 131 Kaiulani St., Hilo, HI, 96720
- Phone: 808/934-8002; 800/627-8447
- Fax: 808/934-8002
- Web site
- Hotel Details: 3 rooms, 2 cottage rooms
- In-room: no a/c, no phone, refrigerator, no TV.
- In-hotel: no-smoking rooms. no kids.
- Credit Cards: AE, MC, V
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