Aarons Cottage

Very comfortable clean accommodation, only a few cottages on the property so it's quiet and private. The cottages are in a good location close to the airport and not far away from the shops. There is plenty of room , your own fridge and there is a community kitchen you can use to cook, hotplate and microwave. The cottages are not new but we wouldn't hesitate returning.

Our visit started off bad when we were given the wrong room to check into and I walked into someone else’s room. I called the manager who then sent someone over to get us the correct room. The room was comfortable for a one night stay. No special amenities just a basic room, small refrigerator and a coffee pot but no coffee to put in the pot. You can hear everything that is going on in your neighbors rooms and outside as well. Very difficult to sleep when you can hear people talking outside your room all night.

We never got to stay because the island was closed due to Covid. I tried to cancel and contact them multiple times by phone and email and NEVER heard back. I was charged the full price for both nights without even getting to stay, getting a phone call, or any kind of contact. Hotels.com was no help as it was a third party reservation with its own cancelation policy. WE were devastated to have to cancel our vacation but having to pay for this hotel for two nights anyways was beyond sad.

The manager was friendly and helpful! There was hot water for our showers. The kitchen was fully stocked.

Aaron"s Cottage was a nice place to relax for a couple of days. The accommodations are clean and well kept but the yard area needs some tending and cleaning. The "cottages" are located near an industrial area so it's not exactly tourist friendly but most needs are close by. The host , Alan, was wonderful and accommodating. We would definitely stay there again.

It was a great place to base out of for our family vacation

Owner is friendly, and accommodating.

We found a cockroach in our room.

Our stay was much better than expected and the photos online do not do justice to the size of the rooms and the standard of the accommodation. Our room (room 7) was spacious and well-furnished. We really appreciated the small touches such as Kona coffee and a machine, as well as some bottles of water. There were plenty of towels and the bathroom had some toiletries supplied. There was very easy parking and the check-in was smooth as it is via code on the door lock. The included breakfast, however, was very basic. You can help yourself to bread, fruit and eggs. However, the kitchen was not in great condition, and the fridge in particular was quite dirty. There was plenty of space to sit outside, but some of the furniture had seen better days. Overall, this was a great base from which to explore the local area, and we enjoyed the 'hidden beach' at the end of the road and being less than 10 minutes drive away from central Hilo.

Last minute decision to stay in the Hilo area, wanted to view the early morning Lava flow into the water. Every thing about this place is great, plan on coming back and spending more time on this side of the island in the future, and will stay here when I do. Also they had a kitchen where you could make your own breakfast in the morning. Just a really nice place to stay. Also a great little beach just to themselves down the road.