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Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath

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Smart TV
Property grounds
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Hilo, Hawaii
  • Honoli'i Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Coconut Island Park
  • Port of Hilo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hilo

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this vacation home will put you steps from Honoli'i Beach and a 5-minute walk from Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Honoli'i Beach Park and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Honoli'i Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Honoli'i Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Port of Hilo - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath

Come visit and see our gorgeous 2024 room renovations! Beds, furnishings, art, decor - everything is ALL NEW. The amazing ocean front view remains the same ;-)

Hale Kai Hawaii Suites offers four oceanfront rooms (booked individually) and a spectacular, panoramic view of the blue Pacific Ocean and Hilo Bay. We overlook the popular Honolii surfing beach in a peaceful location just 2 miles north of historic Hilo Town. Revel in the best views in Hilo while at our pool and oceanfront lanai!

The Pele Suite offers a garden view bedroom with California king bed and separate ocean view sitting room with a Hawaiian style loveseat, table and chairs, kitchenette (portable one burner cooktop, microwave, small fridge/freezer, coffee maker, hot water pot, dishes, utensils, pots and pans), WiFi, SMART TV, private bathroom with shower, ceiling fans, portable fan, no air conditioning, and sliding door to lanai. Please note: Sitting room has ocean view, bedroom has view of small walkway garden. Continental breakfast items are stocked daily and we invite all guests to swim in the pool or lounge on the oceanfront lanai.

A few NOTES: One parking spot is provided per room in this quiet residential neighborhood. All Guest Rooms are facing the ocean on the lower level of the property and there are over 20 steps down (pictured) to traverse to the rooms. Guests are responsible for carrying their luggage to their rooms. Bookings limited to 2 guests per room (including children). Quiet hours are 9pm to 8am for the comfort of all of our guests, Mahalo!

While at Hale Kai (House on the Ocean) Hawaii, enjoy watching surfers, dolphins, and seasonal humpback whales during their annual migration to the Hawaiian Islands from the north Pacific. Hale Kai Hawaii is recommended in the leading online sites and guidebooks for the Hawaiian Islands, including TripAdvisor, Frommer's, Fodors, Lonely Planet, Off the Beaten Path, Ulysses, Rough, Moon, and Hawaii, The Big Island Revealed.

Property manager

Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number TA-119-934-0032-01, GE-119-934-0032-01

Property is also known as

2624-217458

Frequently asked questions

How close is Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath to the airport?

This vacation home is 7 mi (13-min drive) away from the Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Honoli'i Beach and 6.4 mi (15-min drive) from Onekahakaha Beach Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath to downtown Hilo?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Paukaa.

Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo

Amazing views of from the patio. Enjoyed watching the surfers right below our place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

This was our first time staying at this property and loved it. The view was spectacular. Such a peaceful location just a few miles from downtown. I was a little nervous about there being no AC but it was not a problem at all despite the high temps during the day. The only downside was someone parking in our spot. The situation was eventually remedied. Definitely recommended. Will see if this place is available next time we visit Hilo.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES T., Fort Wayne, IN

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Hilo Area Spot

Just a quick drive North of Hilo. Wonderful views of the surfing on Honoli'i Beach. Clean, comfortable, great pool with views. Everything you need. Great jumping off point for Hilo, the Hamakua Coast, the Volcanoes area, etc. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Phoenix

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was perfect for us! The views from the outdoor patio and pool area couldn't be beat. Amazing sunrise every morning and were able to see whales. The unit itself was comfortable, had everything we needed. As mentioned there is no AC but it was still very comfortable with ceiling fans and a portable fan available. The breakfast was tasty with good variety each day. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Connor D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean views

Nice little apartment with a fantastic ocean view for whale watching. We enjoyed the complementary fruit / breakfast which is stocked in the fridge each day. It's nice and close to Hilo, but not quite walking distance. Furniture, bed, etc. are well thought out.In terms of compromises: The bathroom was OK (a fair amount of small bugs / ants; a bit small); there are a lot of frogs at night in this area which might annoy light sleepers; there is no proper kitchen. We were fine with these compromises for the great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just as advertised. Great location.

Everything was great and as advertised. It was a little warm but it is Hawai’i. Really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo

Beautiful site, we appreciated breakfast - there ready for us. Also, nice people all round.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Linda B., Bainbridge Island

Liked: Cleanliness

Coqui, surfers and cruise ships

The Pele suite at this property was as pictured on VRBO. Great access to Hilo and all Puna district and Hamakua coastline. The communication with the on island management, (Saltwater Vacations) could have been better regarding a couple of issues during the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week long stay on the Big Island!

We chose to spend our entire week with Pele at Hale Kai as our center of operations; couldn’t have been more pleased. Comfortable accommodations, great breakfasts provided, easy access to everything in Hilo, and a fantastic setting. Would do it again without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place & friendly people

Comfortable room, thoughtfully furnished. Amazing view, watching whales over breakfast, friendly people. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent spot for East side of island

We stayed five nights here while visiting the Hilo area. It is a beautiful spot. We saw whales outside almost every day and enjoyed watching the body surfers from the deck. The views are amazing. Having a light breakfast with fresh fruit each morning was a nice touch. The place is spacious with a good sized bedroom, nice sitting area, small kitchenette and a small bathroom. It all looks fairly updated and in good condition. Lots of storage for suitcases and clothes. About two miles into downtown Hilo so very easy to get around. The weather was quite cool and wet while we were there so we didn’t use the pool or hot tub. The parking spots were a little tight but it never seemed like all four spots were being used so there was room to manoeuvre! Any question we had was responded to via email very promptly both before and during our stay. We would recommend this place as a nice quiet oasis for visiting Hilo and surrounding areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool with a great ocean view. The morning fresh food breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location but….

Location is very good with wonderful views but the property needs some work and refreshing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Views and cozy accomodations

The property is very nice and cozy. Not fancy, but very workable and clean. Appreciated the daily breakfast muffins and the coffee. View from the patio is great and the pool is just big enough to cool off. The hot tub was set way too high at 104, so we did not use it. The bed was comfy. Overall a great place to stay for the value. Aloha
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay in a beautiful location

The views were gorgeous, loved sunrise and watching the surfers from our deck. The property was a little dated but that’s what I expected, so no surprise. Quite a bargain for the location and views and breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hilo vacation

Loved the Pele suite. lots of room and the view is fantastic. Sitting outside over the pool watching the surfers is great. Very quiet and the grounds are lovely. Breakfast of muffins and fruit fresh every morning was a nice touch. Pool and hot tub are nice and since only 4 rooms here always empty. Only 5 min from downtown Hilo and all the shops and food choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great 2 night stay

Great location to do a few days of site seeing around Hilo. Pool and hot tub were great. Enjoyed the views of the surfers from the balcony. While it was not hot and we were comfortable, I did miss the ac. Since we were not hanging out all day at the condo it worked perfect for a base for all we needed to do. The sunrises were amazing. I don’t have any objections to recommending anyone to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Braden M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing spot!

Ignore the bad review, this was amazing! Beautiful sunrise and surfing views and very secluded. We loved every second here! also the muffins are bangin!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alix H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just OK

It was an OK property. View is nice and the room is spacious. The breakfast was plentiful with a nice selection but it needs some upgrades to get to the next level such as: deep cleaning, ensuring that netting covers the entire opening to prevent bugs from coming in, A/C!!! please. Also, we had the largest room (Pelé) but that meant the people from all the other rooms had to walk past our room. I would have rather had the privacy of the furthest room in order not to have people walking by our room. Loved the nature noises and waves breaking at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark N., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness

Hawaii "Five Star" O

My wife and I spent the weekend at this quaint getaway. Location is fantastic. Just north of Hilo and a beautiful view of the ocean and the most popular surfing location in the area. Owner is fantastic with communication and texted me on the day of my arrival. Sunrises were amazing while enjoying a modest breakfast provided daily. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Loved the pool and jacuzzi too!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home base for our travels

Beautiful sunrise views, enough amenities to feel comfortable, and great access to that part of the island. The breakfast items were incredibly helpful! We would stay here again when back in Hilo!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and beautiful view!

Steep drive and tight parking was a bit of a challenge but otherwise place worked really well for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

DON R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful stay in Hilo

We stayed in the Pele suite for three nights. Our stay was wonderful. The view from our lanai is amazing. Watching surfers, whales, ships entering the port, and the weather was great. While we didn't use the pool or hot tub, they looked inviting. We enjoyed the breakfast provided each morning. The fruit was great!!. Overall the unit was as advertised. Staff that we met were all courteous, friendly and helpful. We had a couple of things which needed some attention. The handyman was very attentive and happy to help us. Everything was fixed to our satisfaction immediately...within hours. Overall a great stay. We'd definitely stay in the Pele suite again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Hilo stay

Lovely spot to stay for a few nights. Panoramic view of Hilo bay. Saw lots of Humpbacks breaching and blowing spouts half way out to horizon and spinner dolphins. Good to have binoculars with us. All this whist sitting on our own little deck having breakfast provided by Annie who was very helpful. Apartment is small but plenty space for two guests. Bathroom is cruise ship style but works out ok. Couple miles out of town so need a car. Have own car park spot but is steep drive and awkward parking but doable with a bit of manoeuvring.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023