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

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

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 (age 13 years and over). 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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets not 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
On-site 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
Property Registration Number TA-119-934-0032-01, GE-119-934-0032-01

Property is also known as

2624-217458

About the area

Map
Hilo, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Honoli'i Beach Park - 15 min walk
  • Coconut Island Park - 8 min drive
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 8 min drive
  • Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pesto - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kula Shave Ice - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is steps away from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Honoli'i Beach. Honoli'i Beach Park and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Lou B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent host
Excellent host-very considerate. Great location convenient to airport. Perfect for a short stay if you plan to be out most of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margit O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views!!
Wonderful spot! Spotless! Breakfasts were great, breads, fruit, yogurt and hard boiled eggs. Can highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daryl, ENCINTAS

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: The ocean view, breakfast in the fridge, ready the moment you wake up and enjoy while listening to the waves below. Free parking and close to downtown Hilo & surfing beach (Honolii). Cons: communication about breakfast is confusing, are we supposed to put the basket out for next day breakfast, what basket? Or they just come in and replace the next day breakfast? We found no replaced food for next day breakfast so I guess, no tray out, no food for you! We only stayed 2 nights so no chance to have that clear up. Overall, it’s a very charming place to stay, just that little confusion which I’m sure can be cleared up fast had we stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pierre R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfull place and environnement
Everythig was perfert : the view, the patio deck, the food for the breakfast, the pool, the flowers, the birds, the geckos,…. The only thing that you can do is to add air conditionning in the bedroom but we had enough fresh air to sleep with the popi !!,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

BIG L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't have asked for more!
Everything was great! It was our second time and we really enjoyed the extra space of the Pele suite! Conveniently located beautiful ocean view great pool and hot tub very clean... easy check in and great communication. Also free daily continental bfast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022