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

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Miscellaneous
Property grounds
Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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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

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

Property is also known as

2624-217458

About the neighborhood

Map
Hilo, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Honoli'i Beach Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Port of Hilo - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is steps from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Honoli'i Beach. Honoli'i Beach Park and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilo
Beautiful site, we appreciated breakfast - there ready for us. Also, nice people all round.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Richard Joseph P.

Hilo HI
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent! Great place to stay. Wonderful view from the Lanai.

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

8/10 Good

Sabine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Nice place with ocean view
Pleasant location directly on the sea.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

Breath taking!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Views are out of this world! The frogs serenade you all night.Easy access to town! Would definitely stay here again👍

8/10 Good

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little B&B with beautiful views
My husband and I had a great stay here. Comfortable bed, good continental breakfast, breath taking views, and excellent location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bethany W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilo
Great place to stay. Enjoyed the pool and close to Hilo beach parks. Very quiet and relaxing. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Nice Place to Stay, Close but not in Town
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great suite with nice porch and fresh fruit breakfest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
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

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Braden M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

Good place for relaxing and recharging
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Pele suite is very nice - great bed, a sitting room w a nice outdoor covered patio near the pool, a small kitchenette and a small but nice bathroom. The neighborhood is very quiet. The breakfast tray they provide each day is great. A good way to start your day and a good place to finish your day there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margit O.

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

6/10 Okay

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding views
This is great value! Very relaxing. Whales breaching and overall good value with a view. Awesome place and thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Beautiful Views
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love the views! Would highly recommend this unit/property. Loved to watch the surfers/sunrises. Lovely breakfasts!

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Mark N., San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

BIG L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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