Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites Heritage Room - Queen Bed, Private Bath
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 Heritage Room offers a queen bed, private bathroom with shower, WiFi, SMART TV, small fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker, hot water pot, toaster, dishes and utensils, ceiling and portable fans, no air conditioning, and sliding door to lanai. 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 30 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.
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Property Registration Number GE-119-934-0032-01, TA-119-934-0032-01
Property # 2330571vb
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
About the area
Hilo
Located in Hilo, this holiday home is by the ocean. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Palace Theater and S. Hata Building. East Hawaii Cultural Center and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
Port of Hilo - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
Getting around
Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - 5 min drive
Kozmic Cones - 5 min drive
The Temple Bar - 5 min drive
Puka Puka Kitchen - 5 min drive
The Booch Bar - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites Heritage Room - Queen Bed, Private Bath have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites Heritage Room - Queen Bed, Private Bath?
As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites Heritage Room - Queen Bed, Private Bath on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$348, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites Heritage Room - Queen Bed, Private Bath pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites Heritage Room - Queen Bed, Private Bath?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites Heritage Room - Queen Bed, Private Bath?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites Heritage Room - Queen Bed, Private Bath?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites Heritage Room - Queen Bed, Private Bath located?
Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Honoli'i Beach Park. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Pacific Tsunami Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Mahalo for your review! Please keep us in mind next time you visit Hilo :-)
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
Number 1 plus great breakfast. Number 2 plus you CAN NOT beat the view!
D W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your visit :-) Please keep us in mind for future trips to Hilo!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Davin W.
18 May 2026
A Warm Room with a View
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 do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The room was very clean, was small, had a great view and was in a quiet neighborhood. The room was very hot without air conditioning. Although we knew it didn't have air conditioning, we didn't realize how hot it would be in such a tropical environment - even with the fans provided. The host provided great fruit and boiled eggs for breakfast each morning. Parking was provided and was as described, but to clarify, it is very tight and would be really difficult to park a full-sized vehicle.
From start to finish a wonderful place. Beautiful location and clean home. The breakfast was a wonderful touch. We will definitely stay here again!
Kristen L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2025
Mahalo for your review, Kristen. We are delighted that you enjoyed your visit, and we look forward to hosting you again!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Great location for surfers as there is a view of the break. Reaching the break requires a car, though it's close enough to see waves and those riding them. The room was clean. Breakfast was yummy and shifted to meet dietary issues. Place is close to town for shopping and restaurants. We'll be back. This room is the smallest and we'll likely choose bigger for next time.
Dawn Marie W.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2025
Mahalo for your review! We are so happy you enjoyed the room and the scenery ;-) We'd love to host you again, anytime!!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janet
27 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent and we would definitely return. Our room looked out at the ocean which was wonderful! Very clean and helpful staff. The breakfast provided to your room was a nice touch! Mahalo! See you on a future trip!
David Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie
28 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great quiet place. Waking up and having fresh fruit and coffee on the lanai was incredible. Parking was a little tricky as the lot is incredibly small but we figured it out after a day or two.
We enjoyed the morning views, the whales in the bay, fresh fruit and breakfast items, and close proximity to Honoli’i. Thank you!
Christian H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2024
Mahalo for your review, Christian! Please keep us in mind for future visits to Hilo.
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
My husband and I spent 2 nights in early March in this lovely room which was part of a large home overlooking the ocean. We were pleasantly surprised with fresh breakfast items for every morning and watched whales spouting from our terrace. Amazing.
Kevin B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2025
Mahalo for your review, Kevin. We are so happy that you enjoyed Hale Kai, and we hope you'll keep us in mind next time you visit Hilo!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
J P.
27 August 2024
wonderful stay
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:
Beautiful property. Very peaceful.
J P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Mahalo for your review, Janet. Come back anytime!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Nice location with beautiful view, clean small room and bath, tricky on a hill parking, nice shower, breakfast was good, could be warm with no air conditioning, no cross ventilation.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2024
Mahalo for your review, Jennifer. We're glad you enjoyed your visit, and hope you'll keep us in mind next time you visit Hilo!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
We had a lovely stay at Hilo Hale Kai Suites. The view from the rooms is unbeatable. You can relax on the porch and watch the surfers do their thing. Daily breakfast provided was also a huge bonus as we often found ourselves starting with early morning - one less this to worry about. We used is as a base for our days to Volcanoes National Park and it was a great place to come back to after a long day. Would recommend and stay again.
Megan O.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2024
Mahalo for your review, Megan. We're so happy you enjoyed your visit and we hope you'll keep us in mind for future trips to Hilo!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
The parking lot is not large. Breakfast is great and the ocean view is fantastic.
Yaxuan
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Deborah
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We sure enjoyed our stay! The fresh breakfast was SO delicious!! The only thing we didn’t like was there was no air conditioning!! Even with the fans the room was hot!!!
Deborah
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Noreen
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the views and very flowerful setting, very quiet. Minor suggestion re provided breakfast: fruit and special lactose-free milk was great but a little surprised that there was no bread for toast (though there was a toaster) or a bagel or English Muffin or something.
Noreen
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Virginia H.
29 July 2021
Hawaii 2021 vacation
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
Virginia H.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2021
Thank you for the 5 Star review Virginia! Aloha, Jess, Shawna, Jenn and the rest of the Salt Water Hawai'i Crew
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
JOHANNA M.
26 August 2023
Beautiful place
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:
We had a great time from the beginning of our stay! Check-in was easy, location great for many excursions to Hilo our the whole area. Good breakfast, great view and clean room.
JOHANNA M.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Mahalo for your kind words, Johanna. Come stay again anytime!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Catherine D.
17 February 2025
Beautiful view of the Hilo harbor
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:
We enjoyed our stay at the Hale Kai Suites. The location is easy to get to by car, the view from the back lanai was lovely, and the management company made it easy for us to check-in/out. We also had an opportunity to get to know some of the other guests while enjoying our breakfast outdoors.
Catherine D.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2025
Mahalo nui for your review, Catherine. We're so happy you enjoyed your visit. We hope you'll stay with us again if your travels bring you back to Hilo!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Close to Hilo with beautiful views right out the patio. We sat and had the provided breakfast while drinking morning coffee and watched surfers from the patio. Ocean waves and breeze were nice to fall asleep to. 6/5 stars!
Brad H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2022
Mahalo nui for your review, Brad! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit. Please keep us in mind for your next trip to Hilo!!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from Christchurch, DOR
20 August 2024
BNB with pool outside Hilo
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A lovely stay just north of Hilo town. Great Ocean view. Daily breakfast left in fridge the day before. Lovely decor and linens.
A guest from Christchurch, DOR
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2024
Mahalo for your review, Theresa. We hope you'll keep us in mind next time you visit Hilo!
Warmest Aloha,
The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Veronica
15 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for couples. Ocean front unit. Beautiful way to see the amazing Hilo sunrise. They provided fresh fruit, coffee, muffins and snack bar.
My husband and I enjoyed our visit to Hilo. Very safe neighborhood. We got dinner to go and had our dinner in our oceanfront unit.
Veronica
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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