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

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Parking available
Outdoor space
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Ocean view

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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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

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.

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Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.

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Observation deck view from the main house lanai.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

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

About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this holiday home is by the ocean. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hilo Farmers Market and Hilo Shopping Center. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

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Hilo, Hawaii

What's nearby

Honoli'i Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Hilo Farmers Market - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
University of Hawaii at Hilo - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
Port of Hilo - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 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

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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES T.

20 April 2025

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

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

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10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn O.

15 May 2025

Beautiful view

10/10 Excellent

Vickie C.

9 May 2025

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

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

Lisa

6 March 2025

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

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10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

14 April 2025

Great views of Hilo & surfers!

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 was great. Had it's own little porch with great views down to the surfing action at Honoli'i Beach and across to Hilo. It is not an entirely private porch since the walkway to the 3 other suites runs between our sliding glass door and the porch, but the only traffic would be another guest leaving or arriving for the day. Very minimal. The suite was simple and clean, nothing fancy, it was great. The views to the ocean and Hilo were what it was all about. Thanks for a great stay!

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

6 September 2024

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

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10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

11 March 2025

Perfect location in 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: Perfect location for exploring Hilo. Easy drive to downtown. Lovely view of the water from the living room/kitchenette and deck. Place was smaller than expected, tiny bathroom but has essentials. Overall comfortable. Amazing continental breakfast (fruit, muffins, hard-boiled eggs, milk) delivered fresh each day. Kitchnette has a plug-in stove and pans, which was handy. They also offer tea and coffee/coffee maker. Since the public path to get to other units is just outside the unit, there's little privacy. The loveseat could also use an update (not very comfortable). For a few days, this worked well for exploring Hilo and surroundings.

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre L.

25 April 2024

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

8/10 Good

Sabine T.

29 September 2023

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

Nice place with ocean view

Pleasant location directly on the sea.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Taylor B.

22 August 2021

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

Richard

1 February 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

3 April 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

10 September 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

John R.

27 April 2023

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

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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

6 July 2024

Breath taking!

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10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

13 February 2024

Nice Place to Stay, Close but not in Town

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

7 October 2023

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.

1 September 2023

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

8/10 Good

Linda B.

16 April 2024

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

Matthew S.

26 February 2022

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

6/10 Okay

Dan C.

2 December 2023

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

BIG L.

13 September 2022

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

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10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

7 June 2024

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

Mark N., San Jose

21 August 2023

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

Deanna Y.

15 July 2022

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

Room with a view

This was a last minute booking however we were very pleased! Property has a wonderful view of Hilo Bay. Quiet neighborhood. Room was well stocked and more than spacious. We will definitely keep this on our list for a return trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

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

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Hilo

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.4/10

8.8/10

9.6/10

9.6/10

9.6/10

10/10

9.6/10

9.8/10

9.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

CHARLES T.

Perfect Hilo Area Spot

CHARLES T.

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn O.

Beautiful view

MaryAnn O.

10/10 Excellent

Vickie C.

Wonderful

Vickie C.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Lisa

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Great views of Hilo & surfers!

Mark H.

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Just as advertised. Great location.

Mark M.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Perfect location in Hilo

Kelly W.

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre L.

Hilo

Deirdre L.

8/10 Good

Sabine T.

Nice place with ocean view