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

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Oceanfront pool at Hale Kai Suites, Hilo, Hawaii
A living room with a white sofa, a dining table with chairs, a patterned rug, and wall art.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a door leading to a balcony, and a wall with framed artwork.
A wooden deck with a white railing overlooking a pool and the ocean.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, and a toaster.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Honoli'i Beach Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Honoli'i Beach Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, 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

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number TA-119-934-0032-01, GE-119-934-0032-01
Property # 2330573vb
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. 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 East Hawaii Cultural Center 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, HI

What's nearby

  • Honoli'i Beach Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 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 - 10 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Reuben's Mexican Food - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬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.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath?

As of 4 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath on 7 October 2026 start from NZ$888, 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.

How much is parking at Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites- Pele Suite - King Bed, Living Room, Bath?

On-site parking is available at the 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 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
MAHALO for the 5 star review Michael!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Brad B.

Great ocean view!!

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall satisfied. Great ocean view, enjoyed whale-watching from the lanai. Property is a little dated and pool was not heated. Complimentary breakfast was nice touch. Would probably stay again just for the view.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 April 2026
We're so happy that you'd stay again, in spite of the low ranking. We'd love to know more details so we can improve, if you have the time :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mark B.

Liked: Communication
Pool , bed, sheets and interior are very tired and basic . Host, check in, communication was great. Was not great, was not poor, just an ok place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2026
We're so sorry to learn that you felt Hale Kai was only a three star experience. Like Hilo itself, Hale Kai is not fancy. But most guests feel that the price is great for a direct ocean front accommodation with a pool and free breakfast here in Hawai'i ;-) We're glad that our services made a good impression!! That means a lot to us. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margit O.

Beautiful biew

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: Lovely view. Love to sit outside and watch the surfers and cruise ships go by.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2026
Mahalo for your review, Margit. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and we hope we can host you again next time you visit Hilo! Warmest Aloha The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic view from the lanai and fun to watch the nearby surfers. Loved hearing the coqui (frogs) at night. No A/C but does cool off a bit at night if you open all the windows. Since this place is a couple miles from town it was great to have the provided, daily breakfast (fresh fruit, yogurt, muffins, hard boiled eggs).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2025
We're so glad to hear that Hale Kai Pele Suite worked well for your visit. We hope to host you again next time you visit Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little location with amazing views. Only downside was the detergent that's used is extremely fragrant so the whole apartment smelled very strongly of it. Other than that we absolutely loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2025
Mahalo for your review and valuable feedback!! The jungle can get musty very quickly, so my guess is that housekeeping is using products that help prevent that. I will check with them and see if there are options that might keep things smelling fresh without being overwhelming :-) We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you'll keep us in mind next time you visit Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Michael L.

Pastoral Call

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately 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: Good except screen door was off track and could not leave door open to cool room.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2026
Mahalo for your review. We're so sorry about the door. Remember that we are always a quick text away if you encounter any maintenance issues :-) We hope you'll keep us in mind for future trips to Hilo! Warmest Aloha The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bill S.

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

Hilo

Amazing views of from the patio. Enjoyed watching the surfers right below our place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 July 2025
Mahalo for your review, Bill. Come back anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2023
Mahalo for your review, Sabine! Please keep us in mind next time you visit Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2021
We're so glad you enjoyed your visit at Hale Kai Suites, Kathleen. Come see us again anytime! Warmest Aloha The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Mahalo for your review, Mark. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2023
Mahalo nui for your review, Bethany! We're glad you enjoyed your stay in spite of the tight parking. If only that were an easy fix we would have changed it long ago! Come back anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES T.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2025
Mahalo for your review, Charles! We are so happy that Hale Kai worked well for you and made a great base for exploring East Hawaii. We hope you'll keep us in mind for future visits! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2023
Mahalo for your review, John. We hope you'll keep us in mind if you return to Hilo. We'd love to host you again! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Amazing view!

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: It was very clean and well kept. The kitchen was perfect for a long weekend with a microwave and fridge. The breakfast provided each morning was delicious and plenty! The best part of the whole place.... The view! Could sit there for hours!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2025
We are so happy that you enjoyed your time relaxing at Hale Kai and soaking in that view! We hope we can host you again next time you visit Hilo!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2024
Mahalo nui for your review, Mike. We look forward to hosting you again! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 April 2024
Mahalo for your review and kind words, Dierdre. Come stay again, anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2022
Mahalo nui for your review, Margit! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and are honored that you'd recommend us. Come back anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2024
Mahalo for your glowing review, Doug! We're so happy that you were pleased with your stay at Hale Kai. Come back anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2023
Mahalo nui for your review, Braden! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at Hale Kai Suites :-) We'd love to host you again so please keep us in mind if you return to Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2023
Mahalo for your review, Robert. Please keep us in mind for future visits to Hilo town! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2022
Thank YOU for your review, Matthew :-) We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew
From a partner site

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2024
Mahalo for your review, Richard. Come stay again anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2022
Mahalo for your review, and for coming back for a second stay :-D We hope to host you again soon! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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