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LOOK! Studio Condo in Downtown Hilo: Lagoon Views, Pool, AC

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A tranquil lake with a bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A parking area with a covered structure, multiple cars, and a building with a green roof in the background.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a curved facade, and a well-maintained lawn.
A serene lake with a bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Hilo Farmers Market

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Shared communal pool
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Wailoa River State Park Hawaii
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wailoa Art Center
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Other Space 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this condo is in the city centre and by the sea. University Theater and Palace Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hilo Shopping Center and Hilo Farmers Market. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Wailoa Art Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching and whale watching.
Map
Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Wailoa River State Park Hawaii - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wailoa Art Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hilo Farmers Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kalakaua Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ola Brew Hilo Taproom - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 100 - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is LOOK! Studio Condo in Downtown Hilo: Lagoon Views, Pool, AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at LOOK! Studio Condo in Downtown Hilo: Lagoon Views, Pool, AC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LOOK! Studio Condo in Downtown Hilo: Lagoon Views, Pool, AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LOOK! Studio Condo in Downtown Hilo: Lagoon Views, Pool, AC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LOOK! Studio Condo in Downtown Hilo: Lagoon Views, Pool, AC located?

Located in the heart of Hilo, this condo building is steps away from Wailoa River State Park Hawaii, Wailoa River State Recreation Area and Hamakua Heritage Corridor. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Hilo Shopping Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was Perfection! Our only negative part was that we only got to stay there one night because we had to cut our trip short and leave early due to the pending hurricane. But we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2026
Mahalo nui for your review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and look forward to seeing you again - when the weather is cooperating :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and experience. Studio was clean and well stocked. People in the building were friendly and we genuinely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2026
We are so glad the condo worked well for your visit, and that you had a nice time exploring East Hawaii. Please keep us in mind for future visits to Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place really nice view
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Mahalo for your review! Come back anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Team Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place with an amazing view of Wailoa

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: My nephew Derek Adan loved it. He said it was close to everything and looks foward to staying there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2026
We're so happy that your nephew enjoyed the condo. We look forward to hosting him again soon! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo & Poipu, HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and overall perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2025
We love to hear the p-word :-) Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable in a compact but convenient space with a lovely balcony overlooking the lagoon park.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2026
We're so happy you enjoyed your stay. 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

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

Great stay

Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fully equipped kitchen. Plenty of room. Awesome location. Close to downtown. Host was very responsive to any of our questions. Highly recommend…
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2025
Mahalo nui for your review. Come stay again anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Sleepy business park with stunning lagoon views. Quiet neighborhood, great for vacation. A nice walk to downtown Hilo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 February 2025
Mahalo for your review, Hilary. We're so happy you enjoyed the condo and location. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming and we love the view and location. The unit needed some better lighting and some work done on a rattling door frame. Maintenance responded right away but parts needed to be ordered. So it should be better soon. We really like the Hilo Lagoon as a whole!
View from unit
Sunrise from unit
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 February 2026
Mahalo for your review. We'll pass along your suggestion about the lighting to the condo owners :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Reservations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and setup for us!

Great location in Hilo, walking distance to Ola brewpub and view of the park was right outside the balcony. Very responsive to our requests.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 March 2025
Mahalo for your review and kind words, Bill. We hope we can host you again next time you visit Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay in Hilo!

I stayed here for 4 nights while traveling to Hilo for work. The property was perfect for my needs. Everything was clean and in good condition and the condos are centrally located. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2024
Mahalo nui for your review, Nicole. We'd love to host you again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute studio! Perfect location!

This studio was a perfect stay for 3 days in Hilo! Close to the volcano, waterfalls and beaches! Walking distance to some fun restaurants! Property management was great and easy to communicate with! Would stay again and recommend to friends s d family!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2023
Mahalo nui for your review, Stephanie. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and are honored that you would recommend us!! We hope to host you again next time you visit Hilo town :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The bed was very comfortable and we greatly appreciated that the unit had A/C and a bit of laundry detergent for us to use! We found the parking a little confusing and the rest of the building is a bit dated. The unit isn’t especially close to any restaurants either, and we weren’t a big fan of the lighting (especially in the bathroom) or the scent of the soap.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2026
We are so happy that you enjoyed the beds and AC (a rare amenity in our area!) We do our best to provide clear details about the parking in our arrival instructions, but we are only a text away if you run into any difficulty. We apologize that the lighting and the soap we provide were not to your liking. There is a Long's Drugs just past the parking lot with many toiletry options :-) 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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

I recommend Saltwater Vacation Hilo Lagoon

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 beautiful view of the Wailoa Recreation Area, very clean comfortable studio apartment, free parking, great location and wonderful staff
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2025
Mahalo nui for your review and kind words, Bill. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your visit, and we hope to host you again next time you visit Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradies

Best experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2023
Mahalo for the 5 Star review, Christoph! Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great studio in a perfect location

The studio was perfectly located within walking distance of the beach and even downtown Hilo. It had everything we wanted and a great view out over the green area between the building and the ocean. There was a very good coffee shop (Just Cruisin Coffee) just five minutes walk away and lots of restaurants all within walking distance (up to 30 minutes walk). Overall, an ideal location in Hilo
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2024
Mahalo for your review, Martin. We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the condo and the convenience of being in the heart of Hilo. We hope to host you again next time you visit! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great little stufio

My husband and I stayed for three nights, the studio is small but perfect for just two people, especially when being outside more of the time. The area around the apartment didn’t feel super safe at night time, but we were fine walking. Close to downtown and all within easy driving to the rocky beaches
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and comfortable

Pros..pretty view. Ac works great. Central location. Con’s.. older building. Very small dated bathroom. Coffee pot was dirty from previous renter.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2024
Mahalo for your review, Tracy. We're glad you enjoyed your visit. Thanks for letting us know about the coffee pot - I will pass that on to our housekeeping manager. We hope to host you again next time you visit Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

No question that the view is at the top of the list.

The condo itself is quite small and shows its age. It was very helpful to have the stores and the eating places within a short distance. I would probably not rent it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2024
Mahalo for your review, Harry. We are so sorry to hear that you felt the condo only deserved 3 stars! Like most of Hilo, Lagoon Center is not fancy, but it is well maintained and fully functional with great views and easy access to downtown Hilo. The condo itself is upgraded and accurately described in the advertising. Guests often tell us that it is a great option for travelers on a budget. We also represent one and two bedroom units in the building that are significantly larger than this studio unit. We know the importance of offering homes and condos in a wide array of sizes and prices so guests can pick the accommodations that will suit them best. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hilo Stay

The apartment was super cute, my husband and I had a great stay! It is quite small but if you’re out exploring a majority of the time and not planning on spending time inside then it’s not a problem! The building itself is outdated and smells like smoke but the aparwntment is very clean and updated. It’s also conveniently located near many beaches/lagoons, and downtown Hilo. It’s easy to find also being the tallest building in town. Overall we enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2023
Mahalo for your review, Emily. We were happy to host you and hope that you will 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

Good budget friendly stay

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: If you are looking for a good budget place to stay, this is it. Room was very clean and everything looks like the pictures. Stove, toaster and coffee maker is a place. Microwave may need a replacement soon. My husband, who is very picky about where he stays, said he would stay here again. It beats over paying at a hotel with no stove and dirty floors.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2025
Mahalo nui for your review, Cody. We're so glad that you both enjoyed your time in Hilo :-) I will pass along the info about the microwave to our maintenance team. Please 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

July 2023 Stay

This condo in Hilo is a great find! Affordable, neat as a pin, perfect location, and quiet. The kitchenette is tiny but well stocked for cooking or heating up restaurant leftovers. Nice bathroom. My hubs and I love staying in walking distance to restaurants (don’t miss local coffee at Just Cruisin). Bonus location for this place is the lagoons and park just outside! We loved having cocktails on the balcony overlooking the park before walking to dinner downtown. Nature and small city vibes is perfection to us. Check it out!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice unit

The unit was as advertised. It was quite small. The only real negative was a lack of comfortable places to sit other than the bed. Exchange some of the little tables with a small loveseat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 December 2023
Mahalo for your review, Linda. We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay. We will pass your finishing recommendation along to the property owner. 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

Great little studio!

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: This is the 4th time we've rented from Salt Water Vacations. The properties have all been well taken care of and they respond to any concerns promptly. This one has a very comfortable king size bed. A full bath with a good shower. And a full kitchen with a half size fridge. The view from the lanai of the park and ponds is serene, and you can even see part of Hilo Bay. The pool and grounds are nice as well. The area feels safe and there is 24 hour security and covered parking. We would definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
Mahalo nui for your review and continued patronage, Paul!! When guests return - especially so many times! - we know we must be doing something right ;-) We are delighted to hear that cute little HLC520 was a good fit. We look forward, as always, to your next visit! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI
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