Hilo Lakefront Studio, Pool, Walk to Downtown

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A hotel with a pool, surrounded by tropical plants and a small waterfall.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV on a black entertainment unit, a leather sofa, and a standing heater.
A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.
A dining area with a table set for two, overlooking a pool and a building with balconies.
A two-story building with a grey roof and white walls, surrounded by lush greenery and a paved road.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to University of Hawaii at Hilo

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Laundry room
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Wailoa River State Park Hawaii
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilo Shopping Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Hawaii at Hilo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this condo is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Palace Theater and S. Hata Building are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Hilo and Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
Map
Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Wailoa River State Park Hawaii - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wailoa River State Recreation Area - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hilo Shopping Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Liliuokalani Park and Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Big Island Candies - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ola Brew Hilo Taproom - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 100 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hawaiian Style Cafe Hilo - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilo Lakefront Studio, Pool, Walk to Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hilo Lakefront Studio, Pool, Walk to Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hilo Lakefront Studio, Pool, Walk to Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hilo Lakefront Studio, Pool, Walk to Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilo Lakefront Studio, Pool, Walk to Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilo Lakefront Studio, Pool, Walk to Downtown located?

Located in the heart of Hilo, this condo building is steps away from Wailoa River State Park Hawaii and Wailoa River State Recreation Area. Hilo Shopping Center and University Theater are also within 10 minutes.

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. 26 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good for budget conscious travellers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay, clean, and good location. Vivian was responsive and even got an ironing board for me to use while on work trip. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was great. Unit clean. The pool was a bonus at the end of the day. Mahalo Vivian
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Thank you so much for your review! Thank you so much for selecting my place!❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room is located in a working class apartment/condo complex, with a nice pool and good quality furnishings. It's not fancy, but is centrally located to Hilo and makes a great "base of operations" at a reasonable price. I recommend it for people who want to see the Big Island on a budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2026
Thank you so much for your review!❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hilo

Comfortable, good location, clean, friendly and helpful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy unit with a good location. 40 minutes from volcano national park. Close to downtown Hilo. Be sure to try Hawaiian Style Cafe around the corner and Pineapples. Ohana Ranch is a great place for quad rides & some Hawaiian history. Vivian was a great host. Always available to answer any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 March 2026
Thank you so much for your review! Thank you so much for selecting my place! Welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to relax

My 3 days here were very peaceful. I was visiting my mom and this gave me a place to relax after a day of dealing with her! Nice comfortable bed and the pool was great. I'll stay again if I can.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean

We had a great time lobe the location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2024
Thank you for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rating: 9/10 The condominium was very clean, modern appliances, well stocked and a great location. Very good budget value. Nice pool. Parking lot was a little sketchy looking. The place is close to downtown and the Hilo airport. Almost next door is Wailuku River State Park and close to Lili’oukalani Gardens - they make for scenic runs or hikes. Vivian was very quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Thank you so much for your review! Thank you so much for selecting my place!❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoy the low key natural vibes. Beautiful lake behind the complex. easy access around town. close to airport but you don't hear the noise of planes.good communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 September 2025
Thank you so much for your review, Marie! I enjoyed hosting you again and would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waiakea Villas condos

Condo was clean and kitchen was fully loaded.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Vivian’s condo. It was perfectly clean, in a quiet location, and free parking was also a big perk on Hawai’i. We enjoyed having the option to cook as well. There was silverware/pots/plates stocked in the kitchen. We had all we needed and really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The studio was clean w laundry on-site. Easy access to apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hilo laid back vibes.

Enjoyed easy access to the apt. From the parking to the apt. And the beauty and natural surroundings. Unlike a tourist resort.Yet close to the bustle of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, great bargain!Actually better than I anticipated for the price. A small folding table and chair would be nice… but overall very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of three stayed here for a few days while visiting Hilo. I was very impressed with how clean and nice-looking our rental unit was.The grounds were beautiful with ponds, jungle, and wildlife. My daughter enjoyed the ducks that walked around and even named them. I appreciated the laundry access in the building as well. All the directions given by the host were easy to understand and follow regarding rules and check-in/check-out. Overall we had a pleasant stay, and would 100% reccommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2026
Thank you so much for selecting my place! Thank you so much for your review!❤️
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I have enjoyed stay at this room. But I was cofused going the entrance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vivian was a super responsive and helpful host and the location of the condo was perfect. It has walking/running access to a great trail that goes around the pond and bridges to the oceanfront. Great restaurants (Manono center!) and grocery stores all close. We had 3 adults and felt right at home. Kitchen had everything we needed. Onsite laundry was a big plus. The lanai was perfect. We miss the cats and chickens already.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hilo 25

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
The host was great. Id question the value of price for location. The parking lot and general was sketchy. This unit has upgraded finishes, countertops, and fixtures. But it had an odd and unpleasant smell. If you were at a hotel you would probably have requested a different room. But not an option in vrbo land.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vivian is the perfect host!

I loved my stay at this adorable, comfortable unit in Hilo. It's in a great location with a pool perfect for short laps or play time for the kids. Vivian is a spot-on communicator. I had all the details I needed to check in and out easily. As a bonus, I had a great view of the 4th fireworks from the parking lot. Also, everyone in the complex was super nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2024
Hi Paula, I truly appreciate your kind review. Your presence as a guest has been a pleasure, and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to host you.❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Vivian was an excellent host. We came to Hawaii to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. It was the perfect place to stay . The apartment was close to many attractions I have food allergies and it was close to Island Naturals Market so I could eat vegan and organic. The kitchen had basic cooking essentials. We did get lost a couple of time but the people on the Big Island are so kind and helpful. We had a fun vacation. Thank you Vivian for a wonderful stay.😊♥️
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vivian's place was perfect for our 2 night stay. Follow her directions for finding the apartment building. Check-in was a breeze. The place was clean. There were 2 floor fans and a ceiling fan to keep us cool. A nice sized patio. Everything we needed in the kitchen. And it was spacious enough that the 2 of us didn't feel cramped. The neighborhood felt safe and we had no worries about that. Easy free parking right in front of the building. Lots of restaurants and coffee shops within 5-10 minutes. Great snorkeling nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host, Vivian, was very welcoming and promptly responsive. The amenities are as stated. Her studio is clean and comfortable - with the pool right outside the back patio. Very nice! I failed to notice her place has no air conditioning, and it was hot during the days I was there. She has multiple fans available to use, but be advised. Also, condo living overall means you are sharing space with many others, so lots of activity all around. This is not necessarily a bad thing - just something to note.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place, perfect location near Hilo.

Owner gave detail info finding the place and getting into the property. The studio had a comfortable bed with a large TV. Nice kitchen in the room and is stocked with enough items needed. There is a litle outlite room with a table for computer work also as you enter the bathroom. There is a little table on the porch, nice to sit outside. Large double slidibg doors with screens for fresh air. Owner had a book with great info for restaurants and activities. There is a larger pool. The complex is very quiet with lush plants and trees all around. We loved staying here, close to Hilo and 35 mins to Volcano National Park and 2 hours to Kona. Would higly recomend staying here. Shower good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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