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Waiakea Villas Gem. Shared Pool & Private Balcony!

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
An aerial view of a tropical island with multiple buildings surrounded by water, palm trees, and a clear sky.
A modern bathroom with a white toilet, a large mirror, a sink with two faucets, and a shower area.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There are decorative wall hangings and a plant.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and storage shelves.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • 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
1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

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.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Balcony
Number of living rooms

About this property

Waiakea Villas Gem. Shared Pool & Private Balcony!

Your family will be close to everything—shopping, dining, activities, beaches, and the airport—when you stay at this centrally located condo. Enjoy beautiful views of lush tropical flora just steps from Wailoa River State Recreation Area, where you can spot nēnē, ducks, and koi. Start your mornings with Kona coffee on the spacious balcony overlooking the pool and Waiakea Pond.

A perfect stay for remote workers, travel nurses, small families, and students!

This studio condo is located on the first floor in beautiful Waiakea Villas Hilo, with on-site 24/7 security by Aloha Security. Features include:
1. One queen-size bed and a futon that converts to a full-size bed
2. Twin pull-out sleeper sofa
3. Air mattresses available upon request
4. Essential kitchenware, including an Instant Pot, air fryer, electric cooktop, microwave, and refrigerator
5. Large outdoor dining table on the balcony
6. New smart TV
7. Dedicated desk/workspace
8. Excellent free Wi-Fi (200 Mbps) and free parking
9. Pool and coin laundry access
10. Portable AC unit for added comfort

Guest access
Please use Hualani Street to access the parking lot for Building #3.

Other things to note
GPS may direct you to Building #8. If coming from Hilo Airport, turn right on Malilani Street to reach Building #3.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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-102-723-3792-01, 322300030037, GE-102-723-3792-01
Property # 4093718vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hilo

Hilo is home to this apartment. University Theater and Hilo Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium and Naniloa Country Club. Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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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
  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Island Candies - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ola Brew Hilo Taproom - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Jalisco - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe 100 - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Kuhio Grille - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waiakea Villas Gem. Shared Pool & Private Balcony! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Waiakea Villas Gem. Shared Pool & Private Balcony! ?

As of 5 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waiakea Villas Gem. Shared Pool & Private Balcony! on 8 November 2026 start from NZ$709, 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 Waiakea Villas Gem. Shared Pool & Private Balcony! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waiakea Villas Gem. Shared Pool & Private Balcony! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waiakea Villas Gem. Shared Pool & Private Balcony! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waiakea Villas Gem. Shared Pool & Private Balcony! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waiakea Villas Gem. Shared Pool & Private Balcony! located?

Situated in Hilo, this apartment 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

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mekala L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable bed, beautiful property
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I travel OFTEN to Hilo and by far this place over exceeded my expectations! So convenient and ALL the comforts of home! Great place and a great value! Will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maraea L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved my stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & host very accommodating & helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Staying on the Hilo side you notice a difference in lodging. Hotel is not new and shows it age in the carpets and bathrooms. But it was clean and has AC. Restaurant was good on site.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob & Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicely appointed room. Super responsive host. Easy parking. I would come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a really quiet and private area. The outdoor seating area was beautiful, we got to listen to the rain while eating breakfast :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was great. Had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good central location! We will consider again on next trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was great. Clean and host was very responsive. Definitely will be back on our next visit!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful 10/10 review! We’re truly happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime. 🌴
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Nicely located, Nicely decorated. Check-in easy. AC non functional, not installed properly, making it useless. This is acknowledged by host. Property should not be advertised as having AC.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brock B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Room is very well taken care of and is everything we could have wanted in a place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darrell Z.

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

Very nice, very comfortable.

Good location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to explore Hilo, visit Kilauea and waterfalls. Room was clean but older. Parking lot is uneven, be careful. Comfortable bed, great shower. We enjoyed the pool. Nice for our stay in Hilo.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Six nice nights in Hilo

Great, centrally located, nice property and everything we needed for our six night stay. Pool area was nice and staying next to the fishpond was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

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

Loved the proximity to the Wailoa River State Rec Area

The condo provided us with a nice, cozy accommodation that suited our needs. The view just a few steps off the doorstep was absolutely stunning. We enjoyed the pool and everyone we encountered during our stay was very friendly. Really enjoyed our stay in Hilo!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was good, would be better if the bed pillows were better quality. Very uncomfortable, I ended ended up using a towel as a pillow. Instruction booklet as how to use the counter top oven would be helpful as well. Had to google to find instructions. The room and neighborhood are just as the photos show. Close to town and restaurants. Excellent ramen near by. The tv has Netflix which was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The Pool was great, we liked the feral cats, chickens and ducks roaming the property. It was quiet, close to restaurants and shopping, easy to get to the beaches, downtown and highways. The Hosts were pleasant and accommodating. We didn't use any of the cooking facilities but it was nice to know they were available if we wanted to cook.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bern M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great Location- close to Edith Kanakaole Stadium

Location was close to Edith Kanakaole Stadium, wish the area of the Villas weren’t as sketchy. Cleanliness could’ve been better. Studio had portable AC but would need to have the sliding door open because of the flex tube. Communications with host was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

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

Dated

Even though the property is a bit dated, the accommodations were nice, clean but a bit noisy. Loved being able to leave the screen doors open, loovered doors closed and listen to the rain all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked out fine
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Piana S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
We were only there during the night. We didn’t use a lot of the amenities there, but it was very hot. The AC vent was meant to go outside which meant we had to leave the sliding door open. We didn’t feel safe doing that, so we slept in the heat. The cleanliness could be improved. Stains on the walls, dirty shower curtain liner, and dust almost everywhere in the unit. It was more visible on the ceiling fan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay at the Waiakea Villas. The room was comfortable and the amenities were excellent. Check-in was by lockbox, but it was easy to use. There is a State Park just around the corner which was a nice place to walk in the mornings. The room does not have central A/C (like many places in Hawaii) but it did have a portable unit. We did not find instructions for how to use the portable unit in the room's guest guide, but eventually figured out that there is an outflow pipe for hot air that needed to be wedged between the sliding doors to keep it in place. If you close the screen doors completely in front of it, there is no worry about bugs (the balcony/porch is also screened in). Also, be careful that the drip pipe doesn't fall out of the machine and leave a puddle on the floor. One tiny issue was that coffee grounds had been left in the coffee maker from a previous guest, but otherwise the place was spotless.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful 10/10 review! We’re truly happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we will do better next time. 🌴
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katherine S.

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

Mommy daughter trip

My daughter and I stayed for two nights in the ground floor studio. As we were not driving but taking the bus, we were happy to find out that we could get within a few blocks. On foot the location is somewhat tricky to find. We used the address and that left us at the wrong side of the pond. Once we got to the place it was cutely decorated and stocked with what you would need. The studio can be stuffy, so be sure to use the fans provided and get instructions. We discovered that we could walk downtown though it was at least 30-45 minutes walk. Bikes would make this easy. Hilo is a cute town with good food. The bus is free and we took it to the beach and the airport. Overall this was an affordable, safe, quiet place to stay. Not fancy but cute. Not in the center of it all but close. When we had questions we got gracious help from our co-host. Great for budget travelers and simple duos.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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