Entire home

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

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

Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Ocean viewOcean viewOcean view

Explore the area

Map
Hilo, Hawaii
  • Popular LocationHonoli'i Beach Park15 min walk
  • Popular LocationRainbow Falls8 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort of Hilo9 min drive
  • AirportHilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)13 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 ;-)

Please note: there is not a working hot tub at Hale Kai. It was decommissioned in early 2024 and removed from all of our advertising. It's mentioned in many reviews and we cannot alter or remove those, so there's been some confusion.

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 (age 13 years and over). 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.

Property manager

Salt Water Vacations, Hilo, Hawaii.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Property does not allow children

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number TA-119-934-0032-01, GE-119-934-0032-01

Property is also known as

2624-217458

About the neighborhood

Hilo

Located in Hilo, this vacation home is by the ocean. Mokupapapa Discovery Center and Palace Theater are local landmarks, and travelers 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.

What's nearby

  • Honoli'i Beach Park - 15 min walk
  • Honoli'i Beach - 16 min walk
  • Coconut Island Park - 8 min drive
  • Rainbow Falls - 8 min drive
  • Port of Hilo - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Cafe Pesto - 5 min drive
  • Kozmic Cones - 5 min drive
  • Puka Puka Kitchen - 5 min drive
  • Tina's Garden Gourmet Cafe - 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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is steps from Hamakua Heritage Corridor and Honoli'i Beach. Honoli'i Beach Park and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilo
Beautiful site, we appreciated breakfast - there ready for us. Also, nice people all round.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Linda B., Bainbridge Island

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent spot for East side of island
We stayed five nights here while visiting the Hilo area. It is a beautiful spot. We saw whales outside almost every day and enjoyed watching the body surfers from the deck. The views are amazing. Having a light breakfast with fresh fruit each morning was a nice touch. The place is spacious with a good sized bedroom, nice sitting area, small kitchenette and a small bathroom. It all looks fairly updated and in good condition. Lots of storage for suitcases and clothes. About two miles into downtown Hilo so very easy to get around. The weather was quite cool and wet while we were there so we didn’t use the pool or hot tub. The parking spots were a little tight but it never seemed like all four spots were being used so there was room to manoeuvre! Any question we had was responded to via email very promptly both before and during our stay. We would recommend this place as a nice quiet oasis for visiting Hilo and surrounding areas.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Views and cozy accomodations
The property is very nice and cozy. Not fancy, but very workable and clean. Appreciated the daily breakfast muffins and the coffee. View from the patio is great and the pool is just big enough to cool off. The hot tub was set way too high at 104, so we did not use it. The bed was comfy. Overall a great place to stay for the value. Aloha
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hilo vacation
Loved the Pele suite. lots of room and the view is fantastic. Sitting outside over the pool watching the surfers is great. Very quiet and the grounds are lovely. Breakfast of muffins and fruit fresh every morning was a nice touch. Pool and hot tub are nice and since only 4 rooms here always empty. Only 5 min from downtown Hilo and all the shops and food choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

General hotel information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Address
111 Honolii Place, Hilo, Hawaii
Location
Hilo