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

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Honoli'i Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Honoli'i Beach Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Hilo
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪10 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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Amenities

Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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
Property Registration Number TA-119-934-0032-01, GE-119-934-0032-01

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 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Honoli'i Beach Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Port of Hilo - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Carlsmith Beach Park - 13 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Temple Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hilo Town Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Booch Bar - ‬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 Mar 10, 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 Mar 30, 2026 start from $209, 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?

Onsite 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?

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

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 99 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

This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

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.

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
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

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.

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
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

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!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Excellent view

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: The view here is everything! The staff that brings breakfast and takes care of getting you clean towels if you need them also excellent. I would suggest maybe a check list for items you'd like for breakfast because one day they brought melon for the fruit and I don't like melon so it was wasted. I felt bad. My husband suggests replacing the ceiling fan in the bedroom because it did rattle some. We loved that it was close to town. We also liked watching the surfers every day.

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Taylor B.

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

Great little B&B with beautiful views

My husband and I had a great stay here. Comfortable bed, good continental breakfast, breath taking views, and excellent location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing location for scoping the surf from condo balcony and then surfing Honolii (better to drive as walking lanes narrow. Pool area is perfect for sunbathing and swimming. Sunrises are incredible. Comfy bed, good bathroom, and kitchen had everything you need including blender, electric plug-in stovetop cooker, mini fridge/freezer, and pots/pans/utensils. Starter coffee provided for drip coffee maker. Parking on a steep incline but it’s easy to get in and out. Awesome breakfasts w diverse fruit. Friendly family staff. Minor issues: No AC so nights can feel stuffy, bedroom fan noisy on high setting, sliding patio screen and glass door need a tune up (cleaned, silicone spray, new wheels) as tough to use. Would rate a solid 9 out of 10 and could be a 10 w minor fixes. Mahalo for our stay to all involved!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

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

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
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

MaryAnn O.

Beautiful view

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: The staff was very helpful, and breakfast quite good, especially the fruit platters. The deck was a great place to watch the moon rise and the surfers at the beach to the south. The gardens and flowers there are also quite lovely. A beautiful place to stay.

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

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

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

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
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Honolii Gold

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: Amazing location for scoping the surf from condo balcony and then surfing Honolii (better to drive as walking lanes narrow. Pool area is perfect for sunbathing and swimming. Sunrises are incredible. Comfy bed, good bathroom, and kitchen had everything you need including blender, electric plug-in stovetop cooker, mini fridge/freezer, and pots/pans/utensils. Starter coffee provided for drip coffee maker. Parking on a steep incline but it’s easy to get in and out. Awesome breakfasts w diverse fruit. Friendly family staff. Minor issues: No AC so nights can feel stuffy, bedroom fan noisy on high setting, sliding patio screen and glass door need a tune up (cleaned, silicone spray, new wheels) as tough to use. Would rate a solid 9 out of 10 and could be a 10 w minor fixes. Mahalo for our stay to all involved!

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

2/10 Terrible

Victor P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host (third party) never responded to our text inquires at check-in time. They must be out of business. The property looked like it hadn't been tended to in months. We were forced to book our stay in a different location nearby at the last minute. VRBO is working with us to get a refund.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

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