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one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo

Apartment in Hilo with kitchen

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Queen size bed, air conditioning, and lots of light make this room bright.
Second Bed
Interior
Kitchenette
Room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hilo, HI
  • Place, Hilo Farmers Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalakaua Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Pacific Tsunami Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Queen’s Loft

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Queen’s Loft bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo

Location, Location, Location. This is a unique studio located one block off bay front above the Rainbow Jo store in downtown Hilo. It is owned and operated by Rainbwo Jo clothing designer Michele Joy. It is spacious with a Queen bed and a double bed, a private kitchenette, and a full private bath with bathtub. The location is excellent. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, grocery store, health food stores and everything Hilo.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 7
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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-167-482-5728-01, TA-167-482-5728-01

About the area

Hilo

Hilo is home to this apartment. Port of Hilo and Naniloa Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also worth visiting.
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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Hilo Farmers Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kalakaua Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pacific Tsunami Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Joseph Catholic Church - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hilo Town Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Reuben's Mexican Food - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo located?

Situated in Hilo, this apartment building is steps away from Hamakua Heritage Corridor, S. Hata Building and Palace Theater. Hilo Farmers Market and Kalakaua Park are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had a wonderful time staying at this loft! Michele was a very kind a responsive guest. Location is great! Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Pros: Location is wonderful. Shops, restaurants, food stores, galleries, coffee shops, etc are all within very easy walking distance. Location is above a store front in downtown Hilo. Pro and Con: Parking. Yes, it is available but on busy public streets and you have to be comfortable with finding it and ignoring the restrictions which we were told are never enforced. They were not enforced during our stay. So the Con is the surprise of this, but it worked out fine.Con: AC is located in one bedroom area and needed to run all night. So using this bed means AC blowing all night in this area to cool the whole apt.Semi-Con: The beds are separated by a combination wall and curtain. Close enough to hold hands through the curtain.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

A unique property in a great location

We only needed beds for one night and this worked out well for us. Communication with the owner was excellent. The location was perfect. We arrived after most business on the street were closed, so parking was easy to find. We left before sunrise to get an early start on our sightseeing and drive back to Kona.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

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

Nice plsce in downtown

Bssic accommodation with all of the necessary amenities. Bathroom layout is goofy but functional. Location is great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location, perfect accommodations, big kitchen - lots of room. Center of everything in Hilo. Perfect place with great Air Conditioning and awesome host.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miles T.

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

Short but good stay

Hilo is a small town, but staying here puts you right in the heart of their walkable downtown. It’s very basic accommodations, but I found the apartment to be clean and suitable for my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John T.

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

one nite stay

Clean, comfortable, good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff D.

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

Would book again instantly

Great location if you know Hilo!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole M.

Disliked: Check-in, communication
We wanted a location in downtown Hilo and near the airport. This place was both those things. Communication was poor and we had trouble getting in as it wasn't coded to the passcode we were given. Luckily, the store owner below the place hadn't left for the day and she helped us communicate and get in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

The best stay in Hilo Town

I absolutely loved our stay. It was homely and loved the colour scheme. Value for money and more.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Super Convenient Location

Great location downtown in Hilo.Funky layout but it works. I'd go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole T.

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

Cute, if you don't mind noise

Pros: Super cute and convenient location, with a full kitchen and water dispenser. Cons: Beds were a bit firm, many stairs and floor levels. Worst part was the noise outside... I stayed on a Monday night and the speakeasy directly across the small street had loud patrons until 2am. Then the garbage truck around 2:45am, then delivery drivers parking right under the window by 6am blasting their radio. Glad I was only there one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin Peter S.

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

Great Location!

Everything about this property was perfect! Location is great! If you don’t mind parking on the street (no problems whatsoever with us) this is the best place to stay for couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Chad

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice that it was downtown had fun with speaking with locals and the around. But the last day-night I stayed started having a problem with ants. Also do know there is no tv in this loft
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Best downtown location. Loved being able to just walk out the door to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

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

Frequent flyer

This is the second time i've stayed in this apartment. Its a great location close to the theatre and everything downtown. Very clean space and Easy parking. Its nothing fancy, very casual, but perfect for us coming over from Kona for a night or 2.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan d.

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

Amazing Place!

This was the cleanest and best managed place we’ve ever rented! The host was great about communicating and everything was clear. Far better than a hotel. We loved all the extra amenities and care the host put into the property. Close to beaches and great for walking around. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone else staying in the area. We were sad to leave and hope to stay there again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terry A.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Place has too much work that needs to be done. You should not be allowing this property on your site

This property should not be listed. There’s too many fire hazards, and dangerous.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location if you want to see downtown Hilo. Pretty noisy at night as a night club right next door has a drag show that went until 12 am,

10/10 Excellent

Clayton K.

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

Convenient

Was almost like living at home. All amenities readily available. Will definitely return and recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

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

Awesomeness

Pure awesomeness.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Great location for Hilo and Merrie Monarch

We were happy to find a place to stay in Hilo during Merrie Monarch because our trip came up late to help at an event. The loft is conveniently located, well kept and stocked with everything one could need. There were even extra cords for phones and a night light. Beds were comfortable. Fans in both rooms kept us cool at night. Important (we think) for folks renting this loft. The floors are uneven which was a bit of a challenge and the door to the entrance to the bath is small for larger humans. If noise is an issue, this place is not quiet at night, and one morning the street cleaner woke us at 5:30 am. We used the Alexa for soft music so that helped. Again this is a good location, clean and well-stocked for needs so we recommend with note of a couple of things. We mahalo this owner
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton K.

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

We’ll be back.

Being locals from Kaneohe, we were given the opportunity to play tourist for a few days. Because of the ideal location here in Hilo town, The Queens Loft made it easy for us to play that roll. Our major function on this trip was for a family reunion in Kurtistown, in other words, it was back to being locals. We were also here in January and wasn’t disappointed then and now. We look forward to our next visit here and will definitely recommend this place to our family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

YASUNORI F.

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

thanks

The KTA store was close by and the communication with HOST was good and comfortable. However, I was concerned that my car was scratched in a parking space on the side of the road and that there were small ants at the desk.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Terri

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weird layout of apartment. Shower had hair in it and bed had cobwebs hanging above us. Location is downtown with lots of homeless around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

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