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

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!

This place was perfect for us! The views from the outdoor patio and pool area couldn't be beat. Amazing sunrise every morning and were able to see whales. The unit itself was comfortable, had everything we needed. As mentioned there is no AC but it was still very comfortable with ceiling fans and a portable fan available. The breakfast was tasty with good variety each day. We would absolutely stay here again!

Nice pool with a great ocean view. The morning fresh food breakfast was great.

Pros: The ocean view, breakfast in the fridge, ready the moment you wake up and enjoy while listening to the waves below. Free parking and close to downtown Hilo & surfing beach (Honolii). Cons: communication about breakfast is confusing, are we supposed to put the basket out for next day breakfast, what basket? Or they just come in and replace the next day breakfast? We found no replaced food for next day breakfast so I guess, no tray out, no food for you! We only stayed 2 nights so no chance to have that clear up. Overall, it’s a very charming place to stay, just that little confusion which I’m sure can be cleared up fast had we stayed longer.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall satisfied. Great ocean view, enjoyed whale-watching from the lanai. Property is a little dated and pool was not heated. Complimentary breakfast was nice touch. Would probably stay again just for the view.

Pool , bed, sheets and interior are very tired and basic . Host, check in, communication was great. Was not great, was not poor, just an ok place.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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!

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!

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.

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.

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: Great location and generous breakfast included each morning. We stayed in the Pele Suite which included a living room and kitchenette. We loved sitting out on the lanai each morning watching the surfers and geckos. Small issue with the sliding screen door being off its tracks and rickety. We informed our contact at Salt Water and maintenance came out and fixed it during our stay. We were a little concerned about no AC in July, but the ceiling fans kept it cool enough while we were there. Overall we had a lovely stay and would return.

Amazing views of from the patio. Enjoyed watching the surfers right below our place

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.

This was our first time staying at this property and loved it. The view was spectacular. Such a peaceful location just a few miles from downtown. I was a little nervous about there being no AC but it was not a problem at all despite the high temps during the day. The only downside was someone parking in our spot. The situation was eventually remedied. Definitely recommended. Will see if this place is available next time we visit Hilo.

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!

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: The Pele suite was great. Had it's own little porch with great views down to the surfing action at Honoli'i Beach and across to Hilo. It is not an entirely private porch since the walkway to the 3 other suites runs between our sliding glass door and the porch, but the only traffic would be another guest leaving or arriving for the day. Very minimal. The suite was simple and clean, nothing fancy, it was great. The views to the ocean and Hilo were what it was all about. Thanks for a great stay!

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: Perfect location for exploring Hilo. Easy drive to downtown. Lovely view of the water from the living room/kitchenette and deck. Place was smaller than expected, tiny bathroom but has essentials. Overall comfortable. Amazing continental breakfast (fruit, muffins, hard-boiled eggs, milk) delivered fresh each day. Kitchnette has a plug-in stove and pans, which was handy. They also offer tea and coffee/coffee maker. Since the public path to get to other units is just outside the unit, there's little privacy. The loveseat could also use an update (not very comfortable). For a few days, this worked well for exploring Hilo and surroundings.

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: We booked this stay for 5 nights as we were going to explore the Hilo side of the island. We had a wonderful stay and would book here again. The Pele suite was perfect for the two of us. King bed, bathroom with shower, living room and a kitchen. While all the above were small it was just right for what we needed. Delicious breakfast provided every morning with fresh fruit,yogurt,milk,muffins, and hardboiled eggs. Each room has a beautiful view of the ocean where we spent lots of time watching the whales come and go. We met some of the other people who were staying there who were very friendly. It felt very homey and comfortable. The place was clean and had a common room with some extra food and beverages for everyone to share. The neighborhood was quiet and we fell asleep to the sound of the tree frogs and crashing waves. We loved staying here!

Nice little apartment with a fantastic ocean view for whale watching. We enjoyed the complementary fruit / breakfast which is stocked in the fridge each day. It's nice and close to Hilo, but not quite walking distance. Furniture, bed, etc. are well thought out.In terms of compromises: The bathroom was OK (a fair amount of small bugs / ants; a bit small); there are a lot of frogs at night in this area which might annoy light sleepers; there is no proper kitchen. We were fine with these compromises for the great view.

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pele Suite was definitely the nicer of the 4 suites in the Hilo Kai Suites complex and was well worth paying the extra few dollars to rent. It had a nice corner view of Hilo Bay and right above the pool, which was not real clean. The hot tub had been removed which was a disappointment. The unit was bit hot but did have a fan. We did need washcloths and towels which were provided after a phone call. Ants seemed to enjoy the kitchen as much as us. The parking was very hard to maneuver as it was in a very tight space with 3 other spaces on a steep hillside

Everything was great and as advertised. It was a little warm but it is Hawai’i. Really enjoyed my stay.