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 ;-)

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 Moana Room is a large room with king bed, small table with chairs, desk, WiFi, SMART TV, private bathroom with shower, small fridge/freezer, microwave, coffee maker, hot water pot, toaster, dishes and utensils, ceiling and portable fan, no air conditioning and sliding door to lanai. Continental breakfast items are stocked daily and we invite all guests to swim in the pool or lounge on our 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 30 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.

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• Amazing views and relaxing vibes

  Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2025

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  Jennifer B from CHARLOTTE, NC recommends this vacation rental

  We had an incredible stay. The room was quite spacious, the bed was very comfortable, the breakfast was delicious. We loved the sunrise wake ups each morning and falling asleep to the ocean waves and salt breeze. The tropical vibes of all the floral and greenery around the place helped make it more and more like paradise found! We only stayed a couple of days because we opted to try both sides of the island for the different "vibes" but we were actually disappointed to leave and try something else because we knew it couldn't be "better"!!! It was nice to stay somewhere without the touristy feel. We highly recommend and would for sure return for another stay!!!!!!!!!

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• Beautiful View

  Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2025

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  a guest from Waukesha, WI recommends this vacation rental

  We loved watching the surfers and the room was perfect!

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• Little sea-side bed and breakfast!!

  Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2025

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  Juliette B from Fort Collins, CO recommends this vacation rental

  This place was overall wonderful! What a great view! We loved sitting at our table in the mornings and eating our included breakfast. Which was great by the way. We really appreciated the plain Greek yogurt cups, and real hard boiled eggs and fresh fruit of papaya and pineapple the first day!! Having this included is a huge benefit and makes this place unique. Probably one of the best "included" breakfasts we have ever had and we travel alot. I wish the place felt a little more private. Others from the other 3 rooms can walk right past your sliding glass door, but there is nothing that can be changed about that. But you either have a view of the water or you have your privacy. So u have to just think about that when changing or getting out of the shower or laying in bed. Also, not sure if anything can be done about this, but it can get stuffie inside the room because there is no cross flow of air. I wondered if a dehumidifier could be a good investment for each room? Also, they have done a good job of refreshing the rooms and making them modern and the shower update was nice. There are a few spots that are still a bit old, but overall I think the rooms were fabulous. They also had everything you needed in terms of amenities inside, from wine glasses, to set of plates, coffee maker, microwave, etc. The common room was also a nice surprise for guests to place extra food that they couldn't eat and pass to others who could use it. We loved seeing whales from our view and enjoyed seeing the surfers in the bay from our space! The privacy walls they have set up too are a great amenity and help with the privacy. Overall, very quiet, beautiful, well- appointed place!

  • Manager Responded on 3/8/2025

    Mahalo nui for your very detailed and thoughtful review, Juliette. You did a great job of communicating the particulars of this unique property :-) We are thrilled that you enjoyed your visit, and we hope you'll stay with us again next time you visit Hilo Town! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Perfect Weekend Getaway

  Stayed 3 days ending in December, 2024

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  Jessica M from Kapolei, HI recommends this vacation rental

  The Moana Room at Hilo Hale Kai Suites was clean, stocked with all the simple necessities such as a coffee maker, refrigerator, and microwave. The breakfast provided each morning was an added bonus. We are from Oahu and used to humid conditions, so having the windows open at night and no AC was NO problem. We enjoyed hearing the sounds of the ocean and the coqui frogs.

  • Manager Responded on 12/17/2024

    Mahalo nui for your review, Jessica. We're so glad to hear that you had a nice time at Hale Kai. We hope we can host you again on a future neighbor island getaway! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Nice room for short term stay

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2024

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  a guest from Lackenbach, BUR recommends this vacation rental

  For 2 nights the stay was really nice, everything was clean, the breakfast was good. I just recommend a A/C as it gets really warm in the rooms.

  • Manager Responded on 10/28/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Julia. Please keep us in mind next time you visit Hilo! We'd love to host you again. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Moana Room

  Stayed 2 days ending in June, 2024

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  Caroline W from Houston, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Stayed in the Moana room for two nights! We had an issue with our door, but staff was very responsive and professional. The view was amazing, the room was clean and the fresh fruit was a nice, welcoming touch! Overall great stay!

  • Manager Responded on 6/18/2024

    Mahalo nui for your review, Caroline. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the room and our services. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• review

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2024

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  Lawrence R from Troutdale, VA recommends this vacation rental

  FINE

  • Manager Responded on 7/6/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Lawrence. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Hilo Review

  Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2024

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  William W from Orange, CT does not recommend this vacation rental.

  No air conditioning which we knew, but room very muggy. Lacked privacy. We had to pull heavy drapes across our screen door for privacy therefore blocking any air flow. Room was dark. Asked for ice and we were told not part of the contract. Had to buy our own. Nice view. Difficult to drag luggage into room ... have to go down a set of stairs and then up. Parking available but very tight.
  

  • Manager Responded on 5/21/2024

    Mahalo for your review, William. We are so sorry that Hale Kai Suites did not meet your expectations. The rental does not have an ice maker on site. Aside from the continental breakfast items that are provided each morning, guests do need to equip themselves food-wise. The steps are pictured and described on the property's listing page. We are so sorry to hear that they came as a surprise. The four units are all in a row, so other guests may be walking by a little ways away when arriving at or leaving their rooms. We haven't heard before that guests felt it was necessary to keep the drapes closed at all times due to this, but everyone has their level of privacy needs. Keeping them open would definitely help with the air flow! We are glad you enjoyed the view, and we wish you all the best in your future travels. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• April 2024

  Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2024

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  Steven D from Seabrook, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Overall I enjoyed by stay. The location was ideal for our needs. Property is well kept and the rooms are very clean and neat. The only thing I would like to see is air conditioning. The ocean breeze is nice, but without cross ventilation, (a second window) the room can get stuffy.

  • Manager Responded on 4/15/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Steven. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Amazing location!

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2024

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  a guest from Great Neck, NY recommends this vacation rental

  The guesthouse is located just 5-10 minutes north of Hilo, depending on traffic (morning rush into town will take longer). The views out of Hilo Bay are amazing. It is whale season and every morning we saw dozens of them out in the bay.
  
  Our room (Moana room) was clean but basic. We had a microwave, fridge, toaster, and coffee maker. Fruit and muffins provided.
  
  Not for people with mobility issues as there are steps down and back up to get in and out of the rooms. The driveway is also steep and it can be a challenge to get your vehicle out. The left turn onto the main road to Hilo can be tough as well during heavy traffic and at night with low visibiility.
  
  Overall, great place to stay during a visit to Hilo.

  • Manager Responded on 2/17/2024

    Mahalo nui for your review, Adam, and for the important reminders and tips for future guests. We're so glad you got to see the Whale Show. I've been here for 20 years and it never gets old ;-) We hope you'll keep us in mind if your travels bring you back to Hilo. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Great location, bad bed

  Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2024

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  a guest from St Petersburg, FL does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The location here is absolutely gorgeous! The property is set on a hill that overlooks the ocean, where whales frequent! We were able to see whales right from the patio area in front of our room! The property has no AC, which we anticipated, but the only way to get air in the room is by leaving the screen slider open, with no way to lock it, which made me a little uneasy. The room would get very warm during the day, but thankfully, it cooled off fairly quickly once said door was open. The room was super cute & we loved the decorations, but the mattress and pillows were *awful.* It felt like we were sleeping on cement it was so firm (and the pillows were the same). They also provided a tasty breakfast each morning, which we really enjoyed. There was so much to love about this open-air property! If they update the mattress & pillows, we would definitely return.

  • Manager Responded on 1/25/2024

    Mahalo nui for your review, Jennifer. We're glad you enjoyed your visit, and are so sorry that the bed was not comfortable. The owner gave approval for new beds in all four rooms at Hale Kai, which is happening this last week of January '24!! We hope you'll come stay again on the nice new mattress :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Beautiful property with amazing views!

  Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2024

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  Sarah W from McMinnville, OR recommends this vacation rental

  My husband and I stayed in the Moana room for two nights. I loved the fresh beachy decor of the room and everything was extremely clean. We enjoyed the breakfast left for us every morning of fruit, hard boiled eggs, yogurt and muffins.
  The views from our room were breathtaking! On New Year's Eve we could see fireworks going off all around the bay. During the day we were able to watch the surfers down below.
  The property managers were very helpful and friendly. I loved everything about this vacation rental and would highly recommend it.

  • Manager Responded on 1/19/2024

    Mahalo nui for your review and kind words, Sarah. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay - and what a great place to check out the NYE fireworks!! We hope you'll keep us in mind for future visits to Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Gorgeous

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2023

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  a guest from Honolulu, HI recommends this vacation rental

  The location was great. Very close to Hilo town center but right on the water with beautiful tropical scenery. We enjoyed waking up to see dolphins swimming off shore. The one downside would be that the room would get a bit hot at night because there isn't A/C, and wasn't much of a breeze coming in from the window.

  • Manager Responded on 11/1/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Ivy. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. The trade breezes are usually blowing but sometimes they change direction due to weather events. Be sure to turn on the fans in that case and the air circulation should cool you off quickly! We hope you'll keep us in mind next time you visit Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• We know the way - to enjoy our stay

  Stayed 2 days ending in August, 2023

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  Malia P from Hillsboro, OR recommends this vacation rental

  I apologize for the eye roll inducing Review Title...
  We had a fantastic stay at Hale Kai Suites. The Moana Room was lovely! The views were unbeatable! The pool was refreshing and the hot tub (and the view of Hilo from it) were luxury!!
  The in room breakfast was perfect, especially the Papaya on the 2nd day!! Honolii was "home away from home" through my childhood and it was wonderful to get to experience a stay on this road, with these views, one more time.
  My only issue was there were some problems with Hot Water. It would occasionally take a long time to warm up (15+ min) but this was not always.

  • Manager Responded on 9/7/2023

    Mahalo nui for your review, Malia. We are so honored that you chose us for your special visit :-) Thanks for the heads-up on the slow heating water. I will pass that along to management so they can check on it. We hope you'll keep us in mind next time you return to beautiful Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• One of the best vacations ever!

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2023

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  Holli N from Aurora, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Do not hesitate to stay at this lovely BNB. It was our first time in Hilo and the hospitality was perfect! Lovely breakfast in the morning on your own private patio over looking the ocean. The pool was perfect and hot tub even better. The grounds the BNB are on is like a tropical garden. I made so many snail and Gecko friends! You might even be lucky enough to see dolphins swimming in the bay. In my personal opinion it's the best BNB on the big island. Can't wait to stay again!

  • Manager Responded on 6/19/2023

    Mahalo nui loa for your glowing review, Holli!! We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Hale Kai's Moana Room!!! We look forward to hosting you again next time you visit Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• 3 night stay Moana room

  Stayed 3 days ending in March, 2023

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  Somer W from Everett, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Great location to downtown Hilo, beautiful view and landscaping, good variety of breakfast items, and spacious room. My boyfriend and I both thought the bed was extremely stiff and the pillows could use an upgrade. We originally wanted to reserve the Bamboo room but it was reserved for 1 of the nights of our stay. We would stay again for the price.

  • Manager Responded on 3/16/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Somer, and for your feedback. I have let management know about the pillows. We would love to host you again anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• A Great Stay

  Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2023

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  Michael C from Dallas, OR recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay at Hale Kia was outstanding. We really enjoyed our room. It was clean, spacious, great bed and a being right on the ocean was unbelievable. Breakfast was simple but perfect. It was so cool to sit on our deck and drink coffee in the morning while watching the surfwrs down below. We wished that we would have stayed for a few more nights.

  • Manager Responded on 3/9/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Michael. We're so glad you enjoyed your visit. Come back any time, and stay longer ;-) We'd love to host you again! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Beautiful ocean view

  Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2023

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  Heather B from Campbell, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This was a beautiful quiet place with a gorgeous view of the ocean. The pool and hot tub were wonderful. Continental breakfast every morning was a nice surprise. I would definitely return.

  • Manager Responded on 3/9/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Heather. We're glad you enjoyed your visit. Come back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Incredible Stay in Hilo, Hawaii

  Stayed 4 days ending in January, 2023

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  Timothy W from Durham, NC recommends this vacation rental

  This place is a gem!! If you need somewhere to stay in Hilo this is it. Incredible ocean view, with sunrise every morning. We were there for whale season and had whale watching every morning with sunrise. Breakfast is simple but very fresh. Rotating local fruits and pastries. Was perfect for us. Hot tub and pool are a nice addition. Great location to all things on the East side, 45 min to Volcano park, it's on the Hamakua highway which was a great day exploring, close to Maunakea, etc, it's just great. We would stay again 100%.

  • Manager Responded on 2/3/2023

    Mahalo nui for your review, Timothy. We hope to host you again next time you visit Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Great location!

  Stayed 3 days ending in January, 2023

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  Suzanne S from Chicago, IL recommends this vacation rental

  So close to Hilo, but not in the middle of everything! Loved the pool, hot tub, and ocean views. The room was clean and comfortable. Because the rooms are close together and accessed by a common walkway, they are not very private. Otherwise, great accommodations for the price.

  • Manager Responded on 2/3/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Suzanne. We hope you'll keep us in mind if you return to Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• 42nd Anniversary

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2022

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  a guest from Carlsbad, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We very much enjoyed the location and amenities. Quiet and fantastic ocean views from patio. Service was top notch from Jen, as she asked each day what food items we preferred. Jen is very busy working every day during our 5 day stay.
  
  The jacuzzi required servicing and the response time was fast for an electrician to arrive. Unfortunately the repair required additional days to fix.
  
  We will stay here again!
  
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• Great Stay

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2022

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  a guest from Moscow, ID recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay in the Moana Room. It was clean and comfortable. The continental breakfast delivered to our room each day was very nice. There were enough dishes (plates, cereal bowls, coffee cups, glasses and utensils) for the two us. However, there are no sharp knives if you would like to cut up fresh fruit. Do know that you must leave the sliding door and curtains open to your room cool and guests staying in adjacent rooms walk directly in front of your room. And there are small bamboo barriers on the patio between the rooms. So there is not a lot privacy. I believe all of the rooms were being used when we were there. However, guests respected one another and quiet.

  • Manager Responded on 11/15/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Kim!! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate you pointing out some nuances that some future guests would want to know. We hope you'll keep us in mind for your next visit to Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• First trip to Hilo

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2022

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  a guest from Brentwood, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This was a great facility and location. Bed was comfortable. View was amazing. Dolphins put on a show for us one morning.

  • Manager Responded on 10/3/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Patrick. Wow dolphins - nice!! We'd love to host you again so keep us in mind if you come back to Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Ok

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2022

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  Martial Andrea M from Bern, BE does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Swimming pool didn‘t look clean.
  All the furniture looked nice, but was smelly in the inside.
  The word „breakfast“ didn’t really deserve the name „breakfast“ (one time only one boiled egg a person)
  Other than that the stay was comfortable.

  • Manager Responded on 7/13/2022

    Aloha and thank you for the review. The pool is clean but is in need of refinishing which is happening late July, 2022. Our cleaning staff is excellent and we have not detected any bad smell. Our breakfast is a continental meal in your room and includes daily fresh fruit, protein (yogurt or hard boiled egg), and granola, muffin or breakfast cake. We aim to provide a fresh variety to give you a great start to the day. Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew

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• Week end getaway

  Stayed 1 day ending in April, 2022

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  Rey C from Honokaa, HI recommends this vacation rental

  Loved the view!

  • Manager Responded on 4/28/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Rey. Come back anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Great place and even better customer support

  Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2022

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  Onkar S from Cleveland Heights, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful location, clean place, friendly staff.

  • Manager Responded on 3/3/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Onkar. Our small staff really goes the extra mile to make guests feel welcome :-) We appreciate your kind words, and are so happy you enjoyed your visit! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Lovely stay

  Stayed 4 days ending in February, 2022

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  Wendy W from Crosby, Texas recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful sea view. Lots of whale sitings. Efficiently run property. Very accommodating with requests.

  • Manager Responded on 2/24/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Wendy. Come stay again, anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• nice place to stay in Hilo

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2022

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  a guest from Boise, Idaho recommends this vacation rental

  we stayed at Moana room for three nights. we enjoyed the room, location and ambiance of the property with the beautiful landscaping. There is a room to improve Breakfast items variety and quality. We liked the compost bin concept to reduce organic food waste. wish all places would offer the composting option. Overall we enjoyed our stay and highly recommend it.

  • Manager Responded on 2/17/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Maryam. We're so happy that you enjoyed your stay and the lovely location! We have done our best to hang on to some breakfast hospitality, but COVID has made that aspect quite difficult to navigate :-( Thank you for mentioning the compost bin. On this tiny rock in the middle of the ocean, sustainability and waste are major issues. We always try our hardest to do what's best for the 'aina. Thanks for recommending, and come back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• A slice of heaven

  Stayed 1 day ending in December, 2021

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  Katherine S from Los Angeles, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Woke up and opened the door to see the ocean with surfers cheering each other on. A very beautiful spot. The fresh fruit and pastries in the fridge are an added benefit.

  • Manager Responded on 1/4/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Katherine! We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Beautiful Spot

  Stayed 3 days ending in December, 2021

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  a guest from Richmond, VA recommends this vacation rental

  Perfect spot for a getaway. Convenient to Hilo sites, gardens, waterfalls and Volcanoes. Fantastic spot to just stay put and enjoy the beautiful view of the garden, ocean and surfers. Sleep to the sound of crashing waves. Wake to surfers already on the water. Short walk to black sand beach. Clean and spacious room. Nice breakfast. Great pool for lounging.

  • Manager Responded on 1/4/2022

    Mahalo nui for your review, Suzanne - we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Hale Kai Suites. I could watch surfers all day ;-) Come back, anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Absolutely Delightful!

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2021

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  a guest from Carnation, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Quiet, convenient location, fantastic view, stunning sunrises, yummy tropical breakfast clean spacious room. The staff is warm and welcoming. This place is a germ!!

  • Manager Responded on 11/11/2021

    Mahalo nui for your review, Barbara. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay :-) We would welcome you back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Favorite stay on the island

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2021

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  Leanna S from Centreville, Alabama recommends this vacation rental

  We loved everything about our stay. A beautiful view! Very cute room. Nice breakfast. Wonderful staff! Everyone made our stay in Hilo the very best!

  • Manager Responded on 10/21/2021

    Thanks so much for your review, Leanna! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your visit. Come back and see us again soon :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Clean updated room with a gorgeous view!

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2021

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  Ferris P from Sacramento, CA recommends this vacation rental

  My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. The building and rooms appear to be updated and well maintained (for the most part). The room we stayed in (Moana) was very clean and fully equipped with everything we needed. It was a bit warm at times without A/C (warmer than we expected), but we enjoyed cooling off in the pool, and the property manager kindly provided us with an extra fan which helped. The views from our room were spectacular! We watched the sunrise every morning with our coffee and enjoyed watching the surfers at the adjacent beach. Also, some delicious breakfast items were provided every morning (bread, butter, jam, fresh fruit, oatmeal, hard boiled eggs, etc.) which was a pleasant surprise. Would definitely recommend for those who don’t get easily overheated. My hubby and I learned our lesson though and will require accommodations with A\C in the future.
  Note: a few minor maintenance issues... Our screen door constantly came off the track and also had a rip in it where bugs could get in. I’d recommend replacing. Also, the hot tub needed a touch more chlorine... it was starting to look a bit green towards the end of our stay. The pool was immaculate though.

  • Manager Responded on 10/11/2021

    Mahalo for your review and thoughtful feedback, Ferris! Like many accommodations in this area, Hale Kai does not have A/C. Most feel its not necessary in our very mild climate that rarely sees daytime temps above 85 degrees. That said, it could get warm if guests wish to relax in the room during the peak sunshine hours. For guests who plan to go out and explore during the day, the lack of A/C is rarely a problem. The entire area cools off significantly once the suns slips behind the mountains in the late afternoon. As they say 'night time is the winter of the tropics" Mahalo nui for letting us know about the screen! I have forwarded your comment to our maintenance supervisor so we can get that fixed immediately. I also let them know that you felt the hot tub could use a bit more treatment. We appreciate your feedback - it's so important to help us improve the guest experience!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Great place near the ocean

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2021

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  Oleksii V from San Francisco, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Ocean view and ocean sound from the room - it's so great. + hot tube and swimming pool
  Was really relaxing

  • Manager Responded on 9/2/2021

    Mahalo for your review, Oleksii! I'm feeling relaxed just reading it :-) Come back again soon! Warmest Aloha The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Beautiful stay

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2021

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  Mackenzi N from Hagerstown, MD recommends this vacation rental

  We had an amazing time here at this B&B. The Moana room was comfortable and spacious, the view was absolutely gorgeous, it felt private even when other renters were present in the other units. We didn’t think we would use the pool much but it was very nice in the evenings. If it was sunnier while we were there I would have loved to use it in the mornings as well. I love the sound of the waves and coqui frogs. The host was very responsive to our needs. The location of the B&B was perfect for what we were doing, close to town but also a good location for exploring the upper coast. There is no air conditioning but at night there was plenty of breeze through the windows. If we return to Hilo we would definitely stay here again.

  • Manager Responded on 8/7/2021

    Mahalo and Come Again Mackenzi! - The Salt Water Crew

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• Kona Time

  Stayed 2 days ending in June, 2021

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  Bill K from Bellevue, WA recommends this vacation rental

  Great room and great view!

  • Manager Responded on 8/2/2021

    Thanks for the review Bill! Just a note for readers - we are in HILO, not Kona :) Aloha, Jess and the Hale Kai Hawaii Crew

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