Hilo Lagoon Centre 701

Stay in Hilo Lagoon Centre Unit 701 for a cosmopolitan vibe in the heart of Hilo, Hawaii. Walk to our quaint downtown restaurants, shops, and ocean parks! With outstanding views of mountains and the ocean from the condo, you'll never forget you're in one of the best towns in Hawaii. Enjoy any of the three balconies in our condo with a bird's eye view of town. The condo has two bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom. The central kitchen and living room separates the bedrooms for privacy. Four barstools offer easy seating and our fully stocked kitchen is convenient for cooking. The main bedroom boasts a California King bed, dresser, walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The second bedroom has two XL Twin beds, dresser, closet and ensuite bathroom with bathtub and shower. The living room is very comfortable with a couch and two arm chairs for enjoying the entertainment of streaming TV and WiFi service.

Air Conditioning is central through three handlers to control temperature in three zones (main area, main bedroom, second bedroom).

The condo building has an outdoor swimming pool that you are invited to use during your stay. Guests agree to follow Hilo Lagoon Centre Pool Rules, Mahalo!

There is a common laundry room on the floor for your use. Please note the laundry machines are coin operated and require quarters.

ONE parking space is included for the duration of your stay with us.

This is a Hawaii County licensed short term rental.
TA-206-790-3488-02
STVR-2022-000188

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Good light and beautiful view

  Stayed 6 days ending in January, 2025

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  Ngoc N from Alameda, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The space has very good light. We could see the beautiful landscape of Hawaii from our bed!

  • Manager Responded on 2/8/2025

    Mahalo for your review, Ngoc. We're delighted that you enjoyed the view and your visit. Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Perfect Downtown Location

  Stayed 6 days ending in December, 2024

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  Nicole B from Moab, UT recommends this vacation rental

  Condo was everything described in listing. Enjoyed the space and the location. Kitchen is very cramped, but worked well for us. Property management was very responsive.

  • Manager Responded on 1/21/2025

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

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• Great Hilo Location & Condo

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2024

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  Allison B from Brier, WA recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed our stay in HIlo and the condo. It was in the perfect location for our Hilo exploring and neighboring cities. The condo was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.

  • Manager Responded on 12/17/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Allison. We're so happy the condo worked well for you, and we hope to host 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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• Great condo!

  Stayed 10 days ending in October, 2024

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  a guest from Pasadena, MD recommends this vacation rental

  Had a wonderful stay in Hilo. The location was great and I enjoyed the grounds with having the park in the back and seeing the ducks and koi pond. Overall the unit was clean and very well equipped and you have just about everything you could need. We used the small cooler a lot. I would recommend they provide more washcloths or for people to bring their own (we always do so it wasn't an issue). The were only 2 washcloths and 2 makeup cloths which can be used as wash cloths I guess, but we were there for 10 days. Laundry up the hall ($2 wash, $1.50 dry) was convenient and worked great but wouldn't want to do it every couple days. We would definitely consider staying here again.

  • Manager Responded on 12/17/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Brian. There should be extra towels and wash cloths there in the unit. Remember you can always text your on-island contact if you have any questions or requests :-) We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to host 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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• Great launching point in Hilo!

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2024

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  a guest from AURORA, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Great location - definitely felt safe in this area.
  Extremely quiet.
  Beds were very comfortable and a/c worked well.
  Appreciated the chairs, cooler, and beach towels in the unit for use. We used the chairs a ton!
  Well appointed kitchen with nice, new pots and pans.
  
  It was a bit hard to locate the assigned parking spot in the dark (numbers need to be repainted) but this isn't something the owner or property manager can control.
  
  Overall, everything was really great!

  • Manager Responded on 10/28/2024

    Mahalo nui for your review, Amanda. We're so happy to hear that HLC701 provided useful amenities and that you enjoyed your time there. Come back anytime!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Nice condo

  Stayed 8 days ending in October, 2024

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  Steve M from Portland, OR recommends this vacation rental

  This is a nicely updated condo in an older high-rise. Nice views of mountains to the northwest and of the bay in the distance from one bedroom, and adjacent to a large park. Near downtown restaurants. Kitchen is reasonably equipped and supplied. Beds were comfortable. Nice TV, but with no cable, be sure you come prepared with streaming passwords. Overall, a nice place to stay.

  • Manager Responded on 10/28/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Steve. We're happy to hear that the condo worked well for your visit, and we hope to host you next time you come to Hilo! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Mitten im Zentrum von Hilo

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2024

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  Hanns-Joachim K from Bülach recommends this vacation rental

  Die Ferienwohnung hat alles was man braucht. Sie ist Top ausgestattet mit tollem Blick auf das Meer und dem Park.Ist Ideal gelegen um Ausflüge von hier aus zu starten.

  • Manager Responded on 8/27/2024

    Danke for your review, Hanns-Joachim. We're so happy you enjoyed your visit. Come back anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Location location location

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2024

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  REHANA K from Leander, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Amazing stay! Location was the best in Hilo. Plenty of space for our family of 4. Very comfortable, functional, chic, tastefully decorated. Mahalo for hosting us. Definitely recommended to anyone visiting Hilo.

  • Manager Responded on 8/24/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Rehana. We're so happy that your family enjoyed their stay, and we're honored that you'd recommend us. Keep us in mind for future trips to 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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• A nice place

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2024

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  Thomas W from Camano Island , WA recommends this vacation rental

  The rooms are all nice sizes. Kitchen was nice, but it was a small kitchen.

  • Manager Responded on 7/6/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Thomas. We're glad you enjoyed your visit and 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 condo in older building

  Stayed 4 days ending in May, 2024

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  a guest from Cumming, GA recommends this vacation rental

  The unit itself was wonderful. It is decorated very nicely with comfortable beds and linens. The unit was impeccably clean. The communication and service were great. However, the building itself is very worn down and needs maintenance. The area where the unit was located had lots of vagrants and at times didn't feel super safe when walking around.

  • Manager Responded on 6/18/2024

    Mahalo nui for your review, Denise. We're glad that the condo was comfortable, clean and met your needs! Like much of Hilo, this is an older building but it has a fleet of caretakers and maintenance workers who work tirelessly to keep everything in good working order. Like so much of the U.S.A., homelessness is sadly on the rise here as the cost of living continues to skyrocket. I haven't heard of any safety issues with our houseless population. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Hilo Stay- April 21 to 24

  Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2024

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  Kathy W from CHANDLER, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  A cockroach ran across the kitchen counter as soon as lights turned on. The water and ice dispensers on the refrigerator did not work. Could not find the garbage shoot to dispose of the kitchen bag. TV hung and remote would not work. Location was fine for what we needed. Master bed was comfortable, Soap and shampoo were low quality.

  • Manager Responded on 5/6/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Kathy. The Hilo Lagoon Centre receives professional pest treatment on a regular basis, but unfortunately insects love the tropical jungle as much as humans do. In spite of our best efforts, it's likely that you'll encounter a pest or two when visiting this area. After a malfunction in an ice dispenser caused significant water damage in another unit, we made the decision to pro-actively disconnect the same type of ice makers in all the units we manage and provide ice trays instead. We apologize for the inconvenience. Trash chutes are at the end of each hallway - you'll find details in the Welcome binder in the condo. We're sorry you had trouble with the remote - remember that our on-island contact is available to assist you with any maintenance needs at any time! We're so glad to hear that you found the bed comfy and that the location worked for your needs. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• My Home Away From Home

  Stayed 4 days ending in April, 2024

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  a guest from Maricopa, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  Perfect location and wonderful energy! Quiet. Clean. Close to shopping. Close to a beach. Beautiful grounds! This place feels like home in so many ways. All I can say is that my trips back to Hawaii will be incomplete without staying here! Mahalo!

  • Manager Responded on 5/6/2024

    Mahalo nui for your review, Bilal. We are delighted to hear that you feel right at home - that's our goal! We look forward to hosting you again next time you visit Hilo town. Be sure to book directly with us so we can apply your returning guest discount :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Ok

  Stayed 4 days ending in April, 2024

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  a guest from KANEOHE, HI recommends this vacation rental

  Disappointed that TV was unable to watch the Merriie Monarch competition. Smart TV couldn’t connect to local stations. Sad!!!!
  

  • Manager Responded on 4/15/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Ilona. We're so sorry you were disappointed by the lack of network TV. As noted in the property listings, our rentals all have smart TVs and not cable. The Merrie Monarch Festival does stream live and free on several online portals, including Hawaii News Now. These can be accessed using a smart TV's web browser function. We hope you still enjoyed the condo and location. Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Hilo Condo

  Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2024

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  Laura B from Murphys, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The rental was comfortable and convenient for walking around Hilo. Had everything we needed.

  • Manager Responded on 4/8/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Laura. We hope you'll keep us in mind for future visits to Hilo Town :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Nice

  Stayed 6 days ending in January, 2024

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  a guest from Pasadena, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The condo was very nice. The tv was another issue. Very spotty internet connection. The tv was constantly freezing and rebooting. My husband is a huge tv fan, and this was disappointing for him.

  • Manager Responded on 2/12/2024

    Mahalo for your review, Carol. We're so sorry you had trouble with the internet. We've not heard of issues at this unit before, but I'll make sure maintenance takes a look. Please remember that we are always a call or text away. If you'd have reached out we could have sent someone to assist you ;-) Take care, and please 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 stay at Hilo

  Stayed 4 days ending in December, 2023

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  a guest from Mitcham, VIC recommends this vacation rental

  Very clean place & well maintained. We had a great time.
  The only issue we had was the aircons were a bit too loud, otherwise everything was perfect. Good location to stay & easy access to market, shops & restaurants.

  • Manager Responded on 12/26/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Bharathi. We hope you'll keep us in mind for future trips to Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Hilo Lagoon Centre 701

  Stayed 4 days ending in December, 2023

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  Yunzhi L from N/A, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Unit is clean just as pictured, convenient location, great stay!

  • Manager Responded on 12/26/2023

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

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• Very nice 2-bedroom in good Hilo location

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2023

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  a guest from Scotts Valley, CA recommends this vacation rental

  The property was very clean with beautiful furnishings. It had comfortable space for family of four, with two single beds in the second bedroom. The location next to the lagoon was nice, making daytime walkable access to Banyan Drive pleasant. There is one dedicated parking space. It is unfortunate the lanais don't face the lagoon park, but since it is a corner unit the master bedroom side window has a partial view of the park. The view of Mauna Kea is nice. I was told I would receive information how to access the room before we arrived, and that never did happen. The contact we were provided helped us obtain the information on the day we arrived, so the inconvenience was minimal.

  • Manager Responded on 12/26/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Todd. We're glad that the condo worked well for your visit. I just checked your reservation and I see that we did email your arrival instructions at 30 days and again at 7 days before arrival. I'm so sorry that they were not found! But sometimes we do get misclassified as junk email - that's why we have multiple layers of communication n place. 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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• Great Option in Hilo

  Stayed 8 days ending in November, 2023

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  a guest from OLEY, PA recommends this vacation rental

  The property was well maintained and clean. We felt safe. We enjoyed the pool area during downtime. Parking spot was much appreciated. Really liked watching the planes land from the amazing master bedroom windows!

  • Manager Responded on 11/21/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Jennifer. We're so glad the condo and grounds worked well for you. Please keep us in mind for future trips to Hilo! Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Hilo visit

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2023

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  Marie S from Vallejo, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay at the Hilo Lagoon Center was very nice. Central location making it easy to get to the beach, grocery store and restaurants.

  • Manager Responded on 11/1/2023

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

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• Lovely Stay in Hilo at nice, roomy condo

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2023

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  a guest from Alameda, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We found this corner condo very clean and comfortable for the 2 of us. The master bedroom is gorgeous with a large window overlooking the bay and a comfy king bed. Walk-in closet, large bureau, nice linens, good lighting, A/Cs, lanais! We didn't use the extra bedroom or bathroom much, but it was nice to have them available. Kitchen is small but well stocked with knives, dishes, etc. Why cook when you can walk to many wonderful restaurants? HOA rules seem strong at first, but made for a comfortable, quiet stay. Would definitely stay there again. Great value!

  • Manager Responded on 9/16/2023

    Mahalo nui for your review, Paul. We'd love to host you again, so please 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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• Nice and clean appartment

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2023

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  Sophie B from LaPrairie, QC recommends this vacation rental

  Nice appartment with a beautiful view and a nice park. The surroundings are just ok, Hilo is not that pretty. The building is old and need some refreshment but the appartment is well renovated and equiped. Good instructions and quick answer from the rental owner with complete guide of the area. We recommand for a central location.

  • Manager Responded on 8/29/2023

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

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• Clean and modern

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2023

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  Mah P from Apple Valley, MN recommends this vacation rental

  Clean , modern and great location.

  • Manager Responded on 7/24/2023

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

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• Good apartment

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2023

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  Maysel S from San Jose, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Very comfortable place. Kitchen well equipped . Though the building is quite old , the apartment is rennovated ( but need to renovate the other bath tub/ shower )- didn’t work that well, and everything is already new there.

  • Manager Responded on 7/6/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Sofia. We'll pass your suggestion along to the owner. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and 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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• Magnifique condo

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2023

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  Nathalie F from Boucherville, QC recommends this vacation rental

  Le condo a parfaitement convenu à la famille de 4 adultes que nous étions. La cuisine était très bien équipée, les lits étaient confortables et nous avons apprécié pouvoir utiliser la glacière et ice pack laissés à notre disposition. Le quartier a un cachet moins intéressant puisque nous sommes entourés d’édifices à bureaux de type gouvernemental, mais tout est à proximité (centre-ville, restos, épicerie). Je recommande certainement.

  • Manager Responded on 7/24/2023

    Merci pour votre avis. Reviens quand tu veux!

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• Great little rental

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2023

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  a guest from Friendswood, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Great place to stay. I have a bad back and really appreciated the awesome comfortable bed. All and all a great place for a short stay.

  • Manager Responded on 6/6/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Todd. We're glad that you were happy and comfortable at the condo :-) Please keep us in mind for future trips to Hilo - we'd host you again anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew Salt Water Real Estate, Hilo HI

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• Excellent

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2023

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  Claudette G from St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC recommends this vacation rental

  Good location, good amenities, good idea things for the Beach. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Manager Responded on 5/19/2023

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

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• Hilo Lagoon Condo

  Stayed 5 days ending in March, 2023

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  a guest from Gilbert, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  Very nice. Comfortable, beautiful, nearly perfect.
  There was a loud hum noted when first turning on the water in the 2nd bathroom tub. Accessing the parking is a little tricky as the parking spaces are not clearly numerically marked at the back of the building.

  • Manager Responded on 4/22/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Wendy! Please keep us in mind for your next visit to Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Great location !

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2023

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  a guest from Uniontown, OH recommends this vacation rental

  Great place! We really enjoyed our stay! Had everything we needed and great location. Host was wonderful to work with. Very clean and updated very nicely inside.

  • Manager Responded on 3/16/2023

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

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• Spacious Beautifully Renovated Condo

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2023

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  Annalisa B from Edmonton, AB recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful condo in a great location. Very spacious, very tastefully designed with modern features. Condo building is a well maintained building. Pictures are reflective of the condo.

  • Manager Responded on 3/9/2023

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

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• Awesome

  Stayed 7 days ending in February, 2023

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  a guest from Kamloops, BC recommends this vacation rental

  Property was just as described, everything you could need, easy contact with property management and checking in and out were easy. We would definitely recommend. Location perfect to explore the Hilo side of the Island. We highly recommend Blue Hawaiian Helicopter tour, Pele’s Creation and Volcanoes National Park for an unforgettable experience.

  • Manager Responded on 2/14/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Valerie. We are so happy to hear that you made some amazing memories!! Come stay again, anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Very Nicely Appointed

  Stayed 8 days ending in January, 2023

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  Scott V from Boulder, CO recommends this vacation rental

  This is the nicest short-term stay I have ever enjoyed. Be aware that this unit is on the Hilo, not bay side of the building. However the main bedroom has beautiful views from immense windows to the south. The building is dated but perfectly serviceable. There are weird streaming channels, but no cable.

  • Manager Responded on 2/3/2023

    Mahalo for your review and kind words, Scott :-) Come stay again, anytime! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew.

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• Very Lovely Appointed Condo Unit

  Stayed 3 days ending in January, 2023

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  Dana S from Surprise, AZ does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Very lovely appointed and very clean end unit condo with three separate A/C units in each room along with three lanai's, even though the building certainly could use painting and remodeling! The building shares offices with doctors, lawyers, realtors, etc so there is some vehicle noises from people coming for their appointments as well as the condo being in a busy downtown area. The side view from the master bedroom to the park was very pretty from the condo. We wouldn’t stay here again because of the noise of the frogs at night, no dishwasher or laundry facilities in the unit. (We knew about those three things in advance). Kitchen area is tight to operate comfortably between the stove on one side and the refrigerator across from it. The microwave is too small to heat a dinner plate of food in. The pillows smelled of stale body odor. We also noticed that sounds can carry from the condo units into the hallway. We loved that there was streaming service and reliable internet service. We also enjoyed our walks in the lovely park next to the condo building and the Farmers Market a few blocks down the street from the condo.

  • Manager Responded on 2/3/2023

    Mahalo for your review, Dana. We're so sorry to hear that the items you mentioned and already knew about would make you not recommend this condo to other guests. We hope future guests will take these factors into consideration. But we appreciate your high marks across the board :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Older building but condo was awesome

  Stayed 9 days ending in November, 2022

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  Terry B from Modesto, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The condo itself was awesome totally renovated and super clean .The building is old and could use updating and hallways smelt old and musty . And whoever thought lava for the pool deck needs to rethink that. Location was wonderful.

  • Manager Responded on 11/27/2022

    Aloha Terry, thanks fot the review! We're confused that you said the condo was 'super clean' but then gave our staff a low cleanliness score? glad you enjoyed the unit! Hilo is an old town and Hilo Lagoon Centre is one of the nicest condo complexes here. We understand it may not meet standards of mainlanders but we love it! Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew

  • Manager Responded on 11/27/2022

    Aloha Terry, thanks fot the review! We're confused that you said the condo was 'super clean' but then gave our staff a low cleanliness score? glad you enjoyed the unit! Hilo is an old town and Hilo Lagoon Centre is one of the nicest condo complexes here. We understand it may not meet standards of mainlanders but we love it! Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew

  • Manager Responded on 11/27/2022

    Aloha Terry, thanks fot the review! We're confused that you said the condo was 'super clean' but then gave our staff a low cleanliness number? glad you enjoyed the unit! Hilo is an old town and Hilo Lagoon Centre is one of the nicest condo complexes here. We understand it may not meet standards of mainlanders but we love it! Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Crew

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• Good stay

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2022

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  John B from Boulder, CO recommends this vacation rental

  Good

  • Manager Responded on 11/15/2022

    Mahalo for your review, John! We hope you'll keep us in mind for your next trip to Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• 25th Anniversary Trip

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2022

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  a guest from Wentzville, MO recommends this vacation rental

  Not often do the pictures accurately depict what the units are really like once you arrive, but these definitely do!
  
  Everything was handled professionally and with the right level of communication from the rental to the check-in and check-out processes.
  
  The location was perfect for excursions to Volcanoes National Park, several waterfalls, caves, ziplining, hiking, and beaches.
  
  Next time we come back to the Island we will definitely try to book this unit again.

  • Manager Responded on 10/20/2022

    Mahalo nui for your review, William. We are honored that you chose us for your special visit. CONGRATS on the anniversary!! Come back anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• Great location in Hilo Town!

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2022

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  Sasha P from Tempe, AZ recommends this vacation rental

  This was a great stay and was the unit matched the description. Everything you need was at the unit. The King sized bed in the master bedroom was very comfy. The location was great - centrally located in Hilo Town. Communication with the hosts was easy - they responded right away. Two comments - neither are a deal breaker. 1) Maybe a TV in the master bedroom? This is just a me preference and not at all a ding on the unit. It would have helped me relax after long days of adventuring...and speaking of long days, 2) I think that it should be made more clear what time the doors in the building lock. We came back late one night and was chewed out by the security guard because we didn't have a building key and couldn't access the elevator. Now, we should have known that the building key was on the lanyard with the pool key, but that wasn't made clear. Nor was the "yellow," sheet with guest information made aware to us until we were scolded by the security guard. Perhaps the key and the yellow paper should be item number 1 in the unit's information binder.
  
  Again, not deal breakers at all as we really enjoyed our stay. Mahalo!!

  • Manager Responded on 10/3/2022

    Mahalo for your review and suggestions, Sasha! We have updated our arrival instructions and added labels to the wall above the pool/entrance key lanyard. We are so glad you enjoyed your island explorations and hope you'll keep us in mind next time you come to Hilo!! Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2022

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  a guest from Houston, TX recommends this vacation rental

  Excellent - with no issues

  • Manager Responded on 7/18/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Nireshkumari. We are glad everything went smoothly. Come stay again anytime :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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• great location and good choice for staying at Hilo

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2022

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  a guest from Sunnyvale, CA recommends this vacation rental

  close to most stuff in downtown. Great location to stay at Hilo.

  • Manager Responded on 6/20/2022

    Mahalo for your review, Jason. Please keep us in mind for your next visit to Hilo :-) Warmest Aloha, The Salt Water Hawaii Vacations Crew

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