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Nestled in a serene yard oasis, this private unit offers a tranquil retreat with its own picnic table, grill and parking. Enjoy the surroundings of fruiting trees and flowering shrubs while being conveniently close to Hilo's attractions.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 31 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Puakenikeni Hilo Hale

Private unit in a lovely open oasis of a yard with fruiting trees and flowering shrubs. Has its own dedicated serene yard space with a picnic table bench and grill for outside enjoyment. It also has its own dedicated parking next to the unit. Property is conveniently close to everything in Hilo, about a 10-minute drive to Prince Kuhio Mall, Hilo Farmers Market, and the airport. Walking distance to University of Hawaii - Hilo. Wonderful location with safe and clean environment. WiFi available!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1 square foot

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number GE-065-102-7456-01, TA-065-102-7456-01

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About the area

Located in Hilo, this apartment is in the city center. Palace Theater and Lyman Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens. Imiloa Astronomy Center and Panaewa Rainforest Zoo are also worth visiting. Kayaking, scuba diving, and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. Visit our Hilo travel guide
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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • University of Hawaii at Hilo
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Peʻepeʻe Falls & Boiling Pots
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hilo Shopping Center
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wailoa River State Park Hawaii
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Hilo Intl. Airport (ITO)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zippy's Hilo
    19 min walk
  • Mehana Brewing Company
    12 min walk
  • Daiichi Ramen
    2 min drive
  • UH Hilo Sodexo Campus Dining Room
    18 min walk
  • Blane's Drive Inn
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Puakenikeni Hilo Hale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Puakenikeni Hilo Hale?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puakenikeni Hilo Hale?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Puakenikeni Hilo Hale located?

Located in the heart of Hilo, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hawaiʻi Nui Brewing, and University of Hawaii at Hilo Botanical Gardens. Peʻepeʻe Falls & Boiling Pots and University of Hawaii at Hilo Performing Arts Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Puakenikeni Hilo Hale Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was exactly as described, comfortable, close proximity to downtown, and far enough away from the busyness. It’s not two separate bedrooms but rather one bedroom and pullout bed in the family room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hawaiianjmc

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

Weekend in Hilo

Check in was very, doors opened to welcome us whileAllowing the pacific tradewinds to air out the place. allowing the
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Edmund

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great value, clean, well maintained. Missed having a TV.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient

We cose this property for its proximity to town as i was here for a conference. Quiet setting in lovely garden setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

College move

On the island to move our daughter here for college. Location/accommodations of rental unit was ideal for what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

Week in Hilo

We opted to stay in Hilo rather than the other side of the island where there are many resorts and more traffic. We had breakfast at the VRBO and then did fun day trips all over the island. The VRBO was clean, quiet and comfortable. We appreciated the reserved parking spot and option to do laundry. Shopping at Safeway and Walmart was convenient. We also really enjoyed the Hilo farmer's market.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable little house, coffee included, ac, nice shower, felt welcomed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Great Place

Great place to stay! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Hilo For Merrie Monarch

Great location and very economical.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

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

Cozy

Has everything you need for a nice stay in Hilo.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Really enjoyed Hilo

I was attending meetings at UH Hilo so the location was excellent for me. The accommodations were modest and perfect for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine A.

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

A quiet, very clean and well stocked abode. Tulpe quickly answered my question about washing dishes

We visited Hawaii National Volcano Park, Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Cave, Hawaiian Botanical Gardens and strolled through the Wailoa River State Park. Wishing we had planned an extra day to visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Home Away From Home

Puakenikeni Hale is a comfortable, clean, quiet property. Tulpe is a wonderful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Home away from home

Puakenikeni Hale was comfortable, clean, safe and close to everywhere that we needed to be. Tulpe communicated well and responded quickly to any questions we had. It’s a great place to stay in Hilo!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan S.

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

Fine Hilo location

Good location. Should clarify laundry as to whether it is part of package. Done amenities like beach towels, extra blanket and small sharp knives would be good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karey B.

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

Peaceful Hilo

Peaceful, quiet and beautiful. I enjoyed it so much. The garden was so nice to look at every day while drinking coffee and playing with the “sweetest” cat Intu! I loved the stay and would definitely come back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

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

Super cute

Located near the city (6 minutes or so drive) Cute picnic area AC, which is nice for hot weather in area Clean Having a kitchen is nice Shower got hot Super convenient placement, easy to get to and from places
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominic C.

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

I could not get lockbox to open. I left key under white bag on coffee table.

Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

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

Hilo stay

The property is lovely! Very quiet! Easy to check in and everything was as described, clean and well equipped! Close to downtown Hilo, shopping, very central to everything.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DH K.

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

Highly Recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025