LOOK! Studio Condo in Downtown Hilo: Lagoon Views, Pool, AC

Hilo · Big Island · 1 bedrooms · 1 bathrooms · Sleeps 2 · 9.2/10 · 29 reviews

Rental Details

Property Overview

LOOK at this fun, bright condo in the heart of Hilo, Hawaii for your next stay! Our Studio condo features a full kitchenette, full bathroom, balcony with lagoon views, and a flexible bed configuration (one King OR two Twins - default is one King). Central air conditioning is included! This licensed vacation rental is available for two guests.

We provide a stocked kitchen including coffee maker, range oven, apartment sized refrigerator with small freezer, small microwave, toaster, and all the dishes and utensils you'd need for cooking small meals. The bathroom has a bathtub with shower, toilet and sink. There is a small hall closet for hanging items. We supply pool towels as well as bath and bed linens. There is a shared laundry room (coin operated) on the same floor as the condo accessed by guests and residents only with a key.

Hilo Lagoon Centre condos are in the center of Hilo, Hawaii, an historic town with excellent restaurants, farmer's markets, art, culture, and live events to explore. We are also situated in walking distance to State and County buildings and provide a great space for work travelers. The condo building has a fabulous outdoor pool that you'll have access to, shared laundry room (coin operated) on the same floor as the unit, and 24 hour security. You'll have one parking space included in your stay rates.

Quiet hours are strictly 9pm to 8am and all House Rules be followed.

Book with confidence—this is a licensed, legal vacation rental managed by professionals with decades of local experience. Always double check that you are booking a place that is operating legally in Hawaii - no surprises, just aloha!
PL-STVR-2023-000612
TA-093-714-9952-01

Registration Number: 3220140100158, TA-093-714-9952-01, GE-093-714-9952-01

Rental FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Hilo (postal 96720) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Hilo, HI (Keaukaha – 1.69 km to center), United States
  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 2 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Condo
  • Unit size: 313 sq ft (29 sq m)
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Lanai / balcony
  • Onsite parking
  • A/C
  • Dryer
  • Free Parking
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • No Smoking
  • Pool
  • TV
  • Washer
What should I know about check-in?
  • Check in starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check out before 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check in age: 21
  • Check in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Contactless check in available
  • You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
  • Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Property Registration Number 3220140100158, TA 093 714 9952 01, GE 093 714 9952 01
What are the house rules and policies?
  • Pets not allowed
  • Children are welcome.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Big Island?
  • Location: Hilo, HI (Keaukaha – 1.69 km to center), United States
  • In the city center
  • Near a zoo
Do I need a rental car on Big Island, and what about parking?

A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to explore. Parking notes: Onsite parking.

What kind of rental is this?

This is a condo rental.

Is the Check Availability button the official booking link?

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Guest Reviews

Reviews

Donald D.10.0/10
Jan 28, 2026

Comfortable in a compact but convenient space with a lovely balcony overlooking the lagoon park.

Lynne M.6.0/10
Jan 23, 2026

Host was welcoming and we love the view and location. The unit needed some better lighting and some work done on a rattling door frame. Maintenance responded right away but parts needed to be ordered. So it should be better soon. We really like the Hilo Lagoon as a whole!

Stuart M.6.0/10
Dec 2, 2025

The bed was very comfortable and we greatly appreciated that the unit had A/C and a bit of laundry detergent for us to use! We found the parking a little confusing and the rest of the building is a bit dated. The unit isn’t especially close to any restaurants either, and we weren’t a big fan of the lighting (especially in the bathroom) or the scent of the soap.

Guest review10.0/10
Nov 15, 2025

Fully equipped kitchen. Plenty of room. Awesome location. Close to downtown. Host was very responsive to any of our questions. Highly recommend…

Rachel T.10.0/10
Oct 12, 2025

Great location and overall perfect for us!

Paul B.10.0/10
Jun 23, 2025

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: This is the 4th time we've rented from Salt Water Vacations. The properties have all been well taken care of and they respond to any concerns promptly. This one has a very comfortable king size bed. A full bath with a good shower. And a full kitchen with a half size fridge. The view from the lanai of the park and ponds is serene, and you can even see part of Hilo Bay. The pool and grounds are nice as well. The area feels safe and there is 24 hour security and covered parking. We would definitely stay here again.

Bill and Maggie Z.10.0/10
Mar 1, 2025

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 had a beautiful view of the Wailoa Recreation Area, very clean comfortable studio apartment, free parking, great location and wonderful staff

Bill Z.10.0/10
Feb 25, 2025

Great location in Hilo, walking distance to Ola brewpub and view of the park was right outside the balcony. Very responsive to our requests.

Cody B.10.0/10
Feb 18, 2025

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: If you are looking for a good budget place to stay, this is it. Room was very clean and everything looks like the pictures. Stove, toaster and coffee maker is a place. Microwave may need a replacement soon. My husband, who is very picky about where he stays, said he would stay here again. It beats over paying at a hotel with no stove and dirty floors.

Hillary B.10.0/10
Jan 31, 2025

Sleepy business park with stunning lagoon views. Quiet neighborhood, great for vacation. A nice walk to downtown Hilo.

Harry W.6.0/10
Nov 22, 2024

The condo itself is quite small and shows its age. It was very helpful to have the stores and the eating places within a short distance. I would probably not rent it again.

Dennis M.10.0/10
Nov 12, 2024

Great stay!

Tracy B.8.0/10
Oct 20, 2024

Pros..pretty view. Ac works great. Central location. Con’s.. older building. Very small dated bathroom. Coffee pot was dirty from previous renter.

Martin J.10.0/10
Sep 5, 2024

The studio was perfectly located within walking distance of the beach and even downtown Hilo. It had everything we wanted and a great view out over the green area between the building and the ocean. There was a very good coffee shop (Just Cruisin Coffee) just five minutes walk away and lots of restaurants all within walking distance (up to 30 minutes walk). Overall, an ideal location in Hilo

Nicole A.10.0/10
Aug 8, 2024

I stayed here for 4 nights while traveling to Hilo for work. The property was perfect for my needs. Everything was clean and in good condition and the condos are centrally located. I would absolutely stay here again!

Jeremiah & Andrea C.10.0/10
Jul 29, 2024

We enjoyed our stay at this cute unit. It was located in a great part of town and made it easy to get to everything. The unit was just how the pictures showed. The two things I was specifically looking for were a king size bed and a pool. The bed held up to my expectation but the pool was disapointing.The pictures showed a descent pool but we were never able to go in. Why would a unit remodel a pool in the peak season of travel to the island? The pool was a letdown. The unit though was great!

Shevon G.6.0/10
Jul 23, 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Room was quiet, bed was comfortable. We got the best sleep of our vacation in this space. The only complaint we had is that the space was not generously appointed at all - all that was provided for our first shower was the tiniest bottle of shampoo and the tiniest bar of soap I've ever seen - definitely not enough for two people. My main comment for the property management company is that this may not be the place to save money, as it has a real impact on (tired, traveling) customers and it's such a minimal expense to resolve it.

Glenn G.8.0/10
May 22, 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: We especially loved the beautiful view of the lagoon and river, and the park surrounding it. The room was clean and tastefully decorated. The kitchenette was well stocked. The air conditioning unit worked well and was much appreciated. The large bed was very comfortable. The location was very central and it was easy to get around town, driving and walking.The bathroom had a few issues, one being that the tub floor was flaky and warn looking, and the drain was very slow. By pulling off the stopper, we saw that there was a big wad of hair clogging the stopper. We couldn’t pull it out, but we encourage the owners to do so. The water drained perfectly when the stopper was taken off. Also, the lighting was not sufficient in the bathroom. It would benefit from light over the medicine cabinet so guests can see their faces clearly while grooming.On windy days wind would blow under the door very loudly. We encourage the owners to put some kind of blockage at the bottom of the door like we saw on other units. We solved the problem by putting towels at the bottom of the door.The first impression when arriving at the building was not great. It seriously needs a paint job. It was a little embarrassing to be dropped off at the building by our friend one day.All that being said, we would definitely stay there again. In fact, we said that we would live in the building in a larger one bedroom unit, if given the opportunity.

Glenn8.0/10
May 21, 2024

We love the view from the balcony of the lagoon park area. The rooms were clean and tastefully decorated, and the kitchenette was stocked with everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable, and the air conditioning worked well, and was very much appreciated. The location was very central, which made it easy to get around town and walk to many locations. The bathroom had some issues, in that the lighting was very dim. We especially needed light above the medicine cabinet to be able to see our faces while grooming. The bottom of the tub was flaky and worn looking. Also, the drain was very slow, and when we pulled it off the stopper we could see that there was a big wad of hair stuck in it that we couldn’t pull out. The water drained perfectly with the plug taken off. We would encourage the owners to clean the hair out of the drain topper. At times, wind blew under the front door, quite loudly, but the problem was solved by putting towels along the bottom of the door which blocked the wind coming in from the hallway. The first impression driving up to the hotel is not great. It seriously needs a paint job. We were a little embarrassed to have friends drop us off there when returning one day. That all being said, we really enjoyed our stay, and would stay there again. We even said we would live there in a larger one bedroom apartment if we had the opportunity.

Diane T.6.0/10
Feb 16, 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was conveniently located, quiet, clean and bug free. There were some problems. The keys attached for the pool and parking were not physically labeled on the keys and were mixed up probably by the previous renters. The pool key didn’t work even when the security guard tried it. Though we were out quite a bit the tv was not cable. You needed passwords to use, which I did not have with me, and what was available was pathetic. We lost the internet for several days. The manager gave me directions on how to reboot but not in person. I had to figure out which was the modem and which was the router. The mini kitchen was adequately supplied however the lightening all around was terrible. The bathtub did not drain and we had to plunge and paint was flaking off the bottom.

Elise M.8.0/10
Jan 28, 2024

My husband and I stayed for three nights, the studio is small but perfect for just two people, especially when being outside more of the time. The area around the apartment didn’t feel super safe at night time, but we were fine walking. Close to downtown and all within easy driving to the rocky beaches

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