Hale Kai Hawaii Suites - Oceanfront Hilo Lodging

Some red flags — 4.5★ guest rating

4.5 guest rating · 74 reviews

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Peace of Mind Score

low confidence

How we scored it

Quality & cleanliness

4.5★ guest rating

Location & access

4.2★ location/transit/airport access

Trust & class

74 reviews, unrated-class, 7 amenities

Price fairness

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Not enough peers to judge price fairness.

Not part of the score — a cheap room can be cheap for reasons we can't see

Breakfast83% positive · 4% negative

Restaurant69% positive · 8% negative

Dining33% positive · 67% negative

Room77% positive · 15% negative

Sleep85% positive · 15% negative

Bar40% positive · 40% negative

Breakfast

On-site food & drink, as listed by the property.

Free Wi‑FiParkingOutdoor poolBeach accessGolfSmoke-free property

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