Title: Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental Riverside apartment with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental ![Beach nearby - Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33936600/33936595/b4e05be8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33936600/33936595/w848h565x1y1-6497ebb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33936600/33936595/f0497cf9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33936600/33936595/2fd83842.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental (Hilo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33936600/33936595/20553505.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the best of East Hawaii in this oceanfront Hilo vacation condo, perfectly situated across from Honolii Beach Park. With a spacious living room, fully equipped kitchen, and oversized observation deck offering spectacular ocean views. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental The best of East Hawaii, Hilo vacation rental on Honolii Beach Road. Our Hilo rental is Quiet, clean and comfortable. This Hilo vacation condo is across the street from Honolii Beach Park (best surfing beach in East Hawaii and beautiful black sand beach).This open, breezy and spacious oceanfront Hilo vacation condo is the ideal vacation spot! The vacation rental can sleep up to three guests comfortably and it features one bedroom and one bathroom. Our comfortable Hilo vacation apartment is beautifully decorated and features a spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen and an over-sized oceanfront observation deck that affords spectacular views of ocean and island. This Hilo ohana is the perfect way to spend the ideal vacation or just a quick getaway. The Big Island vacation rental boasts high-speed Internet and cable TV. Washer, dryer and BBQ grill are available. While spending time in our Hilo vacation condo you can also enjoy such water activities as surfing, swimming, beach road walks and shelling. Golfing, and biking also await outdoor enthusiasts in our Hilo accommodation. Our Hilo ohana has everything you need to feel right at home and our destination has just about every activity you could ever want to try with friends and loved ones. So do not wait any longer shoot us an email or a call, we will be happy to accommodate you in this Hilo vacation rental. Keywords: studio ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre - Near the ocean - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68150000/68148300/68148224/990bf21f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront in Hilo Hale Kai Suites Heritage Room - Queen Bed, Private Bath Hilo - Ocean view - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 8.6 Excellent 74 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=68148224&PinnedHotelID=68148224&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111070000/111069600/111069547/e920ab98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfy Coastline Condo – Koholā \[Whale\] Themed WiFi, AC with four free Streamers Keaukaha - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Microwave - Living/dining area 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £181 includes taxes & fees 13 Jan - 14 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=111069547&PinnedHotelID=111069547&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106830000/106828200/106828116/3243b933.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waiakea Villas Gem. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 TA-031-272-5504-01, GE-031-272-5504-01 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental Hilo Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental Apartment Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental Apartment Hilo ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C19.75311%2C-155.09103&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nDjLRfy6v_lGPo-Lp-FmBz74KJ0=) Hilo, HI #### What's nearby - Honoli'i Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Honoli'i Beach Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - University of Hawaii at Hilo \- 6 min drive \- 4.0 miles - Port of Hilo \- 8 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Carlsmith Beach Park \- 13 min drive \- 6.9 miles #### Getting around - Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kozmic Cones - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Temple Bar - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hilo Town Tavern - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cronies Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive - ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental? ### What time is check-in at Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental? ### What time is check-out at Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental? ### Where is Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Honolii Black Sand Beach Vacation Rental 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 353 8 - Good 22 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shanon 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This was a peaceful retreat and I loved my stay! ##### Shanon Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dominic M. 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Small clean and tidy with everything yoy need and a little more. The observatory platform was the perfect place for coffee and the water is so close. ##### Dominic M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erinn K. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! Perfect spot for our time in Hilo. Property was cozy, clean and well stocked. The location of as the absolute best. We will be back! ##### Erinn K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt P. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hilo Very nice hosts and lovely place to stay and beautiful property ##### Matt P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie A. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful time, great view of bay to watch whales. Excellent location, easy access to Hilo and surround areas. ##### Laurie A. Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan-Bernelle S. 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Check in and check out process couldnʻt be easier and her flexibility in (last minute) allowing us to stay an extra night was awesome! Thank you! ##### Megan-Bernelle S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maya C. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was just the right size for the two of us. Marie and Greg were super friendly and kindly let us have access to all their amenities including the outlook (great for watching the sunrise) and the gate that gives you easy access to Honoli’i Beach. Every activity we did was about 15 minutes away, aside from visiting the volcano which is about an hour drive. Hoping we can visit again soon! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5d6cde00-8ba1-4ebc-beee-d896129aa497-1754376189341.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/18d441c2-c19a-40b6-ba78-49d00c6cdf0a-1754376229753.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/aff6be1c-e42d-422c-bfda-a34aa10f5add-1754376230419.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Maya C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina K. 11 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Hilo stay We loved this stay. The lookout perch was our favorite part. Especially in the morning for sunrise.If were ever back in Hilo, we would not hesitate to stay again. ##### Kristina K. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly G. 17 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heaven in Hilo We had the most wonderful stay! The host was so attentive & friendly! We loved our accommodations and the beautiful lookout! We will visit here again! ##### Kimberly G. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### D Todd E. 6 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First time in Hilo Comfortable, great view, beach across street. ##### D Todd E. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth D. 18 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding We visited to attend a wedding ##### Elizabeth D. Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sue M. 19 Nov 2024 Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Wonderful host ##### sue M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sherry S. 17 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Location, listing accuracy We did not stay. Did not feel comfortable. The converted garage was not appealing at all. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9a3cc83f-028e-4687-abdf-d88aeef627fe-1758074977096.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sherry S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacquie M. 25 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful guest cottage Great place, great location ... all in all, a perfect spot to stay in Hilo! ##### Jacquie M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian H. 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful!! Our stay was amazing! Location was perfect for everything that we wanted to do around Hilo. Greg and Marie are lovely! View was gorgeous. We would recommend highly as a home base for sightseeing around Hilo. ##### Brian H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Overall an excellent experience. Great location, plenty of room, wonderful hosts. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### B G. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful views Spacious accommodations, convenient location, wonderful hosts. ##### B G. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris B. 12 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient stay in Hilo Hospitable hosts sharing their great location with this rental unit. The unit is as described and convenient to the airport and downtown restaurants. Hosts are excellent. ##### Chris B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Xuan Y. 27 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 10/10 will stay again Very friendly host family! ##### Xuan Y. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Baydn D. 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic property & location Ticked all our boxes and a short walk to a surf beach & 5 minute drive to town ##### Baydn D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fran W. 17 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We loved this location and the owners were so sweet! We will be back! ##### Fran W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph B. 25 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Location Near Honoli'i Beach This is a great location with good access to Honoli'i Beach. It is a good place to stay if you plan on visiting the waterfalls near Hilo. ##### Joseph B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Serguei G K. 8 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in Hilo Nice guesthouse ##### Serguei G K. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colleen A. 22 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place to stay!! Fantastic! ##### Colleen A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bob S. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay, great location Convenient to Hilo. Right off the main highway. Unit has everything you need and the owners were really nice. ##### Bob S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ---