Ocean view Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201 next to Carlsmith Beach Park Hilo HI

Hotels
9.1 (21 reviews)
1875 Kalanianaole Street , Hilo , us

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Massage services
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious and stylish accommodations
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Air conditioning limitations

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
Some reviews mention dirty dishes and dusty rooms.
Service
9.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier, no specific mentions.
Location
9.94
Location described as fantastic with close proximity to the beach.
Room Quality
8.39
General satisfaction with the accommodations but some issues with the second bedroom being hot.
Amenities
9.42
Well-stocked accommodations with beach chairs and stylish decor.
Value for Money
8.88
Pricing seen as high compared to some provided amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.93
No specific mentions regarding food options.
Overall Experience
9.4
General positive sentiment with minor discomfort noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 02:22

Property Description

OCEAN VIEW:
Experience stunning sea views from your terrace and balcony.

AMENITIES:
Enjoy a private pool, tennis court access, free WiFi, and secure parking.

ADVENTURE AWAITS:
Explore nearby beaches, hiking trails, and snorkeling spots.

To book your stay at Ocean view Mauna Loa Shores Kai Ekahi #201, visit our website now!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 21 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.94
Room Quality: 8.39
Amenities: 9.42
Value for Money: 8.88
Food and Beverage: 8.93
Overall Experience: 9.4
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JohnTaylor08 extended_group fr
10
Pros:

Super logement. Bien placé avec une place de parking privé, il est egalement très bien équipé.
Les propriétaires sont très attentionnés.
Accès direct a la plage depuis le lotissement.

2026-01-04 via Nuitee
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David couple us
10
Ocean relaxation
Pros:

Love the location next to the ocean. The accommodation was nicely updated, spacious and stocked with appropriate stuff(beach chairs, etc) for the location.

Cons:

Totally happy

2025-11-17 via Nuitee
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Monica extended_group us
9
Moana Shores is a great condo and is definitely in the perfect location. My 2 best friends and my husband stayed here, a
Pros:

Location, Location is the best!! It’s so amazing to have the beach park as your front yard, minutes to the healing waters for daily dunks whenever you like. Wonderful to have one permanent parking spot. The condo is layed out pretty well. Pictures make it look bigger and air conditioning flow very limited. But this location is fantastic!

Cons:

Air conditioning in one bedroom only makes the condo a bit uncomfortable. And the kitchen is so small, only one person can fit in there.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Doris family_with_children de
9
Wir hatten eine gute Zeit
Pros:

Sehr schön eingerichtete Wohnung, bequeme Betten, gut ausgestattete Küche, Balkon mit Blick auf den traumhaften Carlsmith Beach Park, guter Ausgangspunkt für Ausflüge in den Volcano Nationalpark oder zum Mauna Kea Observatorium sowie zu den Akaka Wasserfällen, der Parkplatz direkt vorm Haus ist super.

Cons:

Nachts ist es oft laut, sehr belebte Gegend

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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caroline extended_group au
8
Neat as a pin, tastefully decorated.
Pros:

Lovely apartment.

Cons:

Second bedroom was hot.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Laurence family_with_children fr
8
2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Kenneth couple fr
7
Un bon pied a terre a Hilo
Pros:

Logement spacieux, à proximité du centre ville de Hilo

Cons:

Vaisselle salle et les pièces poussiéreuses
Pas de lave linge et séchoir intégré au logement malgré une location assez chère

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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SAORI extended_group jp
10
We had a wonderful stay in the property
Pros:

Stylish furniture and decor

2025-07-18 via Nuitee
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Tanya couple au
8
Pros:

Very nicely renovated unit with a well equipped kitchen containg basics like herbs and oil to make self catering easy. Sitting on the screened balcony overlooking the water was the best start to the day. The beach area was great for snorkelling with many turtle sightings. Its a good place to base yourself for a visit to the volcano's.

Cons:

There are not many food options close by.
There is only one air-conditioner for the apartment situated in the bedroom and it is too noisy ro run at night.

2025-07-03 via Nuitee
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Robert young couple us
10
A fantastic base of operations for our vacation.
Pros:

An exceptionally equipped condo with everything you might need to enjoy the ocean - beach chairs, towels, boogie board, snorkeling gear, and lots more. There were two umbrellas for those times when the sky would open up.
While we chose not to cook much, the kitchen was extremely well equipped for those who do. The air conditioner in the main bedroom made the afternoons and nights an oasis from the heat. And the location, right next to a wonderful beach park and across the street from a great seafood restaurant suited our needs to a tee.

Cons:

Occasionally the street noise interfered with the quiet. The mowing of the beach park grounds was quite loud. A good time to visit the town.

2025-05-17 via Nuitee
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Anne-marie family with young children gb
10
Great stay with communal pool
Pros:

Great place right next to a beach and with a communal pool which my kids loved. Perfect stay for a family of 4 with everything we needed and a dedicated parking spot as well.

2025-05-15 via Nuitee
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John young couple us
8
Very good
Pros:

Overall property was at a perfect spot next to Carlsmith Park

2025-05-05 via Nuitee
R
Rodolfo family with young children us
9
Superb
2025-04-28 via Nuitee
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Katherine family with young children us
7
Decent place near good location
Pros:

The apartment was nice, well stocked kitchen and nicely decorated. We were disappointed to find out that only the main bedroom had an air conditioner in it. The street traffic and noise made it hard to enjoy the lanai and since the second bedroom didn’t have A/C our kids had a hard time sleeping with the noise and heat.
The pool was not heated and was pretty dirty looking - we only went in once.
Location next to Carlsmith beach was the best part!

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
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Sarah family with young children us
10
The perfect place to stay.
Pros:

The lanai looked out onto the most amazing little beach. So relaxing. Very quiet and clean

Cons:

Nothing

2025-01-03 via Nuitee
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Angela with friends us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

What an amazing property, just steps away from Carl Smith Beach!!! The property was clean and cool with a beautiful balcony that overlooked the beach. I was impressed that there were so many nice, considerate touches like: extra beach towels, snorkeling gear, boogie boards, beach chairs, sunburn gel, change and laundry pods, etc. The owner was wonderful!!!!! My family was soooo impressed! I will definitely come again and recommend this property to all my friends 🧡!!!

2024-07-30 via Nuitee
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Kimberly family with young children us
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Perfect location next to a beautiful snorkeling lagoon. Could just hang out there the whole vacation and be happy. The condo was very clean, pretty decor, lots of room, nice assigned parking spot. Friendly touches like laundry soap and quarters provided, beach chairs, towels. A little hot at night, but can sleep perfectly with a fan on you. Sounds like an AC will be installed very soon in the main bedroom, which would make it even more awesome. Staying in Hilo is the best - so much to do on that side of the island. Our daughters loved it here and we would all love to come back and stay in this condo again one day.

2024-07-22 via Nuitee
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Marcia review category business travellers us
10
Lovely place in a good location
Pros:

Very good location, clean rooms and comfortable beds.
The host paid attention to many details including leaving detergent and change in quarters for the laundry machines. They also left a couple of necklaces and a box of chocolates for us. Nice touches.
The condo was attractively decorated.
The kitchen was well stocked and all communications were prompt and helpful.

Cons:

The only suggestion I would make is to have a better air conditioning system. Although the fans and stand alone units were ok, we would have liked to have cooled off the condo a bit more.

2024-07-08 via Nuitee
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Caroline family with young children gb
10
Exceptional
2024-05-19 via Nuitee
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Melissa young couple us
10
Stunning Views and Great Location!
Pros:

Loved the beach in our backyard…it is a rocky cove area but there are a couple of sandy spots to set up for the day. Plenty of shallow sandy bottom areas to dip in. The snorkeling was fantastic! We saw many fish and four turtles during our visit. Less than 10 minute drive into Hilo, less than an hour to Volcano National Park, many restaurants and shops in town. Our favorites were “Pineapples” and “Liko Lehua Cafe”. Head to the nearby Kaumana Cave (now open) and quick ride to Botanical Gardens (Beautiful!) Lastly, regarding the area there are many, many nearby parks along the coast.
Loved the screened patio and well equipped kitchen facilities in the condo. Everything was clean and well appointed. We didn’t use the pool so will not evaluate it.
We would definitely stay here in the future! Loved it!

2024-05-03 via Nuitee