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one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo

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Interior
WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
One block off Hilo's bay front, this unique studio is nestled above the Rainbow Jo store in downtown. It offers a spacious retreat with a Queen bed and double bed, plus a private kitchenette and full bath with bathtub. With shops, restaurants, grocery stores nearby you will be within walking distance to everything.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$342
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo

Location, Location, Location. This is a unique studio located one block off bay front above the Rainbow Jo store in downtown Hilo. It is owned and operated by Rainbwo Jo clothing designer Michele Joy. It is spacious with a Queen bed and a double bed, a private kitchenette, and a full private bath with bathtub. The location is excellent. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, grocery store, health food stores and everything Hilo.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 7

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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-167-482-5728-01, TA-167-482-5728-01

Property is also known as

one Bedroom Loft Apartment Heart Downtown Hilo
one Bedroom Loft Heart Downtown Hilo
one room Loft Heart Hilo
one Bedroom Loft Apartment in the Heart of Downtown Hilo Hilo

About the area

Hilo is home to this apartment. Naniloa Country Club and Edith Kanakaole Tennis Stadium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wailuku River State Park and Kaumana Springs Wilderness. Pacific Tsunami Museum and Mokupapapa Discovery Center are also worth visiting.
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Hilo, HI

What's nearby

  • Hilo Farmers Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Coconut Island Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Rainbow Falls - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Port of Hilo - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Hilo, HI (ITO-Hilo Intl.) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Pesto Hilo Bay - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Puka Puka Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kula Shave Ice - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Nector Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coco Cantina - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo?

As of 26 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo on 15 Sept 2025 start from NZ$341.78, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo located?

Situated in Hilo, this apartment building is steps away from Hamakua Heritage Corridor, S. Hata Building and Palace Theater. Hilo Farmers Market and Kalakaua Park are also within 5 minutes.

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one bedroom Loft Apartment in the heart of Downtown Hilo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa S.

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

Nice plsce in downtown

Bssic accommodation with all of the necessary amenities. Bathroom layout is goofy but functional. Location is great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location, perfect accommodations, big kitchen - lots of room. Center of everything in Hilo. Perfect place with great Air Conditioning and awesome host.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John T.

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

one nite stay

Clean, comfortable, good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff D.

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

Would book again instantly

Great location if you know Hilo!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole T.

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

Cute, if you don't mind noise

Pros: Super cute and convenient location, with a full kitchen and water dispenser. Cons: Beds were a bit firm, many stairs and floor levels. Worst part was the noise outside... I stayed on a Monday night and the speakeasy directly across the small street had loud patrons until 2am. Then the garbage truck around 2:45am, then delivery drivers parking right under the window by 6am blasting their radio. Glad I was only there one night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

The best stay in Hilo Town

I absolutely loved our stay. It was homely and loved the colour scheme. Value for money and more.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Chad

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice that it was downtown had fun with speaking with locals and the around. But the last day-night I stayed started having a problem with ants. Also do know there is no tv in this loft
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Super Convenient Location

Great location downtown in Hilo.Funky layout but it works. I'd go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terry A.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Place has too much work that needs to be done. You should not be allowing this property on your site

This property should not be listed. There’s too many fire hazards, and dangerous.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

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

Great location for Hilo and Merrie Monarch

We were happy to find a place to stay in Hilo during Merrie Monarch because our trip came up late to help at an event. The loft is conveniently located, well kept and stocked with everything one could need. There were even extra cords for phones and a night light. Beds were comfortable. Fans in both rooms kept us cool at night. Important (we think) for folks renting this loft. The floors are uneven which was a bit of a challenge and the door to the entrance to the bath is small for larger humans. If noise is an issue, this place is not quiet at night, and one morning the street cleaner woke us at 5:30 am. We used the Alexa for soft music so that helped. Again this is a good location, clean and well-stocked for needs so we recommend with note of a couple of things. We mahalo this owner
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

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

Frequent flyer

This is the second time i've stayed in this apartment. Its a great location close to the theatre and everything downtown. Very clean space and Easy parking. Its nothing fancy, very casual, but perfect for us coming over from Kona for a night or 2.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin Peter S.

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

Great Location!

Everything about this property was perfect! Location is great! If you don’t mind parking on the street (no problems whatsoever with us) this is the best place to stay for couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Best downtown location. Loved being able to just walk out the door to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

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

Awesomeness

Pure awesomeness.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location if you want to see downtown Hilo. Pretty noisy at night as a night club right next door has a drag show that went until 12 am,

10/10 Excellent

Clayton K.

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

Convenient

Was almost like living at home. All amenities readily available. Will definitely return and recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clayton K.

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

We’ll be back.

Being locals from Kaneohe, we were given the opportunity to play tourist for a few days. Because of the ideal location here in Hilo town, The Queens Loft made it easy for us to play that roll. Our major function on this trip was for a family reunion in Kurtistown, in other words, it was back to being locals. We were also here in January and wasn’t disappointed then and now. We look forward to our next visit here and will definitely recommend this place to our family and friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

YASUNORI F.

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

thanks

The KTA store was close by and the communication with HOST was good and comfortable. However, I was concerned that my car was scratched in a parking space on the side of the road and that there were small ants at the desk.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Terri

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weird layout of apartment. Shower had hair in it and bed had cobwebs hanging above us. Location is downtown with lots of homeless around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
This place fit exactly what I was looking for. It was conveniently located in the heart of Hilo, had wonderful amenities such as kitchen, laundry, fast hot water, free internet, Alexa music on demand, toaster, toaster oven, coffee maker & filters, refer, air conditioner, stove top, pots & pans, dishes & utensils, and more. As long as your not looking for a fancy hotel suite far away from city noises, then this fits the bill. The older, quirky construction reminded me a bit of staying in a tree fort, with a tilted floor, a low-hanging beam, and a very small restroom entry door width and packing tape sealing some of the floor molding to the wall, but I was very willing to accept those aspects for the lower room rate $. We enjoyed my 8-night stay very much, and we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mingqi L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Won't recommend the place

This place is dirty - a lots of tiny ants are on the tables. It is loud during the night- cars, music and other noises. Air Conditioner is very loudas well. There is almost no windows, the kitchen is small and not well equipped. I won't recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Major road construction, 6p to 6a. No mention whatsoever by the host. Poor communication. Funky cat smell. Running out of characters but the list is long.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey R. B.

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

Good for a short, no frills accommodation

We stayed here one night, visiting from O'ahu to see Mauna Loa. We debated sleeping in the car but I'm so glad we rented this place to rest our heads and take a shower. It was clean and had two nice beds, plus a kitchen and an ample bathroom. Getting in and out of the apartment was made easy by keyless entry. Great shops and restaurants just steps away. Only complaint would be it can be a little noisy at night-not from bars or other businesses but from the houseless people living in the street, screaming at eachother all night. The host provided earplugs which was well prepared and a game changer. I would stay in this place again for a quick stay but probably not anything over 3 + nights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

My stay at the Queens loft

I wanted to stay downtown where I could walk to everything and there is no other place I could find in downtown Hilo so that made it nice and easy to get around on foot, almost everywhere I wanted to go. It’s a sweet place, very rustic, so if you’re looking for something modern this is not your place. The beds are comfortable but the bathroom is small, especially the doorway so a larger person might have trouble getting in and around in it. One of my disappointments was not being able to take a bath because I could not get the plug to work, but otherwise Michele pays attention to details. It was really nice to have bottled water, a coffee maker, fridge, microwave, hot plate and what I really loved was having a diffuser, so take your favorite oil! Check in was difficult for me because the lockbox was confusing so my main feedback is to know that when you go there the keypad is black & just above the door handle. If you get there in the dark, it can be very tricky to figure it out so you’ll need a flashlight and you start by typing in the numbers and listening for the sound of each one you touch. The wonderful thing is that they were immediately responsive both nights that I had issues. I had a hard time figuring it out, but once we realized it was programmed wrong, got that straight, and I learned how to use it correctly, it was all good! I enjoyed my stay, even with all of the downtown noise I experienced. I was warned by prior reviews and earplugs worked! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B., Corvallis Oregon, USA

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

Terrific stay in Hilo

If you like staying right downtown, you like quirky, unique places, and you aren't expecting a cookie cutter hotel, this place could be for you. The queen's loft is above a wonderful clothes shop, Rainbow Jo, also owned by the owner of this vrbo. We just happened to end up in Hilo on the weekend of the Merrie Monarch Festival, and the parade went right in front of the shop. It was wonderful. As for the details of the accomodations, everything was very clean, and Michelle pays great attention to detail. The kitchen was fully stocked. I couldn't think of anything that I needed or wanted that wasn't there. The place sleeps 4, but it would be pretty small for 2 couples unless you are very close. One caveat: this would be a hard place for a large person, and it has some stairs (maybe 10). The door to the bathroom is very narrow--I'm quite sure I have some relatives that would not have fit. I hate to say anything negative about the place because we really had a good time there, but I figure that I should say that since I don't think I saw a reviewer comment on that. So, Queen's Loft doesn't get 5 stars because it's the Ritz Carlton--it's not. It gets 5 stars because everything we needed and wanted was there, and we enjoyed being right in downtown Hilo. We noticed other reviewers commented on parking. Most of the downtown parking is 2 hours, 8 - 4, except Sundays and holidays. If you look a little farther afield, you can find some spaces without any time limits. There is also parking that is 8 hours during the day. If this would bother you--hunting for a parking space, and maybe moving your car--you might want to reconsider. But we didn't find it to be particularly challenging, even on this weekend where Hilo hotels were basically sold out, so I expect it's never very difficult.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022