#5 New! Cozy Getaway Hot Spot Hilo Keaau Big Island of Hawaii Self CheckIn Studio Apt

Hotel Description

Okay, so I’ll be honest – the name of this place is a bit of a mouthful, but don’t let that scare you off. This little studio in Keaau (which, if you’re not familiar with the Big Island, sits right between Hilo and the famous lava viewing areas) actually turned out to be one of those happy surprises you stumble across when you’re not trying too hard.

The self check-in thing worked better than I expected – you know how sometimes those keypad situations can be sketchy? Not here. What really got me was how they’ve managed to make this small space feel genuinely cozy without that cramped, “I’m living in a closet” vibe you get at some vacation rentals. The studio setup is smart, honestly. Everything you need is right there, and whoever designed it actually thought about how people move around a space. I mean, you can grab coffee in the morning without stubbing your toe on the bed, which is more than I can say for some places I’ve stayed. The location is pretty solid too – Keaau’s got this small-town Hawaii feel that’s way more authentic than the resort areas, but you’re still close enough to Hilo for groceries or a decent meal out. And here’s something I didn’t expect: it’s actually quiet at night. You’d think being near the main road might be an issue, but the trade winds and the way the building sits sort of buffer everything.

What I really appreciated was how clean everything was – like, actually clean, not just “we changed the towels and called it good” clean. The kitchen area (well, kitchenette really) had everything I needed for basic meals, which saved me from eating out every single meal. And honestly? For the price point and that 8.3 rating, it delivers. It’s not fancy – we’re talking 3 stars here, not some luxury resort – but it feels like someone actually cares about the place instead of just collecting booking fees. The shower pressure was surprisingly good too, which might sound like a weird thing to mention, but if you’ve ever stood under one of those sad dribbling showerheads after a day of hiking around Volcanoes National Park, you know why that matters. I’d definitely stay again, especially if I was planning to spend most of my time exploring rather than hanging around the room. It’s the kind of spot that works perfectly as your home base while you’re out discovering what makes this part of the island so special.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 double bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Sarah from Australia (9/10)

  Clean, lots of parking ,filtered water, good communication,

• Manuel from Switzerland (7/10)

  It was very nicely furnished and was very clean. The location was very quiet and cozy.

• Dominic from Japan (7/10)

  Cozy hideaway it certainly is and its a great place to base for the happy tourist on the East dide of the island. Thank you for the super clear instructions to access the property & unit. Ditto: the incredibly comfy bed and very good value facilities, salt & pepper & olive oil is very thoughtful too. Wall art was fun, hope Shark the dog well too!

• Richard from United States (8/10)

  I was able to find some comfort after a day. I’m used to air conditioning. I got the fans situated then I was fine. Just right for the money and was very clean and neat. The bedding was a little strange. The mattress cover slips off like it was a tad too small for the bed. I got over it all. I give it 7;5. Average. I liked the flora outside and the security.

• Angie from United States (9/10)

  very nice

• Montibon from United States (9/10)

  Its a hidden OASIS! Very private and secured! Great accommodation

• Petrcze from Czech Republic (9/10)

  Great accommodation with a perfect location close to Hilo and the national park. Reliable and communicative host. Spacious rooms, very clean, new equipment. In the middle of green nature, beautiful! We were very happy with this stay!

• Verena from Germany (5/10)

  The Apartment was clean. Who prefere an isolated location is well kept here.

• Kellie from United States (9/10)

  If I could rate this Getaway Hot Spot, I would definitely give a easy 10 Stars.
  
  Our stay was memorable and comforting.
  Room was very clean, comfortable, pleasant, extremely quiet and peaceful exactly what you see in their photos.
  
  The proprietors Josh and his family was so nice and extremely hospitality to us. We couldn’t be more happy.
  
  Over all definitely looking forward to our next stay..

• Gao from United States (6/10)

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