Great place a little off the beaten path, extremely close to the airport. Hilo is not a resort town, so expect it to feel a little local anyway, and this place feels like it might have been an early condo remote getaway back in the 50s before anyone visited the Hilo side. The building itself looks pretty worn from the outside (don't bother with the pool), but the condo is beautiful on the inside, just remodeled. It was immaculately clean and new with everything you need to have fun: beach towels, chairs, boogey board. SmartTV for the Netflix fiends, but bring your own account. Internet was fast and even had a phone landline with free calls to the mainland if your cell reception is poor.
The quaint little view of a local public beach park from the balcony makes this really feel like home, and you can easily pop down for a swim on the beach or in the protected lagoon. Other tenants, guests, and maintenance folks were super friendly! It feels like living in Hilo as opposed to just visiting.
Note laundry is coin op, next to the elevators, and this unit is fan-only; no AC. This was not a problem at all even on the 82 degree days, so don't let that deter you.
Would definitely stay here again. Great value, responsive host, nice digs.