Loved my time here. Older hotel, but we'll taken care of. They even have a DVD machine we're i could grab a movie, old or new, to close out the night. Location is absolute perfection. The beach is the best on Kauai as far as im concerned. No crowds, peaceful, beautiful. And your surounded by everything you need. An amazing restaurant and bar, little shopping center, even a longs drug store. Perfection. read more

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Kauai for the first time and stayed at the Aston Islander on the Beach. Booking through Costco was a breeze, and I felt like I got a good deal. Overall, I'd give my experience a solid three stars. First off, the staff was wonderful. Peggy at the front desk was the sweetest and made us feel right at home. The hotel grounds were stunning, with a beautiful pool area and lush surroundings. And those chickens? They were everywhere! A fun surprise for a first-timer like me. We had a garden-facing room on the third floor that still offered a decent ocean view. The room was a bit dated, but I loved having a little kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, and sink. Plus, the DVD rental in the lobby was a nice touch since every room has a DVD player. There were a few surprises, like no elevator, so lugging our bags up three flights was a workout. Our room wasn't ready when we arrived, but we got two free drink tickets for the Tiki Bar, which made the wait more enjoyable. However, the Wi-Fi in our room was spotty, and there wasn't much help available. Luckily, I managed to hop onto the neighbor's Wi-Fi to stream Netflix, though the local TV never worked, which was a bit of a bummer. The early morning rooster calls were definitely new for me, but I came to appreciate them as part of the island charm. Parking was tricky if we got back late, but on the bright side, the location was fantastic. We could walk to the Coconut Marketplace, and the vouchers and coupons we received were a nice perk. Overall, despite some hiccups, the beautiful island setting and friendly service made my stay memorable. read more

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After a failed attempt at staying at a different property on Poipu that turned out to be ant infested (ants were literally crawling all over the bed, walls, floors and shower), my wife found Aston Islander available for a VERY last min booking on the same day at a reasonable rate. Check-in took awhile, but the front desk people were super friendly and provided us a complimentary bottle of wine when they heard that we were staying for our honeymoon. Daily housekeeping is apparently not offered, but we did ask that fresh towels be provided daily. This request was hit or miss, and we often found ourselves needing to go to the front desk to ask for a change in towels the next day. The room itself is surprisingly spacious and clean, although older and dated. It was quite amazing to wake up to the sight of the beautiful Pacific Ocean right outside our patio window every morning. Although the waters on this side of the island were not protected and too rough for us to think about jumping into the ocean safely. We were told that seals and sea turtles would occasionally make their way onto the beach, however this was apparently more of a rare sighting and never materialized during our stay. We actually just wound up going to Poipu most evenings to see the sea turtles come in to rest on the beach. There is a DVD machine near the front desk where you can rent movies for free. And a Playstation in the room to watch the DVD's with. However, the dual shock controller definitely had taken a lot of abuse and would just rumble randomly whenever the power was turned on. And most of the buttons either did not work or would only work sporadically. There are no elevators here, despite the various buildings being at least 3 stories tall. We wound up having a 2nd floor room and found ourselves hauling all of our heavy luggage up multiple flights of stairs. If you are elderly or disabled, you should definitely request a 1st floor room. Additionally, they do not have any real lighting on the outdoor common areas that connect the rooms with the front foyer. Instead, there are just the small, garden solar lights stuck into the ground along the paved path. This is honestly quite a safety issue as the area is literally pitch black at night as you're either leaving the property or coming back. With only the small lights on the floor to guide your way while you hope you don't trip over any cracks or unseen objects. The hotel has a large, private parking lot that is shared with the nearby businesses on the same property lot. However despite the large amount of parking spots, we constantly found ourselves needing to circle the lot looking for a free spot whenever we returned back later at night. We suspect that some locals may be using their parking lot for temporary/long-term parking, as we did see a few vehicles that had multiple tickets on the windshield during our stay with warnings of towing due to abandonment. Despite the tickets/warnings, we did not see any of these vehicles actually towed during our entire stay here. Despite the issues outlined above, we did overall enjoy our stay here. And would recommend this property if you're looking for a slightly more affordable option than many of the high-end resorts that dot this island. read more

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I made a reservation at your hotel, but unfortunately, due to the hurricane and the resulting disruption, we were unable to use the reservation. When I contacted the hotel chain's reservation department, I was told that because of the hurricane, refunds were being granted even when reservations fell outside the normal cancellation window. Our reservation was made through Priceline, and because the hurricane occurred so close to our reservation date, we were technically outside of the standard cancellation period. Unfortunately, since then, I have been passed back and forth between Priceline, the hotel chain's reservation department, and the local hotel, with no resolution. The hotel chain's reservation department told me that the local hotel has to authorize and handle the refund. The hotel's phone lines have been extremely difficult to reach since the hurricane. After hours of attempting to get through, I was finally able to speak with Hector, who was incredibly helpful and professional. He was honestly the one bright spot in this entire experience. I was able to have him cancel the reservation so the hotel was aware that we would not be staying. At this point, however, I am still unable to receive my refund of nearly $2,000. Priceline has told me that they cannot issue the refund until they receive a written response from the hotel regarding the cancellation. Priceline says they have sent multiple emails to the hotel requesting this information, but the hotel has apparently not responded. I have also attempted to contact the hotel directly by email without receiving a response, and reaching the hotel by phone has been nearly impossible. On the one other occasion when I was able to reach the hotel, I spoke with a female representative whose interaction with me was extremely unpleasant and unprofessional. I understand that the hurricane has created an incredibly difficult situation for everyone involved, and I have tried to be patient and understanding of what the hotel and its staff are dealing with. However, customer service and communication are still important, particularly when a customer has nearly $2,000 tied up in a reservation that could not be used because of circumstances beyond their control. This has unfortunately been one of the most frustrating experiences I have ever had with a hotel. I am simply asking for the hotel to provide Priceline with the written authorization or confirmation they need so that my refund can finally be processed. I would sincerely appreciate someone taking ownership of this situation and helping bring it to a resolution. I am not asking for anything unreasonable--I am only asking to receive the refund that I was told would be available due to the hurricane. read more

A pretty decent place to stay in Kauai. I booked through Costco and didn't have to pay the $27 daily resort fee, which was a nice bonus. The rooms themselves were actually pretty nice. There were some things that were really good, while others were just okay. What was great: The rooms were comfortable and clean. They provided beach towels, and the DVD rental was a cool touch. The location is great and very central, making it easy to get around Kauai. There's no shortage of food nearby since Coconut Marketplace is close by. They also had a refillable water station in the lobby, which was super clutch. What was just okay: The pool isn't heated, and the jacuzzi was only lukewarm. There are also no elevators, so if you're on the third floor, expect to carry tour luggage up quite a few stairs. Lastly if for some reason parking runs out you'll have to park on the public street, luckily for my time it wasn't fully occupied so I didn't have any issues. Overall, if you come in not expecting anything fancy, this is a great place to stay! read more

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I booked a oceant front room for a couples trip for 4 nights via Costco Travel and really enjoyed our stay at Aston Islander on the Beach. We loved being steps away from the ocean, and because the hotel is located on the east side of the island, we were able to catch sunset every morning. We spent some time relaxing by the pool/hot tub and on the chairs provided on the beach but also spent some time exploring the rest of the island. I thought the hotel's location was very conveniently located for that, as it was less than an hour's drive to both the north and south side of the island. The town of Kapa'a is minutes away, and the hotel is very close to the Kapa'a bike path where you can walk/bike along the ocean. Speaking more to the hotel's location, it was amazing that there were stores and restaurants within walking distance. Coconut Marketplace is right in front of the hotel, and there are two fantastictic restaurants (Lava Lava on the Beach and Hukilau Lanai) you can access in minutes. The room itself was decent but not amazing. It felt a bit dated. We found the wifi spotty at times, though sometimes it was fast enough for us to get some work done on our laptops. Other times I had to turn on my phone hotspot because the internet was so slow. There weren't enough outlets in the room either. We struggled to find easy to access outlets and could only find one near the table / patio door, so it was a bit inconvenient to charge our phones there. Two resort amenities we really appreciated: 1) the water filtration machine in the lobby was super helpful and I don't understand why every hotel doesn't have one, and 2) the DVD rental machine. We didn't expect to rent any movies, but we ended up watching 3 movies, mostly at night while we were relaxing in bed. The movie selection was very updated and included a lot of newer movies, which was nice. We were always able to find parking in the parking lot, but there's a lot of additional parking for Coconut Marketplace, so I was never stressed about returning late and not being able to find a spot. I would highly recommend staying at the Aston Islander on the Beach! read more

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Stayed on August 14th. Resort was immaculate, grounds were beautiful, staff was friendly, beds were comfortable. Would recommend to anyone desiring a centrally located beach front reasonably priced hotel within walking distance of shopping and restaurants. read more

Although we recently stayed at this property, I want to provide a caveat up front that we did not stay here via Aston but through Vacasa, the company managing the unit in which we stayed (unit 354). So this review is more about our experience at this property and not so much about the service provided by the property itself. We did indeed love our stay here. Though we have stayed at larger and better appointed condos in the past, we have no complaints about this particular unit, which is arguably one of the two best units on the property in terms of location--third floor, corner unit, and oceanfront. The corner gives you an additional window to make the smallish unit feel larger, and the view front the lanai is amazing. We spent many hours out there just reading, talking, and enjoying the view. (When I say "smallish," I'm not saying the units here are tiny. They are about the size of your average hotel room.) The unit was very quiet, especially with no one above us and a neighbor only on one side. Even while we were on the lanai, what you mostly heard were the waves. The pedestrian traffic on the beachwalk is minimal here. Another bonus is that you are literally steps away from both the Lava Lava Beach Club Restaurant, Imua Coffee Roasters, and all of the shops and restaurants at the Coconut Marketplace. I'm not exaggerating. The location is superb. But if you do want to drive somewhere, you are not more than a few blocks to two miles from just about everything else in Kapa'a. The grounds were beautifully landscaped, and we enjoyed every day that we walked through them to our unit. Whoever is taking care of the flowers, plants, and the grounds in general is doing a really great job. During our stay, we didn't encounter any problems with parking, and the walk isn't very far to just about any unit on the property. Our unit had a king size bed, a small table for two, a small kitchenette with a sink and microwave, and a shower/tub combo in the bathroom. The sink is inside the bathroom where the toilet and tub are, but you do have the kitchenette sink if a second person needs to be using a sink while someone is in the bathroom, provided you don't need a mirror right in front of you. Our unit was air-conditioned, which was a plus, and it worked very well. Because we rented through Vacasa, we did not have regular housekeeping--only extra linens and other items provided via Vacasa's housekeeper, as needed. Some people have complained that Vacasa isn't very responsive, but I didn't find that to be the case during our stay. You can easily communicate via text with them, and they respond pretty quickly. We made one request while we were there, and the first person I texted with seemed a bit hesitant to help, but the extremely friendly housekeeper did get back to us and got us what we needed in a very reasonable timeframe. I highly recommend finding a unit that suits you here at the Aston if you are looking for a decent place to stay on the Coconut Coast. You can check directly with Aston, but the best deals are usually found through Vacasa or services like VRBO and Airbnb. read more

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Rude staff and rooms not ready on time nor very clean. Great location, wish they had better people running it. Don't mind the island time and slow pace, but being rude and short is not needed. read more

Location is nice, but it's a weird set up. You're given a list of rules by the AOA that's separate from the Aston...but if you have a question like clarification on the pool rules, the front desk can't help or answer. The front desk worker with the beard in a tie is not one to ask anything from, rude and unhelpful doesn't even scratch the surface there... Housekeeping is every 5 days. The interior looks very very worn in the rooms. The grounds and beach access are wonderful. But it's not what it's cracked up to be. read more

Came to just kill some time at this establishment. Spent about 80 bucks on drinks enjoyed the beach and the bartender. BUT the old lady with black hair at the front desk was what tourists are afraid of. Super rude. I was maybe thinking about staying here next trip. But no! Be better and treat the people who bring millions to your island better. read more

The name should now be "Lung Cancer and Urinal on the Beach". In the recent past, smoking was only permitted at a single spot in the parking lot far from the guest rooms and the trade winds that comfort the rooms. Now they let smokers distribute lung cancer and cigarette stink on the beach, and it flows right into the pool area as well. All that fresh air is gone. The staff does nothing to enforce the rules. Local doped up druggies stop at the pool bar, have a drink, and go smoke on the beach. And then they urinate on the trees in full public. Again, staff does nothing after complaints. Very sad. It used to be a nice place. Unit owners may want to consider selling. It's been ruined. read more

We stayed 12 nights at Islander on the Beach in March 2024, and we absolutely loved it as our home base on Kauai :) The grounds of the property were incredibly well maintained.. the tropical plants were beautiful & smelled so good each morning! The hot tub was the perfect temperature & big enough for 8-10 people cozily. The location in Kapa'a is very central on the island so you can get to Princeville or Poipu in 45 minutes! Our oceanfront unit was on the 3rd floor & it was awesome to have a balcony with chairs & a table to watch/hear the waves crash! The units are all studios with a bed, loveseat pullout bed, & a little kitchenette with a fridge & microwave but no stovetop, hot plate, or toaster oven. There were 3 grills by the pool for cooking too. The air conditioning worked great & the bathroom was pretty big too. The property does have a cute tiki pool bar called The SandBar. The hours were random (6a-11a then 3p-10p).. and sometimes the bartender didn't show up for the afternoon shifts. Weird that you couldn't order a drink at the pool from 11a-3p... at least you can BYOB at the pool! Parking was free & in a lot out front, you get a hang tag from the front desk so you can come/fo as you please; the lot does get full though & the overflow is at Coconut Marketplace. All in all, our stay in Kapa'a was wonderful & the Islander made it even better :) loved the hot tub, our oceanfront balcony, & the property grounds! read more

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Not the fanciest place, but would definitely stay here again. What a great beachfront location, walking distance to shopping, groceries, restaurants, bars... everything you need. The town of Kapaa itself is an excellent location if you want to visit Poipu and Hanalei areas. Enjoy a nice paved walking or biking trail along the beautiful beaches while pit-stopping on the aide streets to enjoy great local food trucks and shops. The hotel was clean, though slightly dated, but being that you're on the beach, it served its purpose just fine. Nothing like walking out of your room right to the beach to watch the sunset or right from your balcony! read more

Aston Islander on the Beach - View from our room - Resorts Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

If it weren't for the horrendous customer service I received at check-in, I would have given this hotel a higher rating. Unfortunately, the service I experienced was some of the worst I've ever encountered. After a seven-hour flight and waiting three hours to check in, I was greeted at the front desk with complete indifference. I had originally reserved two rooms, but was only given information for one. When I pointed out the mistake, I received no apology--only attitude and annoyance from the staff. The problems didn't stop there. The air conditioning did not work properly, the rooms were filthy, and the overall condition of the property was far below expectations. I am not someone who leaves negative reviews lightly, but this experience was genuinely disappointing from start to finish. There are plenty of other options in the area. I would strongly recommend booking with Hilton or another hotel that values its guests and provides the level of service travelers deserve. read more

The only recommendation would be the view and the beach bar, oh and location. Service was mid at best. They put us in a room with a super loud a/c unit (I thought it was an alarm going off), and when we told them that was a deal breaker for us they pushed us to the back of the line for a new room. Check in was supposed to 3pm and we didn't get in until almost 4. They seemed unconcerned with the lout a/c unit and a little offended that it bothered us. Piña coladas are on point, tho, and the view doesn't suck. Lots of rust in the units themselves and furniture could use updating. read more

Aston Islander on the Beach - View from the lanai and a yummy piña colada. - Resorts Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

My main complaint during my stay is the limited parking. With the number of buildings and the small parking lot, it's a pain trying to get parking if you don't come back early. Also of note, their website hasn't been updated in a while and some things are no longer available like their coffee coupon. The hotel's location is very convenient. It's next to the beach so you can get that nice sunrise view. There is a shopping center right next door. They also have a bunch of different plants around the property with labels you can read about. The hotel room itself was good. They have a kitchen with boilers, fridge, toaster, microwave, and all your kitchen needs. No room service or towel replacements since we stayed only 4 days. read more

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It's a nice place to relax. Parking is limited, so if you plan on going out for dinner... you have to look for parking near the other Inns. There's an outdoor mall that has some good eating spots. read more

Beautiful setting!! Clean property. A shout out to Analise and Abalonia at the front desk who gave us excellent and very kind professional customer service! They made the stay at this location perfect!!!!! The sunsets in the morning were spectacular and the walking distance to restaurants and shops were outstanding!! read more

The rooms and area are nice. What made it amazing was the customer service we received by one particular person by the name of Jason. We had a very traumatic experience. I explained the circumstances and he helped us work it all out. If I had to rate his customer service from 1 to 10, he would definitely get a 20 from our family. Thank you again Aston but most of all thank you Jason. read more

Amenities are good rooms are a little outdated no room service unless you have a stay of 5 days or more. Tile floor twin beds, when we booked we put 2 don't know how to get a queen a bed. For us the twin bed was hard to sleep in we barely fit. good running water for the shower shower gel, shampoo included. Little kitchen no stove sink a few dishes no silverware. microwave. Ac works quiet people respect your space. Pool spa and the beach right in front of you. Towels in the lobby. No food service in this place need to go to the market places. Parking does get full. No elevator stars only up to 3 floors. Balcony locks make sure don't sleep with it open there was a break in at 3am when we were there no security on the premises you need to call 911. Pool and spa are clean. The premises was very clean and well kept. The beach was nice the even had a few chairs out there. There was a homeless guy sleeping behind a log but he didn't bother. Lobby staff most of them Not friendly. For the price it's a good stay.. for me no I am all about customer service we felt very unwelcome here. The room accommodates is a hard no we need sleep and we sleep together I don't know why we didn't get a queen bed booking does not give you an option. Check in is very slow and they are full here more than likely you cannot check in until your time or even later. read more

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Make sure they are not doing construction as my room was next to bathroom being remodeled with jackhammers running all day when I was trying to relax during a rainy day. I paid a lot of money and was never notified there would be extremely loud construction during the day time hours. read more

We had a really good experience here at the Aston. Overall the beachfront rooms are nice, bed was comfortable and the kitchen amenities were great. It was wonderful to wake up and see the sunrise and then end the day with the sunset. So pretty! The only complaint was that they told us our kids could not go in the hot tub :( We partially chose the place for the pool and hot tub and it was super disappointing! On days that are chilly or raining, a hot tub is a great solution for kids. We also have one at home, so they know how to handle themselves. Overall we liked being on the bike path, near the coconut marketplace and we enjoyed the grounds / all the Hawaiian foliage. read more

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This was the second time I've stayed at the Aston Islander on the Beach hotel and I will definitely stay there again. The room was spotless, the kitchenette perfect for a short stay and the bed was extremely comfortable. I really enjoyed staying in an ocean front room, being able to leave the sliding door open and listening to the waves. Everything was great! read more

I had the pleasure of staying here with my wife during my 50th birthday. Couldn't have picked a more perfect spot to enjoy our 4-day getaway. The location is just steps away from the beach and the lanai was such a pleasure to spend mornings and afternoons while being greeted by the local moa-moa (chickens) and roosters patrolling the common grounds. The bed we slept in was so comfortable adorned with plenty of pillows. Every morning we both woke up refreshed and ready for our daily adventures on the beautiful island. I enjoy having a small fridge to store our bottle waters. We also enjoyed having the Coconut Marketplace just a short walk away with some places to eat, shop and also grab some groceries at the market. The only subtle issues we ran into with the unit is the musty smell when you first arrive but opening the sliding door and allowing fresh air to come in quickly relieves that issue. Also the front door lock was confusing to figure out. We found out that it's best to leave it as is because it's already set to lock from the inside but check it first by testing it from the outside. Having a keypad entry was convenient to have and easy to enter. Also keep in mind that the property we stayed in was booked through VRBO, although shares the common ground with other units, is privately maintained meaning that if you need clean towels, you will need to contact the unit manager. The only thing the facilities will provide you is a parking pass to avoid having your car being ticketed. read more

Just came to check in to my room and was told that there is no room available and that check in "starts" at 3... it is now almost 4....was given the option of hanging out at the pool or some random assortment of 10% off coupons for restaurants. Was told my room "may" be ready in about an hour. I called twice earlier to see about early check in because I landed three hours ago at no point was I informed that my room would not be available until later. This is incredibly unacceptable and unprofessional. The room I PAID for is unavailable and I'm being told that it is my problem because they don't have housekeepers...well maybe they shouldn't overbook themselves then. I will NEVER stay here again!! I have an exhausted 2 year old that has been traveling for 12 hours I am exhausted this is wild. read more

The Aston Islander ground floor ocean view rooms are directly on the beach. This is a casual beach hotel that is centrally located where everything you need is with in walking distance. The Coconut Market Place has shops, restaurants, and a market. The Lava lava Beach Club is near by and has live music and a great happy hour. There are paths that lead to the beach and safe places to swim and see the monk seals that nap on the shore. They have a pool and hot tub and BBQ area as well. read more

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The first thing I booked for our Hawaiian honeymoon, after our flight, was our room here at Aston - we were in the Kauai building, room 330, and I highly recommend it. Check-in and check-out were easy, property is beautiful and right on the water as the name implies. I debated between booking a garden view room and an ocean view room, and the ocean view was worth the splurge for our special trip to wake up to that view each day. I am unlikely to return to Kauai specifically with so many different places we'd like to travel to, but would recommend this property - it came up well ranked several times as a good value during my research process, and my experience confirmed this info. Our room was somewhat dated for decor but very clean. If my vacation is going well, I'm not spending much time in my room, so this is a minor point to me - the bathrooms are updated but it's not a resort and they don't bill themselves as a luxury property, but the room was good and had what we needed (TV, microwave, refrigerator, comfortable bed/linens, etc.). You will need a car to get around Kauai, but you can easily walk to a good number of shops, restaurants, and coffee shops from here. Upon check-in, they provided coupons for free coffee and bike rentals, which was a nice touch. A couple of things to note: the beach is pretty rocky here, so it might not be ideal if your plan is to bring small kids and play in the water all day. I had to crab-walk on my butt over the rocks to get to the water, and even then proceed with caution. It's not really something they can control or fix, but something to keep in mind. Also, their parking situation - it's a fairly large lot but if you get here at night, you will probably have a hard time finding parking. Spaces are also kind of narrow. We had good luck finding parking around the back by the bar/grill, or you can park on the road leading to the property. read more

Beautiful location, grounds are nice, could use some maintenance. Ocean view room nice but AC did not work and we were told they would get it fixed after we left, also that lots of rooms had AC problems so none we could move to except a no ocean view. read more

It was a beautiful place to stay. I picked the ocean front rooms ground floor so that the walking distance to the beach and lounge on the chairs were closer. Bed was comfortable, AC was strong, the shampoo and conditioner were good quality too. I have to comment on that because I have long hair and different hair products cause tangling but theirs conditioned and softened my hair. I would have given it a five star but I dropped off a star because it is not mobility friendly. I use a cane and a Walker at times and from the front of the lobby there was no elevators or ramp to get me down the stairs into the lobby to check in. I asked 2 staff members before struggling down the stairs and then asked the front desk gal if there was any other way to get into the lobby without the stairs and they said, "No". So that, I didn't like. The next day I found that you can access the lobby from the rear but to exit you still have to walk up the stairs. read more

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Room was clean but simple. Staff friendly and helpful for navigating any questions we had. Quiet and safe area. Always enough parking.

Our room was great, and overall, my girlfriend and I enjoyed that we were so close to the beach, and could walk there every day The only reason I WON'T give this place 5/5 is because on the website, the hotel stated that guests would receive complimentary non-alcoholic drinks upon arrival, and we did not receive any shell leis as the website also promised. It's a small thing, but I do not like false advertising. 4 stars because the staff was very nice, and offered to hold our bags for us due to us having a late flight, and having to check out early. And the housekeeping was great also. Pretty good place overall. read more

Entering the condo was amazing! Despite it being small, we were able to make it comfortable for us! What a wonderful beach view! It was truly an amazing place!! Come rent this condo anytime you are going to Hawai'i read more

This is a great little hotel. It's a quiet and cozy hotel, a very Hawaiian hotel, a place you relax in. The grounds are beautifully landscaped and the staff is genuinely friendly. They welcome you with a real smile. It has everything I want - comfortable and clean rooms, a bar in a thatch-roofed palapa, grills, a pool that feels heated even though it is not, and a nice hot tub. We've really enjoyed getting in the water when we get back in the late afternoon. I love to grill fresh fish or Kauaiian prawns when we're in Hawaii. Two bonuses: 1) free DVD rentals, 2) a book of coupons that you can use every day for a mango lemonade at the palapa or a free coffee next door at Imua Coffee Roasters. They have *really* good coffee. This is a lovely hotel. This week marks our fourth time here, and it will not be our last. Can't wait to return. read more

Aston Islander on the Beach - Look what my husband got - Resorts Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

Aston Islander on the Beach is located at the south end of Kapaa on the side near Lihue. There is "traffic," but not like mainland traffic. Everyone should "zipper," meaning that every other car goes so that all of the merging lines go smoothly. No one's fighting, cutting people off, or flipping them off. If everyone plays the game, the traffic is slow, but ... you don't have to go far! As for the air conditioning, it was lovely. I did have to look on YouTube at the Fujitsu remote control instructions, but I've got it now, which is good since I stayed in 2 other places this trip and they had the same remote. Thank you, Jason Richard, for your awesome instructional video! I was a bit surprised that the front desk closed at 7 pm on weekdays and 5 pm on weekends! Luckily, I had my cell phone and called security who told me to knock on the door next to the front desk (no answer). Another guy knocked on the door next to the front desk (no answer). Security showed up and got me the keys to the room and I checked out the following morning. Included with my hotel room was two tickets for coffee at Imua Coffee Roasters. I gifted them to nice people, because I don't drink coffee. I was happy that I had a refrigerator, but I was a little surprised that there wasn't a microwave. I didn't use any of the "resort fee" DVDs, games, etc. I was disappointed that there are only 2 ice machines on the property and only 1 was working ... the working one wasn't on the half of the property where I was staying. I enjoyed seeing the cat. I enjoyed that there was a lanai in the back of the room to just sit and enjoy the views. I didn't enjoy that mosquitoes think that I'm delicious. I enjoyed a morning walk on the beach which I had almost to myself for the sunrise. I stayed in room 165 and couldn't reach any of the Pokestops. I later stayed in 155 and could reach one Pokestop. 155 was through Vacasa, a vacation rental company which I can't quite recommend since they couldn't run my credit card (twice) and I arrived in the rain to no key, a cold shower, and a non-working hair dryer. Vacasa's SNAFUs are absolutely not the fault of Aston Islander on the beach. read more

This place started out as a 3 star but it kind of grew on me over time. Upon arrival, I was a bit disappointed that we ended up with a ground floor room when I requested a quiet 3rd floor unit and had heard other guests being asked if they had a preference. Even though it was an oceanview room, the windows and patio doors were so dirty that you couldn't really see much through them and you can tell it needs a remodel as the doors still say ResortQuest from the days before it switched back to Aston which has been quite some time now and the screens quite old and hard to open at times. So why the 4 stars? Having the ground floor room meant I could walk out and catch the sunrise as soon as it peaks or be at the beach within a matter of minutes and not have to worry about the stairs since they do not have elevators. Once you do get the doors open, it does have some nice ocean and surf views from the chairs outside and security does patrol the grounds making you feel pretty safe leaving your patio door open during the day. Overall, this is a no frills hotel that gives you a pretty good value if you do not plan on spending too much time on site but because it is no frills, a $20 daily resort/amenity fee does seem a stretch for essentially lemonade or coffee and dvd rentals and free detergent for their coin operated washer/dryers on site . The sand is on the coarser side and not quite a swimmable beach but nice to hang out first thing in the morning to catch that sunrise or enjoy your cup of coffee. read more

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If you're visiting Kauai, I highly recommend not staying here. The building and rooms are nice, but the customer service was really bad. The GM would not even speak with us about the temp of the room. We had paid for a 6 night stay, the first night it was so warm and muggy in the room, I soaked the bed with sweat. Maintenance came and said "it was an old system and that's why it doesn't cool properly." Management said they don't move guests just because they're uncomfortable. There was another unit available that said it had central air. We ended checking out the next day and into the Outrigger Kaua'i Beach Resort. What a huge difference, without a price difference. I highly recommend staying there. Super nice and accommodating employees, beautiful grounds, live local band for happy hour. Had to actually adjust the A/C it was getting to cool. I live on the Big Island so I'm used to the heat and humidity. Learn from my expensive mistake, skip Islander and book Outrigger. read more

Stayed here for six nights and loved every minute. It's not a 5-star hotel by any means but it was clean, comfortable and the ocean view and breeze were perfect. The beach is quiet and private, unlike the hoards at Poipu. The grounds are beautiful and well-manicured, the staff is very friendly and they have a great pool and bar. If you want to nitpick about a stain on the tile or scratches on furniture, go to the Sheraton where you can be surrounded by a thousand of your closest friends. read more

Aston Islander on the Beach - Resorts Near Me - Kapaa, Hawaii

First time in Hawaii and my fiancé picked this island because it's peaceful, not too many tourists and a great place to just relax, enjoy the ocean, food and company! We had a great ocean view with the most beautiful landscaping I've ever seen! Everyone was friendly and had the best Mai Tais at the Sandbar! We will definitely be back and stay here again ! If you want a nice relaxed vacation with an incredible ocean view, stay here and you will definitely feel relaxed! read more

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As many have said the outdoor areas and beach by the property are beautiful. The landscapers are doing a great job at maintaining the property. I would say that overall the stay was enjoyable but there is plenty of room for improvement. Keep reading for a list of my pros and cons but ultimately as one other reviewer said "motel 6 quality rooms" they are dated and are showing their age. Maintenance has not done a great job inside the rooms. Pros: Great location Easy check in (but late 4:00PM) Wi-Fi is decent Plenty of amenities (plates, bowls, microwave, utensils, knives, coffee maker, tv, and plenty of storage) Wonderful balcony spot Beds were okay for sleeping 2 comfortable FULL size beds (CON: they were suppose to be queens) Key is in a lock box (CON: old lockbox where you just need 4 numbers out of 10. The numbers can be entered in any order. Super easy to figure out) Cons: Stains on the tiles in the bathrooms that could be removed with a scrap of a razor blade. Shower curtain has mold spots Plastic shower liner has mold/mildew around the rings Tile in shower has screw holes from where something use to be - fill in holes and buff out or remove and replace tile (could be leaking into the wall causing a much more serious issue/health hazard) Curtains by sliding glass door are stained with what looks like blood and the other curtain is filthy. Bottom of door in bathroom is splintering and needs attention Air flow is so horrible you have signs saying leave doors open. Electrical work is questionable as there is a sign saying no more than 2 appliances at one time or maintenance will charge you to reset the faulty breaker/electrical work..(seems like a building issue/code violation. Not a customers problem for you to charge more) Horrible nickel and dime tactics 2 safes in the closet (1 doesn't work at all, the other one you have to use a key because the code has not been reset) No phone in the room (so basic it's not basic) Door slams exceptionally hard and pushes you out of the room when you leave. Slams on you when you enter. Door dead bolt doesn't work (HUGE SAFETY issue) All things considered I would give them another chance, but not before I gave their competition the same chance I gave them. read more

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