views, aesthetics, ambiance, all of that is amazing. you're paying for the views…read more got to stop by the bar and the bartenders were so nice! Bill was great. infinity pool & jacuzzi with amazing views. a couple of day beds, first come first serve.

Had a really good overall experience here…read more View/location is obviously spectacular. Room: Ocean view studio suite is nothing short of incredible. High floor with a perfect view of the bay. Open layout with a large bathroom and huge walk in closet area. Service: Was overall really impressed . Wife had an allergic reaction to something one evening. We called the front desk who unlocked the on site shop to get her allergy medication after the shop had closed for the night. All of our servers at the restaurants were very friendly, pleasant, and warm. Housekeeping was slow and did not make up our room during the few hours we were out from morning to early afternoon, but we called the service team and it was made by the time we got back from dinner. Fitness center was spacious and had plenty of equipment/machines - never felt crowded despite being busy. Restaurant food: The breakfast buffet and dinner meal we had were very good. The buffet in particular was great - so many dishes, omelet station, delicious Hawaiian coffee, etc. Main complaint is that the hotel felt quite packed (including the pool and beach area). We went during peak season so I guess this is to be expected. Tough to avoid though given this will always be a popular destination for non hotel guests as well. It's expensive for what it is, especially compared to international resort destinations at the same price level (a function of proximity to CA I guess) but overall was a worthwhile stay. 5 stars for the views and service t(hat went above and beyond).

Hurricane Lowell and Marriott Corporate almost cancelled our 12 days here--over 7 hours on the…read morephone with for, them trying to get us to cancel our reservation post Hurricane...so when they cancelled us, I called the resort itself and our reservation was still active, and the resort reopening 3 days prior to our scheduled arrival, so yay!! That said, we were one of 10-15 occupied rooms when we arrived, with more staff than vacationers, but the staff was EXCELLENT and so happy to be back at work. EVERYONE was awesome, from front desk ( Rita), concierge ( Tiffany, Holly, Boon), back room (!/ ownership?) Nolani, Nancy, Michele), to Nanea ( Cass, Shiama, Chris etc), and finally activities ( the BEST Veronica, Dawn, Mina and Micah) who put up with our long talks, bingo- bracelet making- canvas bag making- Kikui lei making etc)... and truly showed the spirit of aloha. That said, evidence of extensive tree damage but with ongoing clean up and never safety issues. Still beautiful bit with maybe a bit less moa ( chickens)..boo!! But plenty of nene.. Beautiful pools and grounds too. Absolutely cannot wait to return next year!!

I wanted to check out our old stomping ground. I used to own the Princeville Westin, transferred it…read moreto Maui. We haven't been here since 2012 so it has been a while. They have valet parking and parking for guest staying here. It's even great that they have a parking lot just outside the front entrance for the public access to the beach. So I was able to park and walk into the facility without paying anything. They have updated their facility and remodeled a lot of the units. The lobby area was nice and downstairs. I remember from before that all of the food and restaurants are downstairs. The pool area was really clean and that they also had redone some of that surfacing. It wasn't too crowded, which was nice and we walked around all of the different building areas. They have added a lot more units and it was very big compared to long ago. There wasn't any beach access like before I think you had to go around to the other area to enter that area to access the beach. Facility is clean and very nice. It was so much fun to reminisce and go back to the old complex.

This was our second time to Kauai in 3 years, both times staying in Hanalei. We were thrilled to…read morefind Hanalei Surfboard House for many reasons. 1: The location across the street from the beach, plus a short stroll into town, is the absolute best. We truly didn't need a car this trip, as we spent all of our time in our little heaven of Hanalei. 2: The property was ideal for a relaxing and comfortable stay. We prefer Airbnb situations when we can find them, and this fit the bill perfectly. The entire property was expertly maintained, from the gorgeous exotic grounds, to the care of the interiors, and the structures were without a doubt built with high quality and integrity. 3. Although there is a few suites on site, there is excellent privacy both inside and outside. No noise issues at all. We loved the covered lanais, both front and back. 4. This really could move up to 1, but the bed and the shower were both top notch! Bed and pillows so comfortable, and that's always our biggest issue. The shower had amazing water pressure and got as hot as you wanted it. 5. Simon - he's a gem! We got to meet and chat with him and it's clear, he loves this place and the people who visit.

The best place we've ever stayed in Kauai & one of our most…read morefavorites ! This was almost 10 years ago . This place is absolutely pristine & clean ! Simon the owner of this Amazing Airbnb is simply a gracious host & everything you need for your stay is available. The grounds are kept & very well maintained. We loved all the retro & eclectic decor surround the outdoors & the inside of our Cowgirl suite was eco& retro as well ! We genuinely loved our stay here & were well taken care of by Simon . We did arrive there when there was a tsunami on the way but it was all good & we didn't get hit by the tropical storm fortunately. Simon also offered his upstairs home in case we had to move to higher ground . Simon was Mr. Hospitality ! I know sometime in the near future we will be back again more than likely on our anniversary. Simon also recommended some great places to eat & venture out too . This place is phenomenal so check it out you won't regret! It's own little paradise.

This cottage is a perfect vacation rental if you like to feel the unique qualities of the community…read moreyou're visiting. HMBC's openness lets you enjoy the warmth, the wetness, and the beauty of Hanalei Bay in a low-key way that lets you feel like you really live there. Maybe I am reacting to our trip to the Princeville St. Regis hotel for sunset cocktails. That beautiful resort felt like placeless luxury. The views were Hawaiian, but the grand style of the rooms, plentiful central air conditioning, upper-class airs, and property layout were suitable for anywhere from the Caribbean to Mexico to wherever... My preference is to stay where the local touch is celebrated. So..., HMBC is not endlessly elegant, it's a beach cottage. But, it is definitely my type of place! HMBC's front lawn leads directly to a very swimmable, less crowded area of Hanalei Bay. We walked 4 miles roundtrip on the Bay every morning, crossing the two local rivers coming into the sea at different places each day as the sands shifted. We took our first swim of the day on our pre-brekfast treks, and decided that the placement of the cottage was enough to ensure a wonderful vacation. The building is smartly designed with a large picture window in the living room. You can sit on the couch or one of the two reclining chairs, and watch the water, surfers, and swimmers go by. Moreover, the furniture and decorations feel well-designed, thought-out, sturdy and in excellent shape. Nothing is beachy, sticky, or falling apart. Suzanne, the owner, knows how to add touches to the property let us feel even more comfortable and able to relax. The building is well maintained and clean, which is not unique but noteworthy because those basic qualities are not universal in Hanalei! There are also nice, if somewhat common extras like a reasonable selection of pots and pans, microwave, toaster-oven, a charcoal BBQ, wide-screen TVs, full-size new refrigerator, comfortable chairs, washing soap, beach towels, extra towels of all types, and other reassuring amenities. We also liked the lock-box on the porch. That arrangement was new to us, but it let us lock up, swim, and not worry about losing the key on the beach. The books, games, and beach-gazing telescope in the living room were truly above-and-beyond treats. So was assortment of beach toys and mats and chairs that were in excellent shape and felt clean. We even appreciated the unique photographs on the walls and the other artwork that was unique and felt just right. We traveled with friends who rented a cottage across the grass from us. Their place is owned by a different member of the extended family that owns 5 adjacent waterfront units (and more elsewhere in the country). We felt lucky to have chosen HMBC because our owners seemed to understand what boosts a vacation. Our cottage had a gas stove, which I much prefer over the electric one our friends had. Adding gas must be costly, but it let us enjoy cooking more. Plus, there is a washing machine and gas clothes drier at the cottage which was both handy and free ... our friends had to pay several dollars to dry their clothes at an underpowered electric drier. (Come on owners of the other cottages... you're charging $400+ a night and then you make your guests put in quarters to wash and dry their clothes?? I am sure glad HMBC's washing and drying were not nickel and dime annoying extras. I mean, do you want to carry a bag full of quarters from the mainland in case you need to do laundry? Geeze!) Another special at HMBC is its lovely, hot-water plumbed, outdoor shower. We also appreciated that our kitchen was stocked with matches (our friends had none) and lighter fluid (again, they had none). Our friends even had to ask the housekeepers cleaning other cottages for more toilet paper. You're given the owner's telephone number is case of any problems. We had an incident: the clothes drier started smoking with an electrical smell as soon as we turned it on one morning. Suzanne had someone check the problem that afternoon and, when it turned out the motor had burned out, had a new drier installed the next morning. She was very, very responsive, came out herself to make sure we were okay, and ensured that the minor problem was solved. That visit, by the way, is when we discovered how delightful and friendly Suzanne is! Overall, in our opinion HMBC is excellently laid out, well taken care of, and, well..., as good as it gets.

Fall asleep to the sound of waves crashing out in Hanalei Bay? Walk to town for coffee and…read morebreakfast (or drinks and dinner at night; no need for a designated driver here!)? Views of Bali Hai from your front lawn? If you want the quintessential Hawaii experience, then stay here! The Moon Beach cottage is on the rustic side (think gecko visitors)--but that's part of its charm. Do yourself a favor and use the outside shower as your primary one (it's amazing to look up at Bali Hai as you lather up). The bed is a lot more comfortable than it looks, which is a big plus in my book. One night it got a bit noisy as some kids were partying on the beach--but everyone else we ran into was nice and respectful (and quiet). Sitting in the living room on the rattan furniture with the windows open and watching the surfers and the waves is pure heaven! It's one of the lesser-expensive places in Hanalei, but at $1,950 for the week it might be above some people's price range. But you are right on Weke road (multi-million-dollar real estate)--in walking distance to town and with direct ocean views. Also, the house sits on a big lot. There's even a neighborhood cat and dog who come by from time to time to say hello--just welcoming you to the neighborhood with that ol' Aloha spirit. Skip Poipu. Stay here. (You can thank me later...)

Was there all last week & the resort was gorgeous! Favorite place to stay ever! Everything was…read moreperfect! We loved Happy Talk Restaurant overlooking the pool & all the tropical vegetation. The grounds are breathtaking including the pool & spa. We had a full kitchen & bought groceries for breakfast & lunch when we left the airport. We had a beautiful view from our condo! The resort is exceptionally quiet & peaceful even though there's a lot of people there. We loved it! Didn't have any problems! Can't wait to go back!

Disappointing Experience at Hanalei Bay Resort - Misleading Relocation, Poor Communication, and…read moreUnacceptable Customer Service We had been looking forward to our stay at Hanalei Bay Resort in Kauai, having specifically chosen this property for its beautiful location, direct beach access, lagoon-style pool, and unique resort amenities. Unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing, not because of an unexpected power outage, but because of how the situation was handled by management. Upon arriving for check-in on October 21, 2026, we were informed that the property was experiencing a power outage and were directed to another location. What was not clearly communicated was that we were being relocated to The Cliffs at Princeville, an entirely separate resort offering a significantly different experience. We were never presented with alternative options, informed that we could potentially request a refund, or told that checking into the replacement property would supposedly eliminate our eligibility for reimbursement. Most importantly, The Cliffs did not offer several of the amenities that were the primary reasons we booked Hanalei Bay Resort, including direct beach access, the lagoon-style pool, and convenient golf cart transportation. Unfortunately, our experience at The Cliffs at Princeville only added to the frustration. Upon settling into our accommodations, we discovered that the toilet was leaking, requiring maintenance to repeatedly enter our rental throughout the evening and into the following day. Rather than being able to relax and enjoy our vacation, we spent a significant amount of time dealing with a plumbing issue and ongoing maintenance visits. We requested to be moved to another unit to avoid further disruptions, but that request was denied. This was particularly disappointing considering we had already been involuntarily relocated from the resort we originally booked. The lack of flexibility, consideration, and reasonable accommodation from The Cliffs at Princeville made an already frustrating situation even worse. Our concerns extend to both Hanalei Bay Resort and The Cliffs at Princeville, as we believe the handling of this situation by both properties fell well short of reasonable expectations for guest service and hospitality. After realizing the significant differences between the properties, we contacted management to express our concerns and were told that because we had already checked in at The Cliffs, we were no longer eligible for a refund. This is where our disappointment turned into frustration. We had agreed to a non-refundable reservation at Hanalei Bay Resort, not an undisclosed substitution at a materially different property. Had we been given accurate information and a clear explanation of our options, we would never have accepted the relocation. We completely understand that unforeseen circumstances, including power outages, are sometimes beyond a resort's control. However, transparent communication, informed guest consent, and reasonable customer service should never be optional. Our biggest concern is not that Hanalei Bay Resort experienced an outage. It is that we were relocated without being fully informed of what we were accepting, placed in accommodations with maintenance issues, denied a request to move to another unit, and then denied a refund based on a decision we were never given the opportunity to make knowingly. When guests spend their hard-earned money planning a vacation, they deserve the accommodations and experience they booked--or, at the very least, honest communication, properly maintained accommodations, and a fair opportunity to choose an alternative. We hope management at both Hanalei Bay Resort and The Cliffs at Princeville takes this feedback seriously, addresses our refund request, and improves how guests are treated when unexpected situations arise. For anyone considering booking Hanalei Bay Resort or The Cliffs at Princeville, we strongly recommend confirming the property's relocation policies, refund terms, and procedures for addressing accommodation issues in writing before your stay.

I and my family stayed at Hanalei Inn for nine days and had a very good experience. I have…read moreallergies, including a sensitivity to mold, so I am especially attentive to cleanliness and air quality when traveling. I had no allergy issues at all during my stay. The property did not appear run down to me. It was comfortable, clean, and suited the area well. Based on my experience, some of the negative reviews seem unfair. I would stay here again and would recommend it to travelers looking for a pleasant place to stay in Hanalei.

Great location.. otherwise there was absolutely no way we could sleep there and feel safe. Too…read moreSmall. Too Smelly. Scary vibes. We knew within the first 20 seconds this was not right. Needed a lot of TLC. Feel like we were scammed.

Nice hotel & Our shuttle service driver Zac is amazing!!! He is always punctual, if not early! He…read moreis super friendly, helpful, and knows a lot of interesting facts about the island. Very cool dude! Highly recommend!! PS. Only suggestion would be to update the van, AC and a new door handle would be helpful. Thanks!

Cute little kitchen, one king and one day bed with a small dining table, couch and couple arm…read morechairs in a small living room like area. Balcony was small and overlooked a nasty looking stream. Frogs were soooo loud at night! The room was clean enough. I wouldn't walk bare foot through the place but we didn't see any signs of pests. The front bathroom had a ridiculously small shower and the second, bigger bathroom had a moldy shower curtain. I could look past these things if this place wasn't as expensive as it is. Pool was ok, hot tub was broken. The restaurant was terrible. It's only saving grace was the live music. I didn't get his name but the guy has a great voice. If you do go, sit at the bar and enjoy the music and great views. Best part of this place is the location. The town is small and overcrowded in the day time but at night it's quiet except for the crashing waves and loud frogs. Oh, and it's a bit ghetto when you have tenants (???) living there with their kids running around screaming and all.

Just left my birthday celebration spent at a rented condo on this property. We rented through VRBO…read moreand the process was smooth as silk. These are all individually owned and our unit was super clean, up to date and comfortable. The property sits on the cliff over Hide Away Beach and next to Hide Away Pizza Pub. They have one or two pools but just spent our time in the ocean. There is a private, paved path that leads to the beach and the snorkeling is excellent here. Very rocky beach but very swimmable. Stunning sunset views from the beach and cliffs. This is 60......

Fabulous location on the water with stellar sunset views #207 is remodeled and beautifully done…read more What an incredible spot!

This place is so tranquil it made my vacation worth the trip. The grounds beautiful to just stroll…read morearound. The staff very happy to see us visiting. My unit was a one bedroom and it was huge. The location was minute's from food, groceries and fun shopping and awesome beach locations.

A wonderful place to stay in Princeville. We had a 3rd floor condo with a full…read morekitchen/dishwasher/washer and dryer and great views. It was really clean and comfortable and perfectly located close to amazing beach areas. Kitchen was stocked with plates/glasses/ pots and storage containers. They provided beach towels and a cooler too. We were also able to have some quiet time and relax with making dinner and having a glass of wine on the patio. The internet was free and worked really well. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating with all our needs. On our last day we had to check out early (10am) but our flight was not until 7pm. The front desk offered to hold our baggage (so we don't have to risk any breakins to our vehicle while parked at beach parks) and also offered us a complimentary room to shower and get ready before we leave for our flight and this was after checkout!! we have never had that much of courtesy showed to us before and was very impressed by it. Also they let us use the beach towels for the rest of the day. I highly recommend this place for your Kauai visit!

My girlfriend and I were looking to go to Hawaii but did not want the whole touristy thing. We…read morewanted to go somewhere where we can fit in with the locals and not be overwhelmed with tourists. Fortunately, I had an old co worker who told me years ago that he stayed at this time share in Kaui. I contacted him about the information and several months later, we made it to the timeshare! Our unit was more than spacious for two people and had all basic utilities.The views of Bali Hai and Hanalei Bay were just outside our windows!!! We scored with the location just outside of town with a short drive to the town center where we enjoyed several food options. We decided to act all touristy for a few days and explored some of the other hotels nearby which was nice to see and what the offered. If you want that small town vibe where you fit in with the locals and have a wonderful spacious time share, this is your place.

Stayed at Hale Honu/KauaiDreamin last August 2012 and we are still gushing about our vacation in…read moreKauai! The unit was clean with unique island decor and is located within walking distance to a grocery store and strip mall. It is also a short drive to Hanalei Town Center where you will find a lot of dining choices from fast food to sit down restaurants. While you are there check out Tahiti Nui Bar, their pizzas are great and the live band entertainment is a blast. We travelled with our teenage boys and there are so many fun activites to do like kayaking, paddle boarding and ziplining to name a few. I highly recommend staying at KauaiDreamin. It is a perfect place for couples and families as well. It had all the amenities we needed. All in all, it's a great vacation rental!