Hanalei Bay Resort 7201

Hanalei Bay Resort Front Desk Fees: $50 guest check in fee, plus a reservation fee of $6.75, plus $25/day and $20/day/car + GET Tax. Please note this is a separate transaction with the guest and the front desk, subject to change and beyond our control.

Hanalei Bay Resort overlooks Hanalei Bay from a tropical, lush 28 acres in Princeville. Beautiful ocean and Bali Hai views are everywhere on this property. Beach access is provided down a long, fair grade, paved path, and the resort staff offer convenient golf cart rides to the beach below.

Privately located at the end of the resort, this connecting, lock off, studio will be your great escape! Island views will be yours to enjoy right from the lanai making for wonderful outdoor living. This spacious studio will accommodate with a king bed, a small kitchenette with a mini fridge, blender, coffee maker, dishes and flatware. If you want to cookout, the onsite BBQ's are only a few steps away by the round pool. This studio can be rented with the adjoining one bedroom unit to accommodate 4 additional guests. The onsite amenities will keep you busy with 2 swimming pools, a hot tub, tennis, a fitness center, a fire pit arena and the bar/lounge with live music to set the mood. This unit is a decent walk from the parking area, adding to the tropical experience. The resort staff are happy to provide rides to and from your car.

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Vacation Rental Reviews

• Musty Moldy smell and furniture.

  Stayed 1 day ending in January, 2024

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  Peter G from Seattle, WA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  We were so looking forward to this quiet unit overlooking Hanalei and the mountains. Unfortunately the moment we stepped in there was a distinct musty/moldy smell which didn't go away even after opening all the doors. Running the air conditioner only made it worse. I eventually discovered mold actually in the air conditioner and growing between the slats in the headboard. I tried to contact the management company, but they took over 14 hours to respond. Meanwhile the smell was untenable and my wife ended up sleeping in our car. I slept on the lanai. We left after one night but still had to pay all the cleaning and resort fees for this subpar property. $500 deposit refund took nearly 2 weeks to process. Property manager was less than adequately responsive on multiple occasions. We ended up having to move to the nearby Westin which was literally a breath of fresh air. I DO NOT recommend this unit.

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• Hidden fees

  Stayed 1 day ending in January, 2024

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  Katerina C from Davis, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Already paid a lot for this property for one night, plus a hefty security deposit, and then was hit with a “check in fee” at Hanalei Bay Resort which I had not anticipated and was stuck with. Condition of the place was very nice, etc., but this property turned out to be much much more expensive than listed, which was very frustrating. I would caution to plan to pay much more than this is listed as.

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• No Privacy

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2023

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  Anna T from N/A, CO does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The resort itself was a great spot, amazing pool, tennis court and a golf cart shuttle to the beach. I would come back but definitely would not stay at this condo.
  
  We were not pleased with the condo. The vent in the bathroom had so much build up dust, it looked like it hadn’t been cleaned for years. The condo had a connecting door to a different condo that we were unaware about, which was fine but the door had a huge gap at the bottom. When I say huge, I mean I was able to put my hand underneath and grab our neighbors belongings. We could hear everything that our neighbor was doing as if they were standing right next to us and so we never wanted to be in room or make any noice. I told Kristin (host) about this and her solution was to put a towel underneath the door. Not even a little compensation. We were not happy especially since this was our 1st time in Kauai.

  • Manager Responded on 11/3/2023

    We notified housekeeping and the vent has been cleaned. The handyman resolved the gap under the door.

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• MAJOR DISAPPOINTMENT FROM A FORMERLY EXCELLENT RESORT

  Stayed 6 days ending in February, 2023

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  a guest from Oakland, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  This site cannot continue to cavalierly have two of its biggest potential attractions for customers, the ONE outdoor warm pool and the ONE breakfast and lunch restaurant, repeatedly unavailable. If they want to be considered a professional tourist attraction, they need to do whatever it takes to procure parts and not be "waiting on them," and especially to NOTIFY customers who have laid out good money and give them an opportunity to cancel. Eleven years later they have not reopened their restaurant! Also, not enough parking for residents as anyone from the island can go to their bar. And the bar restroom has one men's toilet a fairly long walk away. Though the customer service people on site are excellent, these are SERIOUS, EGREGIOUS problems and I can no longer recommend this resort to friends and colleagues.

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• Stay at 7201

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2022

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  Kim S from Lone Tree, CO does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The location of this room was beautiful and had a great view. However, the room itself was very disappointing. It is very old and dated. The ceiling is crumbling in places with mold in the bathroom, mold on the shower curtain, mounds of sand in the corners, and a very musty smell. It could definitely use a lot of work! And it wouldn’t take a lot to make this property much nicer and more appealing. It feels as though zero effort was put in to making this stay welcoming. The amenities at the resort could also use a lot of updating. Check in at the front desk took forever and the line was so long at other times we just never bothered to ask for anything. Bring your own beach towels! They do offer them, but you have to stand in line forever to get them and then you have to physically hand them your old ones in order to get a new one, again, standing in line.

  • Manager Responded on 9/7/2022

    Most guest find the provided clean pool towels to be very helpful since they don't have to wash the towels on their own on a daily basis. Unfortunately, we have no control of the front desk at the resort; please be aware that most places on Kauai are very short-staffed and doing the best they can. We have had conversations with the resort management about some of the comments. The view is amazing!

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• Wonderful View, Corner building, Perfect set up for 2

  Stayed 6 days ending in July, 2022

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  Heather D from San Diego, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This wonderful corner unit was the perfect spot for a vacation for two. It is a long walk to the parking lot, but its location is ideal for solitude. The view is extraordinary as all the views are at the resort. This spot in particular has close proximity to the BBQ's and the "adult" pool. The carpet is dated and it would be best to change that to luxury vinyl, but that wasn't a deal breaker. Overall, a wonderful stay.

  • Manager Responded on 9/19/2022

    Mahalo for allowing us to host you for your Kauai vacation! We hope you had a wonderful stay. The resort has golf cart shuttles for those who would like a ride to their condo.

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• Amazing View! Great property and location

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2022

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  a guest from Lodi, CA recommends this vacation rental

  Hanalei Bay Resort is relaxing and mellow. The views are stunning, especially from the balcony in the room. And you are surrounded by beautiful plants and of course the chickens & roosters! We loved the Hanalei and Princeville area. You can walk from the resort to Queens Bath, one of our favorite spots to see. Or grab your towels from the front desk and chill by the pool and definitely try the tacos or poke at the Happy Talk Lounge right at the resort. The room is basic, but comfortable and we do not travel to Kaua'i to stay inside! There's a coffee pot, a small fridge and great beach gear. We loved walking down to the beach and watching the sunset from the boogie boards the room had. Kaua'i is very special and gorgeous! Be prepared to walk a lot and uphill, but the resort offers golf cart rides whenever you need them.

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• Kauai Vacation

  Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2022

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  a guest from Livermore, CA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Room carpeted, musty and towels and linens smelly!!

  • Manager Responded on 5/3/2022

    This condo has a gorgeous view of Hanalei Bay. Some guests are unfamiliar with the humidity of the island, and fresh towels and linens are provided before each stay. Please contact us during your stay if you have any issues, and we are happy to accommodate you.

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• Way exceeded my expectations!

  Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2022

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  a guest from Irvine, CA recommends this vacation rental

  This property was amazing and made our stay in Princeville extremely enjoyable. We loved waking up to the views of the ocean every morning and watching the sunset from the lanai.
  
  What I wasn't expecting, and could arguably be advertised better on the listing, was the amazing property amenities! Stunning property with beautiful landscaping, 9 tennis courts, private access to the beach via walkable beach path, luxurious pool with hot tub, and a fun bar with really good lava flows!
  
  As some other reviews noted, that the property is walking only, and the parking lot is at the entrance. It was maybe a 5 minute walk downhill from the parking lot to the apartment. Wasn't an issue for us but something to note.
  
  Highly recommend this listing for a romantic getaway!

  • Manager Responded on 5/3/2022

    What is more romantic than a short stroll to the beach for sunset? We strive to provide what you need and more for your dream Kauai vacation.

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• Amazing views, nice room

  Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2022

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  Jonathan H from Columbus, OH recommends this vacation rental

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• Nice Room

  Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2022

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  Melissa G from Austin, TX recommends this vacation rental

  The room was very comfortable with a beautiful view. It is basically a hotel room with some additional touches like coffee maker, plates, glasses and utensils. Would really have appreciated a microwave. The resort is a little heavy-handed with respect to rules and added expenses. For the price of the room, I thought daily "resort fees" and parking were included. They were not. Expect to pay and additional $35 per day.

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• Fabulous place

  Stayed 3 days ending in February, 2022

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  Anodea J from Novato, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We loved our stay here and this unit is set off on the edge of the resort and feels very private. The view is spectacular for both sunrise and sunsets.The resort is beautifully landscaped and has beach access with a little walk or take the bus that they provide.

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• Terrible stay, not refundable

  Stayed 7 days ending in December, 2021

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  a guest from Houston, TX does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Just before the travel i started coughing and had running nose. So i cancelled my trip, but was informed that i am not eligible for refund. So i lost 2500$ to this place. Very disappointed.

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• 100% Reccomend

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2021

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  a guest from Mount Vernon, WA recommends this vacation rental

  This room had a breathtaking view, that in itself was worth staying here. The bed was very comfortable, the AC worked great, the shower was nice and big. The only thing that is a slight con is that whenever you want to go up to the main pool or restaurant, you have to walk up a big hill, but it was definitely worth the walk.
  The resort forgot to give us our keys when we're checked in, so they then had to have someone drive them to us. Luckily they have golf carts all over ready to take you wherever you want to go! I 100% recommend this place to anyone. I'm currently planning a surprise trip for my parents and am hoping the room is available.

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• Great View and Location, But Unit Needs Some Upkeep

  Stayed 2 days ending in July, 2021

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  Katja N from West Hollywood, CA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a nice stay here - it was one of the few units left for our dates. Overall the unit is just fine - bed is comfortable, has the usual amenities, bathroom is large, the lanai is great and so is the view! I read some of the reviews before we booked and some folks mentioned that it's a bit of a hike up and down hill from the parking lot. While that's true, we didn't think it was that bad (though if you have any health/mobility issues I would not recommend booking this particular room because you'll definitely get a little bit of a workout walking from the unit to the parking lot.
  
  My only comment is that we wished the cleaning crew spent a little more time focusing on dust and mold in the unit. We know that Hawaii is wet and mold grows very easily but we were surprised to see some parts of the bathroom and ceiling clearly in view have mold that I think could have been cleaned up with some bleach. Since we were only staying there for 2 nights it didn't bother me that much but if we were there longer I would have been a bit concerned about inhaling mold spores while sleeping. We did mention to the front desk that there were some parts of the unit that are due for a bit of a deeper clean. Aside from that, we'd stay at the resort again!

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