Nihilani at Princeville Resort


Rates: $215 / night (avg.)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Bed types: KQ (sleeps 6)
Reviews: 4.90 (from 82 reviews)
The award winning Nihilani at Princeville Resort is a spectacular newer condo community, beautifully landscaped and artfully designed. This spacious, two bedroom, two bath 1,400-square-foot home is close to the lovely pool that includes a jacuzzi and large covered BBQ area. The upper level of the pool has a shallow kiddie area shaded by a large cabana. A sweet waterfall graces the lower pool area, with hot tub nearby.

This home's open floor plan includes a comfortable living room with a large flat-screen TV, wifi, Apple tv, queen size sleeper sofa, a fully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and soft-close cabinets, and a spacious dining room with large oak table and insert that accommodates eight. Two bedrooms both with high quality, firm, new mattresses (1 king, 1 queen ), 2 full baths (the master has a large tile & glass shower as well as soaking tub and double sinks,) huge master closet, an alcove study, and laundry room with washer/dryer. The lanai is surrounded by lush landscaping and neighboring constructed waterfalls add a hushed whisper of rushing water for your enjoyment. An attached 1-car garage offers private parking and easy and direct access to the house (fits small, compact car). This lovely home provides a retreat in the manner of the relaxed Hawaiian lifestyle, or easy access to visit the many wonderful sites nearby.

The Nihilani at Princeville Resort is nestled in the upscale and private neighborhood of Princeville, on Kauai's lush North Shore. Nihilani is near the Makai Golf Course and Princeville Tennis Club, and within walking distance of the famous Queen’s Bath and elegant St. Regis Hotel, with restaurants, shops and public beach. Other nearby attractions include the quaint “ old Hawaii” town of Hanalei, and gorgeous Hanalei Bay, a 2-mile long sandy beach with a vista of "Bali Hai.” Drive a little further and you will find Haena, well-known for its surfing, and Tunnels Beach, a snorkeling mecca. A bit further is Ke’e Beach, a lovely cove where a hike along the famous Na Pali coast offers unreal seascape views.

Nearby activities include swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, fishing, surfing, windsurfing, hiking, horseback riding, zip lining, shopping, tennis and golf. This home has an assortment of outdoor gear for your pleasure, including a kayak, surfboard, snorkeling gear, beach chairs, boogey boards, and bicycle.

Please note guests are required to park in the garage, garage can only fit 1 compact car. There is no other parking on Nihilani grounds. Any illegal parking will result in fines deducted from the security deposit.

Hawaii Life Rentals is a locally owned, licensed real estate company with rentals on Kauai, Maui, Oahu, and Hawaii. We offer on-island personal assistance and Concierge services.

Rates do not include taxes, cleaning and applicable fees.

TA-040-090-2144-01
TMK Registration Number: GE-040-090-2144-02, TA-040-090-2144-02, 540050240031

Nihilani at Princeville Resort Reviews



Jana C.
December 2023
Loved our stay here! It was the perfect spot for a family of 6 with teenagers. Plenty of space, clean, well stocked with many kitchen and beach items we needed. And the location was beautiful, quiet, and convenient. It was so nice to have a master suite, large lanai and dining space, garage, and mudroom w/ a nice large washer and dryer. The only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars for the accuracy of listing was because I saw different messages about parking. One email said you could park on the driveway and the other said only in the garage (which the latter is true). It also said only 1 compact car could fit in the garage. We took our chances and luckily we were able to fit the minivan in the garage without a problem. I also saw the neighbors fit 2 jeeps side by side in their garage. A few minor suggestions that would have been nice - include shampoo and tissue boxes in the house, and a keypad to the garage or front door instead of a lock box would be nice. That way everyone staying in the home has access to get inside without relying on 1 physical key and garage opener. Also, we were a little bummed we couldn't find any straps or way to transport and use the kayak. Maybe we just didn't see them, but we wish we had known we needed to bring our own straps if that's the case. That said, we would 100% rebook this place next time we are in Kauai! Such a great vacation rental and spot!


Ellie F.
December 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This unit in Princeville is very nice and comfortable and the pool area is lush and beautiful. The lanai is lovely and relaxing surrounded by beautiful plants that also make it more private. The guest bed was a bit too firm, but we used the mattress foam that was provided and made it more comfortable. The pots and pans looked old and worn out. However, the manager was quick to respond and replaced them with a new set of pots and pans. She also put traps for cockroaches in the garage and laundry room. Overall, we had a wonderful two-week stay.


Paul W.
November 2023
Very clean and had everything and more than we expected. I highly recommend staying here!


Christine K.
October 2023
The condo was great, the only thing I would upgrade is the shower. No handheld or adjustable spray makes it difficult to shampoo & rinse longer hair.


Crystal G.
October 2023
My husband and I came on the island for 2 weeks and had some friends with us the first week. It is a very nice place and we couldn't have been happier with the condo. We did have a little problem with the A/C but it was fixed fast. I would definitely stay again.



September 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was in (opinion) the best location, Princeville. The grounds were clean, pool area well kept with a lovely waterfall. The unit was clean, well equipped and very comfortable. I would absolutely stay again. There was a minor issue with the slider lock and we alerted them to it and they were quick to respond. A great choice for accommodations!


Heidi A.
August 2023
Condo was comfortable, clean and spacious. Location was convenient for our daily adventures. We also really enjoyed the pool area which was super close. Would definitely stay here again.


Dena G.
August 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay. Beautiful property, very well maintained, great pool, awesome location. We will definitely stay here again!


Robert W.
July 2023
Condo was clean and comfortable. The location in Princeville was perfect for our adventures on the north shore. Everything we wanted to do on the north shore was in easy driving distance (Kalaulau Trail, Hanalei Bay) and a grocery store that was super close! We loved it and would definitely come back!


Laura K.
June 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fabulous time here. Our party consisted of 4 adults and we were all comfortable. The condo is gorgeous and spacious. The bedrooms re on opposite sides of the condo with the kitchen, dinning room and living room in between. It was fully stocked with everything we could have ever used even a kayak! We would definitely stay here again.


Denise M.
May 2023
Loved this condo! I would definitely recommend and I hope to be back again, sooner rather than later. Love the decor and it had all the amenities, including umbrellas, beach chairs, boogie boards for use. We were aware that there was no a/c air and the roosters would wake us up in the morning, but we loved having the windows open and the roosters got us going early in the morning so we could enjoy the whole day. Great view of mountains from living area. Mahalo!


Eric M.
May 2023
All good. Great place!


Kathy M.
March 2023
Fun busy beautiful and will come back. Love love Hawai’i.


John S.
February 2023
Really enjoyed the layout of the unit. Only slight drawback is the headlights from vehicles are visible in Master bedroom, which is a bother early morning-6am or on occasion after 11pm


Dr Robert D.
February 2023
Loved this property as our unit was spacious and immaculately clean. The unit is well appointed and our host has thought of everything to ensure a great holiday. The pool area is quiet, a great place to enjoy a swim and sun after a day of exploring the island. The only downside was the road directly behind the unit. Noise and lifts on the road early in the morning were a little aggravating as air conditioning was not working which required windows to remain open at night. There is no beach access closeby so not ideal for sun worshippers. That being said, our stay was quite enjoyable and we would consider another visit in the future.


Oliver S.
January 2023
It was a great experience throughout from the rental process to arriving and enjoying the property throughout! Very clean, well appointed furnishings and situated strategically in the Nihilani at Princeville Resort makes this a great choice. Great sized rooms, living areas, bathrooms, kitchen and lanai as well. We loved the furnishings and setup altogether. Really loved the place and hopefully we will come back to both lovely Kauai and also to Princeville and maybe even this resort someday!


Shelly M.
January 2023
Loved the property however lots of driving to south side where most activities are located


Jason C.
December 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was great and easy. Pool and hot tub were just across the way. Perfect location to base for the north shore.


April M.
December 2022
We loved this property ! It's perfect for a family with little kids ! The girls loved the pool area , beach is just a quick drive and they have all the beach items you could need. Great amount of kitchen gear for making cheaper meals . Would absolutely stay here again !


Trevor M.
October 2022
Great home


amanda c.
October 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was fantastic! Having been to Kauai several times we opted to stay in Princeville this time. Location was a little far from the south side where we had a couple of activities planned but extremely close to Hanalei, which is our favorite anyway! The pictures don’t do the unit justice. It was much larger and so much more well kept than the pictures portrayed it to be. The pool was great and we did take advantage of the grill area because the unit is just across from both. Such a great deal for your money and we will absolutely book again. Thank you for the great place to relax!


Amber M.
July 2022
This condo was amazing! It was ideally located, beautifully appointed, full of amenities, and comfortable. We could not ask for a better experience.


Wendi S.
July 2022
This property exceeded all my expectations!!! They had everything we needed and then some. Super close to the pool which was so nice. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!!


Kendra F.
June 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Place was wonderful, so spacious and the kids loved the pool.


Nicole G.
May 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very clean and beautiful. It was fully stocked with everything we needed and then some. The home itself is a 10/10!We did book this location because it had a really nice community pool, but unfortunately the pool was closed for the majority of our stay. Our friends who were staying next door under a different management company received more updates regarding this issue (the closure was extended and our manager didn’t even let us know) and also received a credit back for the inconvenience (we did not). Our friends also received a lot of communication on things to do on the island and more in depth instructions. We actually relied on them more so then our manager. So overall this property was so beautiful and maintained, but the management company (when compared to others) needs some work.


Jeremy M.
April 2022
Very clean unit with nice layout and furnishings. Excellent lanai for breakfast or relaxing in the evening. Really enjoyed our stay and would have no problem booking the same unit again. FYI, because the unit is on the ground floor right in front of the intersection of Kaui Rd car headlights before sunrise shine right into the living room and primary bedroom. This was not a big deal for us but may be a concern for others.


Stephen A.
March 2022
We had a great time and this condo is extremely well equipped. The split bedroom layout is perfect for multiple families to stay and have privacy. This unit is close to the pool, walking paths and beautiful scenery. The only two drawbacks are that the unit is directly aligned with a street that has a fair amount of traffic. While sitting on the lanai, you feel like there is no privacy. Also, when someone is staying above you, the noise transfer can be loud at times (thankfully it wasn’t at night). Overall a GREAT stay though.


Lara B.
February 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved staying here! Clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. We lived the pool and hot tub area. We even used the BBQ area. We would love to come again!


Bryan C.
January 2022
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo is in a great location in Princeville with a large two car garage. It is decorated very Hawaiian stylish but not over the top and it all made sense. The collection of beach equipment is fantastic but you should know the surfboards are not usable. There was only one and it was missing fins and a leash. We rented a couple of boards for our stay. We were hoping the one's with the unit would alleviate that but was probably too much to hope for. The unit was clean and had everything you needed for a wonderful stay.


BryAnna V.
November 2021
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We slept and ate well in 11A, the condo was quite roomy and very comfortable for our stay. Here's a quick summary:The upsides -*clean and comfortable*well appointed (from appliances to sharp steak knives)*tons of room to spread out and unpack*safe and convenient location with lots of walking/jogging accessibility*beach toys - we really enjoyed the kayak and made sure our rental vehicle could transport the goodies*water fountains across the street helped mask the traffic noise when the door was open.*pool and community BBQs located nearby*host communicated well*easy check-in/out proceduresThe downsides -*all beach umbrellas were broken, bike tires were flat and we couldn't find a pump, snorkel gear was sandy (but we had our own). *location is adjacent to a traffic intersection and headlights come and go throughout the dark hours. We slept so good here it wasn't much of an issue, but light sleepers might not do well with it.We would absolutely come back again!


Olha S.
September 2021
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect in every way!


Ashley D.
August 2021
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful experience renting Nihilani 11A. The location was great in Princeville, just a short drive to the center and the condo was right near the pool in the complex. The condo was very clean and super well stocked with beach gear for a family- sand toys, towels, chairs, and more, and the kitchen and house was nicely stocked as well for cooking in. Everything was very comfortable and the master room was huge! Our baby pack n play fit in the master closet and worked so well!! The only issue was the two bedroom tvs didn't work properly. Really enjoyed this place and would definitely book here again though.


Elizabeth E.
June 2021
All was exactly as described Abbas the host was very accommodating letting us delay the trip by a year due to covid. Would love to stay here again!


Brooke K.
June 2021
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay! The beds were comfortable, it was clean and had everything we needed. A fully stocked kitchen and plenty of beach gear. We were in Kauai celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary and having this beautiful condo to stay in helped yo make our trip perfect.


terry D.
May 2021
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a nice condo. There is a lot of room and there are a ton of beach things in the garage (chairs, snorkel equipment, umbrellas etc.). The lanai has nice furniture but due to proximity to the road it’s pretty loud. Pool and hot tub are super nice. Could use a new couch at some point .


Isaac B.
March 2020
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Mahalo, we had an awesome stay in your beautiful property! The location and amenities were stunning. The home was clean and wonderfully stocked with fun things for us to enjoy. We took advantage of the grill and pool are the most, and enjoyed dinners outside in the covered porch area. The property is located in a prime location for enjoying the natural beauty of Kauai including walking paths, beaches, and great shopping and restaurants. We will definitely consider returning in the future. Thanks for the hospitality.


Isaac B.
March 2020
Mahalo for the wonderful opportunity to stay at your beautiful property. We enjoyed all that Kauai has to offer, and are thankful to have had such a great place to call home for 10 days. This property is ideally located on Kauai. There are ample opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the island, and with close proximity to shopping, beaches, trails, and restaurants, we took the time to explore Princeville and the surrounding area. We will certainly consider this property again if ever we have the occasion to find ourselves on Kauai. Memories of a lifetime. Blessings.


Tyler M.
March 2020
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: we had a great stay. good location, clean. would definitely rent this property again.


Tyler M.
February 2020
with my family and was very happy. I'd definitely rent again!


Caitlin M.
February 2020
We stand with 2 adults and a 3 year old. This couldn’t have been more perfect for us. The property management company recommended a company that rents kid things (pack n play, toddler beds, etc) that delivered, set up before we arrived and then picked up when we left for no charge. The house is comfortable and beautifully decorated. It’s close enough to the pool that it’s a 2 min walk but far enough away that you didn’t hear anything. The garage is full of beach items that is so great to not have to worry about trying to bring with you or buy, beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys, ice chests, water socks. The only additional I would add is a collapsible wagon (Like from Costco) to haul all the stuff out to the beach. The kitchen has condiments and all the items you’d need. It was wonderful! Would stay here again!

Note: Vacancy calendar is approximate. Visit the owner/manager's reservation site to verify your dates.