Emmalani Court, Kauai

Emmalani Court is a quiet, well-maintained condominium adjacent to the 8th hole of the top-rated Makai Golf Course, and one of the highest rated complexes on the island. The condo is within walking distance to the newly renovated 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay and Hideaways Beach. Guests can enjoy the heated pool, hot tub, clubhouse, and BBQ facilities, as well as nearby tennis courts and walking paths. The North Shore offers numerous hiking trails, including the renowned Kalalau Trail, wet and dry caves, and Limahuli, a national tropical botanical garden. Emmalani Court is a hidden gem in Princeville and provides a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure for vacationers, with easy access to both stunning sunsets and a variety of outdoor activities.

    Emmalani Court Quick Facts:


  • Address: 5250 Ka Haku Rd,Princeville, HI 96722
  • Property Size: ~4.7 acres (42 units)
  • Reviews: 4.89 / 5.0 (from 910 reviews)
  • Average Price: $467/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Emmalani Court Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Emmalani Court

Emmalani Court Average Rates


As of October 2026, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Emmalani Court is $467. These averages include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usually higher). Visit the Emmalani Court Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 692 Guest Reviews


Reviewer Portrait

The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

Travelers consistently rave about Emmalani Court and nearby Aloha/Hale Emmalani for their serene, North Shore setting in Princeville. The condos sit along the Makai Golf Course with distant ocean views and easy walks to sunset lookouts, Hideaways and Pu’u Poa beaches (steep trails), and the Princeville path system; Hanalei and Foodland are a short drive. Guests love the quiet, park‑like grounds, frequent wildlife sightings (albatross and nēnē), and the peaceful, neighborhood feel that makes a great home base for exploring the North Shore.

Units are repeatedly described as larger than the photos, comfortable, and often newly updated. Most condos are very well equipped with full kitchens, in‑unit laundry, beach gear (chairs, towels, coolers; often snorkel/boogie boards), and comfy beds; many highlight enjoying coffee on the lanai and grilling at the spotless pool/BBQ area. Air-conditioning is a major plus—many units have AC (often mini‑splits or bedroom units), and it’s appreciated for sleeping. Communication from hosts and on‑island managers gets top marks, and the complex pool/hot tub area is a welcome wind‑down after beach days.

Common caveats are more about variability between individually owned units than the resort as a whole: some condos feel a bit dated or have minor maintenance/cleaning lapses; AC is not always central and may be bedroom‑only; the pool or hot tub has occasionally been under repair; early morning golf course maintenance can be noisy; a few units near the road note road noise; rare pest sightings occur in the tropics; and beach access trails can be steep. You’ll likely want a car, and don’t expect every unit to stock pantry basics. Overall, guests find this a spacious, quiet, well‑located value for families and couples—if AC coverage, stairs, or pool status matter to you, confirm those details with your specific unit before booking.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 692 reviews

Recent Emmalani Court Reviews


Don't hesitate—book this place! This is exactly where you want to stay!The views are absolutely amazing! The master bedroom looks out over the ocean and features a balcony that is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. People travel from all over for this sunset view, and we got to enjoy it every night right from our backyard.The photos really don't do this place justice. The kitchen and bathrooms have all been beautifully updated. We cooked every day and had every utensil and amenity we needed. Plus, having three bathrooms for the six of us was incredibly convenient.The "toy closet" is fully stocked with everything you need for a perfect beach day, including snorkel gear, coolers, beach chairs, boogie boards, and even life vests.We walked to Hideaway Beach several times. The path is a little steep, so definitely wear tennis shoes or sport sandals instead of flip-flops. It’s a short hike and totally worth it for such a beautiful beach! We caught a gorgeous sunset there one night and snorkeled several mornings—the fish and the reef were stunning.You can also sign up for sunrise yoga right on the green of the 7th hole at the Makai Golf Course (just Google "Makai golf course yoga" to find the schedule). It’s right in front of the property, overlooking the famous hole where players have to hit the ball over the water. The views there are spectacular!Our stay was absolutely amazing, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! Mahalo!
Carrie S.
July 2026

Very clean and spacious, pics are spot on. Excellent location and warm pool.
Quinlin C.
June 2026

We loved this little condo in Princeville and loved speaking with our host. He is very attentive and caring about his property and you can tell. It was beautiful. There is air conditioning in the kitchen, master bedroom and second bedroom. We didn't need it on very long and it cooled the place within minutes. Beds were comfortable and we all slept really well! The kitchen and living room seating areas were so spacious that we could invite our brother and sister-in-law over for dinner and play cards around the table at night (they were at a condo across the street). The set up was perfect for my husband and I in the master, and our two daughters in their own private bedroom with their own bathroom. It really gave us the space we needed. We loved the pocket doors! My daughter had a job interview so she shut the pocket door so that we knew we weren't allowed out of our suite until she was done in the morning! The Condo location was perfect to walk to the Welina Terrace for dinner, and only a handful of minutes to drive to the Foodland in Princeville. The walk to pick up the shuttle for Ha'ena park was so easy as we just had to get to the golf course clubhouse. We carried all our chairs and backpacks with no problem on the short walk. We appreciated use of all the beach supplies! We spent time in the pool and hot tub, and used the grill there. The water was very clean and so refreshing. Overall, it was a perfect stay and I would highly recommend!
Sandra H.
June 2026

Exceptional! Already planning our next trip back and we got home less than 12 hours ago!
Melissa W.
June 2026

We had a wonderful stay. Very comfortable with everything we needed!
Brian S.
June 2026

The room was well equipped with beach provisions and kitchen equipment. It was also clean and well prepared for the visit. The downside, the condo suffers from previous water damage with the smell of wood rot and carpet damage permeating the air.
John R.
June 2026

awesome place to enjoy the north shore of the island. clean and matches the photos. we would book again if we come back to Kauai!
Sam F.
June 2026

Condo was a perfect fit for our family of six with college aged kids. Location was great with the view of the golf course and could even see the ocean in the distance. Easy walk to the 1Hotel and Hideaway beach. Grocery store and shopping were at the end of the street.
Laura C.
June 2026

The home was very lovely and cozy. The beds were comfortable. We enjoyed our stay. There was construction going on and it did get loud one day but the rest of the days were quiet.
Claudia S.
June 2026

This place was great on the inside. The first day at check it was a bit rough because of the renovations going on. Once we reached out to them they cleaned up the tarps and plastics around the doors
Olivia O.
June 2026

A wonderful place to stay! The light & airy condo had everything we needed and was conveniently located to the places we wanted to explore. Jeffrey was always responsive & thoughtful if we had questions, both leading up to our stay and during. This was our first time in Hawaii and we would love to return based on our experience. It's obvious that he takes great pride in making visitors feel comfortable and relaxed. We highly recommend!
Robin C.
June 2026

The condo was very clean and well equipped. We would definitely stay here if we are lucky enough to visit again.
Sherry H.
June 2026

We loved the location of this unit! It was very close to the pool and an easy walk to a stunning viewpoint and beach hike. It's on a golf course and every morning we could see many Nenes outside. It's quite spacious and everything was clean and convenient.
Dr. Alina Lee L.
May 2026

Wonderful corner upstairs unit with great view and breezes. When we arrived, the WiFi wasn’t working, but property manager handled the problem right away by contacting Spectrum who found out our modem needed to be replaced, which was done right away.
Wendy W.
May 2026

Great property, very spacious, walkable distance from Hideaways Beach and 1 hotel beach. Clean washrooms, has all kitchen equipments and utilities. Very helpful host and everything was seamless and breezy. Would highly recommend booking this property.
mayank
May 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very 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 an excellent location with ocean view and lovely breezes. Nesting albatross were an additional bonus. The unit was clean, nicely appointed, and a convenient location for exploring the island.
Wendy W.
May 2026

Great location, nice furnishings, very spacious.
Kathryn P.
May 2026

The pictures shown on VRBO is not what it is when you walk in. All upgraded, comfortable furniture AND there is a split A/C unit in both the living area and the bedroom. Bed and bedding is very comfortable. Already scheduled our next visit here.
Anita W.
May 2026

Beautiful property!
Jayme Y.
May 2026

Great location, lovely accommodations, clean, quiet, nice hot tub, all the amenities we needed plus beach chairs, towels, boogie boards and a cooler for beach days.Highly recommend and would stay here again.
Jo B.
April 2026

Our stay was excellent! We appreciated the prompt and attentive communication from our host.
Nicholas H.
April 2026

We enjoyed our stay very much at emmalani court. The place was exactly as pictured if not even better. Plenty of room for the four of us in our favorite location in Princeville. Washer and dryer was excellent. Air-conditioning was excellent. Definitely worth it for the price. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay.
V R.
April 2026

The ocean was not visible from our room.
Sandra J.
April 2026

The unit is dated but well taken care of. Great view of the golf course from the living room. Liked the accessibility to walk to see sunsets/sunrise. There was some construction happening on the exterior during our stay.
Barry B.
April 2026

As advertised, it was a 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath condo, right on the golf course, with a view over the ocean not far from Hanalei Bay. We didn't know till we got there that someone else would be staying upstairs, although they were good neighbors. We appreciated the condo having beach gear available! Clean and comfortable. Pool and hot tub were fine. The scenery, accessibility to services, local wildlife and vegetation... all fantastic.
PETER C.
April 2026

This was a great location. It was very clean and roomy. Just the right amount of space for what we needed. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook some meals while there.
Azure G.
April 2026

We had a special situation and the host was completely delightful in helping us. The home is beautifully furnished and you can tell the host has been thoughtful about the accommodations. We will definitely be back . Thanks again
Aimee A.
April 2026

Such a great place to stay. I stayed there with two of my friends and it was beyond perfect. Views are incredible, kitchen is huge and well stocked, beds are comfortable, master bath shower is so beautiful. Definitely one of the best places I've stayed on Kauai.
Susan K.
April 2026

Clean condo in a good location stocked with everything you need.
Emily F.
April 2026

On arrival there was no accurate description and no assistance to help find the property. There was major construction throughout our month long visit with much noise, debris large machinery operating around the property and parking parking problems from the many machines and vehicles. We could not use the lanai because of a constant rain of construction debris.
Peter A.
March 2026

The name really says it all..the views are amazing incredible. Any minor issues we had were quickly addressed. Communication was easy and great. The house was very well stocked (beach gear and kitchen supplies), so you’ll have everything you need. The pictures must be old because the kitchen was very nice. If you’re thinking of staying on Kauai’s north coast this is the place to be!
Patrick K.
March 2026

We enjoyed our vacation in Princeville as it is a beautiful place to visit. This unit is spacious, well-equipped, and conveniently located to the beach and shops. We enjoyed walking down to the 1 hotel and sipping coffee overlooking the beautiful view of the ocean and mountains. The pool in the complex is clean and close to the unit. The BBQs were accessible and well maintained. Overall, a nice unit that is spacious and well located.
Karen R.
March 2026

Enjoyed the stay so much, we've already booked for next year. We've stayed at others in this same complex, and this was the best. Gets a good breeze, so A/C is rarely needed. Owner was very responsive.
Randy J.
March 2026

Great location, comfortable stay. Kitchen is well equipped. Beautiful view, great surrounding area. Our family had a wonderful and relaxing time.
Lilian V.
March 2026

Great location. Clean. Spacious. Loved it.
Clay R.
March 2026

Host super responsive. This is the perfect property for you and your family. So many amenities! Look forward to our next stay here!
kirk r.
March 2026

Jeff is a fantastic host. He is proud of his property and he should be. Five stars for ascetics, comfort and cleanliness. I am missing Kauai and will definitely be returning.
Valorie R.
March 2026

We had a great stay!
Nicole t.
February 2026

The views were amazing! We watched whales several days from our deck and living room! It was very updated and clean. It was stocked very well! It had everything we needed! Loved the beach chairs and snorkel equipment!
Julie D.
January 2026

The condo is wonderfully appointed with everything we needed.
John T.
January 2026

Everything was clean and beautiful upon our arrival. No major problems, slow sink drain in main bathroom, found two large cockroaches in other bath. We enjoyed the quiet at night, we were gone most days.
Debbie M.
January 2026

Very clear communications and had exactly the amenities we needed
Meja H.
January 2026

Spacious, comfy, and clean condo on the beautiful north coast
Karen S.
January 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The condo was in a perfect location! The view and appointments of the rental were good. The master suite was superb. However, the extra bedroom was less than comfortable. The other couple was not comfortable with the beds or the bedding. We called and asked for extra blankets for that room, which we did not receive. I also asked for some Windex so we could clean the beautiful glass tables, and were told they would deliver some in the afternoon. It did not arrive. We were not prepared for the roof being replaced during our stay. There was constant banging, sawing, drilling during every waking moment. It was hard to keep the windows open during the day because of the outside roofing noise.Note there is only AC in the bedrooms. No napping during the day was possible because of the noise. We choose to remain content with our stay because of the view and location of the condo. When we asked for a late checkout, there was no problem getting a late checkout. Thank you for thatI I think it would have been good to have warned us of the roofing being done in the building we were occupying before we arrived. I would highly recommend this condo unit. However, you should check on things such as maintenance being done. We understand maintenance needs to be done, but we should have been informed.
Isaac S.
January 2026

Great!
Asheley M.
January 2026

We had a marvelous stay in a picturesque lodging. Lots of room for our one year old granddaughter. We walked the area and found geese eggs and albatross eggs that we watched from afar. Accommodations were great. Parking a little tight but we managed. Wouldn’t change this week for anything
blaine h.
January 2026

Great host, perfectly updated home, and an awesome location. We have stayed in Princeville a couple of times to stay clear of the crowds, and this home was hands down the best. Could, would, and should stay here again.
Mark W.
January 2026

A very comfortable and well appointed unit
Gayle V.
January 2026

Great place!
David M.
January 2026

Excellent communication from the host and was very welcoming. The host has great knowledge of area andwas willing to share which helped plan our day’s adventures. Condo is very clean, provides all amenities you could need and is within walking distance to shops, golf and beaches.Will be back, hopefully sooner than later!
Dustin K.
January 2026


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