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Kaha Lani

Older, fan-cooled condos set on a lawn between a golf course and Lydgate Park, with a quiet beach a short walk away and sunrises over the ocean from many lanais. Best for families and couples who want a calm, central Kauai base and can live without AC.

What guests say

1 in 10 reviews mention kids or family

Guests love

  • Sunrises and whales from the lanai. Guests love morning coffee watching the sun come up over the ocean, and several spotted whales from their decks in winter.
  • Paved path to Lydgate's lagoons. An oceanfront walking and biking path leads a few minutes to Lydgate Beach Park, where rock-enclosed ponds and playgrounds suit kids and beginner snorkelers.
  • A beach mostly to yourselves. The sandy stretch out front runs for miles and is rarely busy, so guests describe sunrise walks, runs and beachcombing with almost no one around.
  • Tended grounds, pool and grills. Reviewers praise the landscaped lawns and a clean, heated pool with gas grills alongside, which makes cooking at home easy after a day out.

Worth knowing

  • No air conditioning. Units rely on trade winds and fans; most guests find that enough, but some had warm, humid nights when the wind dropped, especially in summer.
  • Swim at Lydgate, not out front. The water right in front is usually too rough for swimming; guests walk up the path to Lydgate's protected ponds instead.
  • Roosters keep odd hours. Feral roosters crow through the night as well as at dawn, and with windows open for the breeze, some guests ended up closing them to sleep.
  • Occasional treatment plant smell. A few reviews across different units mention a sewer-like smell from a nearby water treatment plant on some evenings when the wind shifts.
Choosing a unit: Ground-floor units open onto the lawn a few steps from the beach, handy with small kids, while upper floors get wider ocean views but mean outdoor stairs with no elevator.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 399 recent guest reviews (Nov 2024 to Aug 2026) of the rentals we list. Units are individually owned, so details vary. Read the latest reviews

At a glance

Unit types
1 to 3 bedrooms, sleeping 2 to 6
Air conditioning
2 of the 31 rentals we list
Pool
Yes
Ocean views
22 of the 31 rentals we list. We check every view claim.
Oceanfront
13 of the 31 rentals we list
Nearest beach
Nukolii Beach, 0.3 mi
Airport
About 10 minutes from Lihue Airport (LIH)
Size
About 5.4 acres, 74 units
Address
4460 Nehe Rd, Lihue, HI 96766
Map of Kaha Lani and the nearest beaches Open in Google Maps
  1. 1Nukolii BeachBeach · 0.3 mi
  2. 2Lydgate ParkBeach · 0.4 mi
  3. 3Opaekaa FallsAttraction · 1.8 mi
  4. 4Waipouli Beach ParkBeach · 2.6 mi
  5. 5Wailua FallsAttraction · 2.6 mi
  6. 6Kealia BeachBeach · 4.6 mi

Straight-line distances from the building.

Rentals at Kaha Lani

Our top-rated rentals here, from the 31 we list.

Kaha Lani 222Ocean viewKaha Lani 2222 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 5$437 avg/night 4.9 (121)Kaha Lani 216, Castle ResortsKaha Lani 216, Castle Resorts2 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6$395 avg/night 4.8 (161)Kaha Lani Unit 129Kaha Lani Unit 1292 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 6$475 avg/night 4.9 (86)Kaha Lani Resort Unit 219OceanfrontKaha Lani Resort Unit 2191 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 2$333 avg/night 5.0 (64)Kaha Lani Resort #109Kaha Lani Resort #1091 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$339 avg/night 4.7 (139)Kaha Lani 304 CondoOcean viewKaha Lani 304 Condo1 bd · 2 ba · sleeps 4$332 avg/night 4.9 (73)

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Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
119$433$332 to $608
211$501$395 to $621
31$1,150–

The typical nightly price of each rental we list, with Hawaii's 18% tax and the cleaning and booking fees included, as of November 2026. Holiday dates cost more.

Recent guest reviews

Kaha Lani Resort #119
★★★★★ August 2026

Wonderfully quiet property and beautiful views of the ocean. The constant sound of waves was calming. The property was clean, well stocked, and even had thoughtful extras like shower products, laundry soap, iron, and a wide variety of kitchen utensils. The location was perfect for getting around the island, access to a golf course next door, and groceries in Kapaa. There is no airport noise which was a bonus. Parking was always available. Paths available for walking on the uncrowded beach were a plus.Patio offered beautiful sunrise views, breakfast in the shade, then shade again in the afternoon. We would definitely stay here again. Note: Traveled late July and we did fine without AC. We used ceiling fans and floor fans which kept us cool enough.

K H.
Kaha Lani Resort #311
★★★★★ August 2026

No major discrepancies between the descriptions & the reality! Ocean view from the balcony is obscured by the building in front, though. Otherwise the unit was as described - simple & clean. It is nice that you can walk to the Lydgate Beach Park. There were 2 beach chairs & a beach umbrella in the closet, but we did not use them. Overall we had a nice stay.

Masako K.
Kaha Lani Resort #311
★★★★★ August 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Construction downstairs was a little annoying the whole time we were trying to relax on the patio but it's not the rental units fault but the beautiful views and the pathway to walk right to the beach was awesome. I would stay here again.

KC C.
Kaha Lani Unit 129
★★★★★ August 2026

The garbage bin is right outside of the bedroom windows. Smelled them the whole time.

Scott B.
Kaha Lani 213
★★★★★ August 2026

Leading up to our week long stay, the communication was super-efficient and positive. The check-in was flawless and instructions on how the condo operated as well as suggested sites to see were readily available. The unit was clean, well-stocked/appointed, and perfectly located in a very quiet beachfront area, on pristine grounds and the views from the patio and interior were breathtaking. There were beach chairs, pool noodles, games, books, and a big selection of TV Channels although we only watched one movie during our stay. The unit has ample room, the kitchen is functional, and the front porch with mountain views is a bonus. We used the laundry facility with no issues and it takes credit card for simplicity. The walking trail along the beach allowed access to the beach and Lyngate Beach Park. I/we highly recommend this property.

Rich R.
Kaha Lani 216, Castle Resorts
★★★★★ July 2026

We brought our own snorkeling gear, but really appreciated the boogie boards, cooler, and beach chairs in the closet. Hard to fit those in carry-on luggage!Everything great and as shown, except the downstairs king bed can no longer be split into 2 twins as shown in the video.thanks!

Ryan G.
Kaha Lani 222
★★★★★ July 2026

Great location for access to anywhere in the island. Condo is roomy and clean. Check in and communication was very good. Only issue was with the oven and that was remedied by the host within half a day. 2 of our nights were quite warm without AC when the winds shifted but we managed just fine. It was great to have a washer and dryer to freshen beach towels and clothes.

Matthew E.
Kaha Lani 304 Condo
★★★★★ July 2026

Great middle location to the north and south shore. Kids loved the pool and adults loved the constant ocean breeze. Communication was excellent, too! Everything needed for the family at the beach in the beach box. Would stay again next time on Kauai. Thanks for sharing your paradise.

Shelley W.
Kaha Lani 321
★★★★★ July 2026

We loved having a beach front property that although public seemed like we had the beach all to ourselves. Total get away , close to hiking , Kauai adventures , and both North and South beaches .

jim e.

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