Nihilani, Kauai

Nihilani is a newer town home development in Princeville, completed in 2008. This is a centrally located complex featuring units with very large and comfortable living spaces and nice furnishings and appliances. Nihilani units feature central air conditioning and garages (both features are rare for condos in Princeville). In the aerial photos below, Nihilani is the complex on the right half of the semi-circlular block (Plantation at Princeville is on the left). The complex has a pleasant pool and BBQ area. Although not within easy walking distance to Princeville's ocean attractions, guests will enjoy walking or cycling along the bike path to the Princeville shopping complex.

    Nihilani Quick Facts:


  • Address: 4919 Pepelani Loop,Princeville, HI 96722
  • Property Size: ~10.0 acres (90 units)
  • Reviews: 4.88 / 5.0 (from 1607 reviews)
  • Average Price: $539/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Nihilani Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Nihilani

Nihilani Average Rates


As of August 2026, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Nihilani is $539. The average price of a 3 bedroom unit is $649. 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 Nihilani Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 1000 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 love the overall experience at Nihilani in Princeville: spacious, spotless townhomes with comfortable beds, multiple bathrooms, and relaxing lanais make an easy, home-like base on Kauai’s lush North Shore. The setting feels quiet and residential yet convenient—minutes to Hanalei, Anini, Hideaways, and walking paths along the golf course. Most guests praise the resort-style pool, hot tub, and BBQ area, and many say communication with hosts/managers is quick and helpful. A large share would happily return.

Units are generally very well equipped. Kitchens are often “fully stocked” (many with labeled cupboards), laundry is in‑home, and garages commonly hold beach gear like chairs, umbrellas, coolers, boogie boards, and snorkel sets; some even include bikes. Layouts work especially well for families and multi‑generational groups, with good bedroom separation and plenty of towels (including beach towels). Many homes have central A/C (a big plus on humid days), while others rely on tradewinds and fans—guests who had A/C appreciated it.

Most drawbacks are practical and vary by unit. Garages can be tight for large SUVs, guest/overnight parking is limited, and the HOA enforces pool and parking rules. The pool, while pretty, can feel cool or small at times, and a few units near the main road report some traffic noise; island roosters are a common early‑morning soundtrack. Closest beaches may require a short drive or a steep path, and occasional maintenance or stocking hiccups (e.g., appliance issues, missing basics) pop up but aren’t the norm. To avoid surprises, confirm A/C, parking for two cars, pool proximity, and which beach gear is included with your specific unit.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Nihilani Reviews


Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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 the third time we’ve stayed at the Nihilani condos and we love them! This particular condo was our favorite location because it was so close to the pool. It was nice to be able to prep food and take it to the grill and come back to the house to eat. There were a few minor issues like some of the beach chairs were broken or showing LOTS of wear and tear. Also, the house was not as clean as we would’ve expected. Nothing super gross, it just looked like the cleaners rushed and miss some obvious things (dirty diaper next to the trashcan, dirty dishes in the dishwasher and a tag stuck to the shower wall). We had two vehicles and were told to contact the grounds keeper for a parking permit. We reached out but never heard back from him. We also texted the management company and didn’t hear back from them either. Overall, it’s a great condo and we would definitely stay here again!
Becky F.
April 2026

Perfect home away from home. The property had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Very thoughtful amenities and an excellent location with easy access to Princeville and the Hanalei area.
Sumi K.
April 2026

This home is beautiful, well located and perfect for large groups. We had three small families for Easter and it worked wonderfully. The garage is stocked with everything you could possibly need for a day at the beach, and each of the rooms is spacious and equipped with a large TV for spreading out and relaxing afterwards. Many thanks for a fantastic holiday!
Emily
April 2026

This is a lovely condo. We had a great time. Kids loved the pool. The condo is spacious and quiet. There is a fair amount of traffic noise if you leave the window open, but the AC keeps the house cool, so we usually just kept the windows shut. Definitely recommend!
Lindsey D.
April 2026

Great location and good size. Great having a garage to put rental car in.
Robyn M.
April 2026

Nice clean condo easy to work with host with quick response to any questions thank you would rent again!!
Michael G.
April 2026

Can’t say enough! Perfect location, near the best beaches. House was clean, property and grounds are beautiful. Host was great, communicated quickly and kindly!
Chez R.
April 2026

Clean, convenient location, laundry, space for a family, everything was great!
Anthony P.
April 2026

The condo was great and had everything we needed. It was clean, AC worked great, and kitchen fully equipped with everything. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub and appreciated all of the towels, beach chairs, umbrellas, boogey boards and bikes. We look forward to staying in 16A again!
Kathleen S.
April 2026

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: Beautiful central location. Easy walk or drive to groceries, beaches, anything you may need. Nice pool and jacuzzi. Roomy condo that’s clean and well maintained.
Kelly D.
April 2026

We loved everything about our stay. The communication was great, the accuracy of the description was spot on although it's actually bigger IRL. The location was easy and all the recommendations were fantastic.
Melissa T.
April 2026

Great place for our family of 7.
Nathan A.
April 2026

This place was in a convenient location near Hanalei, close to the grocery store, near beaches, and very close to the community pool and hot tub. No air conditioning made it fairly warm but that is typical for the area. The primary room was great and the secondary room was ok. It mentions a third room option but the daybed is very small (length and width) and not adult size, and you have to walk through the area for everything. I loved the convenience of the washer/dryer and kitchen.
Hannah M.
April 2026

Beautiful condo if a nice, safe neighborhood. Short drive to Hanalei and the surrounding beaches and trails. Plenty of beach toys and equipment for use. Very nice accomodations, clean and comfortable. Close to the golf course and nice area to walk around. We loved our stay here and would definitely stay again. We did 4 nights on the south island and 3 nights here on the north side and loved being able to see both sides of the island. Highly recommend!!
Sean P.
April 2026

This was in a perfect location and I plan to visit again. Each room provided beach towels. The garage parking was quite the perk. The garage was filled with all the things you need for the beach including beach chairs, snorkeling gear sunblock, and surfboards. My daughter learned to surf on her own. The built in “rooster alarms” woke us up bright and early so we could beat the crowds. The landscaping and condos were beautifully nestled into the neighborhood. The neighbors were a delight.
Sarah H.
April 2026

This condo is very comfortable and convenient. Our granddaughter really enjoyed the pool. We cooked several meals and the kitchen is well stocked. Also the condo has all the beach supplies necessary. .
Lori R.
April 2026

This property was perfect for our family. The beds were comfortable, the property was clean and the grounds surrounding the property were lovely. The pictures of this listing don’t do it justice. It was much better than expected. Newer couch, and very cute inside. The beach gear was so helpful for our time one Hanalei Bay. Great location.
Matthew M.
April 2026

The House of Aloha was absolutely fantastic! It was perfect for our family and we truly loved the home. The location was so easy to get around and see all the sights. We loved being able to cook and do laundry as well and enjoy the beach toys.
Christine H.
April 2026

Beautiful house with plenty of space. Enjoyed mornings on the lanai!!
Becky J.
April 2026

The house was wonderfully furnished and well stocked with toiletries. The kitchen had everything that we needed to make a full meal. It was a great location for our adventures into Hanalei and the Hanakāpī‘Ai Beach hike.
Michelle S.
March 2026

Very clean and well stocked! Great place and we loved the pool and hot tub. Location and view were fantastic!
michelle h.
March 2026

As I was here for business, these accommodations were perfect. Very spacious, very clean, everything I needed for the five night stay. And the nightly rate was perfect.
Rick
March 2026

Great condo for families! Condo is in a quiet neighborhood that has great walking/running paths. Easy access to the community pool and the greater northshore area. Everything in the home was well stocked, labeled and all the necessary beach items were in the garage.
Erica I.
March 2026

Our rental in princeville was fantastic! All the beach accessories you could want, ample room for a family, great little pool, and all in a very quiet little neighborhood!! We had such a fabulous time on this beautiful island! Maholo!!
Rebecca
March 2026

Cannot say enough positive things about this stay! It's rare that a place is even nicer than it appears on the listing, but Shirley's space was idyllic- clean, stocked, functional, comfortable, etc. The views of the golf course were lovely to wake up to, the location was an easy drive to Princeville and Hanalei, and you can walk to the coast. Shirley was an beyond excellent host, sending detailed information ahead of time, facilitating check in, and responding promptly to all questions. Recommend this stay wholely!
Sarah L.
March 2026

Great place to stay. Plenty of room to spread out.
Julia R.
March 2026

Quick and easy access to Hanalei Bay. The pool was walking distance and enjoyable. The rental was equipped with everything we needed!
Maggie S.
March 2026

The place was great. We had everything we needed. The host was very quick to answer calls and questions. Super nice. The place felt very safe. Neighbors were friendly. We felt like we didn't need to lock doors. Kids were safe to roam around.
Brandon D.
March 2026

A fabulous home for our family vacation!
albertha b.
March 2026

Hello-The staff was very easy to do Business with. They were kind, professional and responsive The condo we rented in Princeville was a dream come true. Clean, neat and fully stocked with all that is needed on the daily. The dedicated garage for our rental was a Bonus and it made coming and going very easy. We will definitely be back next year. We do a yearly vacation to Kauai and are completely happy and satisfied with our last trip. Thank you,Jimmy and Alany Wouters.
Jimmy W.
March 2026

Our stay was wonderful! Very clean home with ample space, so comfortable and had everything we needed. Thank you!
Hannah C.
March 2026

The house was perfect for our family of 6. We would stay again.
Rachelle Z.
March 2026

Let me just start by saying that this property is impeccable. The condo is situated in a prime location with breathtaking views and walking distance from the golf course. The whole check in/check out process was a breeze with clear instructions and extremely well organized. They were so gracious to allow us extra time to check out due to unforseen circumstances. Now for the gorgeous condo. Not only is it specious, well thought out and spotless, but the owners anticipated all the wants/needs of someone that is on vacation. We had everything...and I mean everything we needed. Don't hesitate to book this property. It deserves all the stars.
Cristina M.
March 2026

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: Great condo with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, as well as bikes, beach gear and garage parking! Princeville is lovely, but unfortunately it rained for our entire stay.
Lisa H.
March 2026

The house was clean and roomy. It made it nice to have so much room with the amount of people we had. View is amazing. The o key thing I would inform about is that you have to park in the garage so if you have 2 bigger vehicles they won’t fit.
Taylor D.
March 2026

This property couldn't have been more perfect. It was spacious, comfortable and had every possible thing you could need. Well stocked kitchen, bathrooms and all the beach accessories for snorkeling or lounging. We used the pool, hot tub and grills. The entire facility was very clean, manicured and tropical. 10 out of 10!
Andrea R.
March 2026

Great property. Fit our family of 7 well.
Jeffrey R.
March 2026

Very well equipped spacious condo, kitchen has everything you need, very clean, bright, lots of amenities for the beach, chairs, surfboards etc, we will definitely book this unit again!
Dallas L.
March 2026

Our family of 6 had a great time and loved having a home type of place to land at the end of the day. The stay was spacious, clean, and as described. We especially loved all the accommodations for young kids ie crib, sand toys, boogie boards, bikes, beach chairs. The home was also equipped with necessities like dishes, dish soap, garbage bags, a broom/vacuum to use. I would come back without a doubt.
Logan M.
March 2026

Good location with lots to do nearby. Our host Lyra was super responsive.
ALAN Z.
March 2026

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: Very comfortable condo
Rebecca h.
March 2026

Everything was as described and very nice. Communication with property management was excellent. Highly recommend.
Alvie S.
March 2026

It was perfect!
Heidi R.
March 2026

We loved staying here! Having a garage was nice and the beach gear was amazing! It had a large variety of kitchen stuff (pots, pans, plates, etc.). Beds were comfortable and the AC really worked, we had to turn it down to keep from freezing! Would definitely stay here again.
Lori W.
March 2026

Beautiful clean home in a great location! The pool was very nice as well as the gas grills nearby. The beach extras were fantastic-beach chairs, snorkels, wagon, toys, and cooler. It was perfect for our family of 5!
Kim O.
March 2026

Very comfortable, beautifully furnished and plenty of space for 6 adults. Kitchen was amazingly well-equipped. We also appreciated the beach gear, bikes, snorkeling equipment and plenty of beach towels.
Ellen B.
March 2026

Everything was just wonderful. The kitchen have every cooking utensil and gadget anyone coukd ever need. Lovely and such comfortable furniture.
becki g.
March 2026

Had a very pleasant stay. The place was clean, comfortable, and well organized. Overall, a great experience.
Narsa Reddy G.
March 2026

Our family of 6, two adults and 4 teenagers had a wonderful experience staying here! The layout and space was perfect! Place was extremely clean and had all the amenities you could need, to include beach stuff (nice chairs, boogie boards, surf board, coolers). The community pool and hot tub area was great too (clean bathrooms on site). We highly recommend this place and would stay there again!
Michael B.
March 2026

Excellent Family Condo with everything we needed for a wonderful stay.
Monica C.
March 2026


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