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Prince Kuhio

Prince Kuhio is an older, low-rise complex of walk-up condos around a lush garden pool, across the road from the snorkeling at Lawai Beach and next to Prince Kuhio Park. It suits couples and solo travelers who want a quiet, good-value south shore base and can live with roosters and stairs.

What guests say

1 in 10 reviews mention snorkeling

Guests love

  • Snorkeling across the road. Lawai Beach is small and rocky, but guests rave about walking over to snorkel with turtles and colorful fish in front of the Beach House.
  • Garden pool and grounds. Paths wind past orchids, ponds and mini waterfalls to an unheated pool that guests describe as quiet, clean and rarely busy.
  • Sunsets steps away. Guests stroll across the street each evening to watch the sun go down by the beach, often pairing it with dinner at the Beach House.
  • Park views and parakeets. The open historic park next door frames sea and mountain views, and flocks of parakeets swoop into its palms at dawn and dusk.

Worth knowing

  • Roosters start early. Free-roaming roosters from the park crow well before dawn, so many guests recommend earplugs, especially for light sleepers.
  • AC depends on the unit. Many units rely on trade wind cross-breezes and fans rather than AC; most guests find that enough, but a few were hot on still, humid nights.
  • Tight parking. The lot fills up and the covered garage next door has narrow stalls, so some guests circled at night; a compact car makes life easier.
  • Stairs and slim lanais. Upper floors are stairs only with no elevator, and several guests found their lanai too narrow for more than a sideways chair.
Choosing a unit: Ground-floor units spare you the stairs, while guests say upper floors get slightly better views; a few guests in street-facing upper units heard traffic late into the evening, so light sleepers may prefer a unit set back toward the gardens or park.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 551 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
Studios and 1 bedrooms, sleeping 2 to 4
Air conditioning
22 of the 35 rentals we list
Pool
Yes
Ocean views
11 of the 35 rentals we list. We check every view claim.
Nearest beach
Lawai Beach, 0.1 mi
Airport
About 25 minutes from Lihue Airport (LIH)
Size
About 2.0 acres, 71 units
Address
5061 Lawai Rd, Koloa, HI 96756

Rentals at Prince Kuhio

Our top-rated rentals here, from the 35 we list.

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Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
Studio2$312$270 to $354
133$349$247 to $476

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

Prince Kuhio 103
★★★★★ August 2026

Wonderful property and home. I spent about 10 days here with my partner and we had a blast. We were conveniently located next to (in our opinion) the best spot for snorkeling. The unit itself was clean, well taken care of and the property owners were incredibly helpful. Would absolutely recommend and we hope to come back! Thanks!

Ryann P.
Prince Kuhio 205
★★★★★ August 2026

Pros:Easy access to PoipuApartment was as advertised Nice complex - clean poolQuietGreat stay!! We would stay there again

Susan B.
Prince Kuhio Studio 302
★★★★★ August 2026

No AC, no problem; the breeze from the ocean was enough to stay cool at night. The place was even better in person than the photos, and served as a comfortable retreat at the end of each day.

Taylor T.
Prince Kuhio #233
★★★★★ August 2026

Great spot in Kauai! If you are looking to stay for a single or couple, excellent size. The location felt safe, and had close access to a nearby beach and golf courses. Would definitely return!

Haley H.
Prince Kuhio 320
★★★★★ August 2026

Great location , comfortable and well equipped condo. Not the newest but very complete , even had all beach gear and fully equipped kitchen . Lots of parking in adjacent garage . Would definitely stay again , real bargain for what we got ,

Forest E.
Prince Kuhio 319
★★★★★ August 2026

I wanted to love this property, but I just couldn’t. The area is lovely. The pool is not amazing, but exactly as described. It is clean and warm. The bed is fine. It’s not super comfortable, but it’s fine. The listing does not tell you what development this unit is in. It has not seen an update in many years, with the exception of the a/c, which works well. It’s on the 3rd floor of a 4 story building, with no elevator. Seniors and families with strollers really need to know that. Even for us, it was hard getting suitcases up all those stairs. The lobby of the other development, where we are supposed to get parking permits, said they don’t do that. We were told it has to come from the owner. The property manager didn’t know that. The signs say cars without them will be towed. After several emails, one was delivered the next day. The unit needs repairs. The sliding doors from the bedroom to the terrace are very hard to open. I could not open that door. The toilet paper holder’s metal insides are rotted out and it fell off. The knobs are missing from the cleaning closet. Not every outlet works. There is no dishwasher, but there is also no drying rack. There is a dust pan, but no dust broom. There is part of a blender, but not the other part. The couch is comfortable, but otherwise, everything else seems quite old. The shower is tiny-I believe smaller than a cruise ship shower. If we knew, we would have booked elsewhere.

Julie G.
Prince Kuhio 133
★★★★★ July 2026

This place was all about price and location for us. It was perfect. Spent more time in the pool than we normally do when in Hawaii. Pool was never busy and surrounded by Hawaii trees and plants. Very relaxing. Not much nearby the condo so we used the rental car a lot to venture out. Didn’t have to drive far but more than a walk for us. Communication with the host was great.

michele d.
Prince Kuhio #236
★★★★★ July 2026

My daughter and I had a great time staying at the property. It was clean and the unit was quiet. The unit had everything you would need from kitchen appliances/utensils, bathroom items to beach equipment such as chairs, boogie boards, and snorkel equipment. The location of the unit allowed quick trips to Poipu, Koloa, and even Lihue. The host was prompt to respond to any questions/issues. We definitely would stay here again.

Melissa R.
Poipu Ocean View Retreat
★★★★★ July 2026

Wonderful location and beautiful views. Cozy home. Jan is very responsive.

Stacie M.

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