The Cliffs, Kauai

The Cliffs Resort, located in Princeville on the scenic north shore of Kauai, is a 22-acre property perched on a volcanic plateau 100 feet above the Pacific Ocean. The resort offers a variety of amenities, including swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball court, a practice putting green, a children's playground, fitness center, and barbecue grills. The Cliffs also has an on-site concierge and activities director to assist with vacation planning and booking.

Guests can enjoy over 20 beaches within a 30-minute drive, as well as snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and golfing at the nearby Makai golf course. The resort is close to shopping, restaurants, and famous attractions such as Jurassic Park and South Pacific filming locations. On-site activities include yoga classes, a weekly farmers market, and food truck nights. With its lush tropical setting, spectacular views, and extensive amenities, The Cliffs Resort offers a comfortable and convenient vacation experience for all ages.

    The Cliffs Quick Facts:


  • Address: 3811 Edward Rd,Princeville, HI 96722
  • Property Size: ~22.0 acres (202 units)
  • Reviews: 4.76 / 5.0 (from 1614 reviews)
  • Average Price: $408/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: The Cliffs Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at The Cliffs

The Cliffs Average Rates


As of July 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at The Cliffs is $408. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $487. 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 The Cliffs Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 1000 Guest Reviews


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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.

The Cliffs at Princeville delivers a classic North Shore Kauai experience: dramatic cliffside ocean views, sunrise and sunset watching from Adirondack chairs on the lawn, and the soothing sound of waves and birds. Guests love the spacious, breezy condos with multiple lanais and well‑kept grounds, plus the quiet, relaxed vibe a short drive from Hanalei Bay, Anini, Hideaways, and Queen’s Bath. Many units are well stocked for easy beach days and home cooking, and hosts are frequently praised for clear, friendly communication.

Resort amenities stand out for families and couples alike: a beautiful pool complex (family area with waterfalls plus an adults‑only hot tub), pickleball/tennis/basketball courts, a putting green, bike rentals, clean gas grills, and frequent activities (lei‑making, yoga, happy hour), pop‑up markets, and food trucks. In season, guests regularly spot whales, dolphins, albatross, and nēnē geese; the location and on‑site offerings make it an easy base to explore the North Shore or stay put and unwind.

Set expectations for island norms and property nuances. Most units do not have central AC; many guests are comfortable with trade winds and fans, but some find lofts or afternoons warm—earplugs and white‑noise fans also help with early‑rising roosters. Parking typically carries a nightly fee and the lot can fill late; some buildings have stairs only, and a few units feel dated or have minor maintenance/cleanliness issues (quality varies by individually owned condo). There’s no easy, walkable beach from the property, and a few reviews noted key/card check‑in quirks. If these matter to you, look for a unit with bedroom AC, clarify parking and key details in advance, and choose floor level based on whether you prefer views (upper floors) or easy access (ground). Overall, the setting, amenities, and value earn strong repeat‑stay sentiment.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent The Cliffs Reviews


We throughly enjoyed our stay! The view was spectacular and the unit is probably the best stocked unit we have ever stayed in. The area is beautiful and we had such a good time!
Sue R.
April 2026

We’ve stayed in other units on the property but none have compared with this view! As a family of four with growing kids, this unit seemed slightly bigger than others we’ve been in and the extra wiggle room made a difference on the couple of heavily rainy days we had.
Krystal A.
April 2026

The home was perfect. W ehad everything needed. Clean and felt very welcoming.
Mike A.
April 2026

Everything was great. Suite was exactly as viewed
Mark F.
April 2026

Beautiful location to explore the north shore of Kauai and condo location on the property/view were beautiful. The condo definitely had a lot of wear and tear, especially in the bathrooms. There isn't an elevator - so be ready to carry suitcases up and down several flights of stairs. Those are the only drawbacks. The space/layout was great for our family of 4 (two teenagers), the beds were comfy and the views were unbeatable. It was a great location to get out and explore all the beauty on the North shore of Kauai.
Rachel E.
April 2026

Enjoyed the ocean view. Condo was very dated and cleaning staff wa
Alicia P.
April 2026

Great host and great location. Loved our time here
Weston S.
April 2026

The unit was lovely, with tall ceilings and lots of air flow. The lanai had an incredible view over the lawn out to the ocean, with views of whales and endless birds. It was a lovely place to spend a few nights for our whole family!
Amanda K.
April 2026

Generally excellent. The unit was spacious and convenient to the office. The only issue was almost incessant noise from gasoline string trimmers and leaf blowers. We don’t recall so much on two previous visits.
Whyte O.
April 2026

We loved our stay here with our family. The space was perfect—having two bathrooms, a washer and dryer, a full kitchen, and two large patios made everything comfortable and easy. The Princeville location is beautiful and very convenient, with great restaurants and a large grocery store nearby.It was an ideal base for exploring—we spent our days visiting nearby beaches, checking out food trucks, and surfing and hiking around Hanalei and Haena.A big thank you to Doug & Tracy for being so gracious and accommodating when our arrival was delayed by the airline. We’d definitely stay here again!
Mark H.
April 2026

The place was what was advertised. Only thing missing that was in pictures on rental list was a microwave & small refrigerator in downstairs primary bedroom. Very few maintenance items but best part was the beautiful view from our lenai. We definitely enjoyed our stay at this property
Shirley L.
April 2026

Beautiful, very quiet. My only recommendations, provide shampoo etc, and laundry detergent. Your appliance's are top notch and after a long vacation, it was nice to wash our clothes. But, we had to go buy detergent. We left the detergent there. I hope it stayed in the condo? Providing both would be a small sacrifice and would be a nice thank you for renting your property.
Cathy M.
April 2026

My first trip to Kauai. I thought the area was beautiful, great location, clean, and the overall property and resort were very well maintained. Awesome, laid back, and peaceful. The home was well furnished and the beds were high quality.
Mandy R.
April 2026

Awesome condo!!! Will definitely keep visiting the great team and beautiful grounds at The Cliffs!!!!
Josh R.
April 2026

I do not wish to be redundant so I concur with all other positive reviews about the property. Even our teenager was amazed by how clean the windows were (and everything else). We felt absolutely safe in and around the property and were leaving the bedroom door half-open at night to cool down and get fresh air. But the roosters woke us up at 3, 4, 5 am and that was a major inconvenience. The host is Premier.
Atanas B.
March 2026

A well appointed condo. We loved that the condo had coolers, beach umbrellas, beach chairs, good boogie boards, and pool/beach towels for us to use. Great view too!
Amy N.
March 2026

Great property. The staff at the Cliffs were super helpful and nice. They swapped out beach towels when requested. The proximity to Hanalei was great. Our kids really enjoyed the pool. Property had boogie boards and chairs for use, which was great for us. Heads up that it does not have AC. We thought it cooled down quickly at night with windows and screened doors.
Rebecca F.
March 2026

The resort is beautiful with lots of fun things to do with young children. The unit is comfortable for a family of four; great beach chairs, picnic blanket, beach towels, sand toys, etc. Pool at the facility is amazing for kids.
Megan K.
March 2026

the outlets on the wall with the refridgerator did not work, it would be nice to. have some measuring spoons and a few more measuring cups for cooking.
susan m.
March 2026

It was a beautiful view and extremely spacious.
Ben B.
March 2026

Perfect view of the ocean! We LOVE whale watching off the beautiful lanai!
Megan A.
March 2026

Overall the location in Princeville is great but the unit needs some attention. The mattress is very uncomfortable and the pillows provided are lumpy and old. The bed spread appears clean but could use updating. The blinds and curtains are in poor shape throughout - some of the blinds are broken or simply don't operate. The ceiling fans work, but the two free-standing floor fans are inoperable - they 'turn on' but the motors are either seized or seizing creating what could be a fire hazard. The furniture is dated and the pillows/cushions, etc need to be either cleaned or freshened. The dishes/utensils were 'ok' but the pans/cookie sheets were either rusting or not cleaned thoroughly. The range, refrigerator, washer/dryer, coffee maker, toaster were fine - we did not use the dishwasher. The disposal works. Internet works. The TV/cable 'works' but requires patience to operate - probably more Spectrum's issue than the property management. There is a DVD player available. There are beach chairs, boogie boards, coolers, etc on the outside patio for use. The owner/manager was responsive but they're apparently not local so if you have specific questions it might be a guess on the answers you receive. We've stayed at The Cliffs several times over the last 10-15 years in different units, but overall the entire property and the amenities are becoming very tired and dated.
Greg B.
March 2026

Was nice to sit on the lanai at the bar to watch for whales. Good views of the ocean. I like to stay at the Cliffs. Good ocean views in the bluff, good location in Princeville. This unit was 3 bedrooms with a lock out unit that made the 4th bedroom. Tamera answered all questions quickly. Highly recommend this unit.
Cheryl G.
March 2026

The whole complex is well maintained. There were plenty of beds for the whole family (all 8 of us) and we particularly enjoyed the pool. Absolutely loved the trade winds keeping the well appointed condo cool. The coffee machine made the most amazing coffee which was thoroughly enjoyed on the lanai while watching the whales.
Edward D.
March 2026

The condo was great and exactly as advertised. It had everything we needed and the complex had a beautidul pool and plenty of things to do. We had an excellent stay and would definitely stay here again.
Laurie B.
March 2026

A few items in this unit are a bit dated, but all in all it was a great experience, there was also a lot of gear, snorkels, boogie boards, etc.Would definitely stay here again.
J W.
March 2026

The view from our condo was exactly as listed. Beautiful, clean and great location. The condo owners send all details prior to arrival. The info was extremely helpful. I highly recommend.
Darlene M.
March 2026

The Cliffs is an excellent condo community. Great pool and hot tubs and several other activities are available. Our particular unit was perfect. Super comfortable, sea view from the back patio, lots of extras like beach chairs and beach towels. We would definitely stay here again.
Tom R.
March 2026

Very happy with our stay and the view was lovely!
Jude D.
March 2026

Beautiful condo and we loved the location!! The condo was very spacious with gorgeous views. It was very clean and had so many nice extras and comforts of home. Our morning coffee down by the ocean cliffs was a perfect way to start the day. Thank you so much and definitely will be back!!
Tiffany Z.
March 2026

We really loved the view from the lanai of the whales. The unit had everything needed and beautifully decorated in Hawaiian style.
Wendy M.
March 2026

Amazing ocean view is highlight of this condo. Boogie boards and snorkel masks have seen too many tourists, best to rent your own. We found 4 cockroaches during our 10 day stay, not pleasant, but I understand they can be a problem.
Rachael L.
March 2026

The host has great communication from start to finish, the house is well equipped with beach gear and cooking equipment, and property has a nice pool, tennis courts, bikes, shuffleboard, etc etc. drive to hanalei bay is about 10-12 minutes, a 10 minute walk to turtle cove, 5 minute drive to princeville shopping centre and half hour walk (\-) to 1 Hotel/Hideaways. The beds are very comfortable and space ample. We would definitely stay here again!
Ashley G.
March 2026

Our hosts were welcoming and had great info about our place. The setting was so beautiful! When we were awake we were on the lanai or exploring the beautiful island of Kauai.
Candy O.
March 2026

We enjoyed the condo, but didn’t know it was on the third floor and the office was not real helpful because we rented VRBOIt would have been nice to know about some of the consequences of putting fresh fruit scaps in the garbage, to take it out even when not full, so it's not crawling in the morning!!! The garbage can should be replaced!!! It's a beautiful area and we enjoyed our time visiting Princeville! Thank you for asking! Thank you for letting us stay at your home!
Carol A.
March 2026

We love the Cliffs at Princeville and booked this a few weeks before our trip so it was one of the few units left available. We weren’t sure what to expect but it was spacious, clean and quiet (except for the chickens, which we love!). We thought being near the parking lot and road might be loud but the foliage provides privacy and the road is a dead end so there was no traffic. The furniture and bedding will need to be replaced soon as it is very old but it in no way impeded our enjoyment there. The unit is well stocked with everything you want for a nice holiday. The Cliffs is a gorgeous property with many wonderful amenities. We would stay there again and would recommend this unit.
Tracie K.
March 2026

The apartment was in mint condition well furnished.nothing was missing, everything worked Perfect for our 3 day stay
Gilbert R.
March 2026

This was an amazing rental. The apartment was huge and well equipped. The resort was wonderful and everything exceeded our expectations.
jayne t.
February 2026

Great hosts!!
Jan N.
February 2026

There were not enough kitchen cloths, dish washing soap, it also needs serving bowls. Both bathrooms were on the same floor. One of the people has back problems and had to use the large bedroom while married couple had to use upper loft, bedroom area.The view was amazing. Beds were comfortable. Living room was also comfortable.
Norma P.
February 2026

Excellent stay and highly recommend this vacation property. Very clean. Perfect location. Loved the view from kitchen with ocean and mountains. Saw many whales from lanai. Pool area for adults is great and other vacationers very friendly. Perfect walking neighborhood and close to shops and restaurants. The mattress is on the soft side but having two full bathrooms is a real plus. Would love to stay here again in the future. Thanks for a great stay.
Nanette N.
February 2026

Condo was extremely well equipped and clean, the view was amazing and the grounds offered all the right extras (pool!). Our family had a great time.
Caroline B.
February 2026

This location is perfect! We saw whales almost daily! The condo is fully stocked with everything you could need for a beach day and had a very well stocked kitchen. There was even a child's bike, which was a big hit. We enjoyed the pools and hot tubs as well as the food trucks that were in the parking lot almost every day. The beds are comfortable, the condo felt roomy enough for 5 adults and 2 kids, and the availability of a washer and dryer in unit came in handy for our stay. This location is easy to travel to and from other towns to get out and see the sights and our host was prompt in communication. Opening up the use of her vehicle was very helpful for our large family! We will definitely recommend this condo to our friends visiting in the future.
Becca R.
February 2026

We had a great time. The condo had everything we needed for our stay. We especially enjoyed the ocean view and sat on the lanai every evening.
Kathy H.
February 2026

Very comfortable stay for our family of two adults and one child. Location of The Cliffs is beautiful and we enjoyed several sunrises and sunsets in the Adirondack chairs overlooking the ocean - we spotted whales one morning! The property is quiet (noisy roosters will be found anywhere on the island) and we enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The condo is well-equipped including a fully stocked kitchen and a washer and dryer in-unit. We were very comfortable in February with the ceiling fans. IIn our opinion, housekeeping at the general Cliffs resort and in-condo could have been improved, such as greater attention to dusting, vacuuming, and mopping, and care or replacement of offered items such as pillows, which we noted appeared in need of a good wash or total replacement. Despite this, we enjoyed our stay and plan to book again in the future. We highly recommend for anyone seeking the comforts of home located on the beautiful north shore.
Megan C.
February 2026

Cary is a fantastic host very responsive to all my questions and there no concerns
Gary B.
February 2026

Good communication, flexibility in coming early. The only item would be to fix the ceiling fan in the loft.
Jean R.
February 2026

The condo is very comfortable for two people. The grounds are great and the additional activities and food trucks made for a great stay.
Lynn D.
February 2026

We had a wonderful stay at this property! The unit was clean, comfortable, and had a lot of extras that made for an excellent holiday. The owner let us check in early and leave late which we really appreciated. The pool, recreation area, and grounds are lovely as well. The staff were friendly and helpful. Beautiful location. Highly recommend.
Nancy R.
February 2026


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