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Wailua Bay View

Staying here means a small, older walk-up complex right on Wailua Bay, where much of the day happens on the lanai: surf sounds, sunrises, surfers and the odd turtle or whale. It suits couples using the east side as a central base who can live with highway noise and bedroom-only AC.

What guests say

1 in 9 reviews mention the sound of the surf

Guests love

  • Wildlife from the lanai. Guests love the bay views and spend mornings and evenings outside watching surfers, kite surfers, sea turtles and, in season, whales and dolphins.
  • Surf as background music. The waves break right below the building, and many guests sleep with the screens open and say the surf masks much of the highway behind them.
  • Malasadas across the street. A popular bakery, cafes and a brewery sit across the road, and Coconut Marketplace, the beach path and Lava Lava are an easy walk away.
  • Small, quiet complex. Guests rarely hear neighbors, and the warm pool with its grills is often empty enough to feel private.

Worth knowing

  • AC is usually bedroom-only. Most units cool only the bedroom, often with loud window or portable units, and living areas can get hot in summer or when the trades drop.
  • Highway right behind. Kuhio Highway runs alongside, and many guests hear traffic and sirens from street-facing bedrooms, with early morning traffic waking some.
  • Sewage odor at times. A number of reviews across several seasons mention a strong sewage smell from a pump station across the street, and a few guests left early.
  • A surf beach, not a swim beach. The beach out front is for walks and watching surf - guests swim at Lydgate instead.
Choosing a unit: There is no elevator, so ground-floor units suit anyone with heavy bags or limited mobility, while upper floors trade stairs for quieter neighbors and views over the first-floor hedges. Guests on the side away from the highway report less road noise.

This review summary is AI-assisted, drawn from 600 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 and 2 bedrooms, sleeping 2 to 4
Air conditioning
20 of the 25 rentals we list
Pool
Yes
Ocean views
All 25 rentals we list. We check every view claim.
Oceanfront
All 25 rentals we list
Nearest beach
Lydgate Park, 0.7 mi
Airport
About 10 minutes from Lihue Airport (LIH)
Size
About 1.1 acres, 45 units
Address
320 Papaloa Rd, Kapa'a, HI 96746
Map of Wailua Bay View and the nearest beaches Open in Google Maps
  1. 1Lydgate ParkBeach · 0.7 mi
  2. 2Nukolii BeachBeach · 1.4 mi
  3. 3Waipouli Beach ParkBeach · 1.6 mi
  4. 4Opaekaa FallsAttraction · 1.8 mi
  5. 5Wailua FallsAttraction · 3.1 mi
  6. 6Kealia BeachBeach · 3.6 mi

Straight-line distances from the building.

Rentals at Wailua Bay View

Our top-rated rentals here, from the 25 we list.

Wailua Bay View 214OceanfrontWailua Bay View 2141 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$616 avg/night 5.0 (345)Wailua Bay View 208OceanfrontWailua Bay View 2081 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$565 avg/night 4.9 (268)Wailua Bay View 201OceanfrontWailua Bay View 2011 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$269 avg/night 5.0 (187)Wailua Bay View 209OceanfrontWailua Bay View 2091 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 2$332 avg/night 4.9 (244)Wailua Bay View 111OceanfrontWailua Bay View 1111 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$250 avg/night 4.8 (286)Wailua Bay View 112OceanfrontWailua Bay View 1121 bd · 1 ba · sleeps 4$340 avg/night 4.8 (282)

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Nightly prices by bedroom

BedroomsRentalsAverage per nightRange
124$412$250 to $616
21$346–

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

Wailua Bay View 104
★★★★★ August 2026

Everything was as described. Wonderful location for all the things we wanted to do and see. Beautiful view!! Host was very communicative and friendly. Lots of extras came with the place too. Very much Aloha spirit with this one!!

Joanna A.
Wailua Bay View 111
★★★★★ August 2026

Our stay at this property was enjoyable. The view of the ocean and surf from living room was great.The apartment and location were very clean. The owner was quick to respond when contacted. The only negative was bedroom TV needed reset any time you turned TV on and bedroom ceiling fan switch was confusing.

Darrel K.
Wailua Bay View 109
★★★★★ August 2026

The bedding from the previous people was still on, hair and crumbs in the bed, shower had an uncomfortable amount of hair left in the floor, there were a decent amount of ants inside and around the property, fridge still had drinks from previous people (not necessarily complaining, but helped confirm that it had not been cleaned). But considering it’s Hawai’i, the price wasn’t bad for what we got, even though it was not cleaned

Kade C.
Wailua Bay View 314
★★★★★ August 2026

This property is the perfect location to explore both north and south of the island. View of the ocean is amazing and we spent many mornings on the lanai watching the waves. There is air conditioning in the bedroom, which made nights comfortable. We will definitely come back!

Kathryn W.
Wailua Bay View 201
★★★★★ August 2026

The condo had everything we needed. Very clean. We were in walking distance to Coconut Market for shopping or Dining! The ocean was amazing!! Great location to get to tubbing, beaches, or Cruise! A very nice complex. The pool was also maintained very well!

Barb A.
Wailua Bay View 214
★★★★★ August 2026

Not knowing where we wanted to stay, or what parts of the island we wanted to explore, this location gave us the opportunity to do everything we wanted to do and not feel like we were missing anything, or driving too much. The view from the lanai was AMAZING and was exactly what we were looking for. The chairs were also wonderful and gave the perfect viewpoint of the beach 24/7.The condo was beautiful and well kept. From the themed dining ware, to the towels, to the available items to take to the beach....clearly things had been well considered for guests beforehand.It was intimate and perfect for a couple who had never been to the island....and perfect for the couple wanting to return to have breathtaking views. For folks who need A/C...the living room unit was perfect. The bedroom was a little warm at times by comparison but truthfully a-OK. Loved the guest book, living room games available, and ukulele.Again, the views, the views, the views.....we will be dreaming about that for a LONG time.Can't wait to return!

Cari W.
Wailua Bay View 109
★★★★★ August 2026

Amazing View! Luke was a great host and responded extremely fast! Waking up to the waves of Wailua Bay directly out the lanai has been amazing. Super close to Waipouli Beach to catch sunrise and walk on the beach. Also, fresh Malasadas right across the street! really close to the Nounou east trailhead. For our stay Wailua bay was pretty rough, so for swimming we went to Kealia (4x4 required to park at the end of the beach)

mason c.
Wailua Bay View 209
★★★★★ August 2026

Condo has fabulous ocean views! Seeing a nearly full double rainbow was a highlight. Everything you need is provided including beach chairs, boogie board, and beach toys. Communication with Shayne was great. He also provided lots of good info for our stay. Thanks, Shayne!

Robin K.
Wailua Bay View 305
★★★★★ July 2026

The property is older but overall well-kept. Unit 305 has a stunning view of the beach. We were surprised to find that the ocean breeze did not flow through the unit so the living area could be quite warm. Also, unfortunately, the washing machine broke our first time trying to use it, over the weekend. The team brought us plenty more towels and gave us a partial refund for the inconvenience. The upside for guests coming in is that the washer and dryer have been recently serviced so you shouldn't have any trouble!All in all, this is a great home base spot with walkable coffee shops, restaurants, and beaches that is ideally located for easy drives to the north or south shores.

Dove P.
Wailua Bay View 201
★★★★★ July 2026

This condo has everything you need for a week in Hawaii. The kitchen is well equipped and there is beach gear, an outside shower and lovely small pool. The washer and dryer are a great plus. It was perfect for us and we look forward to returning.

E G.

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