Wailua Bay View, Kauai

Wailua Bay View is an oceanfront condo resort located on Kauai's Coconut Coast, near Kapaa and the Wailua River. The resort offers a variety of amenities, including a newly renovated pool, gas BBQ grills, complimentary Wi-Fi, free parking, and a strict non-smoking policy. Guests can enjoy easy access to nearby attractions such as the Coconut Marketplace, Wailua River, Lydgate Park, and the Kauai Bike/Walking Path. The resort is also centrally located between the North and South shores, making it an ideal base for exploring the island.

The condos at Wailua Bay View are fully stocked one-bedroom units with private oceanfront lanais, offering spectacular views of the ocean. The resort is within walking distance to various shops, restaurants, and activities such as kayaking, hiking, and golfing. With its convenient location, comfortable accommodations, and range of amenities, Wailua Bay View is an excellent choice for vacationers seeking a relaxing and enjoyable stay on Kauai.

    Wailua Bay View Quick Facts:


  • Address: 320 Papaloa Rd,Kapa?a, HI 96746
  • Property Size: ~1.1 acres (45 units)
  • Reviews: 4.73 / 5.0 (from 2259 reviews)
  • Average Price: $380/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Wailua Bay View Vacation Rentals

Wailua Bay View Average Rates


As of December 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Wailua Bay View is $380. 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 Wailua Bay View Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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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.

Travelers consistently love Wailua Bay View’s front-row setting over the ocean: expect to start and end your days on the lanai with panoramic bay views, the sound of crashing waves, and frequent sightings of surfers, sea turtles, dolphins, and seasonal whales. The location on Kauai’s east side is a major highlight—roughly mid-island and about 10–15 minutes from the airport—making it easy to explore both the North Shore and Poipu/Waimea without long drives. You can walk to Coconut Marketplace, Passion Bakery, Napali Brewing, and Lava Lava Beach Club, and many guests appreciate the quiet, well-kept pool area, landscaped grounds, and handy BBQs.

Units are individually owned, but many are recently renovated, very clean, and thoughtfully equipped for longer stays—full kitchens, in‑unit washer/dryers, beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, snorkel gear, and even small extras like spices and guidebooks. Hosts and on‑site managers get high marks for communication and responsiveness. Do note that this is a small condo complex rather than a full-service resort; the pool does not face the ocean and common lounging areas are limited, which suits guests who spend days out exploring and return for peaceful evenings by the water.

Common tradeoffs to know: the complex backs the main highway, so some road noise can reach bedrooms (newer windows help), and many units have air conditioning only in the bedroom; living areas rely on trade winds and fans and can feel warm in summer—check your specific listing. The beach below is gorgeous for walks and sunrises but often rough for swimming; Lydgate Beach Park with protected lagoons is a short drive. As an older oceanfront property, finishes vary by unit and salty air can mean minor wear (sliders/screens, a bit of rust). A few guests mention the derelict former Coco Palms structures and occasional homeless presence near public beach access, plus sporadic odors from a nearby pump station—most found these intermittent and outweighed by the views, value, and convenient base for seeing the island.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Wailua Bay View Reviews


Great Stay! Much Fun! Beautiful View!
Bryan N.
September 2025

Very nice, well maintained, roomy kitchen and living area. Nice balcony, nice views. Bathroom and bedroom are also ample. Nice snorkeling equipment and other beach items also stocked. The apt and the building overall are older, I'm guessing 20 to 25 years old or more, so the countertops, kitchen cabinets and appliances all look antiquated, but again all is in good condition. A/C works well in the bedroom but since it is so old, it is loud, klunky,takes up too much space, and probably costs the admin a fortune in electricity every month, it's also not strong enough to cool the entire condo so you might find yourself with a cold bedroom and a warm muggy living room. The living room is carpeted, which I'm not a fan of, but it was clean. The beach had way more driftwood and stuff on it than appears in the original pictures I saw, so the beach didn't appear to be as "attractive" in person as it was in the pictures. And there is some road noise from the 4 lane highway right next door to the property, though I have to admit in spite of there being 4 lanes, the road noise wasn't that bad, and you don't notice it that much as the waves are constant 24/7 from the nearby beach. However there is also a run down structure next door that looks like it's literally falling apart, and it's not apparent that anything is being done to remove the eyesore. However, to be fair, the building might not belong to WBV thus they may not be in a position to address it effectively. I'd stay here again.
Alejandro M.
August 2025

We enjoyed our stay. We loved being right on the ocean with the pool right out the back door. We saw spinner dolphins one morning from our lanai. The condo was clean and we loved the location. If your looking for view and location and cleanliness this is the place to stay. If your looking for lavish and top of the line you would be disappointed but luckily that's not us so this was perfect. I definitely can see us staying here again if someday we make it back to Kauai.
MYRNA L H.
August 2025

Wonderful condo with gorgeous views. Very clean, updated, has everything you need. Property manager and owners extremely helpful and accommodating. Lots of information on local businesses and places to visit. We will be back!
Melissa E.
August 2025

What a great place to stay!!! The location is incredibly convenient, close to the airport, town, beaches, everything!! The unit had a very comfortable king bed, well supplied kitchen, nice towels, and the best water pressure I have ever had in a shower!
Tammie R.
August 2025

Great location! Great view!
Adrian R.
August 2025

A great experience! Very clean, super comfortable, and a beautiful view
Susanna K.
August 2025

The house view was beautiful. To be able to eat breakfast and hear the waves was amazing. The kitchen is stocked with anything you would need…bottle opener, cheese grater etc. Washer and dryer ran easily and there was even a few pods so you’re able to do laundry. So close to everything being so close to the Cocount Marketplace was so convenient. I would definitely stay here again!
Breanna B.
August 2025

Super place to stay! The location was excellent, halfway to both sides of island. The condo was great. Good communication with host. Check in was easy. I recommend this place.
Charles P.
August 2025

Great experience. Clean room. A/C in bedroom worked. Cleaning staff was nice. Excellent view.
Jackson S.
August 2025

The location for the condo was centralized for us to see all of the island. Fantastic view of the ocean. Was not pleased with the fact the condo only had air conditioning in the bedroom. The property listing only said air conditioning. We assumed that meant the entire condo. If we had known that fact, we would have selected a different property. Bathroom was updated but the rest of the unit was not updated. CAble did not work and took us a day to figure out how to operate the Roku. Directions were not accurate.
David B.
August 2025

The only problem was due to warm temperatures and low wind, it got very warm in the condo late in
Wendy S.
August 2025

Everything was excellent including location and amenities.
Shawn W.
August 2025

Beautiful views. We saw a turtle and dolphins off the deck. Check in was very easy. Kitchen and bathroom facilities were very clean and very well stocked with everything we needed. Good Wi-Fi. We use to stay in Poipu but this area has great access to both sides of the island so we spent less time in the car and more time on the beaches. We would definitely recommend staying here and will come back!
Marie C.
August 2025

Great experience. Checkin and out were easy. The condo was exactly as described. Wonderful view of the ocean.

August 2025

Good response for booking and check-in. There is only air conditioning in the bedroom not the entire condo. The view was beautiful but there is a waste station across the street so there were pungent smells at various times. The amenities were nice but in need of repair (beach umbrella, microwave, sliding doors).
Roberta S.
August 2025

Everything was perfect. We enjoyed our stay, especially the view. Most of our time was spent on the lanai, watching the surf and the surfers. Although we Checked in around midnight, everything was smooth. The location was convenient, walking distance to restaurants and shopping.It was nice to have the air conditioning, especially during the late afternoons when it got a little warm.
Kimie M.
August 2025

Checkin was easy, well organized and emails were consistent with arrival. The kitchen was clean and well stocked.
Darcie S.
August 2025

It’s in a great complex in a quiet location within walking distance of beach and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again
Bill A.
August 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were amazed at the location with the ability to view the ocean and sunrises , while taking in breakfast and meals on the Lanai. Easy access to everything in local Kapaa town and SUP and Cayla rentals for the river activities a very short walk away
Monica P.
August 2025

Great centralized location in Wailua right on the ocean. Beach next door, plenty of restaurants and shops nearby walking distance. We rented bikes for the week with excellent scenic riding in both directions with the 5 mile bike path nearby.The unit itself is beautifully newly renovated with much of the local monkeypod woodwork personally crafted and installed by the owner, Luke. Luke also pulled through for us giving us an additional night (when there were virtually no rooms available on the island) when we could not fly out due to the tsunami evacuation. Great stay at Luke's place!!
George D.
August 2025

Great location. Property included extras like beach chairs, boogie boards, umbrellas and coolers to use. The pool was super clean!
Annette
August 2025

Everything was wonderful. Your instructions were easy to follow and check in went smoothly. Might want to restock the kitchen to make up four sets of everything as it is low on silverware! Also for people who would rather cook there is a shortage of bowls etc. Otherwise everything was clean and exactly as expected. An excellent place to stay. Thank you

August 2025

This was the first time we stayed in a Verbo. It was better than we expected. Had a family death and had to leave 3 days early, they refunded me immediately. We will book the exact location if we come back to Kauai.
Brian T.
July 2025

Clean, great view, grounds and pool area beautiful. The furniture is older, kitchen is very old with some cabinets in poor shape. The worst thing it lists as an AC unit. That is not accurate. The AC is limited to the bedroom, a portable that just blows ambient temperature.
William S.
July 2025

The property,views and newly renovated room were incredible. So peaceful and had everything we needed. We were quite disappointed that there was only a bedroom ac. My husband only asks for one thing when we travel and that is for an ac. The trade winds did not keep the unit cool during the month of July. We found Kauai to be muggier this time which might have been part of the problem. If it were in November or December when the temp is a few degrees lower it most likely would have been perfect. We are not marking it off our list but will for sure keep in mind that it only has bedroom ac.
Mary G.
July 2025

Very nice property with great views and location. Check in was pretty easy, battery on the keypad was dead so had to use the back up key, no problem. My only concern was lack of AC, it is only in the bedroom and the ad lists the unit as having AC. Great for the bedroom (was a bit loud) but the rest of the apartment was very warm. Overall nice place with great views and location.
John A.
July 2025

This is our second stay in this apartment building. Perfect location to visit all parts of Kauai. Great view of the ocean. It’s our default go-to location. Thanks for hosting us!
Cédric V.
July 2025

Nice view from lanai. Waves crashing made traffic noises insignificant. Nice central location on Kauai. Walking distance to several eateries (and drinkeries). Showing her age a little, but very clean. You will pick up traffic noises in the bedrooms, but most nights, the island settles down by 10 or 11 pm.
Anita M.
July 2025

We are so happy we stayed here. You cannot beat the view from your lanai. The condo had all the amenities that you need. The bed was comfortable and the space was plenty large enough for a couple or family with small children. The location was perfect to explore both the north and south coasts. We hope to make it back here soon!
Tiffany M.
July 2025

Overall very nice place to stay in convenient location. WiFi was spotty and AC leaks if on too long but overall very enjoyable.
Brent C.
July 2025

The condo is comfortable and perfect for a couple. The location is great if your planning on going out and exploring the rest of the island is pretty well settled central to excursions and shopping and hiking.
Forrest W.
July 2025

Excellent view of Wailua bay. Close to everything in Kapa’a. Well equipped with chairs, umbrella, cooler, boogie boards and everything you’d need for a week of fun. Enjoyed our stay.
Jeff P.
July 2025

Clean and very convenient condo, perfect for our week-long vacation. We enjoyed having the flexibility to go north or south for the day, depending on our mood and the water. Only 5 min from one of the best beaches- Lydgate Beach and an easy drive to others. Lots of amenities, such as snorkel gear and beach chairs, and a very well equipped kithn.
Cara P.
July 2025

The location is great for getting to all things on the island. The room could really use some updating tho. We did appreciate that there are beach towels, chairs, umbrellas and a cooler.
Christy M.
July 2025

We had a wonderful stay! The condo is beautiful, very comfortable and has the most amazing views of the ocean. The unit is immaculately clean and very functional. The location is great as it is near many restaurants and shops and it is a good starting off point for activities around Kauai. Communication was excellent and our overall experience was outstanding. Thank you!
Avi H.
July 2025

Overall the place is great but there are a few things you might want to be aware of. If you have noisy upstairs neighbors you will hear them - the people above us during our trip tromped so loudly it felt like elephants were overhead. It is NOT in a resort / high end area which may or may not appeal to you. Like most of the rest of Kauai the area is low key and laid back and there’s easy walking access to a shopping area called Coconut Marketplace with a well stocked convenience market and decent restaurants. There’s a Safeway just down the street for groceries. The beach outside is beautiful but not great for walking or swimming. But it’s midway between Hanalei in the north and Poipu in the south so the location is good. You can’t see it in the pics but you’re very near the main road and you CAN see cars and a bridge in the distance. As long as you’re clear on what you’re signing up for, there’s a lot to love here. My family and I had a great stay here and, the incredibly heavy-footed upstairs people aside, I’d return.
Todd W.
July 2025

This condo was clean, comfortable and very convenient as a base to explore Kauai.The condo complex is quiet and well-cared for, set right on Wailau Bay. Our host, Ilse, was attentive and easy to be in touch with.If anything, it was so comfortable, we had to almost prod ourselves to leave the waterfront balcony and our view of the ocean to go elsewhere!Each day we had a front row seat to watch surfers and e-foilers out on the water- and on the second floor lanai, it was a lovely private spot to just chill out with a cold drink and enjoy!
Susan S.
July 2025

Wonderful condo with high end appliances and furniture. Views heavenly with the sounds of surf off the patio. Definite ten for rental.
Marvin
July 2025

Wonderful property, views, location, cleanliness, accommodations, and property communication! Would stay again!
Matthew S.
July 2025

Amazing view and unit was fully stocked with necessities just stop my any market to stock up on food and your are good. Short drive to a kid safe beach and 15 min walk to food and Restaurants.
ray R.
July 2025

Hi, we enjoyed our stay at the condo. It is an older unit, but was very clean and had a wonderful view. The AC unit in the bedroom worked well. It was also very helpful to have a washer and dryer in the unit.
Katie Dorsey P.
July 2025

Had an amazing time. Comfy and clean condo. Loved Passion Bakery just across the street.
C W.
July 2025

The property was great well cleaned up around it. The inside was clean and was well maintained. Ocean view was outstanding probably my favorite part. Kitchen was very nice I like the lighting throughout the kitchen. My only thing was we ran out of toilet paper and garbage bags pretty quickly. But overall a great time it is in the perfect location to travel the island and enjoy everything! The pool is a little small but it’s well maintained and clean. Overall an epic time and a great place to sleep and listen to the waves.
Kory S.
July 2025

We had an amazing vacation here! Property was very clean, easy to get to and had everything we needed. Loved the ocean view. Location was great, easy to make a trip to either end of the island. No complaints.
Courtney C.
July 2025

Nice location close to many attractions
Kyle R.
July 2025

The view from the lanai is why we chose this property and it didn’t disappoint. We absolutely loved the views. Pool was also beautiful and the condo was well appointed with all the things we required for the week. They were also so kind to extend our checkout by 2 hours since we have an infant and a long travel day ahead. The air conditioner is confined to the bedroom, so the condo does get quite hot even with doors / windows open. We did know this before we booked this property though. A few maintenance things needed to be addressed. We were told a handy man would come Sunday or Monday but they didn’t arrive during our stay. The bed was very uncomfortable / saggy. I think the box spring may have been broken. Otherwise just small maintainance things.
Lisa P.
July 2025

Great area, hosts are awsome, views are stunning
Jason F.
July 2025

My (new) husband and I had a wonderful time staying at this property for our honeymoon. The location was perfect for an adventurous couple like us, it made it easy to explore every side of the island. Our favorite part of the home was the lanai, where we enjoyed breakfast each morning while watching the ocean.We also appreciated the thoughtful resources provided, including beach chairs and a cooler, some of which were left by previous travelers. While there’s no central AC (which is typical for Kaua‘i), the individual units in the living room and bedroom kept us comfortably cool.If you're planning a longer stay, I recommend stopping by Costco or a grocery store on your way in, as we did need to restock some basic kitchen and cleaning supplies during our visit.Overall, it was a lovely stay and a perfect home base for our honeymoon adventure!
Kaelie J.
July 2025

Great stay!
Jodi S.
July 2025


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