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 2403 reviews)
  • Average Price: $344/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Wailua Bay View Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Wailua Bay View

Wailua Bay View Average Rates


As of March 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Wailua Bay View is $344. 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.

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


Loved the view. We watched the sun rise every morning. Centrally located on the Island.
Gerald G.
December 2025

The hosts went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. Best customer service I have ever experienced.
Tim H.
December 2025

Unit was clean and welcoming. We appreciated the thoughtful decor, and provision of plenty of useable "guest space" rather than the cluttered shelves and counters we often encounter.
Paul M.
December 2025

The Unit hs stunning view! Easy access to evrything and allmost all popular beach , trails , waterfalls , water activities etc. They have beach chairs , snorekell gears and evrything you need for a relaxing , peaceful vacation. We loved the unit so much. Felt recharged during our stay. Giving a 5 star and recommending to everyone.
Sandeep B.
December 2025

Kitchen was fully equipped, and the laundry was very useful. The apartment was fantastic, especially the location. The only issue was that the toilet wasn't flushing properly when we arrived, so I had to go out and buy a new plunger to fix it.
Ariel H.
December 2025

bedroom air conditioner was more than adequate. Had all the amenities needed for a perfect stay. Filtered water from the tap. amazing view of the beach and ocean. Walking distance to the coconut plantation. Food and shops plus the Lava Lava beach club.

December 2025

Good location, close to the main road but just far enough away to avoid most of the noise. Onsite community has great amenities - pool, grills and rinse station. Easily walkable to restaurants and shops. Killer view with the lanai. The unit came with activity gear that covers most of what you will want to do on the island. Host was very responsive and provided detailed instructions. Now the downsides, the unit especially the bathroom needs quite a bit of TLC. There was also a bit of an ant problem in the kitchen area. Mattress was on the hard side and bouncy, and the AC made loud screeching noises every so often when you run it. So in terms of what you pay for it, it might be what you could expect.
Mark L.
December 2025

Yes host very welcoming and condo super clean
Jim D.
December 2025

Beautiful views, oceanfront, great sunrises! Clean home, had everything we needed for our stay. Short walk to coconut marketplace or Lydgate park. The park has a nice beach and swimming area.

December 2025

Convinced location Excellent view Comfortable Well equipped
Gillian C.
December 2025

Beautiful perfect view of Wailua Bay.
Shawn E.
December 2025

Great location! Perfect for my wife and my 1 year old daughter. Nothing like eating breakfast on the balcony overlooking the ocean. Host was super accommodating, washer and dryer with some laundry pods were extra helpful. Stay here.
Jon B.
December 2025

Regina and Scott were very easy to work with. They also gave us helpful recommendations. We especially liked the location of their condo. Easy access to the north or south shore. We enjoyed walking to the Coconut Marketplace for dinner or shopping. The condo was clean and well stocked with an awesome ocean view.
Margaret S.
December 2025

Condo had everything we needed. Would be nice to have airconditioning in the entire condo. Beautiful sunrises. We liked the convenience of being midway between Princeville and the south.
Cindy R.
November 2025

Location was perfect, walkable to multiple beaches, shops and food. Room was clean and cozy. Beautiful views from the condo and enjoyed the pool.
Kelsey P.
November 2025

Great place to stay! Not far from a road but never heard traffic because of beautiful sound of surf. Host was great.
Erik J.
November 2025

A m a z i n g! Beach waves crashing all day. Sounds echo through the rooms! So easy life style with a washer and dryer in unit. Stop looking and book this unit. Thank me later. God Bless Kauai and its people.
Steven R.
November 2025

The location was amazing and the condo was spotless and well appointed for our stay. It had everything we needed and the view from the lanai was unmatched
Marie A.
November 2025

What Worked for UsVery Clean and Well AppointedGood Communication with owners and Marvis Beautiful Sunrises/Ocean View on the Balcony Snorkel Gear/Beach chairs Small Cooler BagIce makerProximity to Grocery Walking Distance to Lava Lava and Passion Bakery across the street (Malasasas!)Comfy Bed, Lots of Closet SpaceLaundryGreat Beach TowelsWhat Didn’t Work for UsLoud street noise/lots of sirens even on balconyNo snack box! Location Sun sets on the other side of the island TrafficSewer Smell Outside What We LearnedWe learned that we prefer actual beach front, knowing the price will be higher but worth it. On paper we thought the location was good, but found we had to drive too much every day. We would prefer just walking outside onto the beach. We also would prefer a lanai with chaise lounges. To experience the island, we would prefer staying a few days in the north (Hanalei or Princeville) and a few in the south (Poipu) which was our favorite.
Emma D.
November 2025

We had a lovely time and would highly recommend. The location is beautiful and easy to walk to a variety of restaurants as well as the coconut market. The unit itself is well provisioned. The bed is very comfortable, the kitchen was well appointed. The only thing that was not perfect was the wifi connectivity. It wasn’t an issue for us but if you need it, it’s not great. Also, know that the unit is NOT air conditioned. The bedroom is in the front of the unit, by the front door, so you’ll want to have the windows open to keep it cool…there’s a lot of light outside…so you may want to bring an eye mask! Overall this was a really lovely stay.
Joanne S.
November 2025

Great condo and location!
Robyn L.
November 2025

Good location, layout and was clean.
Lucas A.
November 2025

The hos was ver responsive. We loved the condo. It was clean, neat with all the amenities.
Kent T.
November 2025

Awesome view, great location to adventure North or South…. Condo was very clean and comfortable. They provide many necessities for the beach and snorkeling. The shower is amazing
Deborah O.
November 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We enjoyed the peaceful sound of the surf and watching the waves and weather. Great place to stay in Kauai.
Kent J.
November 2025

Great view
JJ
November 2025

Check in was so easy thanks to our host providing great instructions. The condo was nicely decorated, everything we could need was provided, the A.C. in the bedroom was perfect for sleeping, and the view amazing. We had a wonderful vacation and would definitely stay there again. Our hosts were gracious and so accommodating.
BRIAN W.
November 2025

The view could not be beat, the kitchen was well equipped, and there was plenty of towels, etc. The washer and dryer was great to have.
Victoria K.
November 2025

This condo is pristine and so well thought out to provide maximum comfort for a one bedroom.
Arlene H.
November 2025

Lovely view of the bay!
Deb K.
November 2025

Great view. Great location. Well stocked. Near everything needed. Clean condo. Only downfall was street noise
John P.
November 2025

aC in bedroom but none in the rest of the condo.
Casey J.
November 2025

Beautiful location, but dated units. The beach view is superb.
Ken B.
November 2025

The views were amazing, the sound of waves are so relaxing. Great location, loved having a kitchen and washer and dryer.Great location and was very nice and would definitely stay again!
David S.
November 2025

This place was excellent! It was perfect being centralized on the island. The host was responsive, the condo was clean, and the place was stocked with everything we needed. The pool area with the grills was perfect. Sunrises on the balcony every morning was great! The condo manager was very nice and accommodating. We will definitely be back!
Bryan M.
November 2025

We enjoyed the ocean view, especially when we were having breakfast early in the morning. The laundry in the unit was great. We liked being on the ground level close to the pool when we grilled and came back for the day to swim. We made our host aware of a fan not working and it was delivered to our condo instantly that same day.
Amy J.
November 2025

Perfect property with a stunning ocean view right out the patio door! The condo is situated within walking distance to many restaurants and the Coconut Marketplace Shopping area. The location was also centrally located for visiting the northern beaches, as well as all of the southern beaches. The condo was outfitted with everything we needed, including beach chairs and umbrella for beach days. We definitely recommend this place!
Liz
November 2025

The view from the lanai was amazing! Every morning, we drank our coffee on the lanai, listening to the ocean and seeing shooting stars. Every evening, we ate dinner on the lanai, watching the hydrofoil surfers who zipped across Wailua Bay and the ocean. Ilse was quick to respond to my questions, and we appreciated her flexibility. The central location was convenient for shopping in Kapa'a and in the Coconut Marketplace, as well as for accessing the north and south shores. Highly recommend!
Michelle E.
November 2025

The view was amazing! The renovations are beautiful. Close to restaurants the beach and shops.Very quiet area. Not far from hiking waterfalls and activities.
Carrie C.
November 2025

There was a lot of maintenance issues that I don’t think have been addressed in a while Toilet flapper issue. Sliding glass door issue need new rollers. Screen door need new rollers ants in the kitchen. Lots of bugs in the unit. The levalor knobs we’re not working in the living room and the elevators in the door to get a nice cross breeze we’re mailed shut so it was pretty miserable in there doing the day. We couldn’t find a close place to dispose of our trash. We lived the bed and I loved the glasses they had. It was ok but needs to be updated. The umbrella that was provided was broken. Counter top was chipped. And the knives need to be sharpened but they did have quit a few kitchen supplies but the 2 frying pans need to be replaced as the coating was coming off and that’s hazardous to your health. I let the property manager know all these problems. Not sure if anyone has mentioned these issues before. The bedroom was very cool
Debi S.
November 2025

Great views!
Katelyn G.
November 2025

The view was wonderful and the condo had everything we needed. Cindy was easy to get in touch with and Bryan the property manager was always around and helpful. This has nothing to do with the condo. But a word of warning do not use lanikai st to make a left hand turn on Kuhio hwy. We got in a really bad accident. The police have been trying to get the county to close it to left hand turn because it is so dangerous. So turn right and go down to the next left and turn around it may take an extra 2 minutes but it is worth it. But don’t stop that from staying at the condo because it is great!!
David, M.
November 2025

Great view!
Mike S.
November 2025

The place was immaculate and very well stocked. Couldn't think of 1 thing we needed. Even had a cooler to take with us for the day's excursions. We loved the location and view of the water!
Debra L.
November 2025

Host was very welcoming and organized. Nicely updated condo with stunning views. We really enjoyed our stay.
Sally J.
November 2025

This place is located in a perfect spot to explore all of Kaua’i and the unit is well stocked with essentials
Elizabeth M.
November 2025

Everything was in clean and functional. We really appreciated the beach accessories.
Mark S.
November 2025

Beautiful view, very clean, well “stocked,” with beach chairs, cooler and other items. We would book again!
Steve W.
November 2025

Pros: Great condo with more amenities than expected. Very well stocked with condiments, kitchen and bath accessories.Very effective air conditioning, double ice maker, coffee bar, blender, washer/dryer, water quality, flow rate and hot water worked great. Location was nice. Located near locals beach to the west and tourists beach to the right... a very short walk to Lava Lava, a highlight for drinks, happy hour, dining and beach front chilling. Pool and grills were wonderful.Bonus: owner communication was fast and considerate. Above and beyond with assisting with check in and out.This wouldn't be an honest review without the Cons: a beautiful pool, clean and well maintained however a bit small, located off parking lot, not beach side, and a bit rule oriented by one peculiar resident concerned with jumping in water. The beach access required a bit of walking off propery however the view from room was great. The last couple of nights, a bad septic smell at front of property. Unknown source. Bed was a bit soft for my liking. Building layout felt like a mouse maze as you make your way to/from: parking, stairs, pool, garbage drop.All in all, I recommend this condo and owners, I would stay here again if available.
Matthew B.
November 2025

Super easy to get into the condo, amazing view, very comfy bed & pillows. We loved staying and will be back again! Thank you Auntie & Uncle! Mahalo!
Ashlee T.
November 2025


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