Alii Kai, Kauai

Ali'i Kai is a peaceful and quiet condo resort located in Princeville, on the beautiful north shore of Kauai, Hawaii. Nestled on an ocean bluff, the resort offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the Bali Hai mountain range. The resort is known for its immaculate landscaping and is close to world-class golf courses, tennis courts, shopping, dining, and various outdoor activities such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, horseback riding, and hiking. Ali'i Kai features a large heated pool, jacuzzi, children's pool, outdoor shower, and two gas BBQ grills with a covered pavilion for poolside dining.

    Alii Kai Quick Facts:


  • Address: 3830 Edward Rd,Princeville, HI 96722
  • Property Size: ~7.0 acres (56 units)
  • Reviews: 4.84 / 5.0 (from 3154 reviews)
  • Average Price: $489/night for 2 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Alii Kai Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Alii Kai

Alii Kai Average Rates


As of September 2026, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Alii Kai is $489. 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 Alii Kai Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

What Do Guests Think? An Analysis of 1000 Guest Reviews


Reviewer Portrait

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.

Staying at Alii Kai feels like a classic North Shore Kauai escape: peaceful, scenic, and close to everything that makes Princeville special. Many condos perch along ocean bluffs with wide-open views—guests rave about watching whales, turtles, dolphins, and seabirds, catching sunrises and sunsets, and falling asleep to the sound of waves. The location is convenient for Hanalei, Anini, Kilauea, and Na Pali outings, with quiet neighborhood walking paths and easy parking. A favorite on-site adventure is the trail down to Turtle Cave—beautiful but steep and slippery, so go only when conditions are safe.

Units are generally spacious and well stocked, often with full kitchens, in‑unit laundry, and lots of beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkel sets, coolers). Many have been updated and are very clean, with comfortable beds and thoughtful touches; hosts are frequently praised for clear instructions and responsive communication. The resort amenities—pools, hot tub (varies by phase), and clean gas grills—add to the relaxed, family‑friendly feel and make it easy to cook in and linger on the lanai.

Common trade-offs to know: most condos do not have central A/C, so you’ll rely on tradewinds and fans (some renovated units add bedroom mini‑splits). Heat‑sensitive sleepers and light sleepers should note early‑rising roosters and that sound can carry between floors; upstairs units tend to be quieter. There’s no direct beach access from the cliff, so plan to drive to beaches. As an older complex, a few units feel dated or have minor maintenance/housekeeping hiccups, and occasional complex‑wide issues (like a rare water outage) have occurred; experiences with management responsiveness vary by unit. Overall, guests overwhelmingly love the views, location, and laid‑back vibe—just arrive with island expectations and you’re likely to have a serene North Shore stay.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Alii Kai Reviews


Unit and property was clean & excellent! View is spectacular. Only info I can add is this is a lower unit so don’t be surprised to hear sounds from the unit above.
Robert C.
June 2026

The place is as beautiful as the photos! This was probably our favorite VRBO stay, ever. The views are amazing, of course. And we knew we were in the right place when we were greeted with a rainbow within a half hour of arriving! It’s really the absolute best location in the Ali’i Kai property - right out on the point, with a 180 view. Plus no stairs! The place is well stocked with quality items in the kitchen, bath and bedrooms. Super comfy bed and soft sheets and the sound of the ocean made for ideal sleeping conditions. We took advantage of the beach chairs, towels, umbrella and snorkel equipment, and the trail to Turtle Cave which is literally right outside the door. When we come to Kauai again, this is the first place I’m checking! And Suzie provides great communication, through the listing, check-in procedures and availability after check-in.
Kathie K.
May 2026

The VRBO worked well for me and my grandson. Having 2 bathrooms was great. The place was clean, equipped with a majority of needed items. I liked how close it was to Foodland, for grabbing a couple of groceries. Plus, it was near the attractions we were interested in. The rooster's crowing all hours was annoying, but when you consider 450,000 chickens to 80,000 people on the island, what can you do. The maintenance crew failed to respond to a couple of small issues, but it was Memorial weekend.
Mary S.
May 2026

This was a spectacular property !!!!Everything you can possibly need or want in a rental property was on site. The owner, Susie was responsive and helpful. My wife and I will be returning to this property and we highly recommended it to others !!
paul f.
May 2026

We had such a lovely stay here. It’s an excellent location and a very comfortable place to stay.
Mary H.
May 2026

Very nice spot we will be back!!
Ralph F.
May 2026

Incredible location. The views were breathtaking! Spotless clean apartment and excellent area in Princeville. Shopping and sightseeing nearby! We cannot wait to come back!
Astrid C.
May 2026

Beautiful view from the lanai. Lovely furnishings including comfortable beds. Washer and dryer. Kitchen was well stocked. Beach chairs, umbrella, towels, and more added to our beach trips to nearby Anini Beach. Live music every night at the shopping center. Lovely, relaxing vacation.
Kelli A.
May 2026

Stunning views from living room and both bedrooms and just around the corner (2-minute walk) to Turtle Cave. We had a wonderful time!
Stephanie M.
May 2026

We Enjoyed our stay!
Edie C.
May 2026

Although I had called ahead and asked for an early check-in, and called again the day of arrival, our rental was not available until 10 minutes before regular check in time. I got the sense that no effort was made to accommodate our request.
Phyllis M.
May 2026

A perfect base camp for our family trip. Angie’s place was adorable and well stocked with everything we needed. I was especially impressed with the starter consumables and nice beach towels. A couple of items could be fixed, like the patio door, but nothing big enough that would stop me from booking again.
Kristin B.
May 2026

Beautiful view from the condo. Well situated. Lovely stay.
Bita
May 2026

The host never gave us the access code to get into our condo. We started looking for another place to stay and then he called to give us access. He apologized
Brenda
May 2026

Great
Donald M.
May 2026

On our 20th trip to Hawaii, this rated as one of the best places to stay. Princeville is always great, but the location of this unit was almost right in the ocean. The sights & sounds were peaceful & relaxing. The unit was clean & everything we needed was there for us. We travel with another couple & this is the first time there was little advantage to having the master bedroom, because both bedrooms had full on views of the ocean! Thanks to Bill, the owner of this gem, for his gracious hospitality.
Robert C.
May 2026

The view from the property was wonderful and the location was very handy to north side attractions.
Todd H.
May 2026

Everything was very clean and the kitchen well stocked for cooking The furnishings and decor are definitely designer as listed I will definitely come back. This was a great location
Monica F.
May 2026

We had a lovely stay. The property was clean and well stocked with essentials for our stay!
Alanna
May 2026

The condo was a 10 out of 10. The place was very comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the views were amazing. We would definitely stay there again.
Mark E.
May 2026

Very comfortable property with excellent view!
Robert D.
May 2026

Loved our stay. Highly recommended this unit. Chickens created us every day. Fans kept everything comfortable. Close to A in I beach for snorkeling. Very comfortable.
Bonnie M.
May 2026

Beautiful house, worth the price. Would recommend it to my friends
Di J.
May 2026

Great place with amazing ocean views from every room. Everything exactly as described, and the condo was stocked will all amenities. Nice to provide snorkeling gear.
Michael J.
May 2026

Amazing ocean views from lanai and bedrooms. It was nice having a washer, dryer, beach chairs and umbrella. Well kept grounds and pool. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to return again soon.
Stella H.
May 2026

Great trip!
Paige Y.
May 2026

Well equipped, unbeatable view.
Melissa A.
May 2026

We love this condo! The view is wonderful, the complex was quiet, the unit was clean and comfy. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were great and the beach gear was a bonus. Can't wait to return!
Jessie W.
May 2026

Truly a magical spot overlooking the ocean with easy access to what the island has to offer.
Pamela B.
May 2026

The condo was exactly as pictured and described …. clean, modern, well decorated, incredible view, private and great location! The beach chairs, beach towels and the cooler really came in handy. The beds were very comfortable as was the living room and patio furniture. The kitchen had everything we needed. We especially enjoyed having our morning coffee on the lanai and being entertained with all of the wild fowl, Nene, Cardinals, and other sea birds visiting the yard. We appreciated the convenience of the restaurants, clothing, stores, and the grocery store located within the Princeville community. There are numerous spectacular lookouts nearby as well as beautiful beaches. We enjoyed Hanalei Bay beach and the kayak rentals. Parking was a challenge! One thing we learned is that in Kauai, most of the boat tours, snorkel and scuba diving all happen on the southern side of the island during the months of October through May because the waves are too rough on the north part of the island. If you’re visiting during those months, you may want to plan accordingly if those type activities are on your agenda, as it takes about 1.5 hours to get to the south / southwest part of the island. We did the NePali coastline zodiac boat tour with Nepali Riders (which was amazing!!!) but we had to be there at 6:15 AM because most of the boat tours start very early to take advantage of calmer seas during the morning hours along the NePali coast. I highly recommend this gorgeous condo!
Kim H.
May 2026

This was a terrific condo to stay in. It was very clean and well equipped with a tremendous view. Everything about the time here was excellent.
Brian A.
May 2026

We had a great time! We had everything we need. Beds were very comfortable, kitchen was fully stocked. I would only suggest upgrading beach set up. We did not spend much time on beaches but having two boogie boards would be much more fun than just one. Beach blanket also needs attention, we could not use it, and beach umbrella has one section broken.
Galina K.
May 2026

Love the location and amenities. Kitchen was equipped with kitchen appliances and pans dishes. Little down fall no AC fans were available.
Jeanett A.
May 2026

Beautiful we stayed for 9 days incredible view
william d.
May 2026

We loved the condo especially the view which I enjoyed every morning watching the sun rise. The location was great and we very much enjoyed the beaches, the shops and the restaurants. Alan was very helpful in advising us on places to go and things to do. The management company was very helpful and responsive to any of our needs. But most of all, it was the VIEWS, the VIEWS, the VIEWS.
Tim L.
May 2026

Lovely place. Only negative was no AC
Kevin A.
May 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This rental was amazing! We had the best week. The location was perfect near Hanalei and the gorgeous north shore. We had ocean and Mountain views. We loved the balcony and the gorgeous view. This rental has everything we needed for a week stay including beach towels and umbrellas. The master had a huge bed and the entire house was spacious. The turtle cove is right below the rental, but sadly we couldn’t do it because of the slippery conditions. Overall, I highly recommend this rental!
kenzi b.
May 2026

The location is beautiful. There were some issues like screen door on patio not opening and closing good. Also we were not told where the pool/water items were located at.
Larry T.
April 2026

Nice
Randal
April 2026

This was a wonderful place to stay. Clean, spacious and fully stocked. Loved how they decorated and thought of almost everything. Air conditioning would make this a perfect space I would come back to annually. The Easterlies don’t get into the house so it’s hot and not breezy.
Cheryl B.
April 2026

Beautiful place to stay. Everything was as expected. WE loved being there. Just fyi, those turquoise chairs were not usable. One of them has a large crack in the seat area. This did not affect our stay.
Christine C.
April 2026

We had an amazing stay. It was spotless, comfortable & Amazing ocean views. Our host was incredibly responsive to any questions of the area that we needed. We couldn’t have asked for a better vacation, we’d definitely stay again!
Barb H.
April 2026

The view of the ocean and the sunset from our unit was lovely. Our unit was very nice, kitchen well stocked, good supply of towels. Not easy to reach host - by text or by phone .
Jane P.
April 2026

Amazing spot overlooking the ocean from the lifeguard chairs. Beautiful and well stocked condo, hope to come back before long!
Lara P.
April 2026

We had a wonderful family vacation (parents and two adult children) staying at this condo. First of all, the beds are amazingly comfortable. We all slept great. The views are as advertised and we spent a lot of time on the deck. The kitchen has everything you need to eat in. The pool/hot tub/ BBQ grills are just steps away. The resort, overall, is conveniently located and quiet, well, except for the roosters. I'm not giving it a "10" because the living room furniture is a bit worn and not that comfortable. The carpeting is also wearing out in spots. Overall, unit painting could be touched up. That said, we would stay here again without hesitation.
Mike M.
April 2026

The listing was accurate. 10 mins from the town. Great views, right by multiple beaches in walking distance.
Jabari P.
April 2026

This is the play to stay with location, furnishings, and ambiance.
Charles A.
April 2026

Really great uni!. Loved the location and the views! Couldn’t be beat!
Monique N.
April 2026

The condo was a dream with a beautiful view from the lanai and the large windows in each bedroom. Sleeping with the windows open with the sound of the ocean was serene. We really appreciated the thoughtful extra touches our host added to welcome us for our vacation! The property was clean, exactly as depicted in the photos, and had lots of useful items in the kitchen. The location was quiet and is within a beautiful area with easy access to all the North Shore sights and activities. It is easily the best view in the area and we hope to return.
Michael W.
April 2026

The unit was very clean and well stocked with everything you need both for the house and for the beach. 4 beach chairs, a cooler, sand toys, and lots of snorkeling gear helped make beach trips so fun. The air conditioners worked great for the whole unit and we all slept comfortably in the beds. Great location for both Hanalei and Anini beach, which were our favorites. Check-in process was so easy and smooth and well detailed with everything you needed to know. We would definitely recommend and stay here again in the future.
Jennifer W.
April 2026


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