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Hanalei Bay Resort, Kauai

Hanalei Bay Resort is located on 22 beautifully manicured acres overlooking Hanalei Bay and Kauai's majestic north shore mountains. The resort is actually located on a bluff in Princeville, not in the town of Hanalei (a 10 minute drive away). The resort features 2 swimming pools, one with a small waterfall and swim-up bar, a hot tub, and 8 tennis courts with a pro shop (Hanalei Bay Resort's tennis facilities are arguably the best on Kauai). Puu Poa beach, a pretty beach with snorkeling, is located just below the resort. A complimentary golf cart shuttle taxis people who don't want to walk down the steep path to the beach. As can be seen in the aerial photos, the resort is tucked away in a quiet residential area of Princeville. The third photo shows building numbers.

    Hanalei Bay Resort Quick Facts:


  • Address: 5380 Honoiki Rd,Princeville, HI 96722
  • Property Size: ~19.0 acres (134 units)
  • Reviews: 4.83 / 5.0 (from 2191 reviews)
  • Average Price: $530/night for 1 bedroom units
  • Rentals: Hanalei Bay Resort Vacation Rentals

The Top 8 Highest Rated Rentals at Hanalei Bay Resort

Hanalei Bay Resort Average Rates


As of November 2026, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Hanalei Bay Resort is $530. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $901, and 3 bedroom units average $1501. 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 Hanalei Bay Resort 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.

Hanalei Bay Resort wins guests over with its setting: sweeping, unforgettable views of Hanalei Bay, Bali Hai, waterfalls and rainbows, plus lush, meticulously kept grounds. Travelers love the lagoon‑style pool and hot tub, tennis/pickleball courts, and the easy (downhill) paved path to the beach shared with 1 Hotel; most call for a quick golf‑cart ride back up. On‑site dining is convenient—Happy Talk Lounge (3 pm–9 pm, often with live music) and a take‑out pizza spot get frequent shout‑outs—and the resort’s location near Hanalei town makes exploring the North Shore simple.

Units are individually owned, so interiors and amenities vary. Many reviews note very clean, comfortable spaces (often with beach gear), some with full kitchens and/or in‑unit laundry; studios typically offer a mini‑fridge, coffee maker and sometimes a microwave rather than a full kitchen, and dishwashing may be in the bathroom sink. Beds are widely praised, AC is present in some units (lofts can run warmer), and balconies/lanai are the star feature. Do check listings for kitchen type, AC placement, floor level (no elevators to upper floors), and whether the unit is a lock‑off—sound can travel through connecting doors.

Common trade‑offs: parking is in a central lot and can be tight; expect a walk over hilly terrain or rely on the efficient golf‑cart shuttles. Several guests were surprised by additional resort, parking, and check‑in fees and taxes at arrival—confirm totals in advance. Restaurant hours are limited (no breakfast service at the resort), the pool is unheated, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness issues (musty smells, insects, AC fixes, resort‑wide Wi‑Fi hiccups) were reported, though many hosts and staff responded quickly. Despite these quirks, sentiment is overwhelmingly positive—most guests say the views, grounds, and North Shore location make this a place they’d happily return to.

This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews

Recent Hanalei Bay Resort Reviews


Beautiful property. Great location for hiking, beach, shops, etc. The view every morning was amazing. Everything about it was perfect!
Laurie H.
August 2026

What a fabulous view! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this exceptional unit at Hanalei Bay. Laurie was very communicative and welcoming. The “kitchen “ arrangement was very helpful and we appreciated the coffee supplies and welcome refreshments. Having the beach chairs and snorkeling gear available was an extra benefit. The pool is beautiful and the beach path enchanting. This is probably the best view in the resort, so don’t miss out!
Elizabeth V.
August 2026

Great view, very handy and functional kitchenette. The big pool on the property was quite large. We were even able to swim laps if we got the right one it opened at 9 AM.
Mary Lou Z.
August 2026

Loved our stay and the view was amazing!
Rachel S.
July 2026

Beautiful property and view! It was stocked with everything we needed. The bed was comfortable.
Susan L.
July 2026

Beautiful property with quick access to the beach and all the North Shore has to offer! Milo was great with communication and flexible with our requests and questions.
Marci G.
July 2026

This is one of the best units at Hanalei Bay Resort. The host has it beautifully furnished. The kitchen is equipped with the finest appliances, cookware, and dishes. It was perfect for our family visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to return.
frances h.
July 2026

I am so in love with this ocean front view condo. It was even more amazing than I expected. We didn’t even really need to leave the resort because our views were so beautiful.. The resort itself is beautiful as well with the pool and then also the golf carts down to the beach. The condo had everything you need and the beds are comfortable.I haven’t slept that good in a long time. Can’t wait to come back.
Kimberly V.
July 2026

Beautiful home with amazing views! We could have stayed outside on the patio looking at Hanalei Bay all day. Hosts were great communicators. Would 100% recommend this place!
Samantha V.
July 2026

Another amazing stay at HBR! Love this condo even more than the one we used to use because of the completely unobstructed 180 degree view of the mountains, waterfalls, Hanalei Bay, and Makana/"Bali Ha'i" mountain. It feels more secluded but is still close and equidistant to both pools. Laurie, the host, was super responsive and left nice little gifts and messages for our stay. Everything was clean and worked great. I'd never been in July, so parking at the resort and crowds in Hanalei were trickier, but we had no real problems. Will definitely be our new go to for HBR/Princeville. Mahalo!
Randy G.
July 2026

Property was clean and was perfect for 2 adults and two teenagers. Views, location, and resort were great. Kitchen would be a bit small if you were doing a lot of cooking, but was perfect for quick and easy meals. Resort restaurants were busy on nights when only 1 of 2 was open, but we were able to get a table after a bit of a wait. Resort does not have a bar that serves pool area.
Clifton D.
July 2026

This is a wonderful condo. The view is amazing. Fully stocked kitchen and entertainment closet. Washer and dryer are super convenient. Comfortable beds and furniture. Lots of room. It’s like home away from home!
Cheri X.
July 2026

Amazing. Very happy with everything.

July 2026

Excellent stay! Comfortable room, amazing views from bed and the lanai, and all the amenities from the resort! So great. Beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers all readily available in the condo. We even left a couple of floaties and some snorkels. This 3rd story condo is the perfect location in the resort. Pool and ocean views. Easy access to parking, the pool, lobby for towel exchanges and the 2 restaurants/ bars. Happy talk was great food and service with a nice happy hour. Calling in a to go order to Wiki Pizza was perfect after a long day at the beach. Dave was great and very responsive. Highly recommend!
Jessica G.
July 2026

Great rooms. Loved our stay.
Chris M.
July 2026

A beautiful property with stunning views of Hanalei Bay. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks for sharing this home with us!
Ken B.
July 2026

The view is what it’s all about! Ocean and Mountain view exactly as pictured. We loved that! The resort is quiet, had nice pools and access to the beach down a steep hill path. The resort will provide cart rides up and down but we walked with our gear just fine. The cozy room was comfortable and was great for our short stay. The furnishings are very nice; we slept well. We didn’t read the listing as closely as we should have; this is really a hotel room style place not a condo. We were expecting a kitchen and living room but the small refrigerator, microwave and K-cup coffee maker worked out well enough. Thanks for the snacks & drinks, nice touch! The balcony has enough space for sitting outside to eat and relax in chairs or at the table.
Cyndy M.
July 2026

Fantastic views and location. Dave was responsive and quick with any issues that arose.
Jennifer W.
July 2026

The room was cozy and had the most incredible view. The resort was lovely. They had golf carts that would take you around the resort which was very handy in getting to the beach on property. Our biggest downfall was the shower. One of the shower heads was stuck on hot. One of the handles wasn’t screwed in and a bracket on it was missing, and there was a broken plastic part on the rail. One of our beach chairs was broken as well. However, they kindly refunded us some money. Overall, it was a beautiful stay on the North Shore and I would recommend it to anyone traveling to Kauai.
Hope T.
July 2026

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We loved our stay at Hanalei bay resort , it’s was a lovely property with many amenities. We would happily stay again. We loved the pool and the beach nearby. Also the two restaurants on the property and the coffee shop we’re highly used.
Emily S.
July 2026

A view like nothing else in the world. Clean, comfortable room.
Carin T.
July 2026

Stunning location and beautiful resort. Was unaware of the extra fees before booking but it was still worth it. Great location in the most beautiful place on Kauai!
Shannon G.
July 2026

Amazing view and great property! Loved being able to get ride in golf cart from resort down to the gorgeous private beach shared with 1 Haneli. Bed was very comfortable and we appreciated access to beach gear. Host was very responsive.
Chris and Lisa G.
July 2026

Absolutely perfect resort! Perfect location! Beautiful beach on site! We will stay jere again and again!!!
Kara F.
July 2026

This rental was amazing. It is clean and spacious. The property is well maintained and the view was incredible. The unit has everything you could need for a relaxing and memorable vacation.
Dana S.
July 2026

The resort is absolutely beautiful! The condo is in a great location and has everything you need. I would love to go back!!
Jackie S.
July 2026

Beautiful stay, pictures don’t do it justice.
Christian D.
July 2026

Stunning views from every room. Pictures online delivered. Actually better in person. Beach wagon and boogie boards were so helpful. A great first floor corner unit!!
Susan S.
July 2026

This place was perfect for us. The kitchen, the laundry, and especially the balcony were exactly what I was looking for, and the view was everything I hoped it would be. The bed was comfortable, the air conditioning was cold, and all the appliances were top‑notch. Communication was spot on, and when we had a small internet issue, it was resolved immediately.My only recommendations for this unit would be a couple of towel hooks in the bathrooms for hanging wet swimsuits and towels, and some more loungy‑type furniture for the balcony. There was only one chaise lounge out there, and having a second one would have been really nice.Overall, we loved our stay — this unit fit our needs perfectly.
julia h.
July 2026

Amazing views from this room! The resort is beautiful and has a great pool and hot tub. The beach is absolutely beautiful.
ADELE S.
July 2026

The view was amazing and had everything we needed. The resort was lovely too with restaurants and great pools!
brittney u.
July 2026

Cannot say enough good things about this place and Hanalei Bay Resort as a whole. We would stay here again and again and again. The views were breathtaking and the property was absolutely perfect in every way.
Josh C.
July 2026

We have been to this property several times and will continue to stay again. The view is perfect and bed is super comfy! Close to parking and pool and bbq area. Did I mention the view? I highly recommend this beautiful property :)
Brenda o.
July 2026

Wow! This property was exactly what we needed. A view of the ocean, the sailboats, the surfers and the mountain! The property had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. Having the beach gear including chairs, umbrella and snorkeling gear was perfect. It was really nice to have the golf car service to drive us to and from our car to transport the luggage. Laurie’s welcome packet was loaded with information to help prepare us for our trip and create an itinerary for each day. Having the facts about the island was wonderful too! Thank you for making our 10 year anniversary stay just perfect!
Dana T.
July 2026

We spent 2 magical weeks in this fantastic property! The layout worked perfectly for our family - our two teenagers loved having their own space in the loft! My favorite part was the huge lanai - having my morning coffee overlooking rainbows and Hanalei bay was incredible! We had everything we needed in the property to make it feel like home and the hosts were extremely responsive to any questions we had. We hope one day we are lucky enough to return!!
Jordana L.
July 2026

Great property with lots of amenities and a walk to the beach
Carla G.
July 2026

Cleanliness was disappointing, and communication between the resort and host to resolve the concerns was clunky. I notified the property of the cleaning concerns within 24 hr, but my message was missed. I reached out to two other contacts before the property got back to me. By then, it was too late to fix the issue during my 4-night stay. They did eventually agree to a minor refund towards a portion of the cleaning fee. Parking was tight. Because this building shares the parking lot with the restaurants, staff are often double parking cars / shuffling cars during the busy restaurant hours to make sure some spaces are still open for resort guests while also giving some space for restaurant-goers. There is a chance you might have to wait for a valet representative to move a car out of the way for you to get in or out during peak times.We did appreciate the great location of this unit. The view was lovely and we enjoyed getting to hear the nightly live music right from our deck that came from the resort’s restaurant nearby. We also enjoyed the beach access and the option to be picked up and dropped off by resort staff on their golf cart.
Stephanie P.
July 2026

This property was exquisite. We enjoyed the furnishings and the location in Kauai. The only problem for our family was the lack of elevators for my parents and how far it was from the parking lot. However, it was clean, the view was amazing, and we enjoyed the property with its pools.
Ashley M.
July 2026

Wonderful stay in EVERY way! Beautiful unit and property!
Jennifer B.
July 2026

Room was great
August O.
July 2026

Very clean and really relaxing!
Hope H.
July 2026

The two connected units worked out great for our family of four. Great view of Hanalei Bay and the resort pool area. Close walk to the front desk and restaurants. We would definitely stay here again!
Jess M.
July 2026

Absolutely beautiful views!! The unit was perfect, very clean, cute details, stocked with beverages, beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, etc. we loved our stay!
Bailey P.
July 2026

Location of the condo within the resort was perfectly situated between pool and tennis courts with a beautiful water view from the patio. The condo itself was nice but could have been a little cleaner. Washer machine was extremely loud and in the kitchen. Our AC didn’t work for 3-4 days but they made it right my discounting our rate.
Melissa L.
July 2026

The property was bigger than the photos look. It looks like 2 adjoining hotel rooms but they are much bigger than hotel rooms. There was plenty of space for my family of 5. It was closer to parking than other units and close to the restaurant and lobby so that was nice. You do have to call the golf cart for a 15 minute wait to go anywhere you need a ride, but walking is not bad either if you don’t have a bunch of stuff to carry.
Madeline R.
June 2026

Condo was wonderful and the view was spectacular. The kitchen was well stocked. The bed was very comfortable. The resort and restaurants were awesome.
Stefanie S.
June 2026

The place was perfect for our family. The condo was stocked with necessary things. We had a wonderful stay.
Marcy S.
June 2026

We have vacationed on beaches all over the world and this place is now one of our favorites. Kauai was amazing and the Bay was absolutely beautiful. The beach at this VRBO was perfect for our family. The trees created natural shade for our kids to play and the waters were calm. We rented paddle boards and snorkeled. The host provided beach chairs and the golf cart transport made for easy access there and back. This place had an amazing view of the bay and was decorated so cute! We split our time in Kauai between the Grand Hyatt on the south shore and this VRBO. We will be back and we plan to stay here again. Thank you for sharing your home!
GM J.
June 2026

Our room and the resort were beautiful. The view from our balcony was unrivaled. I would stay here again
Rachel B.
June 2026

The most beautiful view, we loved our time.
Anna A.
June 2026


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