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.
Kaha Lani delivers a classic oceanfront, east‑shore Kauai experience: sweeping sunrise views, the sound of the surf, and a peaceful, uncrowded beach right out front. Reviewers love the central, “home‑base” location near Lihue and Kapa‘a for easy day trips north or south, plus the paved coastal path for walks, runs, and biking. A standout perk is walkable Lydgate Beach Park with its protected swimming/snorkel lagoons, lifeguards, big playgrounds, and wide lawns—great for families. The grounds are well kept, the pool is popular (often heated), and many guests spot whales in season and enjoy tiki‑torch evenings by the BBQs.
Condos are individually owned, so interiors vary, but many are recently updated, very clean, and well equipped. Guests frequently note well‑stocked kitchens and thoughtful extras like beach chairs, towels, coolers, boogie boards, and snorkel gear; some units include in‑suite laundry, others use the on‑site facility. Hosts and managers are often praised as responsive and helpful, security is visible, and the overall vibe is quiet and low‑key yet close to shops, restaurants, Costco, and the airport.
Common island realities to expect: most units have no air conditioning, and while trade winds and fans usually keep things comfortable—especially at night—summer afternoons can feel warm. Feral roosters are ubiquitous (island‑wide) and can crow at odd hours; many guests suggest earplugs. The beach directly in front is best for strolling, sunrise coffee, and relaxing; for easy, safe swimming, walk a few minutes to Lydgate’s lagoons. Buildings are walk‑up (no elevators), so stairs matter for some travelers. As with any oceanfront property, humidity and salt air can cause wear, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness hiccups pop up, though managers typically address them quickly. A nearby treatment plant can be detectable on rare wind shifts, and there may be unhoused individuals in adjacent public park areas, but guests generally report feeling safe. Overall, Kaha Lani shines for its views, value, and location—ideal if you like breezy, open‑air living and a serene, family‑friendly base to explore the island.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 1000 reviews
Wow what an amazing spectacular stay for our trip! I cannot recommend this place enough if you’re looking for a reasonably priced beautiful place to stay, PICK THIS ONE!!! We came the first week of June and it was GORGEOUS! The flowers were blooming all over the property that you can see walking from the parking lot, to the view from the back deck! Speaking of view, what an insane picturesque backdrop to walk out to every morning! It’s set back in the condos so you have shade from the other buildings but a perfect view straight out to the ocean. Great place to sit for breakfast with a decent sized table and chair, and 2 comfortable lounge chairs. The inside is quaint and very on theme for a tropical vacation! No A/C, but wasn’t a huge problem for us there were multiple fans in each room and the windows let in the cool ocean breeze. The beach right next to the condos connects all the way down to a great beach called Lydgate, and you can access it with a beautiful walk down the beach or the sidewalk path! Cute pool with a grill, and another grill out front by the parking lot. Everyone was super friendly and not loud at night. Can’t think of anything I’d want to change or needed changed about this place. Overall this property made our stay so much better and I highly recommend it!
Matalin B.
August 2025
Amazing view and 1 maintenance issue was handled quickly. Very nice place and thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Marci B.
July 2025
This is a lovely condo in a relatively quiet part of Kauai. It’s within easy walking distance of Lydgate Beach’s swimming areas, and the beach in front of the property has lots of driftwood on which to sit and watch the ocean or play in the surf. (Our son is 10, and handled the waves here with ease; he was standing/jumping into them, not swimming.)
Sarah P.
July 2025
Beautiful views of the ocean, walking distance to a swimming beach. Plenty of apace.
Cheryl M.
July 2025
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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 really love the location of this condo. It is centrally located so it is easy to go different directions each day. The beach is very quiet and peaceful. The only downside is the lack of air conditioning. As long as you keep the doors open and the fans on it is comfortable though. We would definitely stay here again.
Johanna S.
July 2025
Great location and the view is amazing.
Jill S.
July 2025
Quiet, great views, swimming pool we had to ourselves easy access to several good restaurants
Peter W.
July 2025
Excellent. We really enjoyed it. Great location and the unit was very well stocked.
Gary S.
July 2025
This property is perfect for us. We love the views and the quietness and cleanliness. The beach is absolutely amazing and not crowded. The response from management is spot on, I had a few questions and always got an answer in a timely manner. This place had everything we need for our stay. The one not 100% positive thing I can say about it is it the bed is not very comfortable. But we really enjoyed staying here. And will be back.
Christine S.
July 2025
Loved the property!
Marcia T.
July 2025
We had a fantastic stay! The apartment was spotless, beautifully furnished, and had everything you could possibly need. The view of the pool and ocean was absolutely stunning. We felt completely at home and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommended!
Nicole B.
July 2025
Great location and the view and the sound of the ocean was just out of this world!!!
Karla N.
July 2025
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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 had a great stay! Everything was very clean, and the view was absolutely beautiful. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend this place.
Barbara A.
July 2025
Lovely condo!!! Wouldn't hesitate to book again!!!
Tuong P.
July 2025
This guy lace was great! The manager was very responsive when we needed anything. The porch looks right out at the ocean. Nice breeze off the ocean. 200’ walk to a beautiful beach. No AC took a little adjusting to but with fans we were just fine.
Corey J.
July 2025
We enjoyed our stay here would be an understatement! Perfect location on getting around on the island. Definitely recommend staying here!
Eric C.
July 2025
We had a wonderful time in Hawaii. The apartment was perfect and the location is wonderful!!! If I ever travel again to Hawaii I would definitely return to this apartment.
Eulalia C.
July 2025
We loved everything about the condo! It has the most spectacular view…feeling the ocean breeze and hearing the crashing waves was everything. It was really nice to have a washer and dryer in the unit. The rainfall shower was so delightful. The condo is in a complex that is very well maintained and quiet. We left a pieces of our hearts there and would stay there again in a heartbeat.
Heather B.
July 2025
Absolutely amazing place with a beautiful view! No A/C but with the windows open, the ocean air keeps things cool. Highly recommend
Michael G.
July 2025
Excellent homebase location on the island, quick trips to Lihue and easy launch point going any direction. Good beach and kids play within a short walk, the pool on the property was fun. Would recommend!
Dave R.
July 2025
Good spot as a home base for island. Most days we spent most of our time in north or south areas. River is very close for cool kayaking trek. Nice beach view for morning coffee. Swimmable beach 10min or less walk on paved path or down beach. Large grassy area in front of unit for kids to play. They have beach towels and 3 beach chairs. Few pool noodles and beach mats. No air conditioning so can get a little balmy at times but was not a major issues with constant winds off coast.
Jason B.
July 2025
We always love true Oceanfront condos. This is one of those. Lots of amenities. Beach chairs, coolers, snorkel gear, etc. Remodel is great. We would stay here again. I am always stressed when there isno AC, but you really didn't need it. Perfect breeze though the condo every night.
Kelly H.
June 2025
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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 had a wonderful time. Gave us adventure and Aldo time to plan the future. Very enjoyable!
Stanford T.
June 2025
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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 completely fell in love with this condo and its location. The morning sunrises were spectacular. We were literally steps from the beach and about a 10 min walk to the lagoons at Lydgate Beach Park . We loved collecting sea glass along the rocks. There was no a/c but it wasn’t needed with the windows open, allowing for the sounds and breeze from the ocean to cool the condo. There were plenty of fans available as well. The kitchen was stocked with all the amenities you would need to cook breakfast etc. There’s a Safeway 5 mins down the road for food and drinks.The washer and dryer were so convenient, the linen closet was full of extra towels along with pillows and blankets. They had everything covered! Mornings wouldn’t be complete with the roosters and chickens greeting us. Coconut Marketplace is down the road with restaurants, stores and a farmers market a couple times a week. There’s a disc golf course right next to the property on one side and a golf course on the other side. The grounds were well maintained and clean!!We definitely recommend this property to everyone!!
Vicki B.
June 2025
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Definitely was not what we were told we would be getting. We were supposed to have sleeping accommodations for 5; king bed, 2 twin beds and 1 aero mattress. A few weeks prior to arriving; we were instructed to provide all the names staying in the unit. We did so as requested. After a long day of travel; we arrived at the unit and found to only have a king and 2 ROCK hard twin mattresses. We tried to reach out to numbers provided to us. After some time someone responded. Only to find out they did NOT in fact have the accommodations they advertised they would have for us. Now it is after 7pm and was told that we could find something else and would be provided a refund. I called around to several places to try and get some VERY LAST MINUTE reservations for our family. Finally I found something but of course they were not able to accommodate that night since it was so late in the day but could take us for the rest of the stay on the island. We informed these hosts and made them aware of what was happening. We had to stay the one night and were out by about 7:30am. The only thing we used was the showers and a few of the towels. Of which we put in the washer to wash prior to leaving. No one even slept in any of the beds. I had someone sleep in the car and the others slept on the couch and living room chair with our own blankets. I have a text message directly from our host stating they would be issuing us a refund. THAT STILL HAS YET TO HAPPEN!! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!
Tasha E.
June 2025
Exactly what we were looking for. Very private complex. Unit was very clean, in great condition and remodeled. Kitchen had everything we needed for cooking. The beach stuff was nice to have access to as well.Overall a great unit. Property managers were there to assist when needed. Would definitely stay here again.
June 2025
We were returning a a location we’ve visited many times after a gap of over ten years. This ocean front unit was in excellent condition (as were the ones we had stayed at in previous trips). There were issues with the linens and some confusion with the cleaner.
Robert C.
June 2025
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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:
This was my 4th time on the island, 3rd time staying at this property. The property and unit were just as pristine and well kept as the first time I stayed there in 1998 then in 2011 for my wife and my honeymoon. We've done the tourist thing in the past, but this time we decided to just kick back and relax, and that's what we did for 8 whole days! This unit was the best so far, everything was as described, beautifully kept, short walk to the beach, awesome pool and i love how there are 2 BBQ grills in the pool area so you can take a dip while grilling. The property is off the beaten path so theres not alot of foot traffic so you feel isolated from all the commotion of tourism, but still close to shops, restaurants, bars, farmers markets etc... in all directions. We went to Costco and stocked up on beer and food and cooked alot at the condo for breakfast and dinner. We hung out on the lanai about 80% of the time drying off from swimming and just enjoying the sights and sounds of the ocean. We had, and I would highly suggest, a pair of water shoes for the rocks in the ocean. To sum up, everything was perfect and one of the best, relaxing vacations we've ever had. Mahalo Garden Island Properties, we'll definitely be back!
Nathan T.
June 2025
Had to get a new tv, the bracket to hold the shower head was broken but Dale tool care of both. A little inconvenient to have to wait for the pest control team to arrive, ants in the kitchen—one of their technicians walked in with no protective slippers on and left dirt on the floor.
Wayne N.
June 2025
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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:
Perfect location if you want to swim at Lydgate Pond. This unit faces East for fabulous sunrises and cooling trade winds.
Michele V.
June 2025
The condo was wonderfully located. Sunrise walks on the soft sandy beach right outside your door was amazing! Lydgate swimming area was perfect. Chad was very helpful and responsive. Will definitely stay here again
Chloe M.
June 2025
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:
My husband and I loved our stay at Kaha Lani Resort. The views were unbelievable, with the ocean only a few steps away. The lack of A/C was a little tough at times, but you do get a nice breeze from the ocean, and overall, it's worth it. The unit is stocked with everything you need. The proximity to the airport and kapa'a was fantastic and it was easy to get anywhere on the island. Thank you for a great stay!
Trisha D.
June 2025
We stayed 8 nightsWalk to the Beach was the best partBeach was clean and quiet It's mostly a private beach. You can pretty much see the beach from the balcony Property yards are maintained wellKitchen had good set of utensils for cooking Checkin and Checkout was hassle free. No trips needed to be made to the rental office. By the way the property management company is not on the property, they are somewhere else just a note to all.Because we stayed 8 nights we could find things that can be improved1. Downstairs shower does not have a soap box so u have to figure out where to place the bar2. Beds can be replaced for newer ones. 3. Laundry detergent can be provided especially because it's not available on the property for purchase.4. Email instructions on check-in said go to the rental office to pick up keys. But looks like this has been changed please change the email instructions as well so its not confusing
Kishore V.
June 2025
We loved the location of this condo right on the beach. Sunrises overlooking the water was the highlight of each day. We also loved watching the sunset on the beach right outside the condo. We were amazed at how quiet the beach was and how often we were alone on the beach.
Jalene V.
June 2025
Beautiful view! The condo is exactly as pictured. The host is very quick to respond with any questions you may have. Highly recommend this condo.
Regina J.
June 2025
Wonderful to listen to the ocean and walk along the shore just beyond the door. Very clean and comfortable.
Peter S.
June 2025
Located on the eastern coast, the location is perfect for activities all over the island. The beach at the condo is mostly private, but not a good swimming area. But you can walk 5 minutes north to a safe swimming location. Wonderful stay! Highly recommend.
Tyler B.
June 2025
Kahalani was a great place to stay! Very clean & had everything we needed for our stay! The location was perfect & we loved being on the ocean! Would definitely stay here again, Kaua’i was SO AMAZING
Rachael W.
May 2025
Our family of four adults stayed in May 2025 and really enjoyed the location—the view can’t be beat. The beds were comfortable and with the sea breeze air conditioning wasn’t needed. The outdoor chest has beach chairs, umbrella, toys and even a cooler. Living near saltwater ourselves we know how harsh it is, some things are starting to show their age but it didn’t take away from the charm of the rental. We would happily spend another week here.
Jackie A.
May 2025
What a lovely place to stay. Near town & airport as well as halfway between other various places/beaches you might like to visit. (The airport was sure handy when we found two things wrong with two different cars after leaving the lot… - just fyi, check the gas gauge & tires!) Only 10 mins walk to Lydgate Beach & the very cute, fun Mamahune tiki bar. Great to have two lanais and two bathrooms as well! A few things could’ve been more perfect, dropped a line to the managers, nothing a big enough deal to call at the time. Overall fabulous spot, would stay again!
Leah F.
May 2025
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The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
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:
Everything in the apartment was nice, updated, and comfortable. It took a moment to understand that not everyone follows rules the same way, we had a (weed) smoker nearby that was never located and that was the only unpleasant part. The ability to walk to the shore was really nice.
Irene T.
May 2025
This property on the east side of Lihue is situated centrally for wherever you would want to go on the island. It has a spectacular sunrise view with a paved walking trail running along the beach. Very clean and well equipped with everything you need to get you started. Only negative was there is no A/C which made is slightly uncomfortable during the day. But, with the windows open and fans on at night we slept comfortably.
Victoria H.
May 2025
Wonderful place to stay with a fantastic view!
don d.
May 2025
The unit had no air conditioning. Read the fine print. Everything hot and sweaty including dripping windows, cabinets, and mirrors, floors were sticky and dirty. Fans provided but doesn’t cut the heat or humidity. Homeless down the street and seen on the property. Not enough towels provided for our stay. Property manager was quick to respond to our concerns.
Debra S.
May 2025
Not for older people who have trouble with stairs
Raymond C.
May 2025
Had an amazing and relaxing stay. Convenient and quiet location. The ocean view from the balcony was so peaceful to wake up to and enjoyed it at night. Did have to get used to hearing the roosters everyday at 4am from the bedroom. Also I would suggest having ice packs to use for the cooler. Other wise had everything I needed and would definitely stay there again.
Alizée H.
May 2025
The condo was just as advertised and was beautiful, with a lovely ocean view. The Kaha Lani complex has never disappointed. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the pool is great. This was the fourth condo we have rented here, and if/when we return, we’ll try to get 114 again.
Andrew M.
May 2025
Great location! Place was nice and well equipped. However, sleeper sofa is very old and mattress is extremely uncomfortable. We had 3 adults (mom and two adult kids) so one person had to sleep on sleeper sofa. The mattress is so bad - someone just slept on the couch. Place really only works for 2 for sleeping.
Christy G.
May 2025
Beautiful, quiet, private, and peaceful property.
Nipam P.
May 2025
Overall it was a good experience. A little issue with the oven.
Louise K.
May 2025