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 love Kauai Kailani’s low‑key, oceanfront setting and central Kapaa location. Many describe waking to the sound of waves and catching spectacular sunrises just steps from their lanai, with two small but well‑kept pools, tidy grounds, and easy walkability to Safeway, coffee, shave ice, food trucks, and restaurants across the street. As a home base, it’s hard to beat: most guests found it ideal for exploring both the North and South shores, the airport is a short drive, and hosts/property managers earn frequent praise for quick, friendly communication. Units are generally clean and comfortable, with well‑stocked kitchens, in‑unit washer/dryers in many condos, and thoughtful extras like beach chairs, coolers, boogie boards, and snorkel gear.
Accommodations vary by unit—from basic studios (some are lock‑off rooms with a mini‑kitchen and no sink) to updated 1–2BR condos with full kitchens and lanais. Some units have air conditioning (often in bedrooms only), while others rely on trade winds, ceiling/box fans, and louvered windows; many guests were comfortable without AC, but warm sleepers should book accordingly. Families appreciate the beach gear, easy pool access, and central path for walks and bike rides; assigned parking and elevators are available in parts of the complex, but not all units have them.
Common caveats: the beach out front is more for sunrise watching, tide‑pooling, and strolling than swimming (rocky conditions and ongoing erosion/restoration are mentioned), with great swim beaches a short drive away. Noise can be a factor in some units—road traffic on the highway side, early‑rising roosters, and occasional neighbor/courtyard sounds—so light sleepers may want earplugs or white‑noise. A few reviews note variability in furnishings, minor maintenance, or cleanliness between individually owned condos, and limited/remote parking for some units. Overall, guests rate the value, views, walkable convenience, and island‑central access very highly.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 972 reviews
Spent five days here in September/October 2025. Great area good access to everything around lots of walking trails close to stores, food bars, etc. would definitely stay again.
Mark H.
November 2025
Great view and location. Condo was clean and updated.
AARON C.
November 2025
Wonderful place to stay. Had dishwasher detergent, laundry detergents, all shower supplies. Closet with beach chairs, umbrella, even a cooler(we didn't use but there were ice packs in freezer for it) really easy to find, great place to stay to be able to go north and south. Everything was clean and in good condition. Beach was nice sand, a little steep for little children to play in water. We traveled in October, not sure what beach looks like in summer. Close to stores and lots of food options.
Katherine S.
October 2025
The location was very central and convenient, and the views were stunning. We had a problem with the door lock, and it was addressed immediately. We would definitely stay there again.
Kathryn R.
October 2025
Great location, close to town and right across the street from grocery shopping. Clean rooms and full amenities. With the windows open i could fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. The sunrise and moonrise views are spectacular. We took our coffee to the beach in robes each morning. Don't miss them!The half bath made it easy for 3 women to get ready each morning. An unexpected bonus. Great host communication. Super easy check in and check out. I would come back here over and over again. Great property. My only suggestion would be to provide linens for the futons in the living room. There are linens only for the two beds in the bedrooms.
Theresa D.
October 2025
It worked great for our needs. Grocery store is across the street. Worst thing is the traffic in front of the unit. We always had good luck with people letting us in and out. Overall it was a great place and I would stay again.
Becky C.
October 2025
Nice
Heather B.
October 2025
Beautiful place to stay. Owner has made sure you have everything you need to have an amazing vacation. Kitchen is fully stocked with the tools to cook and eat in. Comfortable beds and storage to unpack your suitcase. Enjoyed beautiful sunrises from the patio every morning with coffee in hand. Already thinking about our next visit.
Joanie L.
October 2025
Loved the close beach access to watch the sunrise. My kids loved having a pool. My husband loved having AC. Location is great, decent driving distance for our activities. It is close to a load busy road but in comparison to what we were able to experience and enjoy it wasn’t bad. Loved our stay in beautiful Kauai
Cecily W.
October 2025
This is ideal for a convenient basic accommodation while exploring Kauai. It’s not a resort but does have a pool and beach front; it is clean, comfortable and close to amenities. Watching the sunrise each morning is a bonus!
Erica B.
October 2025
Great location for exploring island. Easy access to grocery store, restaurants, etc. The A/C went wonky on us but owner was quick to address and was easy to communicate with.Gorgeous sunrises. and adjacent to walking/biking paths.Price is hard to beat for 2 bedrms and 1-1/2 baths. Suited us perfectly! Thanks David!
Gail K.
October 2025
Great stay
lisa g.
October 2025
The location was extremely convenient. Coffee, shopping and restaurants all were very close. Most of which you could walk to. You can see the sunrise from the balcony which waa awesome. No complaints at all! When I needed to communicate with the property they were extremely responsive. I only had to contact them to ask a couple of things but both times they responded within the hour. We were definitely stay here again. Looking to plan a trip with our kids next year and will be looking at this property for sure.
Kristina O.
October 2025
Good air conditioned space. Bed was comfortable. Once the parking situation was figured out it was fine. Could walk to dinner and coffee. A nice bar next door with live music, a great ukulele and guitar combo. Very basic. A clean, safe, and comfortable space from which to explore Kauai.
D. P.
October 2025
The kitchen had everything we needed and ten some.
Tracy B.
October 2025
Nice ocean view
Harald S.
October 2025
Right on the beach!!! Great views of morning sunrise and nighttime moon. Great kitchen and amazing beds. Balcony was perfect. Love, love, this unit!
October 2025
Perfect condo for our trip, nestled slightly out of town which turned out to be a blessing due to traffic in Kapaa. The condo has everything we needed, including beach chairs, umbrella, and coolers. Freezer is loaded with ice and ice packs for the cooler as well. Very clean. The outdoor patio is great for meals and cocktails.
Claire P.
October 2025
Great stay, amazing sunrise views. The kitchen was great, as we cooked most of our meals host is very responsive.
Ty F.
October 2025
We didnt cook. But appeared to be well stocked to do so
Deb T.
October 2025
Aloha for the best time many memories made. We look forward to booking again next year
Sydney S.
October 2025
Nice place. Enjoyed the balcony.
James D.
October 2025
Lovely apartment which was well equipped. On a beach which was great for viewing the sunrise. Close enough to Kapa'a town to be able to walk. All in all, a great place which was value foe miney
Ann R.
October 2025
Nice clean rental. Good size and had everything we needed! Beautiful location by the beach and clean pools! In a good part of the island too.
October 2025
Great location and condo!!
Katie V.
October 2025
enjoyed the stay, thank you our experience on our first VRBO
Donald V.
October 2025
This was a great place to stay during our trip to Kauai! The apartment was great... check-in was easy, the place was clean and everything worked as it should. The kitchen is fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, a coffee maker, a vegetable peeler, etc. We forgot to bring beach towels, but luckily there were 6 stocked in the apartment, plus some snorkeling gear and other random beach accessories. We actually found that the apartment was more well-stocked than the listing suggests. The location is great...a few steps away from the beach and within a couple minutes walk from Safeway, an absolutely amazing coffee shop (Collab cafe... don't miss it!), a snorkel/surf shop, and lots of restaurants and food trucks. I will absolutely be staying here if/when I come back to the island.
Rita L.
September 2025
Overall very cozy apartment with everything you could need from a washer/dryer to a full kitchen. Check-in process was super easy and straightforward too. Location is right by the water and very close to multiple stores and restaurants.
Nikita C.
September 2025
Had everything we needed — clean rooms, comfortable beds, full kitchen, AC and elevator. The view was amazing and the property was quiet…no party people, mostly families. It literally took 1 minute to walk to the beach where there were longest chairs and a small protected bay where kids could play in the water. The location was convenient — Safeway and Ross are across the street and the Coconut Marketplace is a short drive. Dave, the property owner, was very responsive when we couldn’t get the AC to work. It was fixed right away by the property manager. We would stay here again and highly recommend!
Karyn C.
September 2025
Great location.. place was clean. View front balcony really good. Happy with the experience.
Tom D.
September 2025
Perfect place we love it so much and we will come back again! The is location great few steps from the beach, great essentials and if you are looking for a place to stay in Kappa with 2 bedroom and kitchen this is the place for you!
Lucy A.
September 2025
We recently stayed at this property and appreciated the great location and overall setup. The property met all of our needs during the trip. Kapa’a is a great central location to see all of Kauai. The communication with the host was smooth, and check-in was easy. Parking was clearly marked and close to the condo. That said, we did notice the cleanliness could have been improved. There were a few areas that felt like they hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned before our arrival, such as floors, couches, and rug. It wasn’t enough to ruin the trip. We would certainly consider staying here again. With a little more attention to cleaning between guests, this place could be a fantastic stay. We’re hopeful future visitors will have an even better experience!
Stephanie F.
September 2025
The condo had everything we needed. The location was a plus because it was centered between the north side of the island and south side for driving to activities.
Linda D.
September 2025
We truly enjoyed our time here. Perfect place to watch sunrise and moon rising. It was quiet and within walking distance to several restaurants and shopping. Thank you for an enjoyable week.
Donna R.
September 2025
Nice. Great location
Jim S.
September 2025
The proximity to a small beach was unbeatable, with steps leading to a grassy area and a small, but not swimable beach (big enough to get your toes wet, though) and the community pool. Sunrises were amazing. The unit is not air conditioned. The first few days on Kauai were unseasonably warm, so the unit was warm. However, the manager made sure to get me extra fans immediately when I explained how warm it was, and they made all the difference. The condos are some of the oldest in this area, so just like in an older home, things need constant attention. Overall, I would stay here again. The manager was superb!
Janet V.
September 2025
Beautiful ground floor condo. WellAppointed. Steps to the pool and just a few more to the beach/ocean. Great place to watch the sun rise every morning.
Jeanette M.
September 2025
Very comfortable for two people.
Debra H.
September 2025
Had an amazing stay here and will absolutely rebook the next time I’m visiting Kauai! Both Sunrise and Sunset views were immaculate. Great communication and amenities. Can’t recommend enough.
Alex H.
September 2025
I love that the property was right next to the beach and right across the street from the grocery store. I also enjoyed having a washer and dryer in my unit because it made it a lot easier to clean clothes. I would definitely stay again at this location when I come back to Kaua’i
Samantha
September 2025
This property is in a very central location with access to shops and groceries. If you're looking for a budget friendly (2 bedroom) option with a full kitchen its perfect. Some things to consider are that there is no AC, there is no laundry, and no towel service (you wash what they give you). Also the unit is right off the road and since there's no AC you need to keep the windows open - you will hear every truck and car and siren throughout the night. We did not sleep at all the entire time we were there.
Kim
September 2025
Wonderful condo with everything we needed. Located right next to both the beach and the pool meant easy access to both but also a high traffic area for other tenants. Comfortable and would stay here again.
Sarah A.
September 2025
The property is decent.The grounds are adequate, but a bit on the old side.Air conditioning is only in the bedroom.The view from the patio is phenomenal, a beautiful sight to see every morning.Overall a good place for the price but the laundry room appliances need an update and upgrade for sure.Kauai is a beautiful island and Kapa’a Shores is in the heart of the town.
Tommy C.
September 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:
Overall the condos accommodations met our needs for a central place to be on the island with a full kitchen & 2 bedrooms. Just a be aware that this condo does not have AC and the laundry is about an 8 minute walk. Since the window in the master bedroom needs to be open all night you will hear ALL street traffic for most of the night, including sirens. But if you need a budget friendly place to be, especially for a 2 bedroom this is the spot.
Kim A.
September 2025
Very nice.
Andrea B.
August 2025
Check in was easy and very clean place. The WiFi worked perfect and having a fridge helped a lot. The location was great and we were close to everything being on the east side. The best part was it was a 2 minute walk to the beach to sit and relax and listen to the waves. I would recommend people to stay here and I would definitely stay again.
Maria M.
August 2025
Our stay at David's was wonderful. There was a leak in the AC when we first turned it on due to the drastic temperature change, but David immediately called and he and his daughter came by 30 minutes later to install a drip catcher panel. Shampoo/conditioner/soap all provided, as well as some dishware. Location was great, right across the street from Safeway and Wailua shave ice. Would stay here again!
Nicole L.
August 2025
Great location love the ocean view and sounds of the waves. Thank you! Loved our morning visitor by the parking spot - pumpkin and Ross/Safeway across street if you need any thing across street. Beds were super comfortable
Katerina S.
August 2025
We stay at probably 3-4 rentals per year and I think this is my favorite place we have ever stayed. It was perfect. We had our 6- and 8-year old with us... the ground floor was exactly what they needed so they could easily trek down to the beach, visit the tide pools, or head to the pool (which was the perfect temperature!). The lanai was perfect for watching the sunrise or having meals with a beautiful view and lovely breeze. I was worried about the lack of A/C but as other reviewers noted, the breeze made it super comfortable. We very much appreciated the boogie boards, snorkel gear, beach towels and cooler as well. My kids are already begging to come back next year! :)
Jessica L.
August 2025
It was a decent home base to explore the island. However, the unit and the property itself is basic. The front bedroom window is right by the stairs so that you hear everyone entering or leaving the building. When we arrived, it was not very clean and the towels and linens smelled as if they were washed with a quick wash only.
Katharina K.
August 2025