Manualoha at Poipu Kai, Kauai

Manualoha is an 11 building condo development in the Poipu Kai Resort and technically the closest condo development to Brennecke beach (depending on the unit you're staying in). Featuring a unique architecture, the spacious units range in size from 1000 - 1700 square feet and have nice garden or ocean views. Manualoha has a lovely pool that is just 100 yards from Brennecke beach (great for extra fun before or after visiting the beach).

Choose Manualoha if you want to be close to the beach and enjoy large comfortable accommodations and possibly ocean views. The tennis facilities of Poipu Kai are right across from Manualoha, and walking paths lead through the resort's pleasant grounds to the beach and other attractions.

Manualoha address: 2371 Ho'ohu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756

Manualoha at Poipu Kai Average Rates


As of April 2024, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Manualoha at Poipu Kai is $312. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $364. Note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usally much higher), and the averages don't include Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax or cleaning and booking fees. Visit the rentals page to see specific unit rates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 315 Guest Reviews


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.

The Manualoha at Poipu Kai condo resort on Kauai receives positive reviews from guests, highlighting its fantastic location, beautiful views, and well-equipped units. Guests appreciate the resort's proximity to beaches, pools, and local amenities, including restaurants and shopping. The accommodations are praised for being clean, spacious, modern, and containing everything needed for a comfortable stay, such as cooking utensils and beach gear. The resort's grounds are described as beautifully landscaped and well-maintained, offering a peaceful and relaxing environment. While a few guests mention minor issues such as the need for updates in some units or challenges with air conditioning, these do not detract significantly from the overall positive experience. The responsive and helpful property management is also frequently commended. Overall, guests express high satisfaction with their stays and many express a desire to return. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 315 guest reviews.

Recent Manualoha at Poipu Kai Reviews


Nice & convenient walking distance to the nice beaches, restaurants & town. Property is perfect for a couple, single level with no one above or below you, end unit with great outdoor lounges, dining & peaceful, private location. Furnished for everything you need, great management Company located closeby, easy access & very professional.
Divina B.
January 2024

We enjoyed our stay in Poipu. It was such a short walk to the beach each day. We walked to dinner at a nearby restaurant one night. The huge lanai was pleasant to enjoy our morning coffee together.
Darcy G.
January 2024

We enjoyed our stay in Poipu. It was such a short walk to the beach each day. We walked to dinner at a nearby restaurant one night. The huge lanai was pleasant to enjoy our morning coffee together.
Darcy G.
January 2024

The condo was very comfortable, beds were extremely comfortable and the kitchen with all the appliances and utensils was very efficient. The location was beautiful! Ours needs and expectations were completely met. All in all a great stay!
Elizabeth G.
January 2024

Location was great, nice view from bedroom lanai.
Jennifer M.
December 2023

Location was great, nice view from bedroom lanai.
Jennifer M.
December 2023

We spent Christmas on the island and the house was perfect for our family of 5 and for hosting Christmas dinner with the in-laws. Beautiful place and very comfortable. Loved being able to walk to the beach as well as the use of the pools. Would definitely recommend staying here and would love to return.
Keith R.
December 2023

We spent Christmas on the island and the house was perfect for our family of 5 and for hosting Christmas dinner with the in-laws. Beautiful place and very comfortable. Loved being able to walk to the beach as well as the use of the pools. Would definitely recommend staying here and would love to return.
Keith R.
December 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. 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: The location was perfect. Close to the beach, good pool, lots of beach stuff available in the condo for use of renters.
David C.
December 2023

Excellent property!
Steven L.
December 2023

Property was great, clean and comfortable. Wonderful location. Had some beach items. The cold bag was small so maybe get a cooler while you’re there, and no goggles for snorkeling but had chairs, umbrella, flippers and boogies boards! We will definitely be coming back!
Danyale O.
December 2023

Great location and amenities
David H.
December 2023

The location of this unit is absolutely perfect. Just steps to the beach and amazing pool with an ocean view. We could not have asked for a better place to stay during our family vacation. The unit was clean and ready for us when we arrived. We will definitely be back!
Amanda N.
December 2023

This unit may be the best location on the property with an amazing view and close to the pool. Vicki is the most awesome host/property manager we have ever encountered. If I owned a property she would be the kind of person I would want to represent me.
brad e.
December 2023

The accommodation was perfect for us. It was spacious with a lovely lanai that looked out on the green belt. The unit was well equipped. The manager was very responsive to all of our needs. We hope to be back before long.
Heather G.
December 2023

Very nice condo. Great location. Expected AC but only had one portable floor standing unit in the master Bedroom and none in the second bedroom. Liked the property but don’t move any chairs or be charged $$. Unit is not handicapped accessible. Main entrance on 2nd floor.
Keith Z.
December 2023

Loved the location! Beautiful grounds.
Tamara B.
December 2023

Nice location — easy walk to beach and pools. Unit was sparkling clean when we arrived. The owners thought of everything (well equipped kitchen, beach equipment, etc) to make our stay easy and stress-free. It was absolutely wonderful to have a washer and dryer in unit. We enjoyed our stay!
Bianca N.
December 2023

This was the perfect base for our first trip to Kauai. In beautiful Poipu just a short walk to the beaches and restaurants. Very well stocked with everything we needed from spices to towels and beach gear and everything in between. Loved the upstairs lanai for breakfast and sunsets and the main floor one for a shady spot to plan the day. The Manualoha pool is perfect. Shade, grass, sun and ocean views. A couple times we had it all to ourselves but also met great people there. Don’t think twice. Book it! A suggestion to the owners to put in a new lock box. We struggled with it a bit, otherwise everything was great.
Denise H.
December 2023

Very nice condo. Great location. Expected AC but only had one portable floor standing unit in the master Bedroom and none in the second bedroom. Liked the property but don’t move any chairs or be charged $$. Unit is not handicapped accessible. Main entrance on 2nd floor.
Keith Z.
December 2023

Nice location — easy walk to beach and pools. Unit was sparkling clean when we arrived. The owners thought of everything (well equipped kitchen, beach equipment, etc) to make our stay easy and stress-free. It was absolutely wonderful to have a washer and dryer in unit. We enjoyed our stay!
Bianca N.
November 2023

The accommodation was perfect for us. It was spacious with a lovely lanai that looked out on the green belt. The unit was well equipped. The manager was very responsive to all of our needs. We hope to be back before long.
Heather G.
November 2023

This was the perfect base for our first trip to Kauai. In beautiful Poipu just a short walk to the beaches and restaurants. Very well stocked with everything we needed from spices to towels and beach gear and everything in between. Loved the upstairs lanai for breakfast and sunsets and the main floor one for a shady spot to plan the day. The Manualoha pool is perfect. Shade, grass, sun and ocean views. A couple times we had it all to ourselves but also met great people there. Don’t think twice. Book it! A suggestion to the owners to put in a new lock box. We struggled with it a bit, otherwise everything was great.
Denise H.
November 2023

This was the perfect base for our first trip to Kauai. In beautiful Poipu just a short walk to the beaches and restaurants. Very well stocked with everything we needed from spices to towels and beach gear and everything in between. Loved the upstairs lanai for breakfast and sunsets and the main floor one for a shady spot to plan the day. The Manualoha pool is perfect. Shade, grass, sun and ocean views. A couple times we had it all to ourselves but also met great people there. Don’t think twice. Book it! A suggestion to the owners to put in a new lock box. We struggled with it a bit, otherwise everything was great.
Denise H.
November 2023

The location was perfect! So nice to be able to walk to the pool and beach and restaurants. The property management was extremely helpful and provided everything we needed for our baby so we didn’t have to bring extra luggage (e.g., high chair, pack n play). The condo was really cute and very roomy. The internet was spotty and we did not use the tv because it wasn’t connected to the internet so it wasn’t usable (no big deal). The only down side to our stay was the heat. I didn’t realize that the condo did not have central a/c- just a (very powerful) a/c unit in the bedroom. The bedroom stayed cool, but the rest of the condo was always hot because there is no cross breeze in that sheltered part of the building. Overall a wonderful first vacation with our baby. Thank you!
Lindsay A.
November 2023

Love the location of this property! 4 mins from the beach and pool. Tennis courts and pickleball across the parking lot. Restaurants and shopping very close, walkable. The condo is very clean, with updated bathrooms and kitchen. The kitchen was extremely well stocked, big fridge... A few comments and why I only gave it 4 stars. We had inconsistent WIFI, sometimes in the middle of a program we would lose it. No A/C. During the day it was fine, I love the warmth. But, the bedroom doesn't really have any air movement in it. The windows are old and vent at the bottom with no cross breeze. Thank goodness they have 3 fans, we used them all. They also have ceiling fans in every room. It might be worth buying a separate A/C unit for the bedroom...
Stephan T.
November 2023

Loved the location! Beautiful grounds.
Tamara B.
November 2023

Loved the location. I had inquired about a number of things and unfortunately all were not as told. Ice machine didn’t work and there were no ice trays. No AC in the Master bedroom. Hair dryer was not as I was told. No response when I called to ask about a notice I received from security due to having to leave the doors open at night for air. Mahalo!
Carol H.
November 2023

This was the perfect place for my husband and I to stay for our first trip to Kaua’i.
Stephanie V.
November 2023

Wonderful location ! We loved staying in this condo !
Dariel L.
October 2023

Great location. The owner was very helpful regarding a repair issue.
Janese O.
October 2023

Second visit staying in this condo. Love it.
Edmund S.
October 2023

This unit is a short walk to the pool and, beyond that, a short walk to Poipu beach. The view from the upper deck is awesome and that is where we had our coffee every morning. Was a bit too hot to sit there in the afternoon sun, but we did go out to watch the stars at night. Lovely furnishings and just enough to prep meals in the kitchen. Would stay here again for sure, as long as I can navigate the stairs in and out of this second/third story unit. Thank you!
Janna R.
October 2023

Good location. Close to beaches, restaurants, and pools. Condo modern, spacious and clean. Good assortment of cooking utensils.
Dennis S.
October 2023

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: Very spacious, beautiful master bedroom. Loved all the balconies. Condo was clean and well stocked.
Jennifer B.
October 2023

Location and property were ideal! Walking distance to poipu beach where we observed the sea turtles sleeping on the sand. Great bars and restaurants nearby. Beautiful sunsets. Centrally located to other towns on the island. Will definitely return to this magical island again!
Christi L.
October 2023

Chris was easy to contact and responsive. Addressed our questions and issue (broken fin strap) promptly.
Jim K.
October 2023

Nice location, close to the pool and beach. Big condo. 2 levels. Has fully stocked kitchen. Beach chairs and a wagon. Big ground floor patio was awesome! We really enjoyed our stay.
Lisa G.
October 2023

Enjoyable
Frank L.
October 2023

We loved our stay. The listing stated 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, which it did, but the third bedroom was a stand alone with the third bathroom on main level. This made things a little inconvenient at times.
Curt H.
September 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! It was fun to watch the green sea turtles beach for the night only to depart at dawn. We will stay again!
Dave D.
September 2023

This property felt like home. The house was clean and comfortable. I had everything I needed to prepare meals for my family. The washer and dryer was a life saver. The pool and beach were close by, just a short walk to both. I hope I get to come back one day.
Cheryl R.
September 2023

Lovely property.. close to activities and dining. Very quiet.. called in an issue and the staff responded the same day! Great service
Michelle N.
September 2023

We were so pleased with our stay at Poipu Kai Resort. The condo was very roomy for the six of us (4 adults and 2 kids ages 6 and 9). We were convenient to Poipu Beach (5 -8 minute walk depending on who you were walking with). Loved seeing the sea turtles at 5:30 AM and 7:30 PM. Volunteers were so informative about answering our questions. The pool was about a 3 minute walk. Pool key was in a bowl on the entry table. We used the key for the pool overlooking the ocean and the black fob for the pool with the hot tub. The boys enjoyed the upstairs bunkbeds and the outside lanai was the perfect place for Nana to help guide schoolwork. The kitchen table AND the outdoor lanai table were both large and roomy for the meals we cooked at home. Gas grills outside on the property were very convenient as well. We had a couple of questions and when we contacted Heather, the property manager, we received almost immediate contact from her. We did shop at Costco and Walmart for essentials. Visited the north side of the island and lucked out with no rain. Lots of rain on the day we checked out Waimea Canyon, but it was still beautiful. Poipu Kai is the perfect "in-between" place to stay. We also toured Koloa Rum in Lihue. The Sweet Shop should not be missed. It is behind the Rum shop. Loved our stay in Kauai and we would stay here again.
Julianne B.
September 2023

Excellent for Families. We loved our stay!
Luis D.
September 2023

Fantastic location and an absolute wonderful stay!
Shahriar S.
September 2023

What a wonderful location. The unit that we stayed in was extremely clean. The unit had air conditioning in the bedroom but it was not needed with the trade winds. The property manager suite paradise was extremely helpful. I would return to this unit it far exceeded my expectation.
Amy O.
September 2023

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a nice place to stay in a very nice area on Kauai. We book this with less than a week before check-in as we were originally scheduled to go to Maui but switched to Kauai due to the wildfires.We did not spend much time at all in the condo. Maybe we would have spent more time there if it was more comfortable. But the lack of air conditioning made it impossible to be inside any more than completely necessary. The complex is very nice with a great pool and access to a couple of nice beaches. There are some nice restaurants in the area as well. We did our best to explore as much of the island as possible.The upstairs master bedroom is great. We did not use the air conditioner at night and just kept the doors open. The breeze that goes through there kept it quite comfortable. We did have to jam something into each screen door to keep them from snapping back and forth. Both of these doors should be replaced.The downstairs bedroom is rough due to the lack of air conditioning. You would need to be really tolerant of heat to sleep there. This bedroom was used by our two children the first night, but it was so hot we just had them sleep upstairs in our bedroom the remaining nights, which really defeated the purpose of getting a rental condo with multiple bedrooms.
Matthew S.
September 2023

The vacation rental is in a great location with walking distance to beaches with access to swimming pools, etc. The kitchen was sufficient to use for breakfast and light meals. The portal A/C was cool enough but could be colder. We enjoyed the spaciousness of the rental. The biggest negative was that this unit was advertised with 3 working bathrooms. The primary bedroom shower did not work. There was a workaround but from communication with management, some renters previously could operate the workaround to get the shower working, and some could not. After a few days of going back and forth, management finally sent out maintenance to look at the shower. Maintenance said they will have to come back to fix and the drain had an issue as well. From a previous review in June/July, the reviewer also said they had drain issues in the same bathroom. So I paid for 3 bathroom house but we had to squeeze everyone into the 2 smaller showers the whole time we were there. So this I am not happy about.
CHRISTINE C.
September 2023

This was a lovely clean condo in a beautifully landscaped resort with several swimming pools and easy access to the shore. We saw many turtles on the beach and it was easy to get into town for scuba diving and other activities. We enjoyed quiet walks around the resort area and swimming in the pools, which were never crowded or noisy.
Helen K.
September 2023


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