Nihilani, Kauai

Nihilani is a newer town home development in Princeville, completed in 2008. This is a centrally located complex featuring units with very large and comfortable living spaces and nice furnishings and appliances. Nihilani units feature central air conditioning and garages (both features are rare for condos in Princeville). In the aerial photos below, Nihilani is the complex on the right half of the semi-circlular block (Plantation at Princeville is on the left). The complex has a pleasant pool and BBQ area. Although not within easy walking distance to Princeville's ocean attractions, guests will enjoy walking or cycling along the bike path to the Princeville shopping complex.

Nihilani Address: 4919 Pepelani Loop, Princeville, HI 96722

Nihilani Average Rates


As of October 2024, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Nihilani is $483. The average price of a 3 bedroom unit is $576. The average takes into account 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 usally much higher). Visit the Nihilani Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 797 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.

Guests have had overwhelmingly positive experiences at the Nihilani condo resort on Kauai, praising its location, amenities, and the quality of the accommodations. Many appreciated the well-equipped kitchens, comfortable beds, and the availability of beach gear and other conveniences that made their stays enjoyable and convenient. The resort's proximity to beaches, restaurants, and attractions on the north part of the island was frequently highlighted as a major plus. Some guests mentioned minor issues such as maintenance needs or noise, but these did not significantly detract from their overall satisfaction. The resort's pool area received special mention for its beauty and relaxation potential. Management responsiveness to any concerns raised was also noted as a positive aspect of their stay. Overall, guests highly recommend the Nihilani condo resort for families and groups looking for a comfortable, convenient base to explore Kauai. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 797 guest reviews.

Recent Nihilani Reviews


Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Nice condo, all as described. Each of the 3 bedrooms is comfortable (each has one bed). The "den" has a bed, but no door, so that has to be factored into your sleeping decision. The grounds and pool facilities are nice and well maintained. 3 grills at the pool area, which is relatively close to this condo.
Steven M.
July 2024

Great location, clean, fully stocked unit with every amenity you could need. I would absolutely stay here again!
Hannah T.
July 2024

This property had everything you need and more! Comfortable beds, beach towels, fully stocked kitchen, essentials. We loved the snorkel gear, surf boards, boogies-and bikes too! The communication was clear and thorough. The property was clean and incredibly comfortable. We loved the pool after a day at the beach. We can’t wait for our next trip!
Mackenzie E.
July 2024

One of the nicest rental experiences ever! Thoughtfully appointed with every detail our family could need. Wonderful layout and decor. I would have liked better quality down pillows, but not a big deal. We hope to stay in 32c again!
Jannica D.
July 2024

Nice place
Laura G.
June 2024

We had a lovely 10 days in this unit with our family of four. The pool, literally across the street, was incredible. We used the pool BBQ area 4-5 times to avoid heating up the condo which was smart. The place is spacious with room to spread out. The upper level gets good trade winds even in heat, although two windows are broken, and should be fixed to maximize wind flow. The lower bedroom’s screen door was rickety and broken and couldn’t be locked at night, leading to a stuffy sleep experience. Overall, we enjoyed it, but the lower level really can’t cool down effectively or comfortably for hotter days even with fans. That said, the upper master bedroom was lovely and cool. Kitchen well equipped.
Wilder C.
June 2024

Rating Details: 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: This is a beautiful rental property in a great location on the north shore.
Floyd H.
June 2024

A perfect location near Princeville, with a great aloha vibe as shown in pictures. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed our stay, Mahalo
Melissa M.
June 2024

Perfect for 6 adults and 3 kids under 11. Couldn’t have been a better stay! Pool was awesome and house has everything that’s needed. Thanks Shirley for the great stay!
Katelyn H.
June 2024

We had five adults stay for six nights and had more than enough room. Communication with the host was great. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. Also, it’s close to the pool but not SO close that it’s loud.
Susan B.
June 2024

This is a great location and a very nice property to stay at. The townhome is nice and equipped with everything you need including beach toys.
Gene
June 2024

This place is clean, in a quiet neighborhood, and has everything available for use that you would need while visiting the island. Communication was amazing and our family immensely enjoyed everything about this property. Thank you for helping contribute to our wonderful memories!
Kelli G.
June 2024

We had a very comfortable stay, everything was great
M S.
June 2024

We loved this condo! Location was great for the wedding we attended at Ha’ena beach. The condo is spacious, very clean, well stocked and comfortable! Entire family loved it! The wedding was beautiful (even got a double rainbow!) Truly a trip we will never forget!
Bonnie O.
June 2024

The condo is beautiful and just as pictured. Everything we needed, this condo had! No need to rent beach gear (toys, umbrella, chairs, ice chest, surfboards etc.) because they have everything in the garage for you to use. The pool was heated and so nice. We will definitely stay here again!
Amy P.
June 2024

Place was as advertised. Good location, plenty of space for 6. If you’re renting a large SUV, it’s a tight fit maneuvering into the garage. Beach stuff and lots of towels were nice. Would recommend staying here.
Blair W.
June 2024

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: Accomodations were great, everything was as expected.
CHRIS s.
June 2024

It is a beautiful property and everything was perfect. The house was big and we (4adults and 2 teenagers) were very comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed, even a rice cooker, which we used almost everyday. As others mentioned, the garage has lots of beach toys and necessities. They were very handy and made our daily beach visits easy and fun. We’d definitely come back. Thanks!
China
June 2024

This property is incredibly beautiful and we loved our stay here. We especially loved the view from the deck, the pool/hot tub, the beach amenities, proximity to many north shore beaches, and the awesome bath tub. The VACASA staff were very helpful when we accidentally got locked out. The kitchen was well stocked. We had a wonderful stay in this condo.
Nathan S.
June 2024

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: Our condo was very spacious, clean and well-furnished. It also has easy instructions to follow for check-in and checkout. The location is perfect, especially for a family with young children as the complex allows for plenty of space to walk safely on sidewalks and the pool was great too! It's also very close to many food stops, beaches and shopping! It was perfect for our family vacation!
Christina Z.
June 2024

We loved this home. Beautifully decorated, huge kitchen, beautiful bedrooms. Lots of space. Air conditioning worked awesome. The one thing I missed was an outdoor dining lanai for our family. There is a dining table on the first floor in the kitchen / living room space. But even though we missed the outdoor table, we loved the home and would return. Thank you!
jennifer m.
June 2024

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: Excellent vacation home. Family vacation with 19 individuals. Rental was great and the staff was very helpful in check in and departure. Pool was a hit with everyone. Had an issue with a package delivery that ended up in the mail box. Staff came over and delivered the package promptly. Mahalo.
Ronald L.
June 2024

Property was fantastic. Very spacious! Tons of beach things in the garage that you can use, which is such a nice extra.
Shannon C.
June 2024

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: If you want to stay on the north shore, this is a great place to stay. The condo was clean, well stocked, had plenty of space, very comfortable, and the pool/jacuzzi was fantastic. It's just a few minutes to Hanelei Bay, which was our favorite thing in the area.As far as area, there doesn't seem to be as many restaurants/ shopping as the south shore, or maybe we just didn't know where to look. And we kept having to drive to the south shore for different adventure tours we had booked (and the traffic jams/low speed limits are no joke). But the north shore is SO beautiful. It's a real toss up!
Rebecca S.
June 2024

Great home. Lots of space, clean and all the beach items you could ever want. I rented 2 other condos during our stay for our entire family and everyone ended up gathering here at the end of the day. Highly recommend!
Ronald L.
June 2024

Highly recommend this rental. The place was huge, lots of room to hang out inside or have coffee on the patio in the morning and do some people watching. It has everything you need in the kitchen and everywhere else. The neighborhood is quiet, clean, and safe. We loved taking walks in the area. The grocery store is just a few minutes drive away as well as restaurants. Hope to be back some day!
Laura J.
June 2024

Our family stayed her for 4 days. All the pics are accurate. Good location. Place feels modern and fresh. Really appreciated that every cooking tool we possibly could have thought of was here and easily accessible. Beds were comfortable, and porch was a really nice way to spend down time. Also appreciated the beach chairs, towels, cooler etc. We had some minor trouble on arrival when the door lock battery had gone dead, delaying entry, but the manager/owner was so responsive that she arrived within 5 minutes to help us in. Nothing but good things to say about this place.
John F.
June 2024

Property and location was perfect for our group.
Sandra H.
June 2024

Beautiful, generally well maintained condo. Neighboring Hanalei is very nice with good beach and lovely sunsets. Minor critiques: Somewhat distant from airport and tourist locations on the southern end of the island. Master bath had minor mold that could be removed. Queen bedroom bath needs to have shower diverter valve replaced. It limited the water flow to the shower head. But overall a very nice place.
Virginia G.
June 2024

Our family of 6 included my husband and I, plus older kids ages 16 - 20. The condo is clean, well stocked and much larger than it looks in the pictures. Great location with lots to do within walking distance, including golf, disc golf (which the kids enjoyed), Queen's Bath, turtle cave, and Hideaway beach. Short drive to Hanalei. Would definitely stay here again!
Angela D.
June 2024

My son and I went on a guys trip only to Hawaii. My wife found us this property and it could not have been better. It was clean, plush, and had a ton of things you would not find in a VRBO and more likely to have in your own home (like a Vitamixer). We had a great time and would encourage you to check this property out.
David M.
June 2024

We stayed for three nights (wished it was longer) with our kids 18 and 20 years old. The condo is spacious and beautifully decorated. We especially enjoyed the lanai for early morning coffees and leisurely afternoon lunches. The condo is incredibly well stocked from kitchen amenities to movies to games to beach gear. I usually don’t write reviews, but my daughter insisted I do so because we had such a wonderful time. Would definitely stay here again!
Pansy P.
June 2024

Great location with lots of amenities. Doreen is a great host and is super responsive and helpful. We had a little mishap when we arrived due to a mistake in their calendars but they were responsive and immediately took care of the situation. The complex is centrally located and absolutely stunning. We will return and hope we can stay here again.
JEANETTE L.
June 2024

We loved our stay here. Easy to access and they had everything I would hope for a vacation stay.
Trisha T.
June 2024

Let’s start with the positives: this location is right across from the HOA pool that also has gas grills available for residents. We loved grilling our burgers there and eating poolside. It’s so easy to load everything up, walk out the front door of the VRBO and walk right into the pool. The guest suite in the house is large and the bed is comfy. The other "king" bed in the house is actually a twin day bed with a trundle. It is in the family room...no closet. But there is also a bedroom with a double bed on the same level, and it has a closet. It worked out fine for us--we have two teenage daughters, who slept on the daybed and trundle, and one teenage son who slept on the double bed. The beach towels and chairs were nice to have for frequent visits to the beach (Hanalei Beach was our favorite for suntanning and playing in the waves; Anini Beach is better for snorkeling but the water is not very deep over the coral). The home could use more bath towels. More beach towels would be great but there were only 5 or 6 bath towels in a home designed to sleep 5 or 6 people. We also appreciated having a garage door opener we could take with us in the rental car when we went places. I set a reminder on my phone to leave it in the VRBO when we checked out. The A/C does not work. We are used to tropical climates, so we kept some windows open and used the many fans to keep air circulating throughout the house. It worked for us, but may not work for others.
Shaunna S.
June 2024

We had a great stay with my family. The condo was spacious, clean, comfortable beds, and had bikes, boogey boards, a cooler, and beach chairs to use which served us great. The condo is in a great location in Princeville for all north shore activities and the association pool and hot tub are gorgeous. This is a great way to stay on the north shore.
Michael R.
June 2024

We booked the VRBO to stay for two nights before our company group trip started at a nearby resort. The property was super convenient, clean, and communication was great! The kitchen was stocked with EVERYTHING you could possibly need. One of the bikes pictured was being repaired so we were not able to take advantage of that amenity since there were 4 adults and only 3 bikes. I would recommend renting a car (or using an app like Turo) when visiting as there were no Uber/Lyfts available. The grocery store wasn't far but carrying back our items was a challenge. Overall, great experience and would for sure book again!
Alicia P.
June 2024

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 had a wonderful time at our stay. They have everything you need while you’re there. It’s very spacious, clean, and well-furnished. We will rent again!
Vicki A.
June 2024

Amazing house. Lots of space and well pointed. Extras like beach chairs, towels and snorkeling gear. Only down side is that the back of the property is on a busy road with constant traffic. But you have a great view of the golf course and mountains!
Debra W.
June 2024

Clean, fresh, quiet, wonderful pool, and many things to do.
James H.
June 2024

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: Just a wonderful stay. This unit truly has everything you may need and then some. Management was super responsive to our questions. Promptly each time and helpful! Very quiet and tranquil location. Sitting on the lanai and hearing the waterfall was lovely each morning with coffee! Will definitely stay here again.
Jared P.
May 2024

This condo was mostly clean and in a convenient location near Hanalei and the north shore beaches. It overlooks the neighborhood pool and has a small outdoor patio. Everyone in our party had complaints about the uncomfortable beds and living room furniture. Also, one bathroom door wouldn't close completely and the shower heads were not clean. With a few updates, I would consider staying here again.
Robert R.
May 2024

A great place to relax and be central to everything North shore! Close to all the shops, activities, restaurants and sight seeing you need. If you want to go any where else its also easy access and the place has all the amenities and comfort like home. My family and In-laws were comfortable and we had a great time! Highly recommended.
Michael C.
May 2024

The condo exceeded our expectations. It truly felt like home. They have everything you need and the location is perfect. The pool is right across the street which is very nice. I would stay here again no problem 10 out of 10 in my opinion.
Tommy M.
May 2024

This place was outstanding!!!!
Ken H.
May 2024

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: The condo was amazing. Loved everything about it. Kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed for our stay. There were beach chairs and toys available as well as bicycles. The beds were comfortable with high end sheets. We enjoyed the lanai every morning. Location was quiet and peaceful. We will definitely stay there again.
Linda C.
May 2024

The property was perfect. Great location, lots of things to do from here. We went on a boat tour, ATVing, hiking, swimming, complex pool and hot tubs were great. Simply one of the best vacations with my kids. Having a garage for the rental car sealed the deal. We would definitely come to this unit again.
Marion L.
May 2024

Very nice place and clean.
stevano l.
May 2024

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: It was wonderful!!! What a beautiful place. Tastefully decorated, everything you need in the kitchen, and spotless. The cleanest and most beautiful place we have stayed. We were overjoyed, more then we expected. Thank you for the magnificent place.
Luke S.
May 2024

This property is modern and spacious and is inside a large complex of condo units. The grounds are well cared for and the unit is directly across from the pool and hot tub. The Princeville area is the northern most tip of the island about 45mins from airport. Everything on the island is accessible by car but from this area anything you want to do on the south coast is 1:45 away. The condo inside is beautiful and large with everything provided to make for a comfortable stay. If we were to have any complains, and believe me they are minor, I would have to say the living room furniture is not super comfortable. We had 4 people watching movies at night and all of us found it a butt numbing experience. The other small complaint would be the pool temperature. Not sure if the pool is heated but it was very cool every day we used it. These 2 small things would not stop us from staying again as the unit is large and beautiful. Would highly recommend.
Ian L.
May 2024


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