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.
Poipu Shores consistently wows guests with its dramatic, true oceanfront setting on lava-rock cliffs. Expect nonstop surf, radiant sunsets and moonrises, and a front-row seat to wildlife: sea turtles cruise below daily, with frequent sightings of dolphins, whales in season, rays, and even monk seals. Many travelers end up spending mornings and evenings on the lanai or at the spectacular oceanfront pool, letting the waves set the soundtrack. The location is walkable to Poipu Beach, Brennecke’s, Shipwreck Beach, coastal trails, and nearby dining and shops, making it easy to split time between exploring and simply soaking in the views.
Units are individually owned, but many are clean, updated, and well equipped for easy beach days and cooking in. Common perks include in‑unit washer/dryer, beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, snorkel sets), coolers, and well‑stocked kitchens; several hosts earn praise for thoughtful touches and fast communication. Some condos have air-conditioning throughout, others only in the main bedroom or living room, and a few have none—so confirm if AC matters to you. Gas grills, an oceanfront pool, and occasionally access to the Poipu Beach Athletic Club round out a relaxed, home‑base vibe in a prime South Shore spot.
What to know: this is an older complex and quality varies by unit; occasional quirks include sticky sliders/screens, dated furnishings in some condos, or minor cleanliness/maintenance misses. Surf can be loud at night (a plus for most, but light sleepers may want earplugs), and there’s no beach directly in front—sand is an easy walk away. Parking is tight with small stalls and limited spaces; a smaller car and prompt vehicle registration help. Pool hours end at sunset, ocean spray can fog windows, and kitchens often skip pantry staples, so bring spices/foil if you plan to cook. Overall, the setting steals the show—most guests leave relaxed, dazzled by the views, and eager to return.
This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 913 reviews
The views from our lanai and the pool deck were so amazing that it made it hard to leave the resort. Lots of turtles, plenty of dolphins, and a monk seal right out front in the surf as it crashed against the jagged rocky coastline. We bought food and ate in the condo most of the time to enjoy the mesmerizing views. Oh, the condo was nice too with plenty of amenities with the two bedrooms and bathrooms plus the washer and dryer in the unit. We look forward to staying here again.
Dan B.
July 2025
We really enjoyed our six day stay at this wonderful condo and would love to return someday! The view from the lanai is wonderful, and the sound of the waves crashing on the lava outcroppings was entrancing. We spent mornings and evenings having most meals
Eric
June 2025
Great location in Poipu! Convenient to food & our excursions. The view is beyond AMAZING 🤩 We watched sea turtles everyday!
The condo is clean & updated. We felt very comfortable there with plenty of room for our party of 4. The washer & dryer was a plus.
No negatives about this place. Book it!
Ava P.
June 2025
This property is so amazing. Wild to say but the pictures don’t even do it justice. Great little neighborhood with easy beach access / dining within a half mile or so. Plenty of turtles and saw some Rays out in the water too!
Nolan W.
June 2025
The place has stunning views! I deducted a star because the host was not responsive to us. I asked the host if there were any options for a late check-out and no response. The app showed she read my message but she never responded. I inquired 24 hours before check-out so she had plenty of time to reply back. I understand that maybe she forgot to respond. And even a "I'm sorry, we can't accommodate a late check-out" would have been fine. We were just curious if late check-out was an option and/or how much it would cost because we had an 8:45pm flight home. My biggest frustration was that the cleaner showed up at 9:50am when check-out was 10am! We had already started moving our luggage out and I was starting a load of towels before we left to help the cleaner out. REALLY annoying having the cleaner there before check-out time. Made me feel rushed. Other than than, the location is pretty. Parking lot is small and fills up quickly... so keep that in mind. Also, we got in at 8pm and front office was closed. We went to get a parking pass at 10am and we already had a violation on our car (written at 7:20am).
Ashley C.
June 2025
Absolutely fantastic stay! Poipu Shores holds a special place in our heart and booking with Sampada made things so easy. Thank you!
KRista S.
June 2025
The inside was a bit tight but the lanai and the view made up for it! Turtles upon turtles just swimming right below! Could have sat and watched all day!
Ellen S.
June 2025
This house had everything we needed for our 5 night stay! The views of the ocean were amazing! You could hear the waves crashing on the lava rocks and we enjoyed watching the turtles swim in the water. The house was clean and office staff was friendly and helpful. Great location - very close to Poipu beach. It was a great home base to explore the island. Will definitely stay here again if we have the chance to come back!
Vicky J.
June 2025
Great place. Love the view, pool, and beach proximity.
Kimberly F.
June 2025
This condo was perfect for our needs. It was quiet. The view was spectacular. It was so nice to sit and watch sea turtles while drinking a cup of coffee. The condo included beach chairs and boogie boards, which was very helpful. It is just a short walk to Poipu Beach. Overall, the condo was perfect and I would love to get a chance to stay here again sometime soon.
Elizabeth W.
June 2025
We greatly enjoyed our visit at this Poipu Shores Condo. Easy walk to Poipu Beach! The entire condo was airconditioned! Parking was a little tight if you came back late evening but everything else was wonderful!! Would highly recommend!!!!
Theodore t.
June 2025
Rating Details:
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 is well stocked, nicely decorated and has an amazing view. It is located in a great location and is very quiet.
Maggie I.
June 2025
Beautiful apartment and views of the ocean were PERFECT! Only a 5 minute walk to the beach and the interiors are accurate to all the photos. Loved that we had a washer / dryer to use during our stay! Would recommend to anyone staying in Poipu & the hosts were very kind and accommodating wherever possible.
June 2025
Amazing property!!! The views off the balcony can’t be beat. You can see sea turtles all day. The location of this property is great. Minutes from the beach, shopping, and restaurants. We loved Poipu beach and see the turtles and monk seals. Communication was awesome with the owner and check in and check out was seamless. Great property!
Meghan R.
June 2025
We absolutely loved staying here!!! The condo was clean and decorated so perfect. The location right on the ocean was amazing!! You could hear the waves at night and see turtles swimming by. It was a very short walk to the beach. We are going to stay here again!
Family K.
June 2025
Wonderful stay and view. The lack of beach is made up by a great pool area. Loved watching the turtles frolicking just below the condo
Denny L.
May 2025
Clean and comfortable, and we especially loved the spacious patio overlooking the small cove. We would definitely stay there again if we could have the same unit 101C.
Shonna P.
May 2025
Amazing location and incredible views....older property but clean and comfortable. Only negative was the A/C....the cross-breeze is somewhat limited so 2nd bedroom can be a bit uncomfortable even with multiple fans.
Craig A.
May 2025
This was the best of 3 places we stayed on the island. It has a view along the coast that is breathtaking.We loved the sounds of the waves hitting the rocky coast and seeing the Sea turtles right from the balcony..
Rob W.
May 2025
Just wonderful!!
Alice J.
May 2025
The views are incomparable. However, while described as "not a luxury stay", the unit is priced higher than similar units we saw at the complex with updated furnishings and a higher cleaning standard. The mattress was extremely uncomfortable and needs replaced. Kitchen appliances and tools for food prep are in need of updating and refreshing. The owner's communication was excellent and it's clear she is a very responsible host.
cindy s.
May 2025
So many great restaurants in the area! It was so easy to get to all the attractions from this property.
Melissa B.
May 2025
Owners and management company were great.
Sharon E.
May 2025
This Poipu condo is perfectly set up for a great stay. Hosts provide beach chairs & an umbrella, beach cart, snorkeling gear—and we left new fins for future guests!AC works great, W/D in unit and the view & location, breathtaking. Sunsets are spectacular and we lucked out for full moonrises too. Only great things to say. Mahalo!
Cheryl B.
May 2025
Our stay in Kauai was amazing and we truly loved the VRBO. Sitting on the deck watching the waves was the best! A very relaxing stay and the condo met all our needs.
Donna O.
May 2025
We enjoyed everything about our stay. The unit is nicely appointed and had everything we needed and more, but the oceanfront location was the highlight. We’ve been to Hawaii about 20 times and have stayed in some wonderful places, all with ocean views, but none has matched this. We will definitely return.
Don N.
May 2025
105C was EXACTLY as advertised/shown. Not always the case but this one is! Perfect in all respects!
Doug D.
May 2025
From seeing sea turtles sand dolphins swimming by, right from our deck, to the explosion of waves crashing on the rocks and up the sea wall, we have been in awe.The kitchen was amazingly organized and complete with everything we needed- and more.The bedrooms, living snd dining area, all well done. Plenty of towels- and lots of extas.And the pool was sparkling clean and a comfortable temperature. We hope to come back here again.
Marjie S.
May 2025
planned this trip for my 81-year-old mother, who had always dreamed of seeing the turtles one last time. I found this property, and it couldn't have been more perfect—especially with elevator access, which made things much easier for her. We spent hours on the patio, enjoying the sound of waves crashing against the lava rocks and watching the turtles right from where we sat. It was a truly special and memorable experience.
Jennifer A.
May 2025
Watching and listening to the waves crashing on the rocks was amazing!
Paula W.
April 2025
Great location on top of the ocean and turtles. Nice relaxing pool and easy access to Poipu Beach. AC was great addition after a day in the sun and surf. Well appointed kitchen and gas grill right outside made it easy to cook our own dinners. In-unit laundry also made our packing list very small.
Paul W.
April 2025
The location of the property was perfect! It was very clean and had extras like beach chairs, umbrella, laundry pods, beach towels, etc.
Mark G.
April 2025
Beautiful
Jane H.
April 2025
We enjoyed our stay at Poipu Shores. The communication with the team was very good. We loved seeing turtles and other sea animals each day.
Bridget L.
April 2025
We had a wonderful stay in Kauai! The condo is as described and was very clean throughout with the exception of mildew on the shower curtain and a mildew smell upon arrival. Cynthia said after we left this would be addressed. She stated it is due to people running the AC all the time and not on the dry mode. I do not believe we received any information regarding running the AC in dry mode. Otherwise, very pleasant stay.
Lisa S.
April 2025
Gorgeous views - saw turtles, spinner dolphins and even a whale from balcony! Beautiful 360 views and privacy. Lovely welcome bowl of coffee and cookies and hand cart with 5 Tommy B chairs, 3 umbrellas, biggie boards and even snorkels! Also lots of clean towels, shampoo, body wash and laundry supplies. Only thing I would suggest are more AC units - def one in smaller room- and I wish the pool (which is deep and huge) stayed open later than sundown. We would absolutely stay here again!
cris s.
April 2025
Phenomenal location and sweeping views. We saw turtles, whales and dolphins from the beautiful lanai. Comfortable bed, clean and well appointed. Lots to do! Walking distance to restaurants. Short drive to local beaches to see the turtles rest. Nothing like returning from the beach to more ocean views! Book your stay here!
Jill J.
April 2025
My husband, sister and I stayed here for 8 of our 14 nights in Kauai. The condo was as described and met our needs. Our favorite part was the awesome views while sitting on our balcony. Loved watching the sea turtles and crashing waves into the lava rocks in front of us. Also, a plus is the short walk to PoiPu Beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Debbie H.
April 2025
Sweet little spot. You can walk to the beach and enjoy sunsets. We had a great time for my moms birthday.
Theresa B.
April 2025
My husband and I really enjoyed the location and walked to Poipu beach every night to watch the sea turtles on the beach. The view is spectacular as the reviews state.
Vicki B. B.
April 2025
The location was amazing. We were able to see turtles everyday, dolphins and whales from the balcony. The condo was equipped with everything we needed and it was clean. Parking is a little challenging but the location makes up for it.
Heather R.
April 2025
Had everything we needed. Would come back.
Nathan C.
April 2025
Great location
Wendy Z.
April 2025
The property was in the perfect place and the waves crashing all around were spectacular!
Ceil G.
April 2025
Our family had a wonderful time in Poipu. We were allowed to drop our things off early, which was super helpful in that we had food that needed to be in a fridge. The location was walkable to many things and the view was incredible! We saw whales and sea turtles from our balcony!! The pool was nice and warm. The kitchen was clean and had all that we needed. I would definitely stay here again!
S P.
April 2025
We loved the location. We watched the turtles off our balcony and the pool deck every day. Such a beautiful view!
Lindsay E.
April 2025
loved this place for quiet and proximity to beach. I would suggest a little loving care is needed. The ice machine was broken, the lock on the door didnt lock, but a handyman came and fixed it, very nice guy. Also the screen door downstairs needed replacing. I would love to have more plastic food containers for storage and plastic cups for patio use, also need updating to beach chairs, umbrella and cooler for the beach. these arent a huge deal breaker, would just make for a perfect stay. we plan on returning next year and would love to stay again. we liked the entire set up of the condominium complex. thanks for a great vacation. maholo cynthia
Michael H.
April 2025
Great location, well outfitted condo. Would definitely come back.
April 2025
Great location!
Jeff Y.
March 2025
Beautiful oceanfront location. Unit provides dish soap and toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner and lotion. Don't expect anything in the kitchen to help prepare a meal,
JANICE C.
March 2025