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OCEANFRONT! at the Pono Kai Resort in Kauai AMAZING Views AC 2BR/2BA - Kapaa

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A tropical garden with a pond, various plants, and a small bridge.
A bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a window with a view of the ocean, and a ceiling fan.
A view of the ocean through a window with a clear sky and a sunset.
A coastal view with a building complex and palm trees.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the ocean through a sliding glass door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Set on the beachfront, this condo features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. Enjoy amenities like 1 outdoor pool and 1 hot tub. Engage in adventure activities such as game walks and motorboating, while ocean views enhance your experience. Nearby attractions include Kapa'a Beach Park and Fuji Beach.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits

    Top-rated for families.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Waipouli Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Private pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • On-site fitness center
  • Hot tub on site
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kapaa, HI
  • Place, Kapa'a Beach Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fuji Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipouli Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

OCEANFRONT! at the Pono Kai Resort in Kauai AMAZING Views AC 2BR/2BA - Kapaa

Aloha and Welcome to "The Big Pono Aloha!"

Imagine sitting on your private lanai watching the sunrise, smelling the salt air, and listening to the waves hitting the beach just 75 FEET away. This is what a Hawaiian vacation is all about.

We have just installed brand new mini-split wall AC units throughout the condo! Enjoy the tropical breeze or cool down in comfort.

Why Choose "The Big Pono Aloha"? Most condos make someone sleep on an uncomfortable living room sofa bed. Not here.

We sleep 6 people in REAL beds.

Master Suite: King-size bed + private bathroom/vanity (Sleeps 2).

Guest Room: Queen bed + Twin Bunk Bed + private bathroom access (Sleeps 4).

Top Floor Privacy: You are on the second floor (accessible by elevator), meaning you get the best ocean views and no noisy neighbors walking above you.

The Space We are Joel and Tamara. We stayed in this exact condo years ago, fell in love with it, and bought it! Now, we invite you to make it your home away from home on the famous Coconut Coast in beautiful Kapaa.

The unit is spacious ("Big" is in the name for a reason!), featuring a full kitchen, dining room, and large living area. Don't waste money on tiny hotel rooms when you can spread out here.

Resort Amenities (Pono Kai Resort)

Pool, Hot Tub & Sauna

Tennis & Volleyball Courts

Putting Green & Croquet

BBQ Grills & Picnic Areas

3-Mile Bike Path right along the ocean

FREE Parking & FREE WiFi

Coin-operated laundry just steps down the hall

Location, Location, Location You are walking distance to historic Kapaa Town for great island boutique shopping, food, and recreation.

Lihue Airport (LIH): 15 mins (8 miles)

Coconut Marketplace: Nearby

Waimea Canyon & Poipu Beach: Easy day trips

Important Guest Notes

Management: This is a privately owned condo. While you have full access to all resort amenities, please contact our management team for any condo needs (cleaning, maintenance), not the resort front desk.

Photos: We have upgraded! Please ignore any photos showing portable AC units; everything is now wall-mounted for your comfort.

Mandatory mid-stay cleaning fee of $199 required for stays longer than 13 days (charged separately). This ensures a 5-star experience by providing fresh linens and a sanitized space, maintaining the home's high standards for you and future guests.

Security: For your peace of mind and easy check-in, we utilize a Ring Video Doorbell.

Insurance: We strictly follow our cancellation policy and highly recommend travel insurance in case your plans change.

License Numbers: GE-141-106-2272-01 TA-141-106-2272-01

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Excessive sand found in the condo (floors, furniture, bathtub) will cause the loss of your damage deposit. No bicycles inside the condo.

1. Remove shoes at entry. 2. Close all windows and doors when exiting the condo. 3. Empty trash and wash all dishes on departure. 4. Enjoy your stay.

Bookings longer than 13 days require a mandatory mid-stay cleaning fee of $199. This will be charged separately after booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1617654
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Kapaa

Located in Kapaa, this condo is on the beach. Holoholoku Heiau and Hikinaakala Heiau are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nawiliwili Harbor and Ke Ala Hele Makalae East Shore Beach Path. Traveling with kids? Consider Smith's Tropical Paradise and Lydgate Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Kapaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kapa'a Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Kapaa Town Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fuji Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ke Ala Hele Makalae East Shore Beach Path - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Musubi Truck - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Java Kai Kapaa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fish Bar Deli - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pono Market - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does OCEANFRONT! at the Pono Kai Resort in Kauai AMAZING Views AC 2BR/2BA - Kapaa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at OCEANFRONT! at the Pono Kai Resort in Kauai AMAZING Views AC 2BR/2BA - Kapaa?

As of Sep 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at OCEANFRONT! at the Pono Kai Resort in Kauai AMAZING Views AC 2BR/2BA - Kapaa on Sep 21, 2026 start from $657, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is OCEANFRONT! at the Pono Kai Resort in Kauai AMAZING Views AC 2BR/2BA - Kapaa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at OCEANFRONT! at the Pono Kai Resort in Kauai AMAZING Views AC 2BR/2BA - Kapaa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at OCEANFRONT! at the Pono Kai Resort in Kauai AMAZING Views AC 2BR/2BA - Kapaa?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is OCEANFRONT! at the Pono Kai Resort in Kauai AMAZING Views AC 2BR/2BA - Kapaa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kapaa condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Kela's Glass Gallery, Kapa'a Beach Park, and Kapaa Shopping Center. Fuji Beach and Kapaa Town Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely 2 bedroom unit directly on water. Nice big balcony to watch sunrise. Hosts were very responsive to emails. Unit was clean and as described. Stores in walking distance and great location to tour rest of island then come back and relax. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was everything! Spectacular!The unit was clean and very comfortable The hosts saw to all our needs.
Our view from the unit. There is a walkway in front of the unit that is about 7 miles. It follows the oceanfront. Bikes, walking significant,wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect sunrise view, all necessities in the kitchen plus the beach chairs and boogie boards were great to have!!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view from the balcony, especially the morning sunrise!Place was as described. Great location, half way between the north shore and the south shore.Functional beach area is small but very functional. Additional beach area very close to the north.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this place was awesome. The location was great since it was in between the north and south side so we could visit both without too much time in the car. The place was clean, had amazing ocean views and had everything we needed. Even beach chairs and boogie boards. The location was on a beach walking/running trail which was nice since I was training for a marathon. The hosts were top notch with communication on anything we needed. We would stay here anytime we visit Kauai.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ocean views, condo was clean. Agreat location with plenty of places to shop and eat nearby. We would stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely condo located on the beach!! Very well equipped with beach toys and even golf clubs… and the pool and other amenities at the Pono Kai resort were outstanding too! Beds, bedding towels and kitchen supplies were excellent!We hope to stay again!
Enjoyed the sunrise and walking the paved walking/bike path everyday!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, nice place.

Super beautiful clean resort with lots of amenities!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic condo and in a great location. Couldnt ask for a better place to stay with family on Kauai!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and view

The place seemed more spacious than we expected, and the view was awesome. This is a great location and is walking distance to downtown Kapaa.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Views were amazing!

Great location. Excellent for family. Would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
We are so happy your family had a great stay and enjoyed our little place in paradise. :) The doors are always open for your return. Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piece of paradise

Our stay was perfect. Lots of activities for kids and the beach was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our week long stay at the Pono Kai resort. Only issue we had was with the keyless entry since directions on outside of the door wasn’t clear but email instructions from owner helped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed your week at Pono Kai and that the resort was a good fit for your stay! Thank you for noting the keyless entry — since your visit, we’ve replaced the lock with a newer, easier-to-use system so future guests will have an even smoother arrival. We appreciate your feedback and would love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful condo on the beach

Great condo. Clean and a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

great place

We had an amazing time. The bedrooms were good with nice comfortable beds. It had everything you need to have a great stay. The view from the condo was great. We will stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks for your review. This is Joel & Tamara the new owners and since your stay, we have done a complete update of the condo so we would love to have you visit again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable, perfect location!

My family stayed for a week and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The property is walking distance from everything, with a beautiful bike path that follows the coastline, steps from the door! We highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. The doors are always open for your return. Mahalo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The week at Pono Kai was awesome. The condo is spacious and has a lot of amenities. The location is perfect for teens who want to venture shopping on their own. Would love to stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

We had the best time. Location is perfect for seeing many parts of the island. Als walking distance to many restaurants, and shops. Just beautiful views! We will stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This condo is in beautiful Pona Kai Resort with full use of equipment and facilities. Watch the sunrise over the ocean from patio or bedroom. We enjoyed walking along the ocean walkway every morning. Centrally located in Old Town Kapaa
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed the upstairs views of the sunrise!

Great location! Hosts super communicative and easy to work with. . Mahalo!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome views and great location!!!

This condo is great and it's location is wonderful! My family and I had a wonderful time there, the grounds are beautiful and well kept. I would recommend this place to anyone. Words can't explain it you have to go see it for yourself!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
Thanks for your review. This is Joel & Tamara the new owners and since your stay, we have done a complete update of the condo so we would love to have you visit again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in everyway!

We have been coming to Kauai for 30 years and this was our favorite place to stay. Feels like a home not a rental.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 20, 2021
It was a pleasure to host your group. Mahalo.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10

This place was amazing! It was in an amazing location on a resort with lots of things to do and access to so many things around us! The condo had everything we needed and more for our stay. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pono Kai resort

View was amazing. Condo could use some TLC otherwise the condo was well stocked. Close to shops in Kapaa. Overall loved our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pony Kai rental

Joel and Tamara were just wonderful to work with. Our stay at the Pomo Kai was delightful and look forward to returning.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 21, 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Mahalo

About the host

Hosted by Joel & Tamara

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Joel and Tamara grew up in Utah but fell in LOVE with Kauai like we think you will too!

Why they chose this property

We stayed in this condo for a month in 2017 and absolutely fell in love with it. It's the perfect location for everything and is just so "Relaxing".

We asked the owners to let us know if they were ever going to sell the place and here we are now!

Our goal is to make our home, your home during your stay!

What makes this property unique

+ Right on the beach! Can't get any closer than this.
+ The views are simply AMAZING!
+ The condo is LARGE and is very comfortable for up to 6 people.
+ Beds for all 6 people! (No hide-a-beds or blow ups)
+ Kappa is central to everything you want to do in Kauai
+ The resort property has so much to do
+ Everything is walking distance. Stores, food, local atmosphere.
+ Mini split wall AC units to keep you at the perfect temperature.

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