Last Minute Oct/Nov deals $99/night! Cute, studio w/butler's pantry, sleeps 4

This was a great location on the property with access to many different areas. Great view of the lower pool and mountain. There was only a sliver of a view of the bay.

The Hanalei Bay Resort was perfect for location and amenities and proximity to events we had scheduled in Princeville. I knew based on the price of this unit not to expect anything fancy or sparkling new and we weren't planning to spend much time in the unit, so I went with pricing as my guide. However, there were many areas and surfaces that had not been touched by a cleaner in a long time. All of the dishes we tried to use we had to first wash them. The shelves in the bathroom and kitchen had not been wiped down in a very long time. Chest of drawers and tv were dusty and I was unable to use the dresser as it had a very strong odor in it and I knew it would make my clothes smell that way too. The majority of the towels had stains on them, the bathroom mirrors had not been cleaned and there was no soap or body wash for the shower. Again, the location and the resort amenities were great but this unit could use a really deep clean and some new linens and towels. When I booked in February the reviews were good, but I noticed that there are now several with less than stellar reviews due to cleanliness.

Hubby and I stayed here for 3 nights. It was decent. I must've chose it because of the reasonable price. The resort is beautiful, however the condo could be cleaner.

Pros:

- spacious enough for 2, spacious bathroom counter and "kitchenette"

- condo grounds are very nice (gym, tennis courts, pool)

- microwave and grill aren't too far (sucks if it's raining though)

- ate a few times at Ching Young Village Shopping Center (souvenir shops and cheap grocery store too)

- beach chairs

Cons:

- cleanliness (dirty dishes, dusty light fixtures, dingy shower, dingy carpet, stained bath towels)

- A/C was dripping on my head at night!

- bed was too soft

- far walk to the beach, but you can call a golf cart to pick you up

- coffee maker but no coffee

My husband and I stayed in this unit for 9 nights in July 2018.

The Pros:

- The amount of space was perfect for two people

- The property is beautiful and the resort amenities are top-notch, including access to two great pools and a very nice beach

- The "bulter's pantry" allowed us to make breakfasts and lunches in-unit, rather than eating out every meal

The Con's:

- As others have mentioned, cleanliness/maintenance is an issue. Every dish in the kitchen needed to be washed before use (one glass had lipstick on it when we arrived...), the cubbies in the bathroom had a visible layer of dust, the sheer curtains to the lanai had numerous stains, as did the sheets (although those more subtle). The broken louvre mentioned in a May 2018 review was still broken, the TV remote only occasionally worked, the table on the lanai had a pamphlet wedged under one leg so it wouldn't wobble, and the phone was disconnected.

- The unit is placed on a main thoroughfare through the resort so in addition to early morning roosters, there were often kids running/yelling outside in the morning and an almost constant stream of noisy golf carts going by starting very early. Because of all the noise, we weren't able to keep the doors to the lanai open very much, and especially not at night.

All in all, if we were to stay in Princeville again, we would definitely consider revisiting this resort but may look for a different unit. If we were to stay in this unit again, we would come prepared with our own cleaning supplies and some heavy duty ear plugs.

The small Studio which better serves 2 as 3 Person comes along with boogy boards and beachchairs. Cooking need to happen outside at small pool. Unfortunately 3 out of 3 barbeques were not working at the last day. A good loacation if you want to explore the North Shore. You Need to Keep in mind that it Comes along with additional Resort fees.