Amazing Views From this Upper-Level Princeville Condo with Air Conditioning

The accommodations were fine, the view of the mountains and closeness of the pool were outstanding, but things are starting to show their age and need to be updated. The smallness of the refrigerator prevents occupants from storing much. That really was our only complaint, bedding, bathrooms and view were great. This location is a real bargain in a spectacular location.

The resort is beautiful, but this unit is in VERY POOR CONDITION. We checked in and as soon as we stepped into the units (this listing is two connected units), our hearts sank. “Unrentable” was how several other professionals described it when we pushed them to finally take a look. If you’re looking for a dirty, damaged, broken, stained and rotting place to stay for a bunch of frat house guys, then maybe this would work. The photos are either 10+ years old or have been touched up. The only positive was that all of the management and resort staff were very kind and understanding, and provided a full refund. However, it was no fun spending the first 4 hours of our vacation trying to find another place to stay. We ended up moving to another property and the of our trip was fine.

the rooms were overall nice with decent furnishings. The only negatives were;

1. the two refrigerators were tiny and we could hardly store anything in them as we intended to limit our eating out.

2. the kitchenette was super small and non-existent on the one side the two room unit.

3. the resorts washers and dryers were not in great condition. 2 of the 4 washers were out of service and we had to call maintenance a couple of times as the machines were not turning on when we loaded them.

The resort was helpful and accommodating w/ any problems we had. It rained half the the time we were here, but overall we had a good trip.

I do not understand the negative reviews from last year, unless something broken has been fixed.

The "exposed electric wires" are a little coax wiring for the TV in the loft, not a threat.

Yes the kitchenette is limited and the units could use a coat of paint (a crayon mark, a paint blister, and a doorknob mark, plus general age, nothing to complain about).

Oh, yes, the problem of hot air in the loft is a real one! We had to run the a/c to bring it down. At night it cooled off, though.

Generally, very decent lodging at a resort that attempts to blend into its environment. A steep path to the beach through a hibiscus jungle leads to a compact beach, good for kids, that is shared with the St. Regis. Big plus: this is the only place on Hanalei Bay where the view of the bay is not marred by the brutalist concrete blob that is the St. Regis (because it's behind you).

Would I go back? Definitely.

The location and resort were great. The unit we stayed in was in dire need of an upgrade. It was old& tired and needed deep cleaning. Pictures online are obviously old & don’t show age. Add on of unknown $20/day resort fee only added to disappointment. We will not do this again.