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

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool

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You almost can't get any closer to the ocean than this!
Imagine you waking up to this view!
Picture yourself on the Lanai. Yes, it really looks like this!
The beach is right out your window.
Right on the beach! Can't get any closer than this!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61403 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Kapaa, HI
  • Place, Kapa'a Beach Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fuji Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipouli Beach
    ‪12 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 Single 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.

2025 UPGRADE: 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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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Gym

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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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number TA-141-106-2272-01, GE-141-106-2272-01, 450070020035

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Smith's Tropical Paradise and Lydgate Beach. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kapaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kapa'a Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fuji Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kela's Glass Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Coconut Marketplace - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Diamond’s Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Java Kai Kapaa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Musubi Truck - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Holey Grail Donuts - ‬12 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.

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

On-site 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?

Checkout 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 Ho'olalaea Waterfall. Fuji Beach and Kapaa Town Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dr Dale and Kay R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Emil F.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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

10/10 Excellent

tom t.

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacie D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

8/10 Good

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall this was a great place for my family. We liked the area and it’s within walking distance of a lot of eating and shopping options. It’s in a good spot to access both the north and south shores of the island. The unit is on the second (top) floor and there was no noise from any other inhabitants. The resort grounds were well maintained with a lot of different things to do - tennis, croquet, giant chess, etc. The pool was a hit with the kids in the evenings. They let kids feed the koi fish every morning.Cons: the front door lock was fairly finicky, there was a code but the mechanism would stick and sometimes not unlock the door.FYI each building has its own coin operated laundry so you may have to wait on others when washing and drying clothes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christie W.

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

Amazing vacation

This condo was perfect. The description was exactly what it was. It was so clean and had everything you would need. The view was incredible to just relax and watch the waves. Got to see several whales go by. We brought binoculars which helped. You will not regret renting this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kris S.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Very nice

Beach front! Fit my family of 5 great. Had all the beach accessories we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia K.

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

Beautiful place with ocean view!

We loved our stay at Pono Kai. The location was perfect for exploring all parts of the island. The town of Kapaa has lots of shops & good eats. The sea breeze coming in through the window every morning and night was perfect. There was no need for AC. Very clean and check in/check out were very easy. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

JoAnn M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daryl R.

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!

10/10 Excellent

Ronna A.

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

Just lovely!

Very nice property. We stayed here with grandparents, kids, and grandkids. Six of us in total. Beautiful ocean view and everything we needed for a fun time on the island. Great location. Close to restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R., Sacramento

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

10/10 Excellent

Darla G.

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

Overall great place to stay.

We enjoyed this condo very much. The only complaint or suggestion would be to update the bathtub/shower and the spare bedroom is a little dark. Otherwise, perfect spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

ric c.

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

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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