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Castle Kaha Lani
4460 Nehe Road, (formerly Aston Kaha Lani), Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
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4 of 5 stars
KansasFamilytripper 2 contributions
kansas
Sep 16, 2008 | Trip type: Family

Our family (including kids aged 7, 5 and 1) spent the first 3 days of our Kauai trip at Kaha Lani and were delighted with the accommodations. We stayed in the Kim family's condo, #201. The ocean-view, 2-bedroom, 2 bath we received was very clean (nary a bug or gecko, much to my sons' disappointment), and fairly updated. Housekeeping came every day. The unit also had a washer/dryer and lots of goodies left by previous visitors, such as beach mats, boogie boards, a radio, etc., so we didn't have to spring for extras that we couldn't haul home anyway.

Our view was of the bushes just in front of the beach, the pristine pool, and the manicured lawns with their GINORMOUS snails (kids love 'em).

Understand that no a/c may be a problem if you are used to living in dryer climates, because you will HAVE to sleep with the windows open to catch the trade winds. While this is cool enough, it also means you get to hear the constant pounding of the surf (which I loved) and the awful, AWFUL, ruckus of the darned roosters who start somewhere around 1 a.m. and sound off like clockwork each hour thereafter. You can't kill legally kill them. I asked.

Also, while you are steps from the beach, don't plan on going in the water right there since there is no reef to keep you from being dragged out, or the portuguese man of war from washing up (saw lots of those). And since all beaches are open to the public, plan on seeing lots of people living out of their beater-cars, fishing for a living, and sleeping in the back seat. This can be overlooked (literally, since they park behind the bushes and you don't see them from the condos) but it does kind of kill the exotic-island theme. Lydgate beach is just next door, which is great for kids, and then there are all the other beaches which are just minutes away.

I grew up visiting family in Kauai and this was the first time I went as a tourist (staying in non-family accommodations), and for this price, the privacy, cleanliness, and competency of the staff were outstanding. Just a note: a doorknob handle did come off in my hand, and one of the kitchen cabinet doors was starting to come off its hinges when you opened it, but these were minor inconveniences.

  • Liked — updated, clean
  • Disliked — roosters
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with young children
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since March 11, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Other
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Loved it!!!

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5 of 5 stars
laurabCanton_MI 2 contributions
Canton, MI
Sep 15, 2008 | Trip type: Friends getaway

What a great, laid-back place to stay. Cute, clean condo with a spectacular view and tropical breezes. Walking distance to Lydgate park, a great beach for kids and novice snorkelers.

You won't regret staying here. If we ever get back to Kauai, we'll definitely stay at Kaha Lani again.

  • Liked — Location, ocean view, open air condo, the roosters!
  • Disliked — That we had to leave
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 28, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Outdoor / Adventure, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Fantastic

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5 of 5 stars
jamicuns 2 contributions
usa
Aug 27, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We just got back from vacationing in Kauai. The last two days of our vacation were spent at Kaha Lani and it exceeded my expectations. I have to be honest I wasn't expecting much, so when we arrived I was thrilled with the location and the hospitality. They were so kind and accommodating. We reserved a 1bedroom oceanfront condo and they messed up and gave us a 2 bedroom oceanfront condo. They were great and left it as is and gave us the 2 bedroom. When we opened up the door, we were blown away by the view. It was breathtaking. It was so nice to open up the sliding door and listen to the ocean every night. The beach that is right across the lawn is fantastic and pretty private. There is no AC, at least in our unit, and it made for getting ready in the morning brutal for a woman with long hair. Also, they were doing repairs on the unit below us and shut off our water an hour before were to check out. Of course, after being on the beach that morning, we wanted to shower before checking out. They gave us keys to another condo and let us use the shower there. They were very sorry for the inconvenience. I would definitely recommend this place. Don't expect 5 star, pool boy service, but it definitely is a fantastic 3 star hotel.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since August 27, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun
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Great time at Kaha Lani

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4 of 5 stars
elliottsonpender 22 contributions
Victoria, Canada
Mar 25, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

We loved our time at the Kaha Lani (unit 115) We stayed ther Mar 8-16. The condo had everything that we needed. It is a ground floor unit with an oceanview. It is set back a bit so is protected from the wind. We loved the central location on the Island. Made visiting other parts of Kauai so easy. Never had any problem with traffic around Kapa'a. We booked throught Garden Is. Properties and they were great, so we didn't really have too many dealings with the resort itself, but all the employees that we did speak with were very friendly and helpful. The grounds of Kaha Lani are spectacular, the landscaping is beautiful and very well cared for. The pool is very nice and we used it pretty much everyday. Lydgate Park is a very short walk away, great protected swimming area. We would for sure stay here again!!
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  • Liked — beautiful landscaping
  • Disliked — nothing
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
  • Date of stay March 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since March 08, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure
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Our favorite place to vacation

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5 of 5 stars
delidog 2 contributions
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Dec 12, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

We love the Kaha Lani and have returned here to vacation four times. The location and view are fantastic, but its a quiet and low-key place. Nearby is the best swimming experience at Lydgate park - its like swimming in an aquarium. Also nearby is the wonderful Wailua golf course, nice restaurants and grocery store in Kapaa. We have always had a nice condo with internet access, cable TV, and well maintained furnishings. The grounds are well maintained and clean. The staff are helpful and friendly. In January whale watching is wonderful special treat at Kaha Lani. We have vacationed all over the world, and this is definitelly our favorite place.

  • Liked — view, swimming ay Lydgate, golf at Wailua
  • Disliked — no services or food at location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay December 2005
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 50-64
  • Member since October 18, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Beach / Sun, Outdoor / Adventure, Golf
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Address: 4460 Nehe Road, (formerly Aston Kaha Lani), Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766