Hanalei Bay Resort
5380 Honoiki Road, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722
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#2 of 3 resorts in Princeville
Location
4.7
Rooms
4.1
Value
4.2
Cleanliness
4.2
Service
4.2
Sleep Quality
4.3
We’re delighted to have you as our guests! Our Princeville accommodations offer all the perks of a vacation rental along with award-winning service from our friendly staff. A Daily Resort Fee of $25 plus tax, a Check-in Fee of $50 and a Parking Fee of $20 plus tax per night will be collected at time of booking. The restaurant is currently closed for renovations. The newly renovated Happy Talk Bar and Lounge is opened to enjoy food and drinks at this time.
Hanalei Bay Resort is currently undergoing a roof repairs construction project. There may be some noise during this period, and we appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
There may be construction noise with the Tennis Court Resurfacing and Pickle Ball Conversion project. Work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Hanalei Bay Resort units will undergo drapery renovations from March 10 – June 30, 2025. Work will take place Monday–Friday.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking nearby
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Beach
Hiking
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Business Center with Internet Access
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Snorkeling
Tennis court
Fishing
Meeting rooms
BBQ facilities
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
24-hour front desk
Self-serve laundry
Room features
Additional bathroom
Private balcony
Safe
Seating area
Iron
Coffee / tea maker
Dishwasher
Flatscreen TV
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Kitchenware
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Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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Family
Mid-range
Languages Spoken
English, Filipino
Location
5380 Honoiki Road, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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This is probably the best place to stay in the Princeville/Hanalai Bay area. Virtually all units have superb views of the mountains and/or bay. Our unit was at least 1000 square feet with a huge lanai. The apartment had a full kitchen and was well equipped and spotless.
Tennis and pickleball lovers have 6 well-maintained courts of each. The tennis instructors, led by Mary are topnotch and have group as well as private lessons.
Dining options on site are Happy Talk, an inside/outside sports bar and an adjacent pizza restaurant. Both are excellent choices with good food at reasonable prices.
All in all, this place is very highly recommended!
Tennis and pickleball lovers have 6 well-maintained courts of each. The tennis instructors, led by Mary are topnotch and have group as well as private lessons.
Dining options on site are Happy Talk, an inside/outside sports bar and an adjacent pizza restaurant. Both are excellent choices with good food at reasonable prices.
All in all, this place is very highly recommended!
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Hanalei Bay Resort #7306 has a fantastic view of the bay and local mountains. The sunsets were majestic and the sunrises were just as beautiful. The condo is a great size and well equipped for any length of stay. Those are the pros. We do have a few comments that might help the owner and future visitors. The pictures of the condo are not current, furniture and decorations are different than advertised. The nice green plants are gone, table and chairs are different, and flooring has changed. The space is not very colorful, more on the beige spectrum. Couches need a cleaning. Space needs a refresh, painting and repair of holes where it looks like items were removed but not repaired, front slotted windows look to be the original and are quite used, but still work as needed. The shower needs some help too, as mold is visible, along with a proper shower curtain (the current one is way to long and can be a trip-hazard). Some TLC would make it more beautiful to go along with the wonderful view of the bay. Now the HB Resort as a resort. The staff is wonderful and always helpful. The pools and chairs are just what you want to relax. The BBQs and eating areas are complete and clean. The grounds are well maintained, unfortunately the Hot Tub was again out of order along with the restaurant, which seems to be an ongoing issue here. The resort does seem to charge you for everything and those cost add up quickly (and to us, were too high). With all that said, we did enjoy our stay.
Date of arrival - April 29, 2024
Date of arrival - April 29, 2024
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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We learned there are a lot of ways to reserve your stay at this resort and it makes a difference. It appears online as a hotel but know that it functions as a condo/HOA. There are no actual hotel services aside from golf cart shuttles and valet. No one will clean your room throughout your stay. If you want clean towels, you can wash them. If you want to exchange your pool towel for a clean one, there may be a fee added to the $22/day resort fee if you book through the Parrish collection. There is no way to get any food before 3:30 pm and then you have to go into 1 of the 2 restaurants. Some of the rooms that are listed as 1 bedroom are actually studios or "hotel" rooms and do not have a way to cook or store the food you bring; not even a microwave. They all appear to list the smallest unit as 1 bed/1bath unit even if is functionally a studio or less. We found many larger units on VRBO (still 1 bed/1bath) with better amenities than our studio were available for a lower rate than the one we reserved, thinking it was comparable to the other 1/1s listed. The resort itself is really nice and has the best beach access in the area but it pays to shop around management companies and use caution who you book through and how you compare the rates as you may not be getting what you think you are paying for. In total, expect to pay an additional $500 upon checkout for resort fees and services but do not expect to get actual service.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: The main pool is closed every morning until around 10am. There is no food available until 3:30pm....
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Response from GPR Social, General Manager at Hanalei Bay Resort
Responded Nov 23, 2023
Hi Leah, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. If you are willing, please contact us at (877) 344-0688 so we can learn more about your situation. Thank you!
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We just finished our one week stay at Hanalei Bay. The view from our one-bedroom suite (Guava building) was stunning. The rooms are large, and we had almost everything we needed. The one bedrooms do not have washers/dryers in the unit, so we had to use the on-site facilities ($2 to wash, $2 to dry, coin only, bring your own detergent). The pool is beautiful too, but the stone floor is really rough, so be prepared.
We would love to come back to the resort in the future. It is so peaceful and beautiful.
We would love to come back to the resort in the future. It is so peaceful and beautiful.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Response from GPR Social, General Manager at Hanalei Bay Resort
Responded Jul 12, 2024
Hi Tammie, thank you so much for the positive review! We hope to see you again soon, have a great day!
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The grounds are stunning and the Landscapers should be commended! Other than that it was not the best experience due to many factors.
It began with a call prior to arrival to ask a simple question. I was shocked at how nasty the person on the phone was thru the entire call. Then a week or so before we arrived there was an email or two advising us of some ammentites that would not be available during our stay. Regardless of that we decided to continue with the reservation but once there found that they added more reductions of ammentities along with a broken hot tub which we were told daily was going to be looked into and fixed but never was. Apparently this is a long standing problem that they wont / dont address and chronically give excuses for. The resort had to been aware of the loss of these additional ammenities well beforehand because they were due to the annual owners meeting per the email sent. Therefore they should of been included in the initial email stating the first few that were going to be unavailable. Peice mealing things that are being taken away during a stay is not ethical nor professional nor honest. Had we known the gym, hot tub, etc etc etc were not going to be available we would of gone elsewhere.
Also, I have been to ALOT of resorts in Hawaii and have lived here over 24 years and have to say that the staff here was by far the worst. Unless you had a tip in your hand. Quite sad because it doesnt take alot to show even a little Aloha. I dont know if they were exhausted trying to please the owners but they sure didnt act friendly or professional compared to virtually every place that we have stayed at in Hawaii.
When it came time to leave the resort we had Housekeepers sitting in a golf cart that entered our room before 10am and had dumped piles of towels in front of our door well before checkout time that we had to move to get out. Not a word from them just stares.
We were a party of 4 who are all over 60 and had been quiet, kind and had cleaned the room before leaving so not sure why they were breathing down our necks.
It began with a call prior to arrival to ask a simple question. I was shocked at how nasty the person on the phone was thru the entire call. Then a week or so before we arrived there was an email or two advising us of some ammentites that would not be available during our stay. Regardless of that we decided to continue with the reservation but once there found that they added more reductions of ammentities along with a broken hot tub which we were told daily was going to be looked into and fixed but never was. Apparently this is a long standing problem that they wont / dont address and chronically give excuses for. The resort had to been aware of the loss of these additional ammenities well beforehand because they were due to the annual owners meeting per the email sent. Therefore they should of been included in the initial email stating the first few that were going to be unavailable. Peice mealing things that are being taken away during a stay is not ethical nor professional nor honest. Had we known the gym, hot tub, etc etc etc were not going to be available we would of gone elsewhere.
Also, I have been to ALOT of resorts in Hawaii and have lived here over 24 years and have to say that the staff here was by far the worst. Unless you had a tip in your hand. Quite sad because it doesnt take alot to show even a little Aloha. I dont know if they were exhausted trying to please the owners but they sure didnt act friendly or professional compared to virtually every place that we have stayed at in Hawaii.
When it came time to leave the resort we had Housekeepers sitting in a golf cart that entered our room before 10am and had dumped piles of towels in front of our door well before checkout time that we had to move to get out. Not a word from them just stares.
We were a party of 4 who are all over 60 and had been quiet, kind and had cleaned the room before leaving so not sure why they were breathing down our necks.
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Check ahead of time to see if all the amentites are available.
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Response from GPR Social, General Manager at Hanalei Bay Resort
Responded Jun 28, 2024
Sue, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and we're disappointed to hear that you didn't have an excellent experience. We strive to provide our guests with 5-star stays and we'll review your feedback with our team to ensure future stays are better,
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We were called 3 days prior to check in and asked if we were interested in moving our party from our two independent rooms into a 2 bedroom condo with kitchen and living room. We agreed to the change. Upon arrival we were told that the offer fell through and they had to move us back to our 2 independent rooms. Unfortunately we had stopped at a grocery store along our way and spend $300 on groceries, which all went to waste.
In addition, we were told to hang out for 15 mins as the housekeeping manager inspected our rooms. The process took an additional hour.
Clearly the hotel has major organizational, communication and service issues.
In addition, we were told to hang out for 15 mins as the housekeeping manager inspected our rooms. The process took an additional hour.
Clearly the hotel has major organizational, communication and service issues.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from GPR Social, General Manager at Hanalei Bay Resort
Responded Jan 11, 2025
Hello, we are sorry to hear about your recent experience. If you could please contact us at (877) 344-0688 we would love to discuss this further and work towards a resolution. Thank you!
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Tropical paradise, no other place than Kauai, Hawaii. Just feels so much better, different, than the Caribbean tropical. The views from the lanai. Fun family time with an under 3 year old. The condo was very spacious and had everything you would need or want to spend days as if at home. This unit had the options of condiments left from previous guests and that was so helpful and cost effective. No eww, just smart. No need to bring the beach toys, all were available. Toys to chairs and umbrellas. Great bonus. The resort is at the top of the hill and the beach is at the very bottom, but they provide complimentary golf cart rides to and from. Beach was clean and wide. Can rent kayaks and all sorts of other water toys. Another resort shares the area, so you can find restrooms and refreshments. 7101-02. plus we were granted a late check out to enjoy the beach one last time before our late evening flight home. Central parking at the top of the hill but again, the friendly staff of golf cart drivers take you down to your unit.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from GPR Social, General Manager at Hanalei Bay Resort
Responded Mar 1, 2024
Hi Rita, thank you so much for the positive review! We strive for 100% satisfaction and are glad you found this to be the case. We hope to see you again soon, have a great day!
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We had never stayed at the north end of Kauai and decided to stay for several days at the Hanalei resort. Now I have to say it rained, and it rained a lot, while we were there and that impacted our visit, but I cannot blame the weather on the resort. It rained so hard we had a variety of birds seek shelter on our lanai, finches and cardinals in the rafters and doves under the table.
We chose to rent our unit through the resort rather than through a service, just because of issues we'd heard from others lately elsewhere on the islands, and the rental service was good. The unit was clean, everything was well explained and we had no problem getting our security deposit back in a timely manner.
The unit itself was on the second floor with the view out over the garden to Hanalei Bay. The view was great when the clouds cleared briefly. We also always found parking close by so didn't have to run through the rain too far.
The unit had a good bed, TV, chest of drawers, cabinets, couch and coffee table and chairs for 4 and a table on the lanai. There was a small kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, microwave, coffee maker and toaster. The cutlery was sufficient, and there was a mix of half a dozen plates, and a variety of bowls etc. There were only 4 wine glasses, mugs and water glasses, which was a bit problematic.
The bathroom was a good size for two people and the shower was also a good size. A private clothes washer and dryer was in a closet in the bathroom, so we did not have to use the common coin laundry. Outside on the lanai were beach matts, boogie boards and other beach paraphernalia.
The one problem was that the air conditioner was not very strong. I do not like leaving an air conditioner on at night, but I do like a cool room to start the night. The only way we could get the room cool was to turn on the struggling conditioner in the afternoon and close up the entire unit until bedtime. And before you comment, I know not to set an air conditioner too low to avoid the unit freezing which will kill its ability to cool a room.
We did use the barbecue one night. It is located on the other side of the pool through the garden to one side of a set of tennis courts. A bit far to walk, especially in the rain, but fine. Unfortunately only one of the two barbecues was working. We did not try the pool; it was not heated and int he rain not much fun.
The gardens are beautiful, the bird life (chickens and nene) interesting and the walk down to the beach while a trek was enjoyable.
All in all, I would recommend the Hanalei Bay Resort, but try and go when its not raining.
We chose to rent our unit through the resort rather than through a service, just because of issues we'd heard from others lately elsewhere on the islands, and the rental service was good. The unit was clean, everything was well explained and we had no problem getting our security deposit back in a timely manner.
The unit itself was on the second floor with the view out over the garden to Hanalei Bay. The view was great when the clouds cleared briefly. We also always found parking close by so didn't have to run through the rain too far.
The unit had a good bed, TV, chest of drawers, cabinets, couch and coffee table and chairs for 4 and a table on the lanai. There was a small kitchen with stove, oven, fridge, microwave, coffee maker and toaster. The cutlery was sufficient, and there was a mix of half a dozen plates, and a variety of bowls etc. There were only 4 wine glasses, mugs and water glasses, which was a bit problematic.
The bathroom was a good size for two people and the shower was also a good size. A private clothes washer and dryer was in a closet in the bathroom, so we did not have to use the common coin laundry. Outside on the lanai were beach matts, boogie boards and other beach paraphernalia.
The one problem was that the air conditioner was not very strong. I do not like leaving an air conditioner on at night, but I do like a cool room to start the night. The only way we could get the room cool was to turn on the struggling conditioner in the afternoon and close up the entire unit until bedtime. And before you comment, I know not to set an air conditioner too low to avoid the unit freezing which will kill its ability to cool a room.
We did use the barbecue one night. It is located on the other side of the pool through the garden to one side of a set of tennis courts. A bit far to walk, especially in the rain, but fine. Unfortunately only one of the two barbecues was working. We did not try the pool; it was not heated and int he rain not much fun.
The gardens are beautiful, the bird life (chickens and nene) interesting and the walk down to the beach while a trek was enjoyable.
All in all, I would recommend the Hanalei Bay Resort, but try and go when its not raining.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from GPR Social, General Manager at Hanalei Bay Resort
Responded Mar 24, 2023
Hi Gary, thank you for your positive review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Hanalei Bay Resort! We hope to see you again soon, have a great day!
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Stayed 4 nights in a one bedroom in the building right behind the parking lot/service entrance. Booked through the resort.
Pros: We were delighted to discover that there were two full bathrooms! Helped speed up getting ready in the morning. Air conditioning worked well in both the bedroom and the living room. I was worried after reading reviews but air conditioning was perfect and I loved being able to only turn it on when needed. Nice having a full fridge and kitchen. Beautiful view at sunset near the upper tennis courts. Our unit had an exceptional mountain view. Bar was hopping and bar staff friendly. Got pizza back to the room one night from Wiki Pizza and it was tasty and relatively good value for money. Beach was great. So many turtles popping up and swimming about! It is shared with 1 Hotel and since we were there very early on a quiet rainy morning the staff there let us use their bathroom. Location great for exploring north & northeast parts of Kauai but you do need to drive to get to anything.
Cons: It really is a long steep walk to/from the beach. Couldn’t just “pop down” like we did at other places we stayed on Kauai & Maui. Going to the beach was a commitment! Water pressure in shower is terrible and it didn’t really get hot enough. Coffee in packets left in room was really surprisingly not so tasty. In retrospect we should have just bought filters & coffee. Didn’t love that we had to drive to get just about anywhere but the beach. (Other places we stayed had shops/groceries within a 15-20 minute walk.). Felt like we always got the last parking spot but we did always get a spot. That said, concern about not being able to find a spot when we got back did compel us to stay in 1-2 evenings.
We were glad we stayed here and glad we split up our week with some nights north and some nights south. We would stay again.
Pros: We were delighted to discover that there were two full bathrooms! Helped speed up getting ready in the morning. Air conditioning worked well in both the bedroom and the living room. I was worried after reading reviews but air conditioning was perfect and I loved being able to only turn it on when needed. Nice having a full fridge and kitchen. Beautiful view at sunset near the upper tennis courts. Our unit had an exceptional mountain view. Bar was hopping and bar staff friendly. Got pizza back to the room one night from Wiki Pizza and it was tasty and relatively good value for money. Beach was great. So many turtles popping up and swimming about! It is shared with 1 Hotel and since we were there very early on a quiet rainy morning the staff there let us use their bathroom. Location great for exploring north & northeast parts of Kauai but you do need to drive to get to anything.
Cons: It really is a long steep walk to/from the beach. Couldn’t just “pop down” like we did at other places we stayed on Kauai & Maui. Going to the beach was a commitment! Water pressure in shower is terrible and it didn’t really get hot enough. Coffee in packets left in room was really surprisingly not so tasty. In retrospect we should have just bought filters & coffee. Didn’t love that we had to drive to get just about anywhere but the beach. (Other places we stayed had shops/groceries within a 15-20 minute walk.). Felt like we always got the last parking spot but we did always get a spot. That said, concern about not being able to find a spot when we got back did compel us to stay in 1-2 evenings.
We were glad we stayed here and glad we split up our week with some nights north and some nights south. We would stay again.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from GPR Social, General Manager at Hanalei Bay Resort
Responded Nov 14, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is helpful. We hope you have a great day!
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We loved our 5 night stay here in HBR (#8131-8132).
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10/10. Very luxurious and high end interior, every piece of furniture, appliances, dishes etc were upscale. The decor was simple yet very tasteful. I could purchase this property as is tomorrow. The kitchen was full loaded, and the second unit also had a small kitchenette Incase a couple wants to rent. We were 2 adults and 2 teens and the space was perfect. The view was breathtaking, lush green with multiple pieces of patio furniture. All bedrooms overlooked the bay/the mountains and perfectly groomed property. While we couldn't watch sunsets directly from our patio, we could see it walking just few steps up. If you really must see sunsets, then maybe id recommend 2nd floor units in building 9 (9000 series). The owners were also very helpful.
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Excellent property, again 10/10. What's not to like here. The pool is big, resort style, the hot tub is fantastic with sand in the bottom, two very lovely restaurants with good drinks, pizza and food, making it very lively end of the day. Lots of lawn games, pickleball court, tennis courts. It's huge but they have golf carts help you out, we never really had to wait to pick us up, but majority of the times we just loved walking around. The pathway to the beach below is paved and lovely with tropical feel. Sunsets from that beach were phenomenal. One Hanalei hotel is right on that beach if anyone wants to go their pool bar to have drinks. The staff was very friendly. It is just 10-15 min drive to Hanalei town. The area overall is just perfect.
Yes, it is expensive, so it is not something we can splurge on every time, but definitely experience this once. The check in fee of $50 is definitely a negative thing- never seen this before considering they also charge resort fee on top and parking fee.
The unit:
10/10. Very luxurious and high end interior, every piece of furniture, appliances, dishes etc were upscale. The decor was simple yet very tasteful. I could purchase this property as is tomorrow. The kitchen was full loaded, and the second unit also had a small kitchenette Incase a couple wants to rent. We were 2 adults and 2 teens and the space was perfect. The view was breathtaking, lush green with multiple pieces of patio furniture. All bedrooms overlooked the bay/the mountains and perfectly groomed property. While we couldn't watch sunsets directly from our patio, we could see it walking just few steps up. If you really must see sunsets, then maybe id recommend 2nd floor units in building 9 (9000 series). The owners were also very helpful.
The property:
Excellent property, again 10/10. What's not to like here. The pool is big, resort style, the hot tub is fantastic with sand in the bottom, two very lovely restaurants with good drinks, pizza and food, making it very lively end of the day. Lots of lawn games, pickleball court, tennis courts. It's huge but they have golf carts help you out, we never really had to wait to pick us up, but majority of the times we just loved walking around. The pathway to the beach below is paved and lovely with tropical feel. Sunsets from that beach were phenomenal. One Hanalei hotel is right on that beach if anyone wants to go their pool bar to have drinks. The staff was very friendly. It is just 10-15 min drive to Hanalei town. The area overall is just perfect.
Yes, it is expensive, so it is not something we can splurge on every time, but definitely experience this once. The check in fee of $50 is definitely a negative thing- never seen this before considering they also charge resort fee on top and parking fee.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Yes, very often I saw guests bringing food and drink items from their condos to the resort pool and spa such as alcohol, water, snacks etc. Alcohol from the restaurants was not allowed past a certain point as indicated by signage- I assume that was state law.
All two bedroom units own and operated by HBR as timeshare will have washer and dryers. If you are assigned a one bedroom unit, there are coin operated washer and dryer facilities spread throughout the property.
I am sure one can use the pool certainly by 8 am if not earlier in a quiet manner.
All one bedroom units have AC in the main room (kitchen/living room) and another AC unit for the Bedroom.
All two bedroom units have AC in the main room (kitchen/living/dining room. There is a separate AC unit for the master suite but there is NO AC ducting for the second bedroom. Keeping the blackout drapes helps with the summer heat as well as getting a fan from the front desk to blow cool air from the hall way into the second bedroom.
Most all the two bedroom units have water or partial water views. Very few one bedroom units have ocean water views. Most of the one bedroom units have either the mountain and pool view. On he backside of the property one bedroom units in Heloconia Blg has a wonderful quite view of the mountains. Note: Typically units with views of the ocean are going to be hard to get.
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PRICE RANGE
$309 - $528 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hanalei Bay Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Hanalei Bay Resort?
Nearby attractions include Pali Ke Kua Beach (0.3 miles), Puu Poa Beach (0.3 miles), and Living Room Lounge (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hanalei Bay Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a fitness center.
Which room amenities are available at Hanalei Bay Resort?
Top room amenities include a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, and an additional bathroom.
What food & drink options are available at Hanalei Bay Resort?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
Is parking available at Hanalei Bay Resort?
Yes, paid private parking nearby is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hanalei Bay Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Happy Talk Lounge, Nalu Kai Grill and Bar, and Welina Terrace.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hanalei Bay Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Does Hanalei Bay Resort offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business center and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hanalei Bay Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Filipino.
Does Hanalei Bay Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.