Steps to the sand, oceanfront views, wild & beautiful!

Hanalei · Kauai · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathrooms · Sleeps 4 · 9.2/10 · 79 reviews

Rental Details

Property Overview

Hanalei Colony Resort I1 is unique among north shore Kauai condo resorts. Recently voted one of Travel + Leisure's top 20 favorite resorts, these vacation rentals are directly on the path to follow, just take a few steps and you're on the sand. And I1 is the closest building, directly on the beach. You can also take advantage of the restaurant and spa onsite, or prepare your own food in your apartment's full kitchen or on the gas grills provided. Pool, jacuzzi and barbecue are conveniently close.

This condo has a large shady lanai that puts you 10 steps from the sand. There are two bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with two twin beds. Both bedrooms can be closed off from the shared living areas with wooden louver doors that preserve the refreshing airflow while providing visual privacy. Note that sound will still carry, so if you're streaming a late-night movie, be sure to keep the volume low. The living and dining areas are comfortably furnished and there are spectacular beach views from the large picture windows. There's a full bath and a half bath. While there are no televisions or cable television service in the complex, wifi is provided so you won't be completely cut off from the modern world. (Only as cut off as you want to be.)

In addition to Hanalei Colony Resort I1's beautiful interior and views, and the beach just in front, guests can enjoy the swimming pool, jacuzzi, barbecue grills, and guest laundry room. You can walk next door to the Gaiai restaurant. Also located just across the parking lot is the Hanalei Day Spa. Just ten minutes past the charming town of Hanalei, you'll find that shopping and dining options are conveniently close. It's the perfect Kauai vacation rental for proposals, honeymoons, anniversaries, and other romantic occasions.

While wonderfully furnished and right next to the beach, please know that the development was built in simpler times. The units are smaller and have kitchens to match. Some normal amenities will be absent given the space and purposeful attempt to honor the simplicity of earlier times: you won’t find a dishwasher or washing machine in any of the units (there is a laundry room on the premises), and most units have no televisions (though wifi is available for those of us who can't escape work or want to stream our favorite shows).

As with most homes on Kauai, this vacation rental is NOT air conditioned.

Although this home has internet, the speed and reliability cannot be guaranteed due to the remote location and the service being provided by a third-party.

Note: host requires all guests, whether they book directly or via a third party website, to complete a rental agreement within 3 days of booking.

Hawaii Vacation Rental Identification Number TA-156-595-4048-01.

Registration Number: TA-156-595-4048-01, GE-156-595-4048-01, 580110270034

Rental FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Hanalei (postal 96714) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Hanalei, HI (Hanalei Palms – Wainiha – North Shore Kauai – 1.44 km to center), United States
  • On the waterfront
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 4 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Condo
  • Shoji (room divider)
  • Unit size: 850 sq ft (79 sq m)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Free WiFi
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near coin laundry
  • Hot tub
  • Massages
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Lanai / balcony
  • Onsite parking
  • BBQ grill
  • Free Parking
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Living Area
  • No Smoking
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Outdoor Hot tub / space
  • Pool
What should I know about check-in?
  • Check in starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check out before 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check in age: 21
  • Check in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Contactless check in available
  • You will receive an email from the host with check in and check out instructions
  • Government issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check in for incidental charges
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Property Registration Number TA 156 595 4048 01, GE 156 595 4048 01, 580110270034
What are the house rules and policies?
  • Pets not allowed
  • Children are welcome.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
What are popular things to do nearby and on Kauai?
  • Golfing on site
  • Location: Hanalei, HI (Hanalei Palms – Wainiha – North Shore Kauai – 1.44 km to center), United States
  • On the waterfront
Do I need a rental car on Kauai, and what about parking?

A rental car may not be required for every stay, but transportation needs depend on your arrival airport, activities and how much of the island you plan to explore. Parking notes: Onsite parking.

What kind of rental is this?

This is a condo rental.

Is the Check Availability button the official booking link?

The button opens the partner listing page where you can review final rates, fees, availability, policies and booking details.

Guest Reviews

Reviews

Kristi D.10.0/10
Jan 26, 2026

Right by the ocean! Absolutely incredible location, spacious and super clean apartment, beautiful views, and peaceful!!!

samantha O.8.0/10
Jan 20, 2026

The views at this condo were unbeatable! Definitely less hospitable/comfortable than some other options (uncomfortable furniture, limited kitchen, poor wifi & no tv), but the location and facility are great. The pool area was lovely and had gas grills that were convenient for evening meals. The coffee shop onsite was great as well. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed for renovations which we weren't aware of. The town isn't too far but definitely a 15 minute drive to any restaurant or groceries! This resort is way closer to the trailhead and tunnels beach than the main Princeville area which was great for the activities we were interested in.

Ryan L.10.0/10
Jan 19, 2026

Amazing views and location. Would stay here again!

Julie L.10.0/10
Nov 30, 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cool spot on the north side! Feels like the end of the earth. Not super convenient if you are wanting to eat out every meal, but it was great for us. We grilled at the nice new pool/hot tub/grilling area and that was perfect. Beds were comfy. Home is kind of like a cabin vs. being super bougie but it had everything we needed and worked well!

Gregg H.8.0/10
Nov 4, 2025

Mold in bathtub, trim coming off in kitchen, worn out furniture, filthy drapes….

Ana M.10.0/10
Aug 23, 2025

Great little condo with lots of privacy and amazing views. Functional and comfortable for a family with two kids. The area is quite windy and the beach is not kid friendly but still a beautiful place. We had the best sunrises, hope to come back.

J R.10.0/10
Jul 30, 2025

The location is heavenly—beautiful view of the beach and Milky Way at night! The pool and grill are are very clean and comfortable/easy to use. Friendly staff at check in. While I would absolutely stay here again, the shower could use updating. Overall, a wonderful experience and stay!

Jason B.10.0/10
Jul 27, 2025

Can’t beat this view and being so close to the ocean. Pool area looks new and excellent area! Day spa massage was great! We really like that it’s run by locals & do a great job with an older property.

AM E.10.0/10
Jul 22, 2025

The property is lovely - right on the ocean. It is nicely decorated and clean. Some things definitely show some weathering - as is expected when so exposed to the elements. The Resort is lovely too. The pool area was very nice. I would definitely stay there again if I were to return to Kauai.

Rebecca D.10.0/10
Jul 3, 2025

This property is everything the listing shows! We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed listening to the waves that were truly just a few steps away!

Mary L.10.0/10
Jun 18, 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was the last part of our trip of five weeks in Hawaii. We started on Oahu and ended up at Kauai. traveled with three of my friends rented a wonderful convertible, soft top Jeep, which was great to explore. The weather does change quite quickly there. It was beautiful, warm and falling asleep to the ocean. There’s nothing better looking forward to spending more days in the future here. We enjoyed cooking in the house and the back deck listening to the ocean was priceless. Easy to get to and everything that we needed.

Linda J.10.0/10
Jun 7, 2025

The unit was really just feet from the ocean. The unit was as promised, lots of space to spread out , there were only two of us but there would be lots of room for four. The bed was comfy and the ocean breeze cooled us off in the evening. The kitchen was big. We didn't use any of the resort facilities like the pool. There was a beach chair and umbrella and cooler of for use. It was very breezy when we were the end of May so we weren't able to sit on the deck as much as we had hoped. If you have a reservation on the shuttle that takes you to the state park they will pick you up at the resort and that was great especially at the end of the day.he We didn't have a great experience at the onsite restaurant, maybe just a bad night for them. Only issue was the property manager not responding in a timely to our concern of the smoke detector randomly beeping one evening which lead to the battery dying a few days later and the smoke detector blaring while we were out. I felt bad for the people around us cause it was very loud!

K H.10.0/10
May 26, 2025

Imagine the sound of the waves just outside your window and constant trade winds blowing. A rustic beach almost all to yourself, quiet neighbors (there’s a 10pm quiet code), beautiful pool, delicious restaurant, cute coffee/gift shop, and above all an open, airy condo simply, but comfortably appointed. If there’s a downside, it’s the driving distance to attractions, but being almost at the end of the line—there are seven one-lane bridges between the condo and the nearest town!—truly allows one to unplug, breathe, and relax. A plus to the owner for quickly responding to our inquiries prior to and during our stay. Definitely recommend!

Julie K.10.0/10
May 18, 2025

Hanalei Colony Resort is like a step back in time. Its not fancy but all you need. The location cant be beat and we love the lush scenery and old Hawaii vibe of Hanalei. Sounds of the ocean as you sleep and a touch of tropical rain almost every day. Restaurant on site is worn but food was good and service great! Get the poke nachos! Best Mai Tai on the island!

David L.8.0/10
Apr 30, 2025

Our stay got off to a rough start because the cleaners had not come after the previous guests left. It was Easter Sunday and on one was available to come. Luckily, the rental company had an available unit for us to spend the night in. The cleaning delay meant that we were not able to get into our unit until late morning the next day when we could finally unpack and begin our holiday. The unit is well lived in but clean and well located. The overall property is very north shore; beautiful and relaxed. The bbq / pool area is great. Overall very happy with our stay.

Kiauna A.10.0/10
Apr 26, 2025

We absolutely loved this place, brewing our coffee and taking a walk on the beach while enjoying the beautiful sunrise each morning. We will stay here again

FRANK B.6.0/10
Mar 27, 2025

The condo was lacking in adequate kitchenware, dishes and basic condiments (No salt or pepper shaker). The extra blankets requested were moldy and were not used. After several calls and promises, nothing was remedied. The manager eventually paid us 500 but this did not make up for the inconvenience. We would not return to this site.

Cheryl L M.10.0/10
Feb 4, 2025

Great place, great views, great ocean sounds!

Susan B.10.0/10
Jan 20, 2025

The location is fabulous. The surf and mountains surround you. Quiet , long beach walks outside the door.This is my favorite spot in all of Hawaii. I

MARC C.8.0/10
Oct 31, 2024

This Place is Really Nice. Great Breeze, Warm Water. Just what I was Looking For.

Christian G.10.0/10
Oct 30, 2024

Simple accommodation with everything you need. Nice Lanai directly at the beach. Tunnels Beach is 30min beach walk away.

Gary G.10.0/10
Oct 25, 2024

If you're looking for the end of the road, this is it! We loved the location even though driving to other locations on the island were sometimes a bit time-consuming. Plenty of sun here throughout our week-long stay. Great location near the beach. Not very swimmable, but loved falling to sleep listening to the waves and watching the sunrise every day. Plenty of other beaches nearby also. The unit was very comfortable, but could use an update or two. Would definitely go back!

Jeff M.10.0/10
Oct 24, 2024

This was a great stay for the first part of our trip! Its literally right on the water and you can hear the roar of the ocean! The place was well kept. You might bring some games, if you get bored at night easily, as there is no TV. Would definitely stay here again!

Callie W.10.0/10
Oct 2, 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall great stay and beauty etc, however the ceilings are thin, so you can hear almost any footstep above!

Tara W.10.0/10
Sep 16, 2024

Great location. Steps away from the beach. Coffee shop on property as well as a restaurant. Enjoyed the beautiful walk from the property beach to Tunnels Beach!

Ronald O.10.0/10
Aug 19, 2024

Absolutely gorgeous views. Nice walking beach. Bright and airy unit. Could use some dusting here and there. Would come back and recommend. Aloha!

Natala R.8.0/10
Aug 5, 2024

Our initial impression when we arrived was not great. The woman who checked us in was pleasant until she found out what unit we were staying in and that we booked it through VRBO and not the actual property. She was very short and rude. We also were not able to take advantage of the shuttle on property because we booked through VRBO. Over all this did not affect our visit but the owners should be aware of the "vibe" guests get when arriving. We stayed at the property with our 2 teenagers. The location was amazing. The unit was definitely in need of some TLC and upgrades. The bbq and pool area was very nice and new.

Amy M.10.0/10
Jun 15, 2024

This was the perfect place to have our honeymoon. The location was so relaxing and farther out than any of the resorts. We enjoyed the quiet and the peace of a nearly vacant beach to great us each morning. It felt like our own little slice of paradise. If you want to be in the thick of tourist land and busy south shore this is not for you but if you enjoy the quiet and beautiful island experience and plan your excursions wisely this is perfect. The ocean was beautiful with plenty of beach to make you feel at ease and on vacation. The pool was private and beautifully maintained. Couldn’t recommend it higher for likeminded honeymooners to enjoy the north shore and the wonderful hanalei bay. The room had everything we needed. Our only issue was that the pillows likely need to be replaced. Other than that, we were more than happy and loved our stay.

Clare M.10.0/10
May 27, 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: If you want an out of the way place to stay with beaqutiful scenery, then this is the place. Staying on the north side of the island gives you beautiful scenery but remember that most places you go there is a drive on curvey and narrow roads but we enjoyed that part. GPS says 37 min. to the airport. Forget that? About and hr and a half to be safe. The small towns are fun and friendly, the island is gorgeous and we would go again. Best food we had was at the restaurant at the condo. Condos are older but nice and arranged so that you almost feel you are there alone. It worked perfect for us as we enjoyed driving the island and seeing the sights.

Chaz W.10.0/10
Apr 25, 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful area and loved the North Shore

Angel C.10.0/10
Apr 3, 2024

Property was right on the water, close to our favorite north shore beaches for swimming, exploring and snorkeling. Very remote and quiet but for the sound of crashing waves. New pool pavillion/BBQ center is nice. Shuttle to north shore sites is an added bonus given parking can be limited. We were cozy in this clean and unit! Being able to go back and forth easily to Tunnels was amazing!

Chris D.10.0/10
Apr 2, 2024

Great place and great location

Jennifer G.10.0/10
Mar 11, 2024

What an amazing place to stay near Hanalei! The view is amazing and you are literally steps away from the beach. We slept awesome listening to the ocean every night. We definitely recommend this property!

Carri10.0/10
Mar 6, 2024

We absolutely loved our stay. The view was spectacular, location perfect for getting away from it all, pool/hot tub perfect after a long day of hiking. Drew, Darci and coffee shop ladies were welcoming, kind and just lovely. Our only complaint is the check-in process. I didn’t access all the information from VRBO for check-in which was my fault, but the woman who checked us in was rude, misleading RE amenities available to us and really unwelcoming. She should be the last person in customer service business. If you eliminate her, our stay was 5 out of 5! We’ll b back!

Janet D.10.0/10
Feb 6, 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful unit on ground floor, stunning location (we thought it one of the best on the property) with gorgeous view and the constant roar of the ocean. Truly a remote, quiet and relaxing location away from the bustle of the city. We loved the unplugged feel (no tv! but wifi worked great if you can't completely unplug... ;), no air-con but plenty of ocean breeze. We cooked our own meals (local fish on the shared bbq by the pool!) to take advantage of the porch and views, so didn't eat in the on-site restaurant, but did enjoy the convenient coffee stand. Property management was great to work with and we are already planning when we can return. If you're looking for a quiet getaway surrounded by nature and scenery, this is the place.

James8.0/10
Nov 17, 2021

Stayed in the downstairs unit and that was very nice and quiet until the upstairs tenants arrived and started moving chairs around and that became noisy and a little annoying for the downstairs unit. But overall the place is everything as advertised. I'd stay again but in an upstairs unit!

Map

Rental Location

Hanalei, Kauai

Loading rental map…

Photos

Rental Photos

Availability Calendar

Availability Calendar

Open dates are shown in green, booked or unavailable dates are muted, and minimum-stay details are kept available for the dynamic template.

AvailableUnavailableFuture / unknown

Click an available date to start, then choose a check-out date. The Go button appears directly below the calendar months.

Select datesChoose check-in and check-out dates from the calendar above.Begin Booking

Local Weather

Today's Weather in Hanalei

Weather in Hanalei
Weather · last updated 11:27 pm
Now
--°
Feels
--°
Wind
-- mph
Rain?
--%
Sunny or breezy, Hawaii weather is basically flirting with your vacation plans.

Why Book with To-Hawaii.com

Trusted Hawaii planning since 2006

To-Hawaii.com brings island guides, vacation rental browsing, activity ideas and travel planning links together in one easy Hawaii guide.

Local Hawaii guideBuilt around island knowledge and practical trip planning
Verified partnersBooking links open trusted partner pages for final rates and policies
Island-by-island browsingFind rentals by Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Big Island, Lanai and Molokai