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9.4/10 · 124 reviews

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

Kapaa, KauaiView location
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Guests
6

A place to make Hawaii yours.

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About this property

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.

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

Ready for the ultimate Kauai experience? Email us to book your dates!

Registration Number: TA-141-106-2272-01, GE-141-106-2272-01, 450070020035

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Guest reviews

Jamie S.10.0/10
Jun 23, 2026

Joel and Tamara’s condo is absolutely perfect for a stay in Kauai! It’s centrally located, walking distance to town for restaurants, some amazing food trucks, and shopping. The spaciousness of the main living area with it’s expansive view is incredible! The kids walked in first and they were audibly excited with our home away from home. It did not disappoint and perfect for our family of 6.Joel and Tamara were great hosts and communication was clear, concise and appreciated. The unit is part of the Pono Kai resort so we had access to all their amenities. There is a paved walking/biking trail that the runs along the ocean front along with a small beach. There are many other beaches nearby also.Saturday night was a treat as the local community was having a street fair with local food vendors and crafters along with music, etc. Not sure how often they do this but save your appetite that night for the variety of culinary delights prepared by the locals! Also, one of the best breakfasts of our 2 week vacation in both Maui and Kauai was Java Kai in town. The Surfer Girl breakfast sandwich is one of the best we’ve had along with their Avacacdo Toast and Breakfast Burrito. A bit of a wait but well worth it!Once you familarize yourself with the resort you’ll soon find out this is one of the premium 2 story end units that is much larger than the rest of the units. Well worth it! We will stay here again if our travels bring us back to Kauai!

Stacey B.10.0/10
Apr 6, 2026

Everything about this place was awesome. The location was great since it was in between the north and south side so we could visit both without too much time in the car. The place was clean, had amazing ocean views and had everything we needed. Even beach chairs and boogie boards. The location was on a beach walking/running trail which was nice since I was training for a marathon. The hosts were top notch with communication on anything we needed. We would stay here anytime we visit Kauai.

Sarah R.10.0/10
Mar 20, 2026

The view was everything! Spectacular!The unit was clean and very comfortable The hosts saw to all our needs.

Lawrence W.10.0/10
Mar 6, 2026

Beautiful view from the balcony, especially the morning sunrise!Place was as described. Great location, half way between the north shore and the south shore.Functional beach area is small but very functional. Additional beach area very close to the north.

Rosy M.10.0/10
Jan 21, 2026

Perfect sunrise view, all necessities in the kitchen plus the beach chairs and boogie boards were great to have!!

Dr Dale and Kay R.10.0/10
Dec 7, 2025

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!

Kenneth T.10.0/10
Oct 18, 2025

Great ocean views, condo was clean. Agreat location with plenty of places to shop and eat nearby. We would stay again!

Ryan W.8.0/10
Aug 12, 2025

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.

Emil F.10.0/10
Aug 2, 2025

Fantastic condo and in a great location. Couldnt ask for a better place to stay with family on Kauai!

Janet H.10.0/10
Jul 18, 2025

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.

tom t.10.0/10
Jun 19, 2025

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.

Tom R.10.0/10
May 9, 2025

Super beautiful clean resort with lots of amenities!

Dorothy P.10.0/10
Apr 8, 2025

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

Christie W.10.0/10
Jan 26, 2025

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.

Donna R.10.0/10
Dec 13, 2024

This place was perfect for our family of 4. The condo was very spacious and was bigger than expected. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was perfect for making meals at home. The view was amazing and sunrises sublime. The location was great if you plan to visit both south and north sides so that you are located in between. The Pono Kai resort was good. Amenities were adequate. You have go to the front desk to check out things like ping pong paddles, croquet set, etc and they close at 6 so we had wished that it was possible to do some of these things after 6. That was our only comment but it is no fault of the condo owner, just an odd resort policy. The resort and grounds were nicely kept. We would stay here again. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Cecilia K.10.0/10
Aug 16, 2024

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!

Ann D.10.0/10
Aug 16, 2024

Beach front! Fit my family of 5 great. Had all the beach accessories we needed.

Stacie D.10.0/10
Jun 23, 2024

Our stay was perfect. Lots of activities for kids and the beach was nice.

Erica T.10.0/10
Apr 29, 2024

The view from this property was worth every penny!!!

Ronna A.10.0/10
Apr 3, 2024

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.

Anna B.10.0/10
Feb 28, 2024

Great location! Hosts super communicative and easy to work with. . Mahalo!

JoAnn M.8.0/10
Feb 20, 2024

View was amazing. Condo could use some TLC otherwise the condo was well stocked. Close to shops in Kapaa. Overall loved our vacation.

Sarah B.10.0/10
Jan 25, 2024

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.

Claire G.10.0/10
Jan 10, 2024

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!

David L A.10.0/10
Jan 4, 2024

My wife and three young adult daughters stayed for a week over Christmas. Really enjoyed going to sleep at night listening to the waves, having morning coffee on the lanai with the beautiful sunrise, the great beach access, the walkway and short walk to local shops and restaurants in Kapaa. Was a great space and central location to enjoy Kauai! Would highly recommend.

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Where is this vacation rental located?
  • City: Kapaa (postal 96746) Hawaii

Nearby highlights

  • Location: Kapaa, HI (Waipouli – Royal Coconut Coast – 0.36 km to center), United States
  • Near outlet shopping
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does it have?

2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

How many guests can it sleep?

This rental sleeps up to 6 guests.

What amenities are available?
  • Condo
  • Unit size: 1403 sq ft (130 sq m)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Air conditioning
  • WiFi available
  • Blender
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Lanai / balcony
  • BBQ grill grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking
  • Wheelchair accessible parking and van parking available
  • A/C
  • BBQ grill
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Free Parking
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Living Area
  • No Smoking
  • Outdoor Hot tub / space
  • Pool
  • Tennis Court
  • Toys
  • TV
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
  • 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
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?
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Water sports equipment
  • Location: Kapaa, HI (Waipouli – Royal Coconut Coast – 0.36 km to center), United States
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 visit. Parking notes: Car not required, Onsite parking, Wheelchair accessible parking and van parking available.

What kind of rental is this?

This is a condo rental.

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