Nice facility with a great ocean view.
We absolutely loved our stay. We’ve been to several of the islands and love our time away from the resorts and being more in the heart of Hawaii life. This location was absolutely perfect we felt like we were in our own little world and it had the perfect ocean breeze keeping us cool at night.
This property is pretty much located at the end of the line! As far into norther Kauai as you can go! Rugged and beautiful, very unique compared with our last stay in Poipu. It was an amazing locale for our 16th wedding anniversary and our turning 40 trip! We did do a fair bit of driving given the locations remoteness but given that it was us without kids this time, it wasn’t an issue, plus we had a lot of the island that we wanted to tour anyhow! Overall great experience. The “no A/C” was not an issue at all, fans and open shutters kept the temperature very comfortable with a cross breeze coming in from the ocean. The bed was comfortable, the unit was clean and minimalist, footsteps from the beach/ocean (not very swimmable here due to aggressive surf and reef/rocks). Amazing swimmable beaches were all within a 5-20 min drive though and this didn’t detract from our experience as it was part of the adventure.
We made use of the complex grill when the power went out for 24 hours. Thankfully there was some foil provided in the rental, along with oil, salt, pepper, and a few more condiments to grill our fresh fish. The kitchen had everything we needed. One minor issue was taken care of pronto, the other minor issue ( bathroom sink related) has not yet been resolved but did not inconvenience us. The property is lovely, the space was welcoming and comfortable. I appreciated the few games and books available. We had a great time here, hopefully we can come back one day.
Great location on the North shore, close to Tunnels beach. Beautiful view of the sunrise from the lanai. Nice to have the restaurant on site for a quick bite if needed. A little dated but everything else definitely makes up for it. Would come back again for sure.
We loved the location. The beach access is amazing as well as the calm and less resorty and natural feel. Highly recommend!
The unit and the property were both perfect! Staff were great too, as we were all dealing with some effects of a winter storm. We are going back as a family in the summer I liked it there so much!
There were some snacks on arrival, which was nice. The pool and hot tub are nice, and laundry is in that building (but we did have someone take our clothes out and use our washer, and management just kinda said “that stinks.”). It’s coin operated only and there’s no change machine.The condo was dated, and people tried to dress it up with some new bedding and furniture. Not all of the outlets and lights worked, and two of the fan lights would randomly come on at night, waking everyone up. The one fan was unable to be turned off at all. The management at the colony made it very clear we were “outsiders” by booking via vrbo.There is no AC and it is a bit musty in there, lots of dust on the blinds and dividers. No true privacy between rooms. I don’t think you can actually call this two bedrooms.Hanalei is really far North and after a fallen tree one night, we had to wait a few hours before we could get back. It’s also super dark, windy, single lane bridges at night. We were ok with that, but something to keep in mind.As long as you’re not expecting a posh place, it’s fine if you like it up North, and are ok with it just being a stopping area between adventures. It’s nice it’s so close to tunnels beach and you can beat the crown there.Overall, it felt safe, but it wasn’t what we were expecting based on the pics.
This property was absolutely perfect for us. We love the rustic old Hawaiian style -If you are looking for luxury stay in Princeville.
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The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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Very clean and quiet. Great location. Outlets in bathrooms did not work. Staff very friendly. Kitchen clean and well stocked with cookware, but very few consumables. A bit stingy on the number of towels we were allowed to use ( rather strange)
Brandi and Brent S.
Sep 30, 2024
We booked this for our anniversary and the host had a note and little gift greeting us to the place. The room where was outstanding – from the minute we walked in until we left. The lanai overlooks Shipwreck beach, and it was delightful to watch the sun rise every morning. We had everything we needed for a comfortable stay - very comfortable bed and we loved having the AC for our bedroom at night. We would come back to this unit on future trips.
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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.
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Great stay.
Good property at a great location and a great price. Wish the property mangers were more available to communicate with us during the stay.
We really enjoyed our stay. The location right next to the beach was very convenient. It was within a long walking distance from tunnels beach via the road and more tiring but much more scenic walk along the beach and just a short drive from Hanalei. The condo and the complex are older but they've done a good job of maintaining and renovating things as is expected to be needed this close to the beach. The railing on the porch was in the process of being replaced while we were there. One issue that needs to be taken care of is the ceiling fan/light remotes. Once we had neighbors in the condo unit above us they were turning on and off randomly at times. It's likely an easily fix of just changing the frequency/channel the remotes and units operate on but it does need to be addressed so the lights stay off or on when you want them that way. The place has lots of windows and 3 separate fans which are important to keep air flow and keep the place comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay and would likely go back as long as the ceiling fan light control issue is taken care of.
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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.
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We had a great experience at the Hanalei Colony Resort. It is located in a beautiful part of Kauai's north shore, a short distance from my favorite beach Tunnels. The condo came stocked with everything we needed for our trip, from beach chairs, umbrella, cooking utensils, etc. and it was very spacious for me and my husband.Our ONLY note would be that you could hear the upstairs neighbors walking around and it was disturbing at times (e.g. trying to go to sleep). No problems with other tenants, but just think the downstairs is prone to noise / footsteps from the upper units.It was a wonderful stay and we would stay here again!
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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.
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The property is absolutely beautiful, clean and the grounds were well kept. The location is quiet and removed from the hustle and bustle but plenty to do with beaches and hiking all around. The staff were friendly and helpful. We had an issue with the lights and maintenance fixed them right away. We will definitely return.
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The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
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This condo location cannot be beat. The unit itself is dated, does not have a dish washer, but in overall good condition. Benefits are proximity to the ocean and endless beach to explore. If you are looking for luxury, this is not the place. It is a good condo to use as home base when exploring this side of the island. A few cockroaches found in the unit, although to be expected on island. Management is not responsive, and if you ask for assistance in the office on site they will not help. They will refer you direct to the management company.
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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.
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excellentall 5 s
All good. Little ceiling insulation so upstairs noise pretty loud. Also mattresses are tired
Really appreciated having dedicated wifi in this unit and not having to rely on the resort wifi, it made everything so much easier, especially streaming movies at the end of the day. Loved watching the ocean from the desk while working, and being able to park just a few feet away was perfect for loading and unloading. I hope to come back with my partner one of these days!
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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.
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We had a great time and found the condo to be perfect for our visit. Everything we needed was thoughtfully provided and the view and property were amazing. Would definitely come back for a repeat visit.
Had a fantastic stay. Utilized the amenities (coin operated washer/dryer and very large swimming pool) and they were excellent and well maintained as well. Would gladly book and stay again!
Had a fantastic stay. Utilized the amenities (coin operated washer/dryer and very large swimming pool) and they were excellent and well maintained as well. Would gladly book and stay again!
Hanalei Colony Resort, a few miles outside of Hanalei, set us up for great snorkeling at Tunnels Beach... the best part of our trip to Hanalei and Poipu. Our unit had a lovely view and the whole resort is quiet and comfortable... just what we wanted.
Hanalei Colony Resort, a few miles outside of Hanalei, set us up for great snorkeling at Tunnels Beach... the best part of our trip to Hanalei and Poipu. Our unit had a lovely view and the whole resort is quiet and comfortable... just what we wanted.
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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.
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We loved our stay at Hanalei Colony. Our unit was clean and outfitted with everything we needed for a lovely stay. We would definitely stay again!
We absolutely loved our time at this vacation rental! The property was clean, quiet, romantic and in the best location right out of town and short drive or walk to all the beaches! Would 10/10 recommend for other couples looking for a great place to stay in Hawaii!
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The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Would recommend additional items in kitchen: colander, hot pads.Couch was ok but new cushion needed to not feel support in middle.We did see one cockroach in the bedroom