Lovely rental with incredible ocean and mountain views! Very clean and nicely furnished. Great hosts and the Hanalei Colony Resort staff were very nice as well.
Amazing location!!! Nice people. Beautiful new pool area. We loved that there was a restaurant and little shop with gifts and snacks on property. The buildings themselves are a bit outdated but still charming. Our only real complaint was the cleaning products used in the unit. We could feel whatever was used to mop the floors on our feet and found the laundry detergent too scented. But that’s an easy fix.
We spent 3 nights of our 9 days in Hawaii and it would have been wonderful if we could have spent them all here.
Beechy feel. Great location.
Top notch condo in great spot
It was a very lovely spot! The unit could use some updating. Loved the view.
Overall the property was nice and close to the ocean. Our unit did have a bad issue with cockroaches. We found them in the kitchen, bathroom and ceiling. We had to throw out a lot of food before we saw them as they had gotten into our food. We killed more than a dozen a day but they kept coming. In the end the manager did send pest control but it was too late for us as they came after we already had left for the airport.
If you love crowds, being catered to, loads of screaming kids and tourists, this is not your place. If you crave a slice of local living in a serene, parred down environment with breathtaking views, this will be your jam. Tucked out of the way and secluded at the tip top of the island, you'll feel like part of the North Shore community within days of your arrival. We simply didn't want to leave. Be prepared to do a bit of driving in order to get to certain activities on the island, but it's worth it. We're already planning our next stay...
One of the most beautiful places on earth. Sensory overload for plant lovers.
Everything was wonderful. View Excellent..Please just update the inside. Rust on appliances.
Well kept property with dining onsite. Its was quite and peaceful. I've visited here before and will do so again. Mahalo
HCR offers an excellent oceanfront location for visitors looking for a stay off the beaten path. The area is quiet, semi-secluded and a short drive to the charming town of Hanalei. However, the unit itself is not a true One Bedroom. This is due to the lack of floor to ceiling walls. Because of this, the unit does not offer much privacy for members of the same party staying in the same unit.
I loved the location and the view from the deck. The atmosphere is very quiet.
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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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This is our 2nd stay at this resort, and will not be the last. The unit was as expected - clean and stocked with the basics. View was amazing, and proximity to the beach is unmatched. The pool is great for kids and adults alike
The condo is tastefully appointed with a comfortable bed, lovely lanai with an ocean view, and all the amenities we were looking for. The secluded location and natural beauty of the resort property are 5-star. We especially appreciated the quiet of the location away from the parking lot and the street.
Husband and I enjoyed our stay and loved the location!
Sounds a bit fatalistic doesn’t it? I have never felt such peace and joy and calm as I did in this sweet condo. The ocean was steps away and lulled me to sleep each night and greeted me in the morning. Sunrises were indescribable. The condo is on the second floor of a four plex and has everything you need. We sat on the lanai and just stared at the magnificent ocean, then turned our heads and stared at the majestic Nepali mountain range. We fixed our own meals nightly - which was a good thing since you’re pretty much at the end of the island. The kitchen was small and dated but served our needs perfectly. The grounds and pool were impeccably maintained. We’ll be coming back every year.
A guest from Seattle, WA
Oct 10, 2024
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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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Enjoyed the location and opportunity to be right by the beach and Ha'ena Park. The unit was spacious enough for my family to enjoy the stay for 3 nights. Grateful for the support that the owner and property managers provided me throughout the reservation and stay, providing my activity recommendations and experience support.
The unit was very nice and comfortable. We had everything we needed and it was in a great location.
The pool and jacuzzi was a very nice surprise. Gorgeous and the perfect end to each day of excursions. Loved the location and the property and staff were all extremely helpful and nice.
Beautiful ocean AND mountain views directly from the lanai. I don't think there are many places on Kauai where you are beachfront and can fall asleep to the sounds of crashing waves! Note that the beach here is not swimmable, however. The constant breeze blowing through kept the property cool and comfortable.
This is an older property and some repairs could be made. The wooden sliding shutter doors to the second bedroom area need fixing to be able to open/close properly, and the screen doors to the lanai can be tough to open with the salty ocean air corrosion. Additionally, the beach gear provided is limited and needs replacing. The property only has an umbrella and two beach chairs (that are rusty and moldy).
We loved the secluded North Shore beach front location. It was just a short, beautiful drive away from the town of Hanalei for some cute restaurants and shops. Overall, the location of this property is everything and we had a wonderful stay!
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The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
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Noisy unit and couldn't use Resort courtesy van that takes you to a swimmable beach because we didn't booked using resorts management
There was construction ongoing on the unit directly across from the unit we rented. Also if you book your unit using Expedia then you can Not use the Resorts curtesy van that takes you to the beach as the resort beach is Not swimmable
We spent a wonderful stay at Hanalei, near of tunnels Beach and the shuttle for the Kalalau trail came to the Hanalei Colony Resort to dropp on and off us. We recommand this stay!
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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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Excellent
We were so pleased overall with our stay. The property management was polite and responsive. The ocean view was divine! We particularly enjoyed the pool facilities and Lomi Lomi massages at the day spa on site. Glad we stayed here, near the end of the North Shore road where it was more remote & peaceful. The concierge service was a huge plus in helping set up excellent activities for our family. Will definitely stay here again next time in Kauai. Mahalo!
My partner and I enjoyed every second of our stay at Hanalei Colony Resort. The units are minimalist but clean, the grounds are beautifully maintained and the pool/laundry/grill area is stunning (recently remodeled). The location can’t be beat - steps to the beach, away from the hustle and bustle and right next door to a restaurant/bar (Opakapaka) and a coffee shop. At times, we had the beach to ourselves. Hanalei is 10 minutes away as well. We will be back year after year!
We loved the location of the property, right on a relatively flat beach with easy access. Very friendly people all around. Great bar and restaurant on site with delicious food! We did have a couple minor issues in our unit that should be fixed. Both blinds in the living room are inoperable no way to open one to enjoy the view and couldn’t close the other to block some sun. The main concern was that the sliding balcony screen doors were frozen shut from corrosion when we arrived. My husband spent a long time working on the tracks to even be able to open the door. Then later in the week after a rainstorm, they froze up again. This time he completely removed the doors and spent a long time cleaning the metal rollers and tracks. Maybe plastic rollers would work better? I’m sure all the salt air makes it on ongoing issue. Otherwise it was wonderful there. We were a bit surprised that the curvy, narrow road took an hour just to get to town, but it was a beautiful drive! We’d love to go back someday!
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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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Fantastic.. Perfectly simple and a classic old charm Hawaiian style interior - right on the beach, with roaring waves day and night we barely left the unit as it was so easy to be in.
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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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This property was perfect for our two person getaway! We had a bedroom and an office, which ended up being needed. Two bathrooms was a luxury. Balcony was large with a wonderful view and sound of rolling waves...even saw some crazy surfers! I enjoyed walking on the beach each morning. We would definitely return.