My wife and I are extremely happy. with our stay in C 305. We look forward to another stay in the future.

This one bedroom unit at the Pono Kai Resort is very nice with a full kitchen which is well maintained. Unlike some of the other units it has AC which makes it much more comfortable on a hot day. We enjoyed the wonderful view of the ocean at sunrise right from our room. The owner and the on island representative were easy to contact and responded quickly to any questions we had. The awesome thing about this property is that you are just a few steps away from the beach and biking/walking trail. “Bye” until next time.

Well appointed one-bedroom unit; listing and info in unit needs updating. Resort is well-kept and convenient. It’s located right on the beach walk with a terrific ocean view. Listing mentions ac in living room which appears to have been removed some time ago.

From the moment you walk through the door, you feel ease and excitement. The view from the balcony is amazing. The unit is clean and very well stocked! I would check in before hitting the grocery store as many staples have been left behind. Salt, pepper, oil, condiments, cling wrap etc. The grounds at Pono Kai are very well kept and the staff is friendly. It was above my expectations and it really made for a wonderful vacation. I would stay in this unit again without a doubt.

The host was super understanding of my payment blunder and called me to confirm I was indeed coming. I so appreciate that he didn’t cancel my reservation for my mistake. The dual zone air conditioning was a life saver because it gets stuffy. The condo smelled musty like it isn’t used a lot. The apartment had everything we needed including beach towels, shampoo and conditioner, beach chairs. We saw whale spouts off the lanai. The Murphy bed was really comfortable though the king bed mattress was quite squishy. Whatever the case, we really liked the condo and would stay again. Note: I’m a picky traveler with regard to my accommodations and the view plus location plus super host makes it a great choice.

The location and view of this condo is outstanding. It's a good area with a great view, great beach, and plenty of dining options. We would stay here again. Two things i would like to note that could use improvement but arent deal-breakers or enough to signifigantly hurt this review: 1) There is no deadbolt or chain keeper on the door for security. A hotel style door latch or chain keeper would give extra piece of mind for security. The keypad style lock is nice to have but I would have liked both. 2) The condo while cleaned, could really use a deep cleaning. There was quite a bit of dust on the cabinets in the bathroom, there was quite a bit of grit in the rugs in the bedroom, and the water pitcher in the fridge was dirty in the inside. All these things can be easily fixed with a simple deep clean of the condo. Overall, this condo is in a prime location and even of you find a more modern condo, if it doesn’t have the ocean view and great beach like this one, you will regret not staying here.

The unit itself was nice. Check-in was seamless. The view from the unit was beautiful, just like the picture. The walk right by the ocean was exceptional. Access to restaurants nearby were walking distance. The complex itself seemed very tired.

Great location, check-in is a process as you have to check in with front desk. Took 20 mins. Place is very nice and great views, but furniture is dated and a drawer was missing the front.

great location

Oceanfront at its best. Kapaa is perfectly located on the island for travel north, south and west. The 3rd floor unit is right on the beach. Nicely furnished with tile floors throughout. A special thank you to our housekeeper Brenda, for her assistance with a few items. We definitely plan to visit again.

We loved our stay. The condo was exceptionally clean with comfortable furniture, a well stocked kitchen and a great shower. Everything we needed for an exceptional vacation was available including beach chairs, coolers etc.The views from the balcony are outstanding and there is a wonderful walking/biking path along the shoreline directly in front of the condo. The resort has a pool, tennis courts and BBQ grills. The grounds are very nice and there is plenty of parking available. The central location in Kapaa make a great base for day trips around the island. Highly recommend!

Great place, only downside is traffic.

This property is everything that is advertised and more. Excellent location, clean, tons of kitchen accessories. Comfortable main bed and Murphy bed. Would highly recommend it.

Loved our stay. View of the ocean was amazing. It was hard not to just sit on the balcony all day. Pono Kai is an older property (1970s), so keep this in mind. Not swanky, but well maintained. We had a little hiccup when we went to the front desk to get the card keys and wrist bands - they wanted us to forward to them an email confirmation from the owner. We told them we booked through VRBO so that would be difficult (if not impossible) to do. We did have a print out of the instructions from Richard. That seemed to satisfy them. Dishwasher went kaput. Brenda and the handyman ordered a new one. The good news is the next occupants will have a brand new dishwasher to use. Everything else worked fine. Walking into Kapaa town was an absolute joy! So many good places to eat and shop. Made us want to cry about the loss of Lahaina and its wonderful community. Would definitely stay here again. Course, my husband just decreed there will be no availability in the future “because I’m not leaving.” And, yes there are homeless folks. But every one of them we encountered was very polite. No problems at all. Indeed the only crime we encountered was a tourist being arrested for stealing a plush toy at the nearby ABC Store. Thank you Richard and Brenda!

We loved Richard’s place. The unit was even better than expected with plenty of A/C, an amazing view of the beach, and the beach access itself. Lots of cute shops and restaurants to walk to and very close to amenities such as gas, take out and grocery. We will definitely book again when we come back to the island.

The view was fantastic!! Very well stocked with anything that we needed. Great location. Would very highly recommend!!

Perfect place for a few days while island hopping. Would stay again.

The apartments are old, in desperate need of refurbishment. When we arrived we saw that the apartments were prepared for two people, even though we booked it for three. When they brought us bed linen for the third person we had to change it, because it was old and stained. Safe is locked with a key :)

We chose this property as it is right on the ocean with an ocean view. We were pleasantly surprised that it was also next to the Kauai multi-use path which runs in both directions quite a ways. Parking was ample and easy. The building insulation is tremendous as we never heard any noises from neighbors other than the roosters in the morning. While the property has many other amenities such as a pool, grills, etc, we did not take advantage of any of these during our stay. The unit was nicely appointed and had lots of extras like snorkeling gear, beach chairs and towels, etc. Be aware that the A/C is only in the bedroom. The living room has a sliding glass door to the covered balcony so you get the ocean breezes to help cool the place down, and there is a ceiling fan as well, but it can get quite stuffy. Overall, glad we picked this place and would stay again.

OK

The property was a great location to travel to all the different beaches. The view of the ocean made up for the wear and tear of the unit. The unit needs some repairs. The back sliding glass door handle is breaking and the cabinets draws in the kitchen are broken and falling off. The listing stated that it sleeps four and has beach towels for the guest. The unit had only 2 beach towels. We originally were going to have 4 adults staying in the unit for the week but my son and girlfriend decided to stay in the Condo with her parents so in the end we survived with only two beach towels. The owner was really nice and he allowed us to check-in early. We would definitely stay again in this unit. In fairness the owner probably doesn’t know about what needs to be repaired so I will send an email to him so that he can make the repairs.

Was exactly like the photos in a fabulous location! Spacious condo in a central part of the island. Loved the ocean view, the pool and hotub and great to be able to walk to restaurants nearby. Highly recommend!

Great location. Great view of the mountain, ocean and bike/walking path. Nice pool and hot tub area. Generally quiet area. Restaurants in area not the best. Condo has cooking supplies. Condo also has beach chairs, snorkel gear, beach towels etc. Richard was great to work with.

We had a nice 2 week stay. The best part was the oceanfront patio. We made our own meals or did takeout because very few restaurants had a better view. The condo had been renovated years ago but it is still an old building. The popcorn ceilings and walls gave it a dreary feel. HOWEVER, Kauai has a homeless problem and a large number of them live on the bike path near Kapaa. Most have mental health or substance abuse issues. We saw it all first hand. Not pretty. We witnessed drug deals from our unit. Nice unit in a not-so-nice neighborhood. Pono Kai is a reasonably good complex. It is well maintained.

We stayed a few days at Pono Kai Resort. private VRBO. It was clean and had everything you would need. The view was stunning. We had one little blip with door lock but Brenda resolved in less than 5 minutes. Bed was comfortable and shower was great. Had lots of little touches, make up towel? fluffy grey towels and Kitchen was fully stocked (we only used coffee pot) no cooking on a quick few days in Kauai. Love the island would stay again and make sure of all amenities. nice property. owner Richard had great communication and suggestion. Thank you.

Wow!! This place had anything you can think of for a week vacation. Everything from kitchen you would ever need to closet full of things to keep you occupied. All you need is what you eat. View from lani was spectacular. Coffee every morning there was like heaven. The only thing was slippery throw rugs which we moved. Old people don’t need any help falling. Also, parking was a problem fo handicap. They were working and took a lot of spots near condo. The grounds were gorgeous. Thanks for giving us a later checkout since we were both under the weather. Would stay again. Thank you.

We had a great stay at this Pono Kai property. The view from the lanai is amazing, even better than the listing pics! The condo is well-equipped, with everything you need in the kitchen plus lots of beach gear. The resort property offers a nice hot tub, pool and other amenities. The location right on the Ke Ala Hele Makalae path in Old Town Kapa'a makes for convenient access to restaurants and shops in town, plus the path is great for sunrise walks and bike rides. As other reviews have mentioned, the condo would benefit from a deep clean and a bit of a freshen-up. Certainly not a deal breaker and we would definitely stay again.

Great location and view!

We love staying at the Pono Kai, especially in this unit. There are many amenities that make it feel like coming home. The view of sunrise and moonrise is spectacular. The sounds of waves breaking on the shore right in front of you can't be beat. We will be back!

This complex is in the heart of Kapa'a and is on the ocean with the multi-use trail right in front. Unit C305 is top floor with a full view of the ocean waves. With the balcony door open the sound of the waves fills the place. While sitting at the dining table and looking out the big sliding glass door I saw only ocean waves with the sun reflecting off them making it feel like I was on a cruise ship. The unit faces east so we had beautiful morning sunrises. The AC cools the bedroom very nicely. I once spent a week in August at a place in Kauai without any AC that was hard to sleep in even though it was on the ocean. That was not a problem in C305, the AC kept it nice and cool in the bedroom for sleeping.

Very convenient location to stay, you’re within walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, as well as other stores. Check in was a breeze and pretty straight forward. The view from the room was also very spectacular, you get to wake up to the beach. The room + living space has everything you need, almost like having a home away from home. 90% of the time we were always out and about, this stay served it’s purpose and beyond. Would 10/10 stay again.

Nice size condo for 2 people. Wonderful location 50 yards from the ocean. The photos make it look like the ocean is much further away. Nice kitchen, quiet at night. Our stay was drastically shortened due to a health scare. We plan on trying again some time. Kuai is alot smaller than Maui. Mostly 2 lane roads everywhere, so you can't be in a hurry.