Location was absolutely ideal for our needs - principally surfing in Hanalei Bay, beachgoing, snorkeling and hiking. The resort amenities were great, including the pool, tennis courts, restaurant on-site and available barbeque grills. We utilized the resort concierge ahead of arrival to arrange a park hike, botanical garden tour, a luau and a kayak/hiking excursion. The view from our 3rd floor accommodation was spectacular! Parking was easy. Sometimes it was difficult to tell who to contact for various needs, as management seems shared between the VRBO property manager and the on-site Hanalei Bay Resort staff, but we had very few needs and nothing really impacted our enjoyment of the property. The kitchen was terrific and well stocked with plates, glasses, silverware and all we needed for meal prep and cooking. Nearby Foodland was very convenient and well stocked. The washer and dryer located right in our suite was a HUGE plus and were quite new and efficient, likewise the dishwasher and fridge! The furniture in the units could use some updating. We appreciated the use of LED lighting in the units for environmental reasons, but the illumination was poor and made reading at night difficult. Overall, our stay was fantastic, and we would return there in the future if the opportunity arises!

Location was absolutely ideal for our needs - principally surfing in Hanalei Bay, beachgoing, snorkeling and hiking. The resort amenities were great, including the pool, tennis courts, restaurant on-site and available barbeque grills. We utilized the resort concierge ahead of arrival to arrange a park hike, botanical garden tour, a luau and a kayak/hiking excursion. The view from our 3rd floor accommodation was spectacular! Parking was easy. Sometimes it was difficult to tell who to contact for various needs, as management seems shared between the VRBO property manager and the on-site Hanalei Bay Resort staff, but we had very few needs and nothing really impacted our enjoyment of the property. The kitchen was terrific and well stocked with plates, glasses, silverware and all we needed for meal prep and cooking. Nearby Foodland was very convenient and well stocked. The washer and dryer located right in our suite was a HUGE plus and were quite new and efficient, likewise the dishwasher and fridge! The furniture in the units could use some updating. We appreciated the use of LED lighting in the units for environmental reasons, but the illumination was poor and made reading at night difficult. Overall, our stay was fantastic, and we would return there in the future if the opportunity arises!

We had a wonderful time playing at the beach, enjoying family and celebrating a tropical Christmas. The condo was clean and stocked with plenty of supplies for our stay.

Excellent rental. Loved the location and the views were out of this world. Highly recommend if you're looking for a place in Kauai.

This property has the most stunning mountain and water views. It looks like a green screen in all of the pictures, and in real life, it was hard to believe we were waking up to this view every day. Honestly, I wish we sat around more and just stared out of the balconies :-). Sounds silly, but we were very active on this trip, and I could have used a bit more down time to soak in the views even more than we were able to. The kitchen was fantastic, fully equipped with a large 14 cup coffee machine. The refrigerator was nice and big. I think there was even a double oven (which we didn't use). We had all the essentials to cook and clean up easily. Beds were pretty comfortable, rooms large and spacious. A balcony with beautiful views off each room. The master bedroom shares a balcony with the common space balcony (it is massive). The unit as a whole is not updated (the kitchen is newer) but it was a non issue. There were some cob webs and crumbs in one of the rooms, but everything else was pretty tidy. One of the shower mounts was broken, but there was a rain shower to utilize instead so it was a non-issue. This was a great place for a bigger family that still wants it's own privacy and go into their own "wing"/room at night. A few things that were a bit wonky, but ultimately not a big issue - there is no shared/common space bathroom. All of the bathrooms are tied to a room. Which is totally fine just something to keep in mind. Also, since this is 3 units together, they still have the separating doors between each unit that can accidentally get locked. This can cause an issue since there are multiple entrances (an outdoor entrance into each unit) and some of the entrances into the units lock automatically. Maintenance had to come one time to open a unit for us because of this. They said 20 minutes, took more like 1 hour and 20 minutes, but again, more time to soak in views. Overall, we love Hanalei Bay Resort in general. We've been before. It is large but still feels quiet. There is a lovely pool, hot tub, and beach access (a bit of a walk but will golf cart you down if needed). Gym is small but gets the job done and open 24/7. They have tennis courts and grills which we did not use, but would have liked to. Happy Talk restaurant on site. Staff was lovely. We wish the pool bar was open more (it closed mon-wed) but understand that with the pandemic, things just aren't the same right now and many places are understaffed. Overall - MAGICAL stay :)

This property has the most stunning mountain and water views. It looks like a green screen in all of the pictures, and in real life, it was hard to believe we were waking up to this view every day. Honestly, I wish we sat around more and just stared out of the balconies :-). Sounds silly, but we were very active on this trip, and I could have used a bit more down time to soak in the views even more than we were able to. The kitchen was fantastic, fully equipped with a large 14 cup coffee machine. The refrigerator was nice and big. I think there was even a double oven (which we didn't use). We had all the essentials to cook and clean up easily. Beds were pretty comfortable, rooms large and spacious. A balcony with beautiful views off each room. The master bedroom shares a balcony with the common space balcony (it is massive). The unit as a whole is not updated (the kitchen is newer) but it was a non issue. There were some cob webs and crumbs in one of the rooms, but everything else was pretty tidy. One of the shower mounts was broken, but there was a rain shower to utilize instead so it was a non-issue. This was a great place for a bigger family that still wants it's own privacy and go into their own "wing"/room at night. A few things that were a bit wonky, but ultimately not a big issue - there is no shared/common space bathroom. All of the bathrooms are tied to a room. Which is totally fine just something to keep in mind. Also, since this is 3 units together, they still have the separating doors between each unit that can accidentally get locked. This can cause an issue since there are multiple entrances (an outdoor entrance into each unit) and some of the entrances into the units lock automatically. Maintenance had to come one time to open a unit for us because of this. They said 20 minutes, took more like 1 hour and 20 minutes, but again, more time to soak in views. Overall, we love Hanalei Bay Resort in general. We've been before. It is large but still feels quiet. There is a lovely pool, hot tub, and beach access (a bit of a walk but will golf cart you down if needed). Gym is small but gets the job done and open 24/7. They have tennis courts and grills which we did not use, but would have liked to. Happy Talk restaurant on site. Staff was lovely. We wish the pool bar was open more (it closed mon-wed) but understand that with the pandemic, things just aren't the same right now and many places are understaffed. Overall - MAGICAL stay :)

The rental condos were spacious and clean. Unbelievable views of hanalei bay. Sunsets were spectacular! The resort was well maintained and staff friendly. Can't wait to return

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The condo unit is large enough to comfortably accommodate 9 people. The swimming pool was a hit with the kids and the beach (albeit a short, steep walk) had some of the best snorkeling on the island (wear water shoes!). The views of Hanalei Bay and the hour long morning rainbows were nothing short of magic. The name Hanalei Bay Resort is a little deceiving though as we thought we would be much closer to the actual town of Hanalei. Please note that the entrance to this resort is indeed in Princeville and the beach access is in the easternmost part of Hanalei Bay. All in all, I would definitely recommend this place to others - beautiful grounds, great amenities and spectacular views depending on which condo you stay in!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The condo unit is large enough to comfortably accommodate 9 people. The swimming pool was a hit with the kids and the beach (albeit a short, steep walk) had some of the best snorkeling on the island (wear water shoes!). The views of Hanalei Bay and the hour long morning rainbows were nothing short of magic. The name Hanalei Bay Resort is a little deceiving though as we thought we would be much closer to the actual town of Hanalei. Please note that the entrance to this resort is indeed in Princeville and the beach access is in the easternmost part of Hanalei Bay. All in all, I would definitely recommend this place to others - beautiful grounds, great amenities and spectacular views depending on which condo you stay in!

Condo was great with upgrades to bathrooms and kitchen. Breathtaking views and generous lanai. I don’t think there is a bad view in the entire complex. Staff were friendly and so helpful. The dresser in our room was musty and unusable because the smell transferred onto clothes but this was minor. Several of the keys we were given to access the unit did not work so we had to return to reception a couple of times. The bedrooms can be separate units or connected to the main unit, but that means the doors connecting the units are one-sided (and doorknob on one side only) making it easy to lock yourself on one side.. Additionally, the external door knobs can only be opened with a key. My 2yo shut himself himself in a bedroom and none of the keys to the external bedroom door worked - fortunately I was able to open the external door by reaching my arm through the flimsy screen on the window next to the door and turning the knob. The resort cut us new keys after this incident. The doors bolt on the inside so it felt safe and secure while we were inside, but easy to break into if the bolt was not engaged (we didn’t have many valuables so this did not bother us, but it may be important to others). Unfortunately for us the pool was unusable because it was so cold and the bottom was rough. We’ve stayed on the north shore at other resorts during the cold/rainy season and those pools were still warm enough to swim in. The hot tub was a warm haven, but a lot of the original stone was patched with concrete that was rough and scratched up our feet if we weren’t careful. The sandy area for kids was unusable because it was so small and didn’t have enough sand to cover the rocky concrete ledge. Be sure to bring water shoes if you plan to use hot tub or pool. They have any equipment you may need to rent, however the rental shop was unpredictably closed at times. In summary, Hanalei Bay Resort is a great place for anyone focused on the many great things Kaua’i has to offer - tennis, golf, hiking, kayaking, beaches, surfing, paddle boarding, mountain-gazing, etc. I do not recommend it for anyone who wants pool time. We were traveling with small children so this aspect, in addition to the safety concerns of locking doors, was not a good fit for our family.

Condo was great with upgrades to bathrooms and kitchen. Breathtaking views and generous lanai. I don’t think there is a bad view in the entire complex. Staff were friendly and so helpful. The dresser in our room was musty and unusable because the smell transferred onto clothes but this was minor. Several of the keys we were given to access the unit did not work so we had to return to reception a couple of times. The bedrooms can be separate units or connected to the main unit, but that means the doors connecting the units are one-sided (and doorknob on one side only) making it easy to lock yourself on one side.. Additionally, the external door knobs can only be opened with a key. My 2yo shut himself himself in a bedroom and none of the keys to the external bedroom door worked - fortunately I was able to open the external door by reaching my arm through the flimsy screen on the window next to the door and turning the knob. The resort cut us new keys after this incident. The doors bolt on the inside so it felt safe and secure while we were inside, but easy to break into if the bolt was not engaged (we didn’t have many valuables so this did not bother us, but it may be important to others). Unfortunately for us the pool was unusable because it was so cold and the bottom was rough. We’ve stayed on the north shore at other resorts during the cold/rainy season and those pools were still warm enough to swim in. The hot tub was a warm haven, but a lot of the original stone was patched with concrete that was rough and scratched up our feet if we weren’t careful. The sandy area for kids was unusable because it was so small and didn’t have enough sand to cover the rocky concrete ledge. Be sure to bring water shoes if you plan to use hot tub or pool. They have any equipment you may need to rent, however the rental shop was unpredictably closed at times. In summary, Hanalei Bay Resort is a great place for anyone focused on the many great things Kaua’i has to offer - tennis, golf, hiking, kayaking, beaches, surfing, paddle boarding, mountain-gazing, etc. I do not recommend it for anyone who wants pool time. We were traveling with small children so this aspect, in addition to the safety concerns of locking doors, was not a good fit for our family.