Lovely setting, beautiful resort grounds and scenic views, pleas
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Pat from Wilsonville, OR on 05/05/2013 said:
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The condo was comfortable and clean. Our mountain view was fantastic and we greatly enjoyed our lenai. As a rental it would greatly benefit, however, from better lighting in the living room/bedroom area. Also, the kitchen area, although adequate, was "cramped" and not of the quality of the rest of the accommodation.
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beware of your neighbors
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baker from hayden on 03/25/2013 said:
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The condo was great until neighbors moved in. What they dont tell you is that there is a door in your room connecting this condo to the neighboring condo and it is a very thin door. You can hear everything your neighbor is doing and saying. I would not stay here again unless I needed both rooms. Owners need to put in a sound proof door. Otherwise the room was nice and had plenty of supplies. The blow dryer was broken and no boogie boards.
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Manager response:
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Were sorry our guests had problems with noisy neighbors. Our On Island Contact Information is posted in the condo plus it was sent to the guests prior to arrival. A phone call to our On Island Contact would have allowed us to contact the neighbor directly about excess noise and also to replace the broken hair dryer. These are both very easy items for us to rectify and were always concerned about guests comfort. All units at Hanalei Bay Resort have these connecting doors as it gives guests several options for renting the amount of space they need. Incidentally the connecting doors are located in the entrance hallway and are in fact double solid core doors set into a 8 inch thick concrete wall.
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Great Place, Great Price, Great Service
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Laurie from Edmonton on 03/08/2013 said:
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Friendly, welcoming staff and comfortable, clean unit. Location was perfect and grounds stunningly lush and beautiful. Perfect hassle-free get-away spot from start to finish. Only small issue was the constant noise from roosters occupying grounds.
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Manager response:
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Dear Laurie from Edmonton: <br />
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We are so glad to have shared Hanalei Bay Resort with you; it is Paradise. In September of 1992, Hurricane Iniki struck Hawaii--the worst hurricane in its history. During this hurricane, almost all of the chickens and roosters kept by islanders in their backyards escaped from their pens and have reproduced extensively. They roam the island in considerable numbers. Many of the islanders and visitors feel that these birds add to the flavor of the island--an enhancement. Others feel that their presence and occasional crowing are a nuisance. Hanalei Bay Resort has a program of intermittently rounding up these birds and redepositing them elsewhere on the island. It is likely that you were at Hanalei Bay Resort just prior to one of the repositioning efforts. This is an issue that faces all of the Hawaiian islands, courtesy of Iniki and we hope that it did not adversely effect you enjoyment of this Paradise.<br />
<br />
Gerry Main, Owner, Hanalei Bay Resort, Condo 1205
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Condo 1205 Review
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tjb from Billings, MT on 12/17/2012 said:
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We had a great time at the resort. The Condo was as expected and we would stay there again.
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Will return again and again
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From California from San Francisco on 11/05/2012 said:
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This Condo is an incredible bargain. Well-appointed, beautiful views, wonderful new bed, and an incredible resort--with the best resort beach in Kauai. Thanks.
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Great condo. Great views. Very relaxing.
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Jack and Tonia from Colorado Springs on 10/25/2012 said:
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Loved the condo. It was comfortable and well appointed. Great views of the mountains and Hanalei Bay from the lanai. Only wish it had an iron and ironing board -- somehow no matter how well you pack -- after at least 8 hours in a suitcase clothes just don't look the same!
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Manager response:
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Happy that you enjoyed your stay. Ironing board and iron are available at the front desk. <br />
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Mahalo,<br />
<br />
Gerry Main, Owner<br />
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perfect condo
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Emilie from Copenhagen, Denmark on 09/27/2012 said:
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Great view from lanai. King size bed and tastefully decorated. We apreciated kitchen so we could enjoy our full american breakfast at the lanai. The perfect start for the day. Very nice with the laundry machine after our trail walk! Close to parking and main pool area. Only thing missing was an iron.
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room 1205
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Teresa from Aptos, CA on 06/11/2012 said:
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The photo does not do justice to the view actually seen from this room which is breathtaking. The room is open and light, very well supplied and having the washer and dryer in the room was an absolute plus.
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Beautiful resort and comfortable stay
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Dowdring from Seattle wa on 12/05/2011 said:
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This place had everything you would need. A washer dryer a beautifully remodeled bathroom a fancy fla screen and dvd that can rotate so you can watch in bed, but the best was the kitchen had everything salad spinner and collander to two sets of dishes. Really a suoer comfortable and Pleasant stay. In the morning you wake up to a gorgous view of mountains and greenery. Suh a great value
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Absolutely wonderful...
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I love Kauai from Hercules, CA on 11/05/2011 said:
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Wonderful condominium--well appointed. Beautiful
view. Very Hawaiian. Excellent staff. The
swimming pool and beach are to die for. I love this place.
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Adequate
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Scotsman from Redding on 06/11/2011 said:
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Beautiful place but there were lots of missing things that I assumed would be there. No oven, no freezer, no DVD player. The gym was totally inadequate for anything except yoga. I was also disappointed that there was no honeymoon upgrade as is standard with most hotels. Great views, nice pool, short walk to the beach, grocery store down the road with a redbox so on the whole not too bad.
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Manager response:
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Condominium 1205 has been remodeled for the modern, up-to-date couple that wants to have a restful tropical vacation. The kitchen is more than adequate for almost all meals, and it is purposely designed so that this husband doesn't have an excuse not to take his wife out to dinner. It has a washer and dryer, MP3 player, flat screen TV, and other amenities for your enjoyment. The views and short walk to the most beautiful beach complete the picture.<br />
P.S.: All the condominiums are privately owned; this is not a hotel, so a honeymoon upgrade is not available.
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Great place to stay!
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Mary from Livingston, TX on 05/19/2011 said:
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The condo and resort are clean and beautiful. The views are incredible and we enjoyed walking down to the beach.
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Nice condo with very good location
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Skisteve from Duesseldorf on 01/28/2011 said:
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Good value for money. Nice pool and perfect location.
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Pleasantly Surprised with all the comforts like home...
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Lorna from Malibu, CA on 01/02/2011 said:
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The unit offers tile flooring, a king size bed, viewing balcony, kitchenette, nice size updated bathroom and includes a washer/dryer set. It includes fresh towels, soap, shampoo, cleaning products & kitchen amenities. All of this in tropical style decor! Very comfortable. The balcony overlooks greenery.
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Great
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rduncan from laguna beach on 12/05/2010 said:
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Condo 1205 was very nice and in great location to my favorite beach hanalei bay. the condo had boogie boards and beach chairs for us to use which made it so much easier. overall great experience and i would definitely come again
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Great condo at our favorite Princeville resort.
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J & J from Alameda, CA on 11/13/2010 said:
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We spent five fantastic nights at this condo, located at the Hanalei Bay Resort in Princeville. This 2nd floor condo is centrally located to the front desk, parking lot and main swimming pool.
The unit was loaded with amenities. From a fully-stocked kitchenette to a large bathroom with no shortage of soaps, shampoos, towels, etc. There is even a stacked washer/dryer unit off of the bathroom (a huge plus). The king bed is very comfortable and the sleeping/living area also boasts a dresser, armoire, sofa, coffee table, 2-person dining table and a wall-mounted, flat-screen tv that pulls out and can be turned for viewing from either the seating area or the bed.
The balcony/lanai is a good size, with a table and two chairs. The view of the lush courtyard with the mountains beyond Hanelei Bay is superb. There are plenty of birds and chickens around, and they are a joy to watch.
We have stayed at the Hanelei Bay Resort on two other occasions ('04 and '06). This is the best condo we have found, with the best rates as well. Since all of the condos at this resort are now individually owned, you will find a variety of rates for the different units. Aloha Condos clearly has the best rates for their condos.
The only downside to our stay is that some of the services at the resort have changed and/or been eliminated in recent years. Both the restaurant and bar are now closed. This is not a reflection on the condo itself, but it is a reality.
The two main highlights of this particular resort are still there. These include the fabulous swimming pool. In my experience and opinion, it is the best pool in all of Hawaii. The other gem is Pu'u Poa Beach, located just below the resort. It's the closest thing to a private beach you will find on the island.
If your Kauai vacation plans take you to the north shore, don't pass-up the opportunity to stay in condo #1205, Hibiscus at the Hanelei Bay Resort. You won't regret it.
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Great Experience
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Joseph Modlin from Houston, TX on 09/20/2010 said:
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Really enjoyed our stay at 1205. Nice and relaxing, comfortable and homie! Wish the restaurant would have been opened, would have been easier to find at least a breakfast close by instead of having to drive everywhere, but...it was a very nice and quiet resort!
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Good, almost Great
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bchall5 from Hamilton, MA on 08/14/2010 said:
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Overall, it was a good experience. Communication prior to arrival was clear and helpful. Check-in was easy and the unit was as described. The unit was pretty clean. We found no bugs or lizards and no real dirt to speak of. We did need to wash all dishes before using them, they were clearly just rinsed. The small kitchenette was clean and stocked with any dishes, pans and utensils that one might need. The furnishings were fine and the bathroom was nice and spacious. The large flat screen TV was nice as was the view from the balcony- that was the best part. The mountains would take our breath away each time we looked out. I thought more care could have been taken to better clean the balcony.
The following are suggestions to make future guest's stay a bit more comfortable:
-provide hand soap for the bathroom (we bought some and left it there, our gift)
-provide facial tissue
-provide a towel for use in the kitchenette (we ended up using one of our hand towels)
-provide a couple win glasses
-get either lower chairs for the balcony or a higher table (you couldn't comfortable eat at the table, I think it was a mis-matched set.)
-better soundproof the adjoining room, you could clearly hear conversation from other guests, light also came through the bottom of the door quite brightly (the door is a bit too short)
Let me stress, these are minor things. I think this condo is a great value for the money and I would stay here again. The resort is nice and you have access to shared propane gas grills. The pool is beautiful, quiet and clean.
The unit was very good. With a few tweaks, it could be great.
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Great value, would highly recommend
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nyctravel from New York City on 07/22/2010 said:
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We were very pleased with our stay in 1205 @ Hanalei Bay Resorts and couldn't be happier with the deal we were able to secure through alohacondos.com and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good value while on the north shore of Kauai.
The unit was close to the parking lot and had a great view of the Napali backdrop and resort grounds. We enjoyed the view from our lanai and often found ourselves taking in the morning air or afternoon view, just relaxing there.
The washing machine really came in handy after our hike, where we got a bit muddy, so I really appreciated having the option to wash our clothes.
The kitchen was useful too as we got some pineapple from the Foodland near the St. Regis.
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Great value for money
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vfortin from Gatineau, Quebec, Canada on 06/23/2010 said:
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- King bed very comfortable
- Kitchenette much appreciated
- View from balcony was fantastic for breakfast
- Very clean
- I would have like to have free Wi-Fi
- Great location
- Very nice pool and hot tub
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Steal of a deal for the location
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Ken from Sacramento, CA on 06/10/2010 said:
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The affordable prices of the condo and the location of the beaches were perfect for my family of 4. We traveled to the north shore of Kauai and with only 2 luxury resorts available, finding the Hanalei Bay Resort condo was awesome. The rooms were comfortable and clean except for the fact that the a/C unit was a bit more finicky than I preferred. If you want to visit the north shore and find a deal, this was the place. We would definitely stay there again if we head to Kauai.
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Manager response:
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We are pleased that you have enjoyed our recently renovated condominium. <br />
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The air conditioning unit allows the user to program temperature, duration, direction, and start and stop times, or it can just be turned on or off with a chosen temperature. This allows our guests to have a multitude of choices with respect to the temperature of their environment. <br />
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Mahalo, <br />
<br />
Gerry Main, Owner, Hanalei Bay Resort Condo 1205
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hanalei bay
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ladybuggy from st. catharines,ontario on 03/31/2010 said:
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we did find it abit difficult to locate off the road... there was not good
signage... we actually missed it by a couple of miles and had to turn back.
once we found the place,the resort was beautiful and well maintained. the
condo itself was beautiful as well and spacious. we would definitely
recommend it
the only drawback was the soundproofing.. our condo was attached to the
condo next door via adjoining doors.. we could hear very clearly the
conversations held ,amongst other things....:) other than that, our stay was
delightful..
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better than expected
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flip flop tan from Illinois on 03/24/2010 said:
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Mini washer & drier was a nice surprise as was the king size bed. Plenty of
dishes, cups & silverware. Nice TV. Good quality towels & linens. Pretty
faucets.
Very clean & quiet inside. Outdoor stairs are shallow & not bad to manage
with luggage. Condo grounds were beautiful as was the pool & its
landscaping. This condo is in a good location near parking & not far from
front desk or pool. Price for unit was amazing & enabled us to visit Kauai.
It would be most helpful to have a place to hang wet bathing suites & cloths
on hangers. Even a portable hanging rack would be nice. Bathroom tub area
could us more lighting.
The sharp corners on the cupboards need sanding down, scrapped my hand
on one.
Washing machine drain isn't plumbed correctly causing it to back up
drained water into the bathroom sink. Could be bad if someone put
something in that sink.
This unit was so nice & better than we expected for the price we paid. The
porch view of the mountain was very pretty. Loved waking up to see it.
The staff is most helpful & their Aloha spirit welcoming. We didn't like
leaving the place! Thanks for making our stay possible & better than we
expected.
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A nice, affordable place to stay!
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M&L 2010 from Seattle, WA on 03/10/2010 said:
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My husband and I stayed at the Hanalei Bay Resort, condo #1205, in Princeville from March 3 - 6, 2010. We booked our reservation through Kristen at Aloha Condos and were very impressed with her customer service and honest recommendations. The room was exactly as described- newly remodeled, clean, conveniently located, great view from balcony, washer/dryer and a small kitchenette. The only minor issue with the condo was a plumbing mishap that caused the bathroom sink to fill with water when the washer/dryer was in use. We reported the issue to Kristen and was informed the owner would be arranging for a repair at a later date. Hanalei Bay Resort had beautiful grounds and a nice swimming pool/hot tub. The poolside table and chairs seemed a bit run down but we weren't bothered by this since we spent most of our time exploring the nearby beaches. I would highly recommend this condo for anyone wanting a self-service style vacation at a laid back resort (we are in our mid-30's and prefer "do it yourself" vacations). We rarely came in contact with other guests at the resort and heard minimal noise from other parties. For dining in the area, make sure to check out Bubba's Burgers, Kalypso and Postcards Cafe. All in all, a great place to stay!
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Convenient location a/c,Kitchennette & King Bed at an affordabl
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lynakainny from new york on 10/09/2009 said:
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Stayed 6 nites mid sept 09 Room on 2nd floor (steps). Clean room, very small kitchen & refr.with Mcrwv, sink,2 burner stove top, utensils adequate & worked. A/c good, bathroom dated but functioned. Could have used a couple more small face/hand towels since there was no W/D. Carpet smelled a little musty (most do in Hawaii/tropics).
Lanai needed to be cleaned -Aloha Condo Mgr cleaned it quickly, needed iron & board & she delivered that as well. W/D room close to the area convenient & reasonable, needed tidying more often. Nice Aloha package with water, coffee, nuts & tote bag. View was beautiful of property front facing Hanalei bay, had glimpse of water, huge rainbow 6AM, pool no slides but nice size & not crowded. Happy talk loung was ok w/ nice view. Front desk courteous not knowledgable of instructing persons who is responsible for what (cleaning/maintenance. Refrigerator needs light bulb, sink needed fixing,cleaning of lanai, iron, etc.Despite how this may sound our stay was very good here and glad it was available. Will stay again. Fish from Dolfin Fish Mkt is excellent!
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Manager response:
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Mahalo for your review.<br />
<br />
As of January 5th, 2010, Hanalei Bay Resort condos1205 and 1206 have been completely remodeled - with new porcelain tile floors, bamboo cabinents, sinks, bamboo faucets, roman tub and washer/dryer in 1205, furniture and amenities, flat screen cable TVs, and MP3 players,etc. - designed to make your stay at the beautiful Hanalei Bay Resort a wonderful and refreshing Hawaiian experience. <br />
<br />
The incredible tropical views from and the serene atmosphere of these units is awaiting your enjoyment. <br />
<br />
Gerry Main, Owner, Hanalei Bay Resort, Condos 1205 & 1206
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Beautiful grounds; average rooms
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Honeymooners from Vancouver, WA on 09/28/2009 said:
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We stayed at the Hanalei Bay Resort for our honeymoon in August 2009. The grounds and pool area were fantastic! We especially enjoyed being able to drink alcohol poolside.
The room was average. Carpeting was old and worn and the bathroom sink faucet leaked. But the king size bed was very comfortable and we really enjoyed having air conditioning.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would stay here again.
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Manager response:
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Mahalo for your review.<br />
<br />
As of January 5th, 2010, Hanalei Bay Resort condos1205 and 1206 have been completely remodeled - with new porcelain tile floors, bamboo cabinents, sinks, bamboo faucets, roman tub and washer/dryer in 1205, furniture and amenities, flat screen cable TVs, and MP3 players,etc. - designed to make your stay at the beautiful Hanalei Bay Resort a wonderful and refreshing Hawaiian experience. <br />
<br />
The incredible tropical views from and the serene atmosphere of these units is awaiting your enjoyment. <br />
<br />
Gerry Main, Owner, Hanalei Bay Resort, Condos 1205 & 1206
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