Great stay
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Dave from Australia on 03/22/2012 said:
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We stayed here for 4 nights in March 2012. The room was really spacious and had a great ocean view. I highly recommend this room for people that want to stay at Hanalei Bay who are on a budget and want a resort style room. After seeing the other resorts, like St Regis which is amazing, I'd still stay at Hanalei Bay Resort as it's far better value for money. I'd probably stay in a room with a kitchen next time but if I was staying for longer or intended to cook.
The only cons:
- Only very small kitchenette but all new. Had microwave, toaster/oven and bar fridge. Washing dishes had to be done in the bathroom. We only had breakfast in the room so this wasn't a real issue.
- It's probably the furthest room from the reception which is quite a steep walk for half of it. We didn't mind but this could be a problem for some. You can organise a buggy to pick up you however free of charge and they are quite prompt.
- The resort pool and spa were really good. It's a shame there is no bar or restaurant. I think these were damaged in the big fire some time ago and looks they aren't in a big rush replacing them.
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A nice getaway to Princeville
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Megan from Haleiwa, Hawaii on 03/12/2012 said:
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My husband, 9month old and I had a wonderful stay at unit 7201. The unit was small but clean,quiet and had amazing views. You wont find a better deal on kauai for the value of this condo. Everyone who worked there was very helpful and your just steps to Hanalei Bay!
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Gorgeous view & location!
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S&V from San Francisco on 03/09/2012 said:
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The end unit studio was perfect for us. We loved looking out to the picturesque views of the ocean & mountain. Just wished the restaurant was open so we didn't have to drive to a restaurant to eat.
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Beautiful view with sounds of the waves
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Uschi from Jersey Shore on 01/27/2012 said:
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The room was excellent. It had everything it needed down to insect spray, beach chairs and Tupperware containers. As I read previously in another review a guest thought that the mattress was too soft and my back was hurting as well. But I am coming spoiled from a tempurpedic mattress at home. I own a cleaning service and am particular about cleaning. The room was in great shape. A little dust behind the night tables and the bath tub could have used some soapscum remover.
There was a door that separated the apartment or room next to 7201 that had no lock in it. One night when we where watching tv we noticed that the neighbors walked in but then quickly backed up. I pointed it out to the resort and I am sure it was fixed already.
We loved using the jacuzzi at night to relax and meet up with other guests.
Overall everything was absolutely great and I would book the same room again.
Thank you!!
It was beautiful to open the big sliding door and listen to the waves crashing while falling asleep. In the morning we could enjoy the sunrise to the left over Hanalei bay while having breakfast.
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Manager response:
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We are delighted you enjoyed unit 7201. Every adjoining unit has two doors that close against one another. The door on your side has a doorknob only on your side, so once closed no one can open it from the other side. The same is true for the door that closes against it but opens from the adjoining unit. I believe the door on your own side was open as the other guests would not have been able to open it. In future please rest assured you can close the door on your own side and others will not have access to your unit.
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Great Place!
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Tom from Colorado on 01/18/2012 said:
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Great place, very quiet end unit with a great view. So much better than a hotel room. Staff at Hanalei Bay Resort, were pleasant, and very helpful. Unit was clean, grounds were clean. Still rebuilding from the fire, but there are so many other places to dine nearby. I would recommend this to family and friends. Thank you aloha Condos!
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If you want a place that is quiet, with a nice view, this is a g
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Robert from Los Altos, Ca. on 01/11/2012 said:
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I knew what I wanted when I booked this unit. I wanted one that was close to the main pool, but not near the center of the complex. I also wanted a view similar to the unit I book when I use my annual timeshare. This unit was perfect, especially since I don't mind a bit of an uphill walk.
I was disappointed to find that the main pool was closed through the duration of our stay. That is one of my favorite things about HBR. We were hoping that It would be ready before we departed, but it wasn't scheduled to be completed until ten days after our departure.
The galley was more than adequate, and being close to the small pool and barbeques was a real plus.
The home was very nicely furnished, and was a great place to hang out, with my son.
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relaxing
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ray from Laguna Niguel, CA on 11/07/2011 said:
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nice, quiet, lovely view, clean, liked the access to the beach area. Would go back especially when the restaurant is finished
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Amazing view & location
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tennis23 from St. Louis Park, MN on 04/13/2011 said:
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The room itself is just as described - nothing more, nothing less. Which is why it's such a great deal. It's comfortable with a fantastic location, amazing view at a reasonable nightly fee. The decor in the room is a bit dated though the addition of the butler's pantry was definitely a useful (and attractive) add. My only qualm with the resort/ room is that they do seem to nickle and dime you for what you would typically expect to be included in the fee (e.g., a key for the in-room safe). But that said, the resort is nice and so are the staff. I would definitely recommend this condo and resort.
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Hbr 7201 was a good deal and perfect for our needs
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Shazzamaroo from Victoria BC on 02/23/2011 said:
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Hbr 7201 is a small condo with only a 'butler's pantry' instead of a full kitchen. We did not expect much, but were pleasantly surprised. The fridge has a small freezer which was perfect for our ice pack. In addition to the microwave and coffee maker, which we expected, there is a toaster oven and a kettle. Dishes were adequate although bigger coffee cups would have been nice. Paper towels, napkins, salt and pepper, rubbermaid containers, foil, a cutting board and a dozen hangers were unexpected extras nice to have. King size bed was comfortable but a bit on the soft side for my taste. Furniture was in good shape, and the decor was ok. The resort has barbecues and a sink, counter and stove (but no dishes or pots and pans) in the small pool area which was near the condo, so we had dinner in a couple of times. Bbq worked well. We thought the condo, although small, made very good use of the space available. The lanai is completely covered so unless there was a downpour we had our meals outside. There is a marsh next door so the no-see-ums were a bit of a nuisance in the evenings that had no breeze. The condo is pretty far from the lobby and parking lot but we didn't mind the walk and it was very quiet at that end. Views of Hanalei Bay and Bali Hai were lovely. I would have liked it if they had changed our towels mid-week and provided an extra tea towel. Overall though, a very nice stay and we didn't spend much time in the room. Excellent value for the money we paid.
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Nice place!
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Jonathan from state college, pa on 02/11/2011 said:
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I booked this unit online and had a hard time deciding between this or a larger full condo (such as 7202). For the difference in price I found this to a be a great place: The view from the unit is good (nice view of the ocean and surrounding mountains) and you can hear the ocean. The additional side window and privacy that this end unit has is a real bonus compared to other similar priced units.
This 'studio' style unit (think of it as a master suite, not really a studio condo) was simple but had all we needed for a three night stay and we could have easily stayed longer. I found that the lack of a real kitchen wasn't much of a problem--the fridge and microwave did the job and there are enough dishes/utensiles. The bathroom sink worked just fine for washing them.
To sum it up:
Good:
Ocean and mountain views
Nice pool, great hot tub
Sandy beach access
Not crowded at all (Feb 4-7). We pretty much had the pool and hot tub to ourselves.
Overall condo condition is good--real nice bed, tv, kitchenette area, etc.
Room for improvement:
The restaurant and bar are both closed (but they do have a BBQ during lunch hours at the pool)
Porch furniture is a little worn out
Red carpet is a little weird for me (but it was in nice condition)
No bluray player (I happened to have some netflix blurays in my luggage) but there is a DVD player and a nice TV that folds out from the wall.
The additional fees (room cleaning fee, resort fee, taxes) add significantly to the cost.
I put in 3 star for service, only because the hefty cleaning fee only covers a 'move out' cleaning. So you are on your own for taking out the trash, cleaning dishes, making the bed, etc. The staff is friendly and helpful though.
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Nice Place, Great View, Wonderful time
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Cesco's from Livermore, ca on 10/15/2010 said:
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The view is fantastic and the condo is just perfect for a couple that will be mostly dining out. The frig is small but good for soda and snacks. The bed is very comfortable and the tv is very nice to watch from the table or the bed.The climb to the parking lot is kind of rough at first but not bad after a few trips. If it remains a rough hike then call for a golf cart which usually arrive in short time so no real long waits. That is unless it is a day of checkouts and check ins. But very happy with the service over all. The grounds are well maintained and the staff are informative and eager to help. We had a lovely time. If you have any questions call Kristen Greene she is very responsive and quick to help. Aloha Trent
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Wonderful views and privacy.
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Tammy from South Jordan Utah on 07/21/2010 said:
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We chose 7201 for the location within the complex and the views. We were not disappointed. It was very quiet and people rarely walked by our lanai. It was very private at that end of the complex. No other lanais within view of ours. We had sunset views, mountain and ocean views. The gardens around our condo were very lush and green. We loved watching the birds come out in the morning. We were provided two new beach chairs. Check in was very easy and we were immediately taken to our room via golf cart with all our groceries and luggage. Whenever we called for a cart they were very speedy and friendly. The air conditioner worked well. Downsides included only a butler's kitchen. Although it had plates, bowls, knives, silverware and storage containers, if you want to eat meals in the room you must be a bit creative and not mind washing dishes in the bathroom sink. On a couple of occasions we had some noise coming through the door connecting the adjoining room, but it wasn't bad. We didn't mind the walk across the complex to get to the room or the beach, but someone who has any trouble walking a distance and any incline would find it difficult and would probably need to call for a cart each time they left or returned to the room. We found it great for several small work outs a day. All in all a nice condo in a great location on the northshore of Kauai. We would return, but might opt for the unit next door with the full kitchen.
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Nice stay in Princeville for 5 nights!
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A from New York on 06/09/2010 said:
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Decent stay in Princeville for 5 nights! I think it's a good value, and what you see in the room pictures/description here is what you get. No surprises here.
One thing to note about this room is that it is about the size of a large hotel room with a small terrace. It is really just 1 room (no living room and kitchen). The coffee/dining table and TV is about 10 feet from the bed. There is a fridge, microwave, and utensils in a little nook by the bathroom, but the space is small, so don't expect it to be bigger than what you see in the pictures... Unless you also rented 7202 which has an adjoining room door. We didn't mind the adjoining door, but I imagine this might be annoying if you had a loud neighbor.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay here! It wasn't the best in the world, but it's definitely a good value. :)
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