Hanalei Bay Resort 3304, Princeville Kauai

Amazing view

The complex is old, however the unit is very clean. 3304's view is spectacular. Most of the time there was nobody in the room next to us, but the balcony is not private if others were also present, so we took turns enjoying the view... more allowing each privacy. The condo is very tiny and adequate for 2. If HBR were to ever rebuild the buildings (as the landing and lanai cement was cracking from settling or movement of the building), I would suggest to spend less space on the stairs, invest a lot of money and have interior elevators (to escape moisture wear and tear on the elevators and to provide disabled guests access to the upper units) and use the extra footprint for expanding the size of the condos. The current footprint has a lot of space used for stairs and it just seems this space would be better spent for living space and an elevator. Stairs are still required for fire purposes, but it seems interior elevator access would be more practical for the next rendition of the resort whenever that happens. The unit has a small stove and microwave, so cooking was easy. The kitchen is well stocked with tools and utensils. The view was incredible and that is the main reason for the trip, so we were very pleased. less

— Joanne, Stayed 12/20/2017

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everything was wonderful at Hanalei bay resort. I didn't care for the bed room in the loft in 3304.

— Richard, Stayed 09/27/2017

Love it!

Everything was just great😊 The only thing I wish to improve was the privacy between us and the other unit. There should be a natural looking divider there. The place was very clean and the views were jaw dropping. Highly recommended!

— Joanna, Stayed 09/14/2017

5-star view, well-kept unit, nice resort grounds

Really nice place! View from this 3rd floor unit (plus elevated from beach) of Hanalei Bay is incredible! Nice sunsets and views anytime of day! Lanai outside is large, so sharing the deck (nicely divided by potted plants) with next door unit wasn't a problem.... more Resort grounds are green, lush, and very nice. Unit 3304 is well kept and very comfortable. Upstairs bed is comfortable; pull out couch bed isn't the best for large people (like most couch beds with bar support); putting mattress on floor works well and is comfortable. Resort pool is beautiful. Walk down to beach through overhanging trees is beautiful. Really enjoyable stay and exceeded my expectations! less

— Wade, Stayed 07/09/2017

excellent

we come back

— raimondas, Stayed 06/17/2017

Glorious Views

3304 has spectacular views from balcony over Hanalei Bay and nearby mountains. All kitchen amenities are comprehensive and good. Large comfortable lounge/diner, spacious bathroom & adjoining washroom. Excellent washer & dryer. 2nd floor mezzanine bedroom is lovely. Fantastic condo for two. The resort is well... more situated, maintained to a high standard, lots of private and safe parking. Great main pool. Everybody was very friendly. Easy access to local beach directly from property though our preference was Hanalei beach. Hanalei is a great little town and laid back. less

— Christopher, Stayed 03/13/2017

2016 Holiday Stay

The resort was very clean and the staff was most attentive and professional. The view from our Condo was right out of a postcard for Hawaii. I would highly recommend the resort.

— Brian, Stayed 01/06/2017

Beautiful views

My husband and I have visited Kauai many times and enjoyed our recent stay in 3304 at HBR. We've stayed in other condos at the resort, but the Bali Hai view from this balcony is spectacular. The only reason I omitted a star was the... more shared balcony. Luckily, we had a very nice couple next door, but there were plenty of times we did not go out in order to give them some privacy. If either unit had noisy or inconsiderate guests (or children) it could negatively impact your stay. less

— Theresa, Stayed 11/29/2016

The Best

We loved it and can't wait to come back. Our favorite unit so far! Alex and Pam

— Alex and Pam, Stayed 06/07/2016

Absolutely Beautiful View!!!!

Let me start off by saying that we could not have picked a better place to stay in Kauai! This place had a view that was stunning! Yes the condo could have been more updated but if it were more updated, we would not have... more been able to get the great price that we paid. Besides, who cares what the furnishings look like? You are in Hawaii.......go explore! The view is the most important thing in my opinion.....a place to sit back and watch the sunset. The grounds were BEAUTIFUL. The pool is HUGE and absolutely stunning. It had 2 waterfalls, a beach area with sand, and the hot tub had a waterfall with a pebble bottom (very delightful after a 22 mile hike). They are in the middle of building the pool bar which from what I can tell is going to be pretty awesome! The paved trail to the beach is really cool. Feels like you are walking through the jungle. We did not spend a lot of time down at the beach as we were out exploring all the island had to offer. Graham was an absolute delight! We had several special requests and he made sure that he fulfilled every request. We originally had this place booked for 4 nights and then we were camping 2 nights while hiking the Kalalau Trail. We figured that we would just stay in a cheap hotel after our hike and stay the last night of our trip at a 5 star resort. We loved the room so much that we decided to ask Graham if we would be able to vacate those 2 nights that we would be camping and then check back in to stay our last 2 nights. He was more than happy to fulfill our request since there was nobody checking in during that time period. I also requested a late checkout since our flight was at 5:15. The weather was so beautiful outside that we wanted to go surfing for a few hours before heading off to the airport. Being able to have the late checkout was super awesome because we were able to have a hot shower before boarding a plane for 10 hours. Thank you Graham! If you want a really enjoyable place do stay that is affordable, you should totally book this room! We WILL return to Kauai one day and this is the room that we will stay in. less

— Diane Schrakamp, Stayed 10/09/2015

Hanalei Bay Resort, Condo 3304

Hanalei Bay Resort is an awsome place. Our vacation was exceptional. Great beaches, great pool, great grounds, friendly staff. The view of Hanalei Bay from our condo was amazing! A short walk to the beach and the St Regis Hotel. Princeville is elegant and beautiful.... more We loved going to the beach, snorkeling, kayaking, and hanging by the pool. The resort is very peaceful and quiet, away from busy streets. The condo had everything we needed. My only comments are that the sleeper bed is not very comfortable (ok for smaller children, not adults) and I would prefer a dresser in the bedroom instead of the piano. Aside from that we had a great stay and hope to return. less

— Jack, Stayed 07/19/2015

Beautiful view but needs updating

The view is amazing! Lanai is nice but shared with the next door unit separated by potted plants. The room definitely needs updating. We booked the room for 3 people expecting to use the pullout sofa but there were no linens left for the pullout... more except for a blanket in the bin located in the loft. It was almost midnight so we called the front desk and they were able to lend sheets which we were very thankful for. But I would definitely not recommend this room for 3 people as the couch is very old and the pullout mattress has seen better days. We don't expect luxury for the pullout but it was not comfortable at all. The main bed was great. The stovetop is electric which is fine but some burners are very crooked and the lower outer frame of the oven would shift out of position if you accidentally nudge it walking by. Bottom line, it could use a new stove as well for sure. The AC unit took a while to cool the place and has seen better days. Took some time and fiddling to figure out how to get the AC vents open. The bathroom is a nice size. They have two tired beach chairs in the closet and a styrofoam cooler. In my opinion, if a little updating was done on furniture and appliances this would be a great unit for the price. less

— Cheryl, Stayed 07/18/2015

Our Dream Honeymoon

We loved Hanalei Bay Resort and our condo with the breathtaking view. Waking up and seeing the view of the bay from our patio was an incredible way to start each day. Having the ability to walk to the beach was a huge bonus. The... more North Shore of Kauai was the most beautiful place we've ever been and that says a lot as we've traveled extensively. We plan on returning in the near future. It simply is a magical place! less

— ccarreiro, Stayed 02/26/2015

Perfect spot for "base camp"!

This unit has a great view of the bay, all the amenities one could ask for and I really appreciated the obvious efforts that were made to provide the visitor with everything they could need. It was way beyond the norm and showed the attentiveness... more to try to make a visitor's stay as pleasant as possible. I go to Kauai to hike and escape crowds and this was the perfect location as it is near everything. Really nice place. less

— mountains and beaches - Colorado, Stayed 11/22/2012

Excellent choice

Many hours of research finally led us to 3304 HBR. Please try this unit, the views of bay and gardens fantastic, condo well stocked with plenty of room for our family. Our breakfast on lanai perfect start to each day with easy access to anywhere... more on the north shore. Did early morning Na Pali coast boat ride and and we were in Hanalei within 15 minutes. Very exciting day and highlight of our trip. Had lovely lunch at St. Regis and we all agree we were far more comfortable staying at HBR. Stayed 4 nights and because we were out most of the day the proximity to beaches, restaurants and sight seeing ideal. Thanks aloha condos for the gift bag filled with exciting goodies, our 15 year old loved the chocolates, very thoughtful and appreciated, especially the coffee!! We loved staying here and can easily recommend this non smoking resort to anyone else looking for a really good place to stay. The weather was gorgeous too. Thanks again. less

— A FlipKey verified reviewer, Stayed 08/16/2012

Paradise found

Just spent a week Hanalei Bay Resort later resort in unit 3304 and found it to be like home away from home. Comfortable million-dollar view of of Bali Hai. Very large bathrooms which are really nice benefit when spending lots of time at the beach... more and pool. You'd spend hundreds of dollars more to stay at the St. Regis next-door. less

— Jennifer552, Stayed 05/19/2012

Awesome view, location - just perfect

This place was a gem. We've stayed in Hanalei Bay Resort before, but this was less expensive, had a better view and a killer location - with quick access to the beach path and very close to parking (which is an issue if you are... more carrying groceries). The agents alohacondos.com, provided great service and their communication was excellent. The only drawback is that you share a lanai with the condo next door, but there are carefully placed plants so it's not really an issue. It also provided great views for my 2 year old son to do some chicken spotting. When we come back, we'll stay here again... for sure less

— A FlipKey verified reviewer, Stayed 08/26/2011

Perfect affordable escape to paradise with all the comforts

Check-in was easy and quick. front desk gave us the room keys and had an attendant load up his golf cart with our belongings.He came to our room with everything (including all the groceries from Costco). The room was clean & neat & had all... more the ammenities seen on the video & pictures. The attached bedroom came in handy so extended family could have their own refrigerator, microwave & TV. The main room was large enough for cooking & dining for all 3. The view was clearly unobstructed from the Bali Hai view and coud see surfers daily in the water. The a/C takes a while to cool off room & there is no vent for cooking odors. Need to open doors for cross ventilation. The screen doors need maintenance. The W/D was large & ample & came w/soap & oxyclean detergent enough for 1 week. A slight musty odor from loft where king bed is located. There's Bbq'd food for purchase at the pool during lunch hours however no bfst or dinner cafe available. Location close enough to supermarket in Princeville w/reasonable prices & good selections. Haena state park & Tunnels beach only 30 min ride to north. The pool was adequate,pleanty of chairs & not crowded. Best overall: view, location, A/C, W/D, kitchen. On third floor -got a daily work out walking up & down. less

— Linda & John, Stayed 09/07/2010

Well worth it and satisfied

We really enjoyed the condo and it exceeded our expectations, particularly given the value. The resort is great with a beautiful pool, access to the beach (wtih snorkeling / surfing) and extensive tennis options (courts, clinics, lessons, friendly people to play with). For the condo,... more having the kitchen was very helpful as the resort restaurant and bar are closed. The views are spectactular and the two floors of living makes the condo feel more like a house than a hotel room. While some of the fixtures are dated, they are nice, clean, and well attended. I am 6' 3" tall and didn't have a problem with the ceiling fan or slanted ceiling in the loft bedroom as did another reviewer. The mattress was also fine and comfortable different from the other reviewer's opinion. In terms of negatives, one does have to get used to the going up and down the stairs for the bathroom at night and the bedroom area could use a dresser. There was plenty of closet space throughout, but no dresser for clothing. (I'd recommend swapping the piano in the bedroom for drawers.) There is no elevator in the resort so while the top floor has the views, quiet, and space, you have to be ready to walk up and down the stairs. All in all, we had a great trip and really enjoyed our stay. Aloha Condos was prompt and courteous while also allowing us to check out late to maximize our time prior to the flight home. less

— Will, Stayed 06/02/2010

Great stay

We really enjoyed staying at this condo, with a nice view and good overall location.

— bg1, Stayed 05/12/2010

March 31-April 9

This condo was perfect for us. We like to cook our own food so the kitchen was a bonus. There is a fresh fish market in Hanalei which we found early on that was spectauliar. The location was a bit remote which we also liked.... more Having the bed in the loft was a struggle as we are both tall so we needed to be conscious of the beams and the fan. The bed could use a new mattress, which I am sure could be a great expense in Hawaii. Kristen and the staff at Hanalei Bay were all very accommodating. less

— Jamie on Couch, Stayed 04/15/2010