Hanalei Bay Resort

Princeville, Hawaii

Hanalei Bay Resort Reviews & Ratings

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  • Beautiful location. Great views. Great restaurant options. BUT pool is too cold!!!! Interior furniture a little on the cheap side. Views...

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    Beautiful location. Great views. Great restaurant options. BUT pool is too cold!!!!

    Interior furniture a little on the cheap side.

    Views are amazing though so worth coming - just expect too cold pool and lower end furniture.

    Nice to be able to walk to the beach so easily and walk over to the much higher end ONE hotel right next door for a drink or a meal.

    By annw355 Jan 1, 2025
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  • This is an incredibly authentic old Hawaii feel Resort. The staff is kind and personable and over the top with accommodating all of your...

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    This is an incredibly authentic old Hawaii feel Resort. The staff is kind and personable and over the top with accommodating all of your needs. Accommodations include Tennis courts with a Tennis pro on site, Pickle Ball Courts, a well equipped gym, a sand bottom Jacuzzi, a sand bottom kiddie pool, a large adult pool with palapas and a swim up bar. There is a second pool on the property that has its on covered food prep area complete with barbecues and close by restrooms with showers. Happy talk Bar is delightful and situated on the resort location with live music at night a situated to view the sunset every evening over Bali high. The staff will drive you all over the resort area and even down to the beach that is shared by the One hotel. There are great places to walk and on the beach there are rentals for kayaking paddle boarding towels chairs snorkeling gear. You can kayak right over to Black Pot Beach or swim across. This is a fabulous location and a dreamy place to enjoy authentic Kaua’i on a very intimate setting adorned with lush vegetation, lava rock and waterfalls and gorgeous ocean views, Rainbows and Mountains nearly everywhere you turn!

    By suzanneh311 Aug 24, 2024
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  • Love this resort. Our favorite vacation destination for over 20 years.

    By sharonb394 Oct 29, 2022
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  • This time frame is in the Whale watching season. The 1B/4 is in the most desired building because it overlooks Hanalei Bay and Bali High...

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    This time frame is in the Whale watching season. The 1B/4 is in the most desired building because it overlooks Hanalei Bay and Bali High for sunsets. The check in fee is $25 and the state collects $17 a day.

    By dales306 Updated Feb 6, 2023
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  • Can't say enough about Hanalei Bay Resort. It has everything you need for a wonderful family vacation! The tennis courts (you can even...

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    Can't say enough about Hanalei Bay Resort. It has everything you need for a wonderful family vacation! The tennis courts (you can even take lessons from Mary), the pickleball courts, the large pool, hot tub, onsite restaurant, beaches...you never need to leave! The staff is extremely helpful, the unit is immaculate and the view...well the view is something out of a fairytale!

    By joand260 Feb 6, 2026
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  • Excellent location, lovely amenities, restaurant on site, lush landscaping, close to Hanalei town, walk to beach, warm and friendly...

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    Excellent location, lovely amenities, restaurant on site, lush landscaping, close to Hanalei town, walk to beach, warm and friendly staff, a wonderful place to enjoy with family and friends to make memories.

    By patriciam1421 Feb 4, 2026
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  • Great laid-back resort in quiet, peaceful location. This resort has best pool in Kauai! Close to beach and golf course too.

    By davidw1104 Jan 31, 2026
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  • Beautiful views, great location, fantastic pool, walk to the beach, wonderful and helpful staff!

    By annw353 Jan 29, 2026
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  • Spectacular location

    By guym107 Jan 27, 2026
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  • Incredible place to stay. Pools are amazing, location is excellent, and the staff are super friendly and helpful. The grounds are...

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    Incredible place to stay. Pools are amazing, location is excellent, and the staff are super friendly and helpful. The grounds are beautiful and you can walk down to the beach.

    By davidg1501 Jun 7, 2023
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  • Hanalei Bay is absolutely stunning. The golden sand, calm blue water, and dramatic green mountains create a peaceful, postcard-perfect...

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    Hanalei Bay is absolutely stunning. The golden sand, calm blue water, and dramatic green mountains create a peaceful, postcard-perfect setting. It's a beautiful relaxing place to vacation and is one of my favorite spots to vacation.. The resort features great swimming pools, convenient pickleball courts, and an excellent restaurant, making it easy to enjoy both relaxation and activities all in one place.

    By karenw1263 Dec 30, 2025
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  • I've been an owner for more than 20 years. We have hosted family and friends for so many different celebrations. My husband and I...

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    I've been an owner for more than 20 years. We have hosted family and friends for so many different celebrations. My husband and I celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary here. We love the location, the staff, the amazing views, the quiet resort and all of it's amenities. It is first class in hospitality. I love the beautiful grounds.

    By lorij225 Dec 24, 2025
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  • Absolutely gorgeous resort with very large units and breathtaking views with all of the amenities. Best timeshare in Princeville, or...

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    Absolutely gorgeous resort with very large units and breathtaking views with all of the amenities. Best timeshare in Princeville, or anywhere on the north shore, by far. We love Hanalei Bay Resort!

    By nikkic54 Dec 4, 2025
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  • We love Hanalei Bay. The resort's magnificent views of the bay, surrounding mountains, and lush, well-maintained gardens. The sunsets are...

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    We love Hanalei Bay. The resort's magnificent views of the bay, surrounding mountains, and lush, well-maintained gardens. The sunsets are majestic. Swimming with the turtles at the bay around sunset was amazing. Suites are spacious with a wonderful kitchen. On-site amenities are the swimming pools, tennis courts, bar and restaurant. Sharing the beach with the luxury 1 Hotel Hanalei. Beautiful grounds and restaurants in walking distance. Golf is in walking distance as well.

    By kathrinr Dec 1, 2025
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  • Beautiful ocean view Nice beach almost private. Super market is nearby. Hanalei town got many restaurants. Golfers heaven.

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    Beautiful ocean view Nice beach almost private. Super market is nearby. Hanalei town got many restaurants. Golfers heaven.

    By harumii Nov 30, 2023
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  • Hanalei Bay Resort is truly magical and unique, with one of the best pools and waterfall... not to mention the most breathtaking sunsets...

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    Hanalei Bay Resort is truly magical and unique, with one of the best pools and waterfall... not to mention the most breathtaking sunsets and views of "Bali Hai" in Hanalei Bay. The Happy Talk Bar is one of our favorites for great drinks, food, and live music. The units are spacious, comfortable and the private patio is always the best place to have morning coffee or sunset Mai Tais. It's easy not to leave the resort at all during your stay because it's THAT wonderful and relaxing!

    By lauries610 Oct 17, 2025
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  • Love this place! Beautiful views and easy access to the beach.

    By courtneyj96 Aug 26, 2025
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  • We come here every year and never tire of this beautiful view of the ocean and rainbows. It is the most beautiful view of Hanalei Bay on...

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    We come here every year and never tire of this beautiful view of the ocean and rainbows. It is the most beautiful view of Hanalei Bay on Kauai and it so peaceful and serene. There are beautiful walks, golf courses, tennis courts and now pickleball courts right there and so many things to do. This place will delight everyone!

    By candaces101 Jun 5, 2024
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  • Best resort on North Shore

    By genes95 Aug 8, 2025
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  • Location and Views are breathtaking setting on Kauai’s North Shore, overlooking Hanalei Bay with views of the Bali Hai mountains. The...

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    Location and Views are breathtaking setting on Kauai’s North Shore, overlooking Hanalei Bay with views of the Bali Hai mountains. The lush grounds, spread across 22 acres, feel serene and uncrowded, with many describing the scenery as “jaw-dropping” and “paradise-like.” The proximity to Pu’u Poa Beach and nearby attractions like the Na Pali Coast and Anini Beach is a major draw. • Accommodations: The condo-style unit is a two-bedroom suites, is spacious, equipped with full kitchens, washers/dryers, and private lanais. Appreciate the ability to cook meals, saving on dining costs. Upper-level units, especially in buildings like Plumeria and Banana are noted for better ocean and mountain views. • Amenities: The lagoon-style pool with waterfalls is a standout, described as beautiful and relaxing, though some note it’s not heated nor does it need to be. The resort offers eight tennis courts, a fitness center, and activities like lei-making and yoga. The Happy Talk Lounge is popular for its views, happy hour, and live music, with some guests enjoying the food, like beet hummus and kale salads. • Staff and Service: Many reviews highlight friendly and attentive staff, with the front desk and concierge often praised for helpfulness in arranging activities. Negatives: • Maintenance and Consistency: As a timeshare property with individually owned units, some rooms are dated or poorly maintained, with complaints about mustiness, broken appliances, or inconsistent amenities like air conditioning. Guests recommend researching specific units (e.g., avoiding ground-floor units without A/C). • Beach Access: The steep, half-mile path to the shared Pu’u Poa Beach is a common complaint, though golf cart shuttles are available. The beach is small and partially dominated by the adjacent 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, leading some to feel HBR guests are “pushed

    By donnac1091 Aug 6, 2025
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  • Great place to relax and plenty of activities for family

    By michaelb3190 Apr 1, 2025
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  • This is a 2 bedroom ocean view with the best view of the entire resort. Fantastic Princeville Hi.located on the north shore of Kauai. A...

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    This is a 2 bedroom ocean view with the best view of the entire resort. Fantastic Princeville Hi.located on the north shore of Kauai. A restaurant, cocktail bar with nightly music onsite. 2 beautiful pools and located close to various recreational activities, including The Makai Golf Resort.

    By carolec125 Mar 11, 2024
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  • Beautiful resort with lovely grounds and award-winning pool. Amazing views of Hanalei Bay and Bali Hai. The timeshare units are large,...

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    Beautiful resort with lovely grounds and award-winning pool. Amazing views of Hanalei Bay and Bali Hai. The timeshare units are large, well-maintained.

    By bpbh Feb 2, 2025
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  • Always a favorite.

    By annetted125 Jan 28, 2025
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  • Beautiful location. Rooms have been modernized in recent times.

    By annj141 Feb 16, 2024
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