Hanalei Colony Resort

We just returned from our fourth visit to the north shore of Kauai. It's more laid back and less corporate than elsewhere. And more beautiful than the east or south. We stayed at the Hanalei Colony Resort for the second time. This is a place to relax. It's west of Hanalei a few miles. The views from the resort are spectacular. You can see Princeville and Hanalei Bay from here. And let's not leave out the nearby mountains. We spent a lot of time sitting on the lanai taking in the view its so beautiful. It's much windier than elsewhere on the island which keeps it cooler and more comfortable. The units don't have AC, but they do have three ceiling fans which are more than adequate. The place isn't new or fancy but the units are a good size. Very comfortable and well maintained. One and a half baths and a small but complete kitchen. When we've had to call the office to take care of something, the repair was done in a timely manner. There are no TVs here. Cell signals are good (we use AT&T). They also have wifi and fortunately, they have one 5G network. The 2G networks are low speed. Wifi is up most of the time. The swimming pool is pretty large. It's nice to have because the beach there isn't good for swimming. Tunnels beach is about a mile away and there are more further down the road. There's a laundry room on site and the office has change available for the machines. There's a decent coffee shop on site with bagels, coffee, tea, smoothies and other things to eat. It's also a gift shop. The on site restaurant lost its liquor license so you can't get anything alcoholic to drink there although you can bring your own bottle. This could change at some point in the future so if you're concerned, contact the office. While not fancy dining, the food is good and its certainly convenient. Driving between here and Hanalei involves traveling on a windy road and over something like 7 one lane bridges, including a double bridge. Like elsewhere, you have to take turns. Current practice is for 5-7 cars to go at a time. Occasionally a driver on the other side will go before its their turn but this is rare. The resort has a shuttle which will take you as far as Hanalei in the east and to some of the beaches in the west. This is great if you want to drink at a meal without having to worry about driving. The staff are always friendly and helpful. We arrived earlier than check in and had groceries we picked up at Foodland in Princeville. They refrigerated the stuff needing it and kept our bags until we were able to check into our room. As far as things to do in the area, Hanalei has a lot of good to great restaurants as does Princeville and Kilauea. We also love the Limahuli Botanical Garden which is close by. If it isn't evident, we love this place. Highest recommendation.

I like nature and the room design.

Not specifically when people talk about our room in the morning. And we saw a cockroach in the room.

If you are looking to relax, this is the place. Beautiful view & sound of the ocean. The massage at the spa on premises is life changing. There is also a coffee shop & a restaurant so there is no need to leave this oasis in paradise.

My family and I loved HCR! The ocean front condos with the steady sound of rolling waves, a warm ocean breeze, and awesome views are perfect. I appreciated the low-tech vibes of this place, no tvs, not great internet so you are forced to really unplug and "Try Slow" as the road signs nearby suggest. Keith, the shuttle driver, was so chill and kind. Margaret, front desk staff, was extraordinarily warm and welcoming, from the first phone call to make reservations to the last goodbye, for now, we will be back. Mahalo HCR!

This was my first stay at HCR and I stayed 5 nights for a solo vacation. It was perfect, every day was more fun than the last. Sitting on the lanai and seeing the ocean was great. I booked a room with premium ocean view, but next time I’ll book full ocean view. Sunrise from my bed was amazing. I got a massage at the spa and ate at the art cafe every morning. The grill next door was tasty and the staff super friendly. Shout out to Django at Opakapaka grill!

Gorgeous property, beautiful location. Very clean . Comfortable. It was a joy staying here.

No good restaurant on site . Opakapaka is very run down place…

The location was amazing!

The hot tub was not working until the final night of our stay.

HCR is an absolute gem. There is no other place like it. We had an oceanfront room in the "A" building, and the views are breathtaking. Windows span the entire front and side of the room and offer stunning views of the ocean and lush mountains. The room is spacious, charming, and comfortable. If you are worried about no AC, don't be! We kept all the windows and balcony doors open and were very comfortable the entire time. Loved unplugging as well. The location is ideal. 15 minutes from Hanalei, 10 minutes from Tunnels (fantastic snorkeling), and 15 minutes from Ha'ena State Park. The courtesy shuttle they provide is an excellent amenity for getting around the area so you don't have to worry about parking. Opakapaka Grill and a coffee shop are also on property which is very convenient. Both spots are lovely as well. The staff at HCR are warm and friendly. From check-in to check-out, we felt so welcomed. Thank you to everyone there for creating such a wonderful experience! This is truly a special place on a special island. We cannot wait to return for years to come.

The location and the room was perfect for us. The bed was super comfortable and we commented on the weight of the duvet but during the night we were sure glad to have it. The kitchen was well equipped with new pots and pans, a coffee maker and all the plates, cups and cutlery you could possibly need. We enjoyed Tunnels Beach and it was so handy using the shuttle bus. The beach chairs and snorkels were an added bonus.

Having to leave.