Hanalei Colony Resort C4

Location Lots and lots of bath towels Ease of coming and going Kitchen stocked with utensils and appliances

The spotty wifi was terrible - added to no working TV - this was a major downgrade Being part of the resort but not being able to use several resort services was silly. “Please take out the trash daily” but only 2 trash bags for a 6 night stay?

The resort is well-located, surrounded by beautiful scenery and offering a peaceful, pleasant atmosphere.

The beach directly in front of the resort features a rocky shoreline, making it less ideal for swimming. However, a designated swimming beach is just a short 10-minute drive away, offering a more suitable and enjoyable spot for water activities.

Quiet location, beautiful view. Helpful property management staff. Sea view. Beautiful balcony. Spacious apartment.

The mattress could be upgraded and we heard some noise from the parking lot when we went to sleep since bedroom faces parking lot.

Great location & views.

Not a true two bedroom. The two bedrooms were simply partitioned from the living room and kitchen by a wooden partition that did not even go all the way to the ceiling. Toilet did not flush well and had a leak (which someone came to fix). Towel bar was gone. Screen door to patio did not close properly.

Hanalei Colony Resort is the most wonderful place. Situated on the north shore of Kauai it is just a walking distance away from the Nepali coast which is just one of the most beautiful places in the world. This is where we were heading for a hike so I warmly recommend this resort for anyone who loves adventure and wants to experience the true beauty of Kauai (just remember to reserve your entrance to the hiking trail area well in advance). However, even though you are not looking for adventure, you can still just decide to take a spontaneous stroll westward along several beautiful and famous beaches, which are just minutes or at the most an hour walking distance away. Or, you can decide to take a drive east and access some of the beaches that might be a bit less easily accessible, including some short but sometimes difficult trails, but believe me it’s worth the trouble. Even if you are not planning to hike, I’d say this resort is still one of the best options for a stay in Kauai. Hanalei, in my opinion really cosy and the most picturesque town on the island, is just a short drive away, actually you could spend a whole week just enjoying being here (Haena and Hanalei) without exploring the rest of the island. However, since there is so much more to see on Kauai, the north shore and in particular Hanalei Colony Resort, requires a bit long drive to the canyon area for instance which is only accessible from the south. So, concluding, I highly recommend this particular resort independent of your primary purpose. I visited 13 years ago, I have stayed both on the north and the south shore, and I simply fell in love with this particular place, its simplicity yet the immense sense of luxury of staying so close to this dramatic and beautiful nature with the ocean, beaches and the mountains. I hope to return some day despite the very long journey across half the globe. Already looking forward to my third stay in Hanalei Colony Resort!

If I really try to find some drawbacks it might be the unpredictable weather in particular during rain season, as most people have to reserve their travel and stay weeks or months before a short-range weather forecast is available. So once you are there you have to adapt your plans due to the weather conditions, but that is a part of the adventure. Hanalei, and in particular Haena (this is where the property is located), is extremely rainy, mostly cooling and pleasant however sometimes inconvenient as the rains can sometimes be heavy which the risk of flooded roads (usually they open within short, so no worries).