4.5 stars! We've stayed at various units within Honua Kai, and the resort never disappoints, with its great location on the beach, access to numerous pools, and Duke's just steps away for an easy and delicious meal (don't miss the hula pie!). This unit was no exception. It was clean and a good size for our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 elementary-aged children). The fold-down bed in the living room was fine for our 8-year-old daughter but may be a tight squeeze for an adult. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare at least one meal per day, and we enjoyed many of our meals on the lanai, which had a peekaboo view of the ocean. The second floor location made it easily accessible from both the elevator and the stairs. We were unlucky enough that our vacation coincided with unusually rainy weather and a big storm coming in, but because the unit was so comfortable, we didn't mind too much staying inside more than expected! Fereshteh promptly responded to all our questions, and we really appreciated her letting us check in a little early! The only minor improvements I'd suggest are: (1) installing a few towel racks/rings in the bathroom for hand towels; and (2) installing brighter light bulbs in the kitchen and living area because those areas always seemed dark, even when all the lights were turned on. The dryer also takes a really long time to dry, requiring us to run repeated cycles, but that may just be a function of the type of dryer that Honua Kai installs.
