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Hanalei Bay Resort Ocean Front! Unobstructed Ocean & Moountain View 8231

Condo in Princeville with a fitness center and a hot tub

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Flat-screen TV, DVD player
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Spa
Perched on the 'point' of this 22-acre resort, HBR's 8231 offers unobstructed views of Hanalei Bay and a panoramic view of lush mountains laced with waterfalls. From the private lanai, you'll overlook a protected bird sanctuary while watching and listening to white water surf. With authentic Pacific-style furnishings, including Hawaiiana and Polynesian antiques, this top-floor condo features a king-sized canopy bed and mini-fridge.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 237 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hanalei Bay Resort Ocean Front! Unobstructed Ocean & Moountain View 8231

HBR is a 5 Star Resort and is widely regarded as one of the nicest places to stay on Kauai. 8231 is ideally situated in the Plumeria building on the "point" of this 22 acre Resort giving you spectacular views! This Hotel Room has some of the best views in all of Kauai. Unobstructed views of Hanalei Bay and a panoramic view of 4000 ft. mountains laced with waterfalls are yours when you look out or step out onto the private lanai. One of the rare unobstructed views left on Kauai. From the lanai you overlook a protected bird sanctuary while watching and listening to the white water surf of Hanalei Bay.

This unit has a King Size Tropical Canopy Bed with a full Master Bath and private Lanai that sleeps 2.

This condo is a top floor unit, which gives you better views, improved security, vaulted ceilings for a much larger feel, and you don't have the noise of people above you. However, this is one of the few 2 story buildings on the property; most are 3 stories, so you don't have to climb 2 sets of stairs every time you enter or leave. There are only 6 steps to reach the front door.

Furnished in authentic Pacific-style with Hawaiiana and Polynesian antiques from around the world - including China, Thailand, the Philippines, Bali, and Burma - this beautiful condo has an amazing collection of old Hawaii touches. The bedroom has a romantic king sized canopy bed. The condo has a mini fridge and a coffee maker. There is also an outdoor kitchen with gas grills directly adjacent to our building at the lower pool. The unit has a new flat screen TV with DVD, and the entire unit has wireless internet access. Laundry facilities are about a 1 minute walk from the condo. There is a daily resort fee of $25 per night, parking fees of $20 per night, and a 1 time check in fee of $50. This is paid directly to the Resort when you check out.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Daily Resort Fee $22 per night Parking Fee $17 per night $50 Check in fee

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 540110030073, GE-125-874-0224-01, TA-125-874-0224-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
HI, Princeville

What's nearby

  • Puupoa Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sealodge Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Coffee & Tea - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hanalei Bay Resort Ocean Front! Unobstructed Ocean & Moountain View 8231 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Hanalei Bay Resort Ocean Front! Unobstructed Ocean & Moountain View 8231 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hanalei Bay Resort Ocean Front! Unobstructed Ocean & Moountain View 8231?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hanalei Bay Resort Ocean Front! Unobstructed Ocean & Moountain View 8231?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hanalei Bay Resort Ocean Front! Unobstructed Ocean & Moountain View 8231 located?

Situated by the ocean, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Puupoa Beach, Hideaways Beach, and Princeville Golf Club Prince Course. Hanalei River and Princeville Makai Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Hanalei Bay Resort Ocean Front! Unobstructed Ocean & Moountain View 8231 Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

6.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 167 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindell A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for our honeymoon! The resort was beautiful and it had an amazing view. Definitely will be booking again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Resort is excellent and room is excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation destination

Mahalo for a wonderful relaxing vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location!

We had a lovely stay. The view from the balcony is unmatched. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!!

Amazing location right on the Hanalei Bay Resort. The view off the balcony was amazing, we would sit out there all the time. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

cRAIG F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hanalei Bay Resort Efficiency

Great property for the price! You do not spend time in your room when you are in Princeville so great place for a great price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property with exquisite views! Property manager was quick to respond.

This property is a gem in the middle of tropical paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Better than described
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

A Bad Start

Went to check in and the property owner had failed to register us with the resort. Finally, after an hour of aggravated effort, we were able to access our unit. Unfortunately, the unit is about 1/4 mile from car parking so we were left with calling for a shuttle or taking a long hike up some steep hills. We will probably find a place more accessible next time.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Delaware, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Adventure!!

We loved our stay on this piece of PARADISE!! The view from our property was truly spectacular! The room was everything we wanted and needed! We loved being at this resort! The amenities are wonderful! We WILL be back!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Abby & Steven G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Place was great check in was rough

They couldn’t find our reservation and it took and hour to get in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as promised

We had a wonderful time, with everything aligning as described. Thank you so much for helping make our honeymoon memorable!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Time of our lives.

The room was exactly what we thought it was and more. The view was incredible. The island is an absolute paradise and the resort was great. Couldn't be happier with our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Room in a nice resort

It was so nice having coffee on the balcony every morning. Resort features are nice and everyone is very helpful. Resort fee definitely adds up on a longer trip but still a good deal for location and I thought was more spacious than pictures and other reviews showed. Perfect for me and my husband, we stayed a week, quick drive to Hanalei. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Views…I miss it already!

We really enjoyed our stay at Hanalei Bay Resort. The resort grounds itself is one of the most beautiful places we have stayed. The view off our lanai was stunning and so beautiful to wake up to every morning. The room/bed was comfortable and provided a relaxing retreat after our busy day. The price was so reasonable and allowed us to be able to spend money on other expenses. I would definitely 100% stay here again,
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Splendid in all ways......

Our stay was everything we had hoped for! Our host checked in with us right away to make sure that all was going well, which it was! We soaked in the majestic view, the gentle rains, the rainbows, the birds, the scented air. Feeling grateful for lovely family time in a comfortable safe place. Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T., Kalamazoo

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hanalei Bay

The resort was beautiful! Great little bar, pools were beautiful, close to Hanalei and Princeville. The unit was clean and comfortable. Not very much storage for clothes, we rearranged some things in the closet/kitchenette to make room. We spent a week in Maui before coming to Kauai and had a lot of clothes! There are laundry facilities close to the unit, and the small pool area has grills and a stove! We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Kind of terrible

This is basically a resort where individuals own the rooms and the property manages check-in. That being said, the property didn’t have any record of our visit being booked. It took over an hour to get fixed so that we could get checked in. Not the resort’s fault, somehow there was an error with the owner submitting the booking. Parking is pretty packed. You also can only see the ocean from one far corner of the balcony and even then the ocean isn’t particularly close. All of this wasn’t great, but by far the worst is that the air conditioning was broken and sleeping in the hot humidity was not particularly restful. I messaged the owner and he kept saying that he was sending people to check it out. First they didn’t come, then when they did come there was supposedly a fix made that didn’t help the problem and then several things to push off the fix. It was not fixed in our several day stay and no compensations were made. We had a wonderful trip, but staying here was definitely the worst thing about our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Rod C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Bugs

We had 2 cockroaches and an unidentified bug. Room has to much furniture and tv location is terrible. Walls need touch up. Room needs upgrading. View was good but over all disappointed. When we contacted steve he said "that is the tropics. He said the resort sprays for insects, the resort saids it the owner job. Customer has to live with it during their stay. It is these things that sour me on VRBO's.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Donald A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not all amenities available

Room has dry rot of baseboards in bathroom. The large TV was not mounted and took the entire dinette table. Only 2 drawers for 2 people's clothing. Small area for hanging clothes only. No ice chest available. Barbecues and kutchen available at small pool.. Dishes for four, but only a flat skillet and spachula supplied. Beautiful view of the mountains and nice vaulted ceiling. Nice spa, but only one available. Note: $275 resort fee in top of rental fee. Parking $10/day very limited and long stretch to condo. Pool bar and large upper bar closed with no open date planned. Likely we would not return with the limited amenities and only tennis available.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing view!!

Very well manicured resort. The view!!! OMG!! Spectacular! The valet golf cart service is a must with it sitting in the side of a huge hill. We never had to wait more than 10 minutes. Except one day at check out time, & the driver told us he was the only driver that day, the others had called off! He got a big tip! The unit we stayed in was small, but we combined it with the connecting unit, & it was perfect for our family. Everyone (there were 5 adults) had their own space to spread out. We snorkeled the beach & saw turtles & rays & even a spotted eel! We rented kayaks one day & toured the river. The reef is better around the corner at Hideaway, but parking is very limited there. 9 spots total, & always full. We had someone drop us off. A beautiful beach, worth the trip down thru the tree roots as stairs! A great time at this resort, would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Jackie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at Hanalei Bay Reaort before. The resort itself is good. Kauai is overpriced to begin with, and the daily fees from this resort sure add up. The room was fine, we knew that it had a small kitchenette and mini fridge. However, there were no coffee cups to go with our coffee maker. The silverware, cups, etc could have been stalked a little more. We had to wash the dishes since they looked dirty. Also, there were two feminine sanitary napkin wrappers in the bathroom drawer. The shower head had visible mold in the holes. I understand that being near the Pacific Ocean is going to cause some mildew. However, for the expensive price and $30 daily rate, it would have been nice for the cleaning service to actually clean the place. I know a few things about the resort, and I believe that this room is owned by someone who rents it out to vacationers. I think the room is fine, but if the resort is responsible for the cleaning, this owner and renters are not getting their full money worth. Also, the bartender at the Ukelele Bar self tipped himself. I wrote $5 on the tip line, but he went ahead and tipped himself $8.50, right over my signature. I will be calling the resort about that one. My parents have been staying here two weeks each year for 20 years. You can’t beat the view, the pool, and other amenities. This resort is not for someone wanting a fancy extravagance. However, I certainly would hope no one wanting this would be going to Kauai. Go to Maui if you want that.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Cynthia L., Santa Clara, USA

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

What to Know Before You Book

The listing interchanges "hotel and condo," mostly using condo..IT'S ONLY A MASTER BEDROOM OF A CONDO. Yes, there are glass dishes, but NO KITCHEN. To cook, hike a hill with everything you need to the pool . The bathroom only has a standard bath sink so you hike the hill to wash dishes as well. The closet is a standard master bedroom closet filled with organizer racks to outline the refrigerator, coffee pot and microwave. There's very little space left to hang clothes. The staff is very nice and will pick you up in a golf cart & drop you off at the near beach (loved this beach), pool, parking lot or office. It's a bit of a hassle as you need to wait and I felt obligated to tip each time. You can walk to all of these places but the hills are VERY STEEP. The dining table is unusable as such because the TV sit on it. To watch TV you either sit in the dining chairs 3 ft from the screen or on the bed...which is too far for the size of screen. There's no sofa. The bed IS comfortable to sleep in but the linens were worn and stained. The netting above the bed had debris in it. The towels were stained, mold and rot on trim behind the bathroom door. Bathroom light/fan were filthy. The weather was cool so we wanted to turn off the ceiling fan. It's manual and in the vaulted ceiling. The chain was looped up in the unit, unreachable. The owner said to call the maid, who then said she'd come at 10AM so we waited and she didn't come. We stacked things on chair to turn it off. Shabby!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Teresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Long walk to the car uphill most way. Not allowed to park near condo

we were very surprised to learn upon checkin that your car must be parked in a parking area and not near the condo at all. This was very hard for us because not used to walking up and down several steep hills. I wish that this was told before we booked this. The room was small but we expected that. The cleaning and toilet , bathroom fan need work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marni L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful amenities

The view of the mountains with partial ocean view was amazing and it is rather private, which was nice. The amenities such as the ice chests and chairs were greatly appreciated! The owner was responsive and took care of everything we had questions about. The bed was comfy. Glad they had a broom. Because of the amenities, we will probably stay here again. I would ask about the cost of getting a towel switch out and maybe a room clean with sheet change and more trash bags and toilet paper if you are staying a week or more. They provide body wash, shampoo and conditioner so I brought soap for hand washing and the shower. The shower bath combo is dated but no bother to us. Laundry is close by and you can get quarters and soap at the lobby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025