10/10 Excellent
Grace Lee H.
4 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and resort
Hanalei Bay Resort was a perfect place to stay. The views are beautiful and the grounds are well-kept. The kids loved the pool, though the hot tub and swim-up bar are still not open after apparently several years of closure, so do not count on those being available. The on-site restaurant and bar were both surprisingly good and have beautiful views. The front desk staff is very responsive. The location is perfect (walking distance) for golf, hiking to Queen's Bath, and hopping on the shuttle for Ke'e Beach/Kalamau Trail if you're able to snag a ticket. It's also an easy drive to Hanalei Bay, which has a wonderfully shallow sandy beach, tons of activities, and very good food (including a small upscale grocery store).
The unit had views as good as advertised, but the saturated colors in the photographs made it appear a little nicer and newer than it actually is, particularly the upper loft area. The second bedroom interestingly had a much nicer shower than the actual master bedroom. The unit was fine for our needs, since we have two young children and spent very little time inside the unit, but it's really the location you are paying for.
Grace Lee H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024