Hanalei Bay Villas, Kauai

Hanalei Bay Villas are located in Princeville, beside the 1 Hotel Hanalei. Not to be confused with Hanalei Bay Resort, Hanalei Bay Villas consists of 37 two story stand alone villas with impressive views of Kauai's north shore mountains. The aerial photo below illustrates how the villas are numbered. The villas are located within easy walking distance to both Hideaways and Puu Poa beaches. The villas don't feature direct ocean views, but just across the street are some of the best sunset views on the island, as well as beautiful ocean views.

Hanalei Bay Villas panorama

Hanalei Bay Villas Average Rates


As of December 2024, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Hanalei Bay Villas is $529. The average price of a 3 bedroom unit is $606. The average takes into account Hawaii's 18% accommodation tax as well as the cleaning and booking fees rentals charge. Also note that prices vary depending on the specifc unit and season (holiday rates are usally much higher). Visit the Hanalei Bay Villas Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 424 Guest Reviews


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The following executive summary is based on a comprehensive and impartial AI analysis of guest reviews. Keep in mind that all units are individually owned, and review scores among units can vary considerably.

The Hanalei Bay Villas in Princeville, Kauai, receive overwhelmingly positive reviews from guests. The resort's location is highly praised for its stunning views of mountains, oceans, and sunsets, as well as its proximity to beaches, the Queen's Bath, and local amenities like restaurants and shops. Guests appreciate the comfort, cleanliness, and functionality of the units, which are described as well-equipped with kitchen supplies, beach gear, and other amenities that contribute to a convenient and enjoyable stay. The villas' design, with high ceilings, spacious layouts, and inviting decor, adds to the overall positive experience. While some guests mention minor issues such as dated appliances or the need for minor repairs, these do not significantly detract from the satisfaction with their stays. The presence of wildlife, including roosters, is noted, with some guests finding their early morning calls charming and others suggesting the use of earplugs for light sleepers. Overall, the Hanalei Bay Villas are highly recommended by guests for their exceptional location, comfort, and the quality of the accommodations, making them a favored choice for visitors to Kauai's North Shore. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 424 guest reviews.

Recent Hanalei Bay Villas Reviews


If your looking for a home with everything, this is it. Great accommodations and location. Close enough to everything you'll need yet just far enough away from the busyness of tourists. We saw every sunset we were here.
Lynn O.
September 2024

A good house for us. Well equipped, although we never cooked. Fridge great, as was washing machine and dryer. Bed in master very comfortable too, family stayed in hotel, making location great for us all to meet up.
Bob H.
September 2024

The location and scenery were gorgeous. The home was beautiful and well appointed. The check-in process was easy and they were responsive for requests. The home is delightful and has both a partial view of the ocean and full view of the mountains. You're just 10 steps from an amazing Sunset spot across the road. Walking distance to a golf course, a pizza Pl., Hideaway Beach, and 1 hotel for drinks and dining. Recommend this home for your stay on Kauai!!
Jean P.
September 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I would highly recommend Na Pali Properties if your looking for a rental property on the North Shore. The property was exactly as described and the team was extremely professional to work with. I look forward to working with them again next year.

September 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second stay at HBV#36 and it was wonderful! We plan to come back every summer. This 3 bedroom unit with AC is perfect for our family. Breakfast and dinner on the lanai with the breathtaking view was the highlight of our trip.
Todd K.
September 2024

We had a lovely stay and hope to return one day. The host was so attentive and accommodating. We had our original flight delayed and they were able to extend our reservation. The villa was beautiful and the views spectacular. It is a close walk to a great snorkeling beach and drive to markets and restaurants. We had a fantastic vacation. Highly recommended.
Sean C.
August 2024

The property is lovely. It’s well stocked, clean, comfortable and in a perfect location. We had a fabulous stay and would definitely return.
dana s.
August 2024

Incredible location. Would stay again!
Nicholas A.
August 2024

I love everything here!
IGOR V.
August 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a great place for families.
Christina L.
August 2024

Great location near Hanalei Bay and Kileaua with lots of kid friendly activities
Jeorse L.
August 2024

It’s hard to go wrong in Kauai, but this house has a lovely view of the ocean, the tropical foliage, and the night sky, and is set back from the road, so it’s also quiet. It’s clearly been very well maintained, it’s well supplied, and the hosts were very accommodating. Wonderful place.
Peter T.
August 2024

Everything was perfect and the place exceeded our expectations. Views from the villa are spectacular. Place looks recently renovated and the finishes/decor look great in the space. I was planning on renting snorkel gear and beach chairs, but they had everything there for us to use. Owner is very kind and has great communication. Would LOVE to stay here anytime I’m in Kauai.
James B.
August 2024

Set back from the road, so it was very quiet. Even with temps around mid to upper 80s, we were fine with fans. Overall great time and exactly what we were hoping for.
Nathan L.
August 2024

Beautiful views, Lanai was lovely, comfy beds, antique sofa and chairs not so comfy. Kitchen well appointed. Needs better knives. Needs more beach towels and shower towels for 7 day stay. Nice that they had beach chairs and umbrella as well as ice chest. Great condo overall. Would def stay there again.
Joan V.
August 2024

We had a great time staying at this property for our first of many trips to Kauai! The host was very responsive when we needed to alter our check out plans for convenience. What did we enjoy most? Location was ideal, walk to very nice beach, lots of windows for immaculate views, overlooks par 3 of local golf course, well equipped inside. Pizza at nearby Hanalei Bay Resort restaurant was good with amazing views. Short walk to Hanalei 1 hotel for good food/drink.
Jesse K.
August 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved it so much we returned. The house is just great. The AC, helpful. We don't sweat the small stuff like the two encounters with the horrid Hawaiian style cockroach. It happens., move on. The golfers are always entertaining.
Michelle H.
August 2024

We all highly enjoyed our stay at the beautiful Princeville Villa #17! Mahalo!!
Jason W.
August 2024

This air b and b went way above our expectations. My husband and I stayed here for our 10 year wedding anniversary and we were blown away by the house and location. The house has everything you need from kitchen supplies to beach equipment. We kept the chairs, umbrella and snorkel gear in our Jeep the whole week and hopped around from beach to beach . The location was our favorite part. We were able to walk to three different beaches and queens bath in under 15 minutes. Multiple nights we walked to the resort down the street, One Hanalei, and had drinks and dinner. Our favorite two beaches, hideaway and Pali Ke Kua, were right across the street and parking is super limited, but not a problem with being able to walk. I cannot recommend this property enough. If it is available do not hesitate to book!
Katie M.
August 2024

The reservation and checkin process were very easy, as the owners are friendly and responsive. The villa is clean and well-appointed, with a well-stocked kitchen and fins, masks and chairs for the beach. Our kids were thrilled/disappointed at the awesome collection of old movies, as there didn’t appear to be a way to play them.The view from the balcony was beautiful, a wonderful way to start your day with coffee and the resident flora/fauna. I should note that the downstairs balcony is shared by both bedrooms, so if you have curious kids, keep that in mind. The location of this property is perfect. It is walking distance to Hideaway beach across the street and to the Hotel One beach next door, which has much calmer water. You are able to get food and drinks from the pool bar at the hotel, but not allowed to swim there. They did say that they were working on a day pass system for the pool, but it was not finalized yet. Our only possible complaint about this property would be the lack of air conditioning. I’m not sure if it is a cultural thing in Princeville, but our condo in Poipu had wall units online the bedrooms and it made an enormous difference in the temperature and quality of sleep. During our stay, the bedrooms didn’t really cool down until 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning. That said, none of the individually owned properties in Princeville seem to have AC, so we would definitely stay here again and had a wonderful experience.
Tim D.
August 2024

This is an exceptionally clean and well organized property. The owners have truly poured their hearts into it and it shows. The location is amazing, being right on the Makai golf course and so close to the Princeville center. The neighborhood is quiet and safe. We enjoyed nearby farmers markets, evening walks on the golf course, and seeing the glorious sunsets. There are a handful of beaches nearby to choose from. The owner is very attentive and responsive. We absolutely enjoyed staying in this villa!
Agnessa V.
August 2024

This place was amazing. It had great views and was nicely updated. Short walks to the beach
Jayce P.
July 2024

It was beautiful and in the perfect location for everything we needed and wanted to do.
Lisa G.
July 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great very well equipped individual unit condo. Beautiful master bath and kitchen with everything needed for your Hawaii vacation. There are beach towels, beach chairs, a cooler and even boogie boards. The tree house like setting of HBV 36 was convenient and peaceful. We had a great stay.
Ross N.
July 2024

The location and cottage are exceptional.
Anastasia K.
July 2024

Quiet property with incredible mountain/golf views from the porch. Homeowner is really sweet and responsive and answered a bunch of our questions ahead of our trip, which we appreciated! There's no AC, but opening the windows for the afternoon breeze and fans in the bedrooms provided ample cooling during our July visit. An earlier review mentioned mosquitos but we had no issues (the windows are all screened). We enjoyed walking down to the Hotel 1 beach (paved walkway with steps and hand railings), but the hike down to Hideaway beach is not easy. I recommend checking out driving instructions for other areas you'd like to visit during your stay -- we didn't realize how long it would take to get down to Hanalei town/other beaches from this property. Not a problem for us, but we weren't expecting that and it means you'll need to plan your outings a bit to minimize driving. A few tips: Don't forget to grab everything you'll need to cook at home -- we ended up missing a few basics like cooking oil. The screen door to the main level porch doesn't slide in its track very well, but the glass sliding door can be used instead. Also, all the mattresses are quite soft and the bedrooms are downstairs, so if you have a guest with back issues or mobility issues this might not be the best pick.
katherine b.
July 2024

Location, location, location! We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Kauai and the location of this unit. The view of the beautiful mountain was a highlight of each morning and evening. Hideaways beach is within walking distance and had the best snorkeling on the island. We spent most of our time there and loved the private, low key feel of Hideaways. The unit could use a deep cleaning and a coat of paint, but we honestly didn’t spend a whole lot of time in the unit since we were lucky enough to have perfect weather the whole week we were there.
Alicia D.
July 2024

This bright, well appointed villa is absolutely gorgeous and has stunning views from the many windows. The owners have thought of every convenience such as snorkels, fins, boogie boards, water toys, books, and have stocked the villa so well. The location is wonderful and we enjoyed scenic walks to some gorgeous beaches. The owners were very easy to reach and extremely helpful. We highly recommend this beautiful villa! We absolutely will be back to stay here again.
Kathryn T.
July 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: easy to check in and find. The location and the views were outstanding.
Brant M.
July 2024

Absolutely incredible views! Loved the space—very comfortable and well equipped. A gem!
Heather L.
July 2024

Our family had a great time in Princeville! The property was just as advertised and had everything we needed along with great recommendations. Thank you for allowing us in your home.
Lance N.
July 2024

Everything was perfect. It was hard to leave.
Stacy B.
July 2024

They are very accomodating and the property is stocked with most of the essentials you need. We lived this place and will visit again!
Samantha C.
July 2024

Easy walk to the beach and short drive to Hanalei!
Kylie L.
July 2024

The property is even better in person! The views are amazing and the location has 2 beach options within walking distance. The kitchen was well stocked and the property was spotless. They also included beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards and sand toys. We enjoyed walking down to Hotel 1 Hanalei Bay to grab a morning coffee and enjoy the view. We also used the public access path (or should I say endless stairs) to get down to a little beach. Hideaway beach is just down from the property and is really cool. It looks harder than it really is to get down and totally worth it. If you want to order pizza, definitely try Wiki pizza. It was delicious and a .2 mile drive for pick up. We also liked the food trucks and the coffee shop, Wishing Well. Highly recommend this place!
Jennifer M.
July 2024

This villa was impeccably clean and extremely comfortable, and we greatly appreciated the design of the house to let the air flow through for natural cooling, but multiple fans helped too . The owners provided many extras for us to use while staying in Princeville: snorkeling gear, beach chairs, boogie boards, coolers and more. The views over to the ocean provided great sunset watching but we especially loved the mountain view from the deck. Gorgeous! This home is in a great location for north shore exploring.
David B.
July 2024

The location to the beach and beautiful landscape views make this place a gem. If you like to exercise, the path to town and back is a good morning run. We had everything we needed except more time. We spent almost two weeks, but could have stayed more. Thanks for sharing your place. I hope to return someday.
Julie H.
July 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Best location on island. Walking distance to Hideaway beach. Two balconies with amazing views of jungle and Hanalei Bay. Spacious condo for 4 people. Wish the golf maintenance started a little later, but other than that it was a great place to spend your vacation! Very private and felt safe.
Brittany S.
July 2024

This property has it all - prime location, multiple bedrooms and baths, well stocked kitchen, parking, washer/dryer, and it was clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated (all the charging stations for our devices were very much appreciated!). Thank you very much for such a pleasant stay!
Melina H.
July 2024

The property was very clean and the views were amazing. Very quiet and peaceful. The best views from the property for the sunset! The property was equipped with all appliances needed to cook. Very spacious. Although a small recommendation would be to furnish the balcony with some comfortable sitting furniture but definitely not a deal breaker. Thank you, my wife and I enjoyed our stay. Kisha communicated very well and made the check in real easy.
Rene B.
July 2024

This property was wonderful. Great location and really clean and beautiful. I would say the only thing that would make it better would be more fans in the upstairs. It would get a little warm in the late after noon/ evening. We will definitely go back!
Leann F.
July 2024

Look no further, it doesn’t get any better than this. Perfectly located at a sunset overlook of the ocean and the mountains. The cleanest rental ever. Renovated to perfection. Everything you could need and more. 3 wonderful fans in each room and the amazing breeze keeps you cool. Easy checkin and check out. Wonderful location to all Princeville has to offer. Would 100% stay here again.
Jennifer M.
June 2024

Had an amazing time staying in Villa 22! Amazing views of the golf course with a sneak view on Hanalei Bay and the Mountains. Great location near Queens Bath and Hideaway Beach. Great communication with host. Villa has everything you need and super clean.
Elicia C.
June 2024

I stayed here with my family (3 teens) in June and the location was fantastic. We had a few maintenance issues that we had to live with for a couple days until they could be fixed (handle fell off kitchen faucet, toilet flush handle broke, and living room TV had to be replaced). That was unfortunate. Villa only had 1 bath towel for each person and 1 packet of laundry detergent. This unit needs a deep cleaning, touch up paint, new mattresses and pillows, and extra linens.
Holly S.
June 2024

This cozy place is in a lovely location with amazing views from the lanais. There are many amenities like beach chairs and umbrellas. If it had been properly advertised I think this would be a 5 star stay, but looking at the listing again it seems a bit misleading. The floor plan was unclear. There are 2 floors, you enter on the 2nd floor. All showers and bedrooms are down the stairs. Anyone with mobility issues should not stay as the stairs were required for all daily living. The AC was not as expected. There are several in-room units (not pictured online, but taking up space in reality) and one in-wall AC in the upstairs living area. As all of them sit inside the house, it is extremely loud when running. It was manageable to turn them off and use them periodically at 76 for us, but someone expecting a consistent, cool temperature and low noise would be disappointed. There are also signs indicating that excessive use (below 68) monitored through electric usage will incur fines. The washer and dryer are also loud. The 3rd bedroom with "two double sofa beds" does have 2 sofa beds, one is an ottoman and one is from the loveseat, but they are twin sized which is misrepresented in the “Rooms and Beds” section. The room is also too small to have both open and have space to get into the beds or have any bags inside. Reviews also state a short easy walk to the beach, but it is a rather steep climb down the cliff or a slightly less steep paved walk using hotel access.
Alana L.
June 2024

This is such a magical place with everything you could ask for. We will be back! Loved the home and its location!
Lyn G.
June 2024

The home where we stayed was across the street from a wonderful spot to watch the sunset. We had a lovely chorus of birds that sang to us every morning in the grove between the house and the golf course.
Lori W.
June 2024

We loved our stay here! The location was perfect and walking distance to the beach. It’s near a golf course and has nice sidewalks to go on runs. The views of the mountains from the porch was our favorite part. I would stay here again
Quinn C.
June 2024

The area of the home is quiet and relaxing. The outside balconies are where we spent the most time in the early morning, just enjoying life.
Susan W.
June 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nothing but good here... great views, convenient, quiet, well maintained... 10/10 experience. WILL BE BACK. Mahalo Krisha... what an amazing place.
Christopher B.
June 2024


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