Manualoha at Poipu Kai, Kauai

Manualoha is an 11 building condo development in the Poipu Kai Resort and technically the closest condo development to Brennecke beach (depending on the unit you're staying in). Featuring a unique architecture, the spacious units range in size from 1000 - 1700 square feet and have nice garden or ocean views. Manualoha has a lovely pool that is just 100 yards from Brennecke beach (great for extra fun before or after visiting the beach).

Choose Manualoha if you want to be close to the beach and enjoy large comfortable accommodations and possibly ocean views. The tennis facilities of Poipu Kai are right across from Manualoha, and walking paths lead through the resort's pleasant grounds to the beach and other attractions.

Manualoha address: 2371 Ho'ohu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756

Manualoha at Poipu Kai Average Rates


As of December 2024, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at Manualoha at Poipu Kai is $621. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $754. 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 Manualoha at Poipu Kai Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

Manualoha at Poipu Kai's Best Rentals

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 315 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 Manualoha at Poipu Kai condo resort on Kauai receives positive reviews from guests, highlighting its fantastic location, beautiful views, and well-equipped units. Guests appreciate the resort's proximity to beaches, pools, and local amenities, including restaurants and shopping. The accommodations are praised for being clean, spacious, modern, and containing everything needed for a comfortable stay, such as cooking utensils and beach gear. The resort's grounds are described as beautifully landscaped and well-maintained, offering a peaceful and relaxing environment. While a few guests mention minor issues such as the need for updates in some units or challenges with air conditioning, these do not detract significantly from the overall positive experience. The responsive and helpful property management is also frequently commended. Overall, guests express high satisfaction with their stays and many express a desire to return. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 315 guest reviews.

Recent Manualoha at Poipu Kai Reviews


The manager, Chris, is a polished professional. Great stay!
Ted O.
September 2024

We'd never been to Kauai before and having this be our relaxing home base was outstanding. The walk to the beach was easy and we were especially grateful for that. We loved the place! Thank you for sharing your special place with us!
Lorraine R.
September 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It’s a home away from home. Close to everything. Stores, shopping, eateries. Beaches too. Wish I had more time too enjoy myself. I will do it again.
Cindy A.
August 2024

Unit was as advertised. Can't beat the location, close to beach and pool. Overall, the unit is acceptable. Needs new floor fans (squeaky/noisy). My family stayed in the same unit 34 years ago, and besides the new bathroom countertops and newer appliances, it has pretty much the same 80's motif with ratan furniture and outdated patio furniture. I would stay here again with my family as the location can't be beat. Wanna do Brenneke's at the spur of the moment? This is the place to stay!
Matt C.
August 2024

This was a wonderful place to stay in Kauai! It is a close walk to Poipu Beach and in close proximity to all of our adventures. I highly recommend this property.
Anne M.
August 2024

The home was a great fit for my time on Kauai. Lovely location, with great access to many of poipus treasure.
Ryland H.
August 2024

This was our first time visiting Kauai and a last minute vacation. This condo ended up being just perfect. Can’t beat the location, pool, and comfy bed! Chris was very easy to communicate with! Would definitely recommend!
Shannon F.
August 2024

Great location and unit. Well stocked and comfortable for our family.
jennifer s.
August 2024

We were a family of 5 and the place was comfortable for all of us. It’s really well located in a quiet area and walking distance to an amazing beach. We used the chairs, boogie board and snorkeling gears. The condo is a bit old but we would recommend the sight.
Julie M.
August 2024

This is a great place for a small family or a couple. We loved having the kitchen to do a little bit of cooking and save money on food. It was so close to so many amazing things, but best of all a great swimming beach and a great snorkeling beach.
Beverly F.
August 2024

Loved the condo, location and all it had to offer. Beautiful
Keli M.
August 2024

This property is the close to Poipu beach. You can walk to see the turtles in the morning and at night. Had all the beach necessities.
Amanda F.
August 2024

This condo was everything we wanted and more. It was a 3-5 minute walk from two beaches, one with a couple of cool places to eat and grab a couple of gifts, good for snorkeling, turtle watching, and with two lifeguard stations; the other that was better for boogie boarding but with no lifeguard. The condo itself was peaceful, beautiful, and spacious. The grounds are lovely, too. We had trouble with one air mattress but the property manager was able to point us to a second air mattress in another room that worked perfectly. The only things that could have been better would have been a television that was easier to use (we wanted to watch the Olympics so had to switch to one or the other remote and it was constantly challenging despite the accurate instructions in the guest book) and if there had been newer and nicer frying pans because we wanted to cook our own meals. The three available for use were very scratched up and ragged. The challenges were insignificant compared with how much we loved staying at this location.
Eleni M.
August 2024

Amazing location, a short walk to Poipu and Brenneckes. Beautiful pool and grounds. Very well appointed and spotless interior with upgraded bathrooms and comfy beds. The ceiling fans provided a nice breeze, but the bedroom fan was a bit noisy. A split AC unit in the bedroom and a sturdier pullout would elevate this condo to a 5+!
Andrea M.
August 2024

This condo is an end unit and well appointed. We enjoyed the location and it felt like home.
Cynthia S.
July 2024

We loved how clean and welcoming this property has been during our stay in Kauai. The pool with an ocean view was a plus! No complaints about this property other than we wish we could stay longer. 🌺✨
Angelyn R.
July 2024

The condo was well stocked convenient to everything we wanted to do and super clean. The furnishings made it feel homey and the location and access to pools was perfect for our two kids ages six and nine. It came well stocked with equipment for the beach and pool as well, which we appreciated. The air conditioning was an added plus! We will definitely be back.
Ryan L.
July 2024

Well maintained unit. Very homey. A great place to relax with family and friends. Steps away from pool, tennis courts, grills and the beach.
Honnie Grace F.
July 2024

It was a wonderful visit and a great location. Loved the two pools and being so close to the ocean. Also, accompanied our family with having a pack and play, high chair, and a blowup mattress. Had all you needed for the beach…chairs, umbrella, cooler, snorkeling gear, etc. Would definitely stay here again!
Betsy G.
July 2024

Beautifully updated and appointed property. Well maintained and thoughtfully stocked with just about anything you could want. We would stay here again, and highly recommend.
Mike M.
July 2024

Very nice and quiet place. Close to the beach.
Steve B.
July 2024

Good walking distance from the beach, good property grounds.
Randall
July 2024

Really nice accommodations. Bed was very comfortable. AC in bedroom was really nice, but would have been better if there was another for the living area. Beach chairs were great, with pillow, cooler, drink holder and place for cell phone.
Megan F.
June 2024

Our family of 5 stayed for 9 days. The location was amazing! A very short walk to the beach and food. The condo was very clean and had everything it advertised. We did have an issue with the main bedroom shower being clogged but we called and they sent someone out that same day to address it! The 3rd bedroom upstairs gets pretty warm in late afternoon even with the air conditioner but not enough to be a huge deal. All 3 bedrooms had air conditioning which was nice. The beds were all comfortable and the pillows were great! We loved using the beach umbrellas, chairs, beach towels and boogie boards available! We would definitely recommend this condo and we would for sure visit again!
Jason W.
June 2024

Located very close to the beach, great pool, multiple barbecues onsite, and relaxing rear lanai.
Ken D.
June 2024

This condo has a perfect location and wonderful amenities. We were able to walk to Poi Pu beach and Shipwrecks beach daily to watch either the sunrise or the sunset. The condo had everything we needed. We loved the beach chairs, umbrella and wagon. The rental process was a breeze with Destination Kauai. We can't wait to come back.
Amanda F.
June 2024

Beautiful condo! Easy check in and check out processes. Well appointed with everything we needed during our stay, including beach gear! Loved having an in unit washer and dryer. Parking was no problem and the proximity to the beaches was nice! My only suggestion would be to add more portable AC units, as the 2 provided did not suffice to cool down the condo enough to sleep comfortably until the outside temps dropped overall in the middle of the night. Aside from this, we had a great stay and would return in the future!
Latisha J.
June 2024

Great view
Gary J.
June 2024

The condo is beautiful and very modern. The kitchen is well stocked and had everything we needed. The property is gorgeous and we were just a one minute walk from the pools and tennis court. There is a restaurant on site as well. Poipu beach was easily walkable and had good waves for boogie boarding. It got a little warm in the afternoons since there is no AC in the living room, but I would stay here again for sure!
Megan H.
June 2024

We stayed at this condo for a week. We loved every second during our trip and can't wait to go back. It is close to the beach and easy to walk to a bar.
BOBBY V.
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: Our family of 4 had a wonderful stay. The view and location can’t be beat. Walk to beach within minutes. Two pools on site and a short drive to Athletic Club. The house isn’t super fancy so if you’re looking for central AC and top of the line furniture, floors, and bathrooms you’ll be disappointed. I thought it was perfect. Tons of beach items available which was excellent. We would 100% stay here again.
Kristen k.
June 2024

This unit was awesome, location was close by to shopping and restaurants. We arrived a little early (30 minutes) and they allowed us to check in early. The place was clean. When we arrived the place was a little hot, they had portable ACs going as well as the ceiling fans. Upstairs was a little bit hot and stuffy the first few days during our stay. One of the locals suggested opening the upstairs windows to let air in which we did and it was waaay better! The upstairs definitely cooled off and was very comfortable. We will definitely stay here again!
Michelle H.
June 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: Great - perfect location!
paul p.
June 2024

Beautiful property with awesome balconies and loved the Master Suite loft. Woke up to birdsong every morning!
Kendra E.
May 2024

The property is well maintained and manicured, just 10min walk from Poipu beach. Absolutely beautiful location, with plenty of activities and restaurants nearby. Our only gripe was that the mattress was very firm, which kept us from sleeping well at night.
Mike C.
May 2024

Perfect little get away just steps to Poipu beach.
Valerie C.
May 2024

The location was the best part! A 5 min walk to the beach and it was nice and quiet. Our biggest complaint was that we chose this location because of the pickleball courts, but you have to pay to use them. This was not mentioned anywhere in the listing so that was frustrating. Also, they give you the bare minimum for toilet paper and paper towels so be prepared to buy more. The place was decently clean, but the sheets and a couple towels needed to be washed again. Luckily it had a washer and dryer. Also, the top room and living room were a little warm some days, so if you want good AC, this is not your place. They had a good amount of beach chairs and only one boogie board. The pool was nice with a good view of the ocean. Overall the location really made the place worth it.
Erin B.
May 2024

Awesome location for a great condo stay. Next to the pool and very short walk to the beach. Some updates are needed, but when you’re in Hawaii, these things matter very little. We would stay here again. PS: Buy some puzzles, games and videos. It rained for our first three days.
Michael H.
May 2024

We enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect...close to the beach. It was nice to have beach chairs and a couple umbrellas. The beds were great. The kitchen had all of the essentials.
Diana M.
May 2024

We loved the location. So close to the beach you can walk. The area was quiet, but very warm and friendly. We liked how everything was supplied for the beach. The space was very roomy and up to date. Love the space and location.
sue s.
May 2024

Property was clean inside and out. Nicely outfitted kitchen. Accommodations were clean, spacious, and comfortable. Beautiful pool near Brennecke’s beach. Access to the beach club pool and gym across the street at the Cabana Bar was an unexpected surprise. Easy walk for small children to the beach areas. Overall, it was a great stay and we would definitely book again.
Erick V.
May 2024

Clean, well appointed condo and well maintained condo. Comfortable bed, quality appliances. Perfect location!
Susanne N.
May 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: Enjoyed pool, pool and beach toys, snorkel equipment and beach chairs. Short walk to beach nice pool. Private, quiet. A few dead cockroaches which I somewhat expected, masterbed comfy. Had to use 2 sleepers which were ok not wonderful, warm in upstairs. Nice big bath tub. Well equipped kitchen. Staff accomodating.
Mary S.
May 2024

Absolutely loved our wonderful Vacation Rental Poipu Kauai! It was beautiful, quiet, CLEAN and filled with thoughtful upgraded amenities like lush towels and sheets, toiletries, beautiful appliances, snorkels, fins, boogie boards, ice chest, beach chairs and it included a washer and dryer. They thought of everything to make their guests feel at home. The open view from the large windows across the entire back of the home gave you the feeling of being right in the middle of the lush tropical nature of this very special island Kauai! Thank you Chris - our favorite thing was NO Keys were needed for entry and when leaving. One less thing to think about! Thank you for making the process so easy from booking to Aloha!🌺❤️🌴
Helen H.
May 2024

We loved this place. We were all so sad to leave. A short walk to the beach made it the perfect spot. Thank you!
KATHRYN M.
May 2024

Property has a great location with amazing views. Lots of space and areas to lounge around and enjoy the peace and quiet.The only thing I wish could be changed is the access to the pool, which locations is quite far from room, and you need the key to get into the gate....and to let yourself out. It was quiet weird and inconvenient considering we had 1 key for 6 guest to share. Overall we enjoyed our stayed and would try this place again for our staycations.
Brooks N.
May 2024

Cost, well stocked unit- easy walk to pool and beach. Very happy with area and the unit!
Donna K.
May 2024

This place didn't disappoint. No one above or below you, was nice and quiet. The lanai was great and you couldnt really see the neighbors so it was private. The shower and bathroom were roomy and had decent hot water and pressure. Walking distance to the beach and a few restaurants with bars. Chris was great to work with and replied to questions quickly. We will definitely rent this place again when visiting Kaua'i!
Fred V.
May 2024

Only things that weren't great was the refrigerator and the beds were really hard, could use ac in the front room, other than that everything else was great
don h.
May 2024

It worked good for our needs . All the works were in the kitchen.
Heather W.
April 2024


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