Nihilani, Kauai

Nihilani is a newer town home development in Princeville, completed in 2008. This is a centrally located complex featuring units with very large and comfortable living spaces and nice furnishings and appliances. Nihilani units feature central air conditioning and garages (both features are rare for condos in Princeville). In the aerial photos below, Nihilani is the complex on the right half of the semi-circlular block (Plantation at Princeville is on the left). The complex has a pleasant pool and BBQ area. Although not within easy walking distance to Princeville's ocean attractions, guests will enjoy walking or cycling along the bike path to the Princeville shopping complex.

Nihilani Address: 4919 Pepelani Loop, Princeville, HI 96722

Nihilani Average Rates


As of November 2024, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Nihilani is $486. The average price of a 3 bedroom unit is $620. 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 Nihilani Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 797 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.

Guests have had overwhelmingly positive experiences at the Nihilani condo resort on Kauai, praising its location, amenities, and the quality of the accommodations. Many appreciated the well-equipped kitchens, comfortable beds, and the availability of beach gear and other conveniences that made their stays enjoyable and convenient. The resort's proximity to beaches, restaurants, and attractions on the north part of the island was frequently highlighted as a major plus. Some guests mentioned minor issues such as maintenance needs or noise, but these did not significantly detract from their overall satisfaction. The resort's pool area received special mention for its beauty and relaxation potential. Management responsiveness to any concerns raised was also noted as a positive aspect of their stay. Overall, guests highly recommend the Nihilani condo resort for families and groups looking for a comfortable, convenient base to explore Kauai. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 797 guest reviews.

Recent Nihilani Reviews


We enjoyed our 1 week stay at this very nice condo in Princeville. We fully enjoyed the kitchen amenities provided, taking care to follow instructions provided. Morning breakfasts were spent enjoying light rain showers and beautiful views on the lanai. It was a great location for us to hike down to many secluded beaches, snorkel and hike.
Jennifer W.
August 2024

We loved the home. It was perfect for our family of six. We’ve rented on the island three times, and this was by far our favorite rental. Clean, well stocked, and perfect location. Quick note: If you want to use bikes, you need to fill out the waiver and send to manager to receive code. This was only piece of info that was not readily available. But the manager was super responsive when we asked.
Sara B.
August 2024

A nice spot to stay when visiting the north. Very convenient to Hanalei. It’s a nice condo community and the pool was very nice.
Rosie L.
August 2024

This property was perfect. Clean and well furnished, and in a great location. Close to walking paths, golf, beaches, and some shopping. We liked the pool, and having a garage. And plenty of beach gear to use. It exceeded our expectations.
Chris T.
August 2024

Our family came to the area as part of a weeklong vacation and this home was an excellent experience. The place is clean and updated and packed with well chosen items to help you enjoy your trip. The owners were very communicative and proactive. Highly recommend.
Adam L.
August 2024

Spacious, well equipped and spotless. Perfect for our family.
Noralex P.
July 2024

Very clean and spacious
Frank A.
July 2024

Nice & spacious, very clean, plenty of space/beds for 5 adults & 2 teens. Abundance of beach toys, chairs, snorkel gear, beach towels & water shoes. A/C worked great. Only minor annoyance was no working ice maker in freezer so we bought bag at Foodland right down the street. Also be mindful of extra cash cleaning fee due upon arrival when figuring in total cost. Would highly recommend & stay again! We loved our first family trip to the islands!
Anthony F.
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: Overall, we loved this place. Fully stocked kitchen, great location, clean, amazing master suite, great pool, and they even gave us an extra parking pass because we had three cars. Only bummer was half the beach equipment was broken. Hopefully, they buy some new stuff soon. We would stay again for sure!
Austin
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: We were thoroughly impressed with our stay. The unit was clean, well-appointed, and spacious, providing a comfortable and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen was stocked with all the essentials, and the beds were comfy making it feel like a home away from home. This unit is near the entrance and the pool making for easy access. We encountered a minor inconvenience with parking, as guest parking is limited to 6 hours or less, which posed a challenge for our second car. Despite this, the overall experience was great, and we would certainly consider staying here again.
Rhonda K.
July 2024

Loved everything about this condo. Everything was so clean and beautiful. All the necessities we needed to borrow at hand. Best part it was a quick drive to best beaches. We would definitely stay at Nihilani condos again!! 🙌
Maria Guadalupe
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: This vacation rental was exactly what we were hoping for and more! You can tell it is well maintained and cared for the minute you step inside. The decor was really nice and everything felt clean. There were plenty of bathroom towels/hand towels/washcloths. The beach towels were also big & nice. So glad we had access to the in-unit washer & dryer with detergent provided. The welcome gift basket was a nice touch, and we loved how close the pool was to the unit. Access to the beach amenities were really convenient...beach chairs, cooler & boogie boards. We were also happy to have a garage parking space. Great experience overall, and we would love to stay here in the future!
Angie W.
July 2024

The condo was in a great location on the North Shore! Condo was clean and had everything you needed for your vacation. Definitely stay at this condo again!
Patrick W.
July 2024

Great stay
Brad D.
July 2024

Family enjoyed this updated and clean three bedroom condo. Great location near all of the north shore beaches. Enjoyed the community pool and gas grills too. Very quiet area. Perfect for relaxation and family time.
Shawn L.
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: We came to Kauai for my son's wedding and had other family that stayed in the same complex. This made it very easy to help with grandkids and visit with other family members. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. The condo was really nice with 3 decks. Lots of privacy for my husband and I with having 2 of our sons staying with us. They could stay up and then we could get up earlier and no one was disturbed. Enjoy the complex and location to everything at Princeville!
Lynn 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: This unit was well appointed and in a great location. Overall we were very happy with our experience. Definitely recommend staying here.
Heather F.
July 2024

We loved it! Plenty of space, central AC (not always common in Hawaii), the pool with great kid features, garage paarking........everything we needed! We'll be back for sure.
Stuart C.
July 2024

We had a great stay with our family in this unit. The unit is very close to the community pool, so we were able to not only swim but use the BBQ on more than one occasion. The location is very quiet, however just a short drive to the other conveniences of staying in Princeville.
Melanie 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 very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing rental unit! Exceeded our expectations. Very clean unit and the property was also clean. The unit had air conditioning for when we needed to cool off, but we didn’t need it all the time. The pool was awesome- nice pool, hot tub and brand new Weber grills that we used several times. The unit had everything we needed- kitchen supplies, beach chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, coolers. Beds were very comfortable. We will stay here when we come back. Additionally, the staff at Kauai Vacation Rentals were all helpful and very friendly. Just an overall amazing experience with this rental. Thank you all so much!!
Jeremy J.
July 2024

Our stay was perfect! The townhouse was peaceful and really felt like home. They equipped the house with everything you could imagine. We will definitely visit again.
Jessica A.
July 2024

Great property! The pictures do not do it justice. Only complaint was a spot found on a bedsheet and a dirty throw pillow (probably missed by the cleaning service).
Helen A.
July 2024

5 stars
jonathon y.
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: Our family of 5 stayed here 10 days. Kids were all under 5 years old and the layout, amenities, and overall accommodations were perfect. Great appliances, great pool, and close to the beaches. Communication was solid and no issues with access or checking out.
Hannah G.
July 2024

My husband and myself, along with our two college aged boys, stayed a week in Kauai on the beautiful north shore. The condo was conveniently located to most things on our list, which was awesome! Even if it was a 30-45 minute drive away, it didn’t matter as the view of the island was gorgeous! The condo was the perfect set-up for our family giving the boys their own bedroom and bathroom to share. The separate vanities were a plus for them! We enjoyed the extra amenities provided as well - the bikes, paddle board and surf board, and beach chairs and umbrella were all used and appreciated. Laundry upstairs was fabulous as well (something I don’t have at home). We would recommend this condo to anyone staying with young or adult children.
Beth D.
July 2024

This property was centrally located very well furnished and clean!
Richard F.
July 2024

Condo community was great--good location in particular, and this condo was clean, well-stocked with beach toys for use, and was great for our vacation. A/C was down while we were there, but management quickly responded, got us fans to help beat the heat, and gave us a partial refund. Glad that was such an easy process!
Andrew B.
July 2024

The house was perfect for me and my 5 kids. The ambience of the house was even nicer than the pictures! Garage + snorkel gear + bikes saved the day. We also used the pool and grill a couple times. The neighborhood is walkable to 1) Queens Bath, 2) Hideaways Beach, and 3) morning coffee at the coffee shop inside the 1 Hotel - they have the BEST view of Hanalei Bay.
Rob W.
July 2024

We loved our stay at this beautiful and spacious condo. All amenities we could need were thoughtfully available. The condo was quiet and clean. We will definitely stay here again!
Beth S.
July 2024

Perfect place for us! Loved the pool and hot tub and all of the extras in the garage we could use. Close to Queens bath and so many other great places. We cannot say enough good things about the house.
Elizabeth S.
July 2024

I had two requests when we checked in: 1. More towels - We had 8 people but 5 bath towels. This was addressed but, 48 hours later after multiple calls. 2. Shared Bathroom door jammed - the 2nd floor shared bathroom door upstairs was jammed and would not close all the way. This left a larger gap in the door making it not private and unusable when using the toilet (you had a straight shot of whoever was sitting on it). I complained about this multiple times by calling, texting and eventually speaking with the local property manager in Sydnee. I have multiple texts to her that were ignored completely after I told her no one showed up to fix the door. I even said I would fix it but needed some tools dropped off. I was ignored however by Sydnee. I don’t understand being ghosted after multiple attempts for updates from Sydnee. We have stayed at Vacasa properties with positive experiences and customer service in the past however this was by far our worst customer service experience and are very disappointed. I have never left a negative review of any property however must be honest. A simple fix went ignored and was never addressed. I would not stay here I less the jammed door is fixed. The property manager ignored our attempts to request it be addressed.
Jeffrey S.
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 host, clean and cozy space, right next to the pool. We would definitely stay there again and recommend it!
Michelle d.
July 2024

This townhouse was spacious and accommodated my family. The pool was nice and we used it daily. House was cleaned and provided beach supplies. We love the location, but so many rules! I understand the rules are to accommodate the residents and visitors. But there were fines imposed on everything. Never stayed at a place with so many rules and fines. The parking situation was a nightmare. The garage can fit two small cars. Thank god for my husband who has amazing parking skills and parked our two Jeeps. Was told by managing company to park at golf course next door. It is not free parking there. The bed in main bedroom is a safety hazard. I almost sprain my ankle getting up to restroom in middle of the night. There were so many house and property rules. It was HOA on steroids!
Noy V.
July 2024

Renters need to be aware when comparing properties that this property does not list cleaning fee in the VRBO pricing details which is against VRBO policy. It is an unfair advantage when comparing properties on total price per night. For a 3 night stay, cash cleaning fee on arrival raised the nightly rate significantly. After I submitted booking request, I received a VRBO email that reservation was confirmed with message from the host embedded in email. I mistakenly thought any cleaning fees were built into nightly rate. Rental agreement was not received via email but does appear in the chat feature which I overlooked. The day before my departure to Hawaii, I received a text w/ "reminder" that cleaning fee was due in cash upon arrival & was sent copy of rental agreement that was acknowledged electronically. I did miss this agreement copy in VRBO chat and since I did not want to be without a place to stay I complied with terms. I didn't understand the need to place cash in garage box within 24 hrs unless someone was going to access the property while we were still there- which made me uncomfortable. Overall the condo was nice, well-stocked, spacious, and clean. The bed mattress in the hallway alcove was very uncomfortable (thin and metal coils could be felt) so the plan for 13yr old to stay there did not work as she reported immediately and we had to concur. Being a short 3 day stay, we did not utilize the amenities (pool/spa) of condo.
Susan Z.
July 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Nice condo, all as described. Each of the 3 bedrooms is comfortable (each has one bed). The "den" has a bed, but no door, so that has to be factored into your sleeping decision. The grounds and pool facilities are nice and well maintained. 3 grills at the pool area, which is relatively close to this condo.
Steven M.
July 2024

Great location, clean, fully stocked unit with every amenity you could need. I would absolutely stay here again!
Hannah T.
July 2024

This property had everything you need and more! Comfortable beds, beach towels, fully stocked kitchen, essentials. We loved the snorkel gear, surf boards, boogies-and bikes too! The communication was clear and thorough. The property was clean and incredibly comfortable. We loved the pool after a day at the beach. We can’t wait for our next trip!
Mackenzie E.
July 2024

One of the nicest rental experiences ever! Thoughtfully appointed with every detail our family could need. Wonderful layout and decor. I would have liked better quality down pillows, but not a big deal. We hope to stay in 32c again!
Jannica D.
July 2024

Nice place
Laura G.
June 2024

We had a lovely 10 days in this unit with our family of four. The pool, literally across the street, was incredible. We used the pool BBQ area 4-5 times to avoid heating up the condo which was smart. The place is spacious with room to spread out. The upper level gets good trade winds even in heat, although two windows are broken, and should be fixed to maximize wind flow. The lower bedroom’s screen door was rickety and broken and couldn’t be locked at night, leading to a stuffy sleep experience. Overall, we enjoyed it, but the lower level really can’t cool down effectively or comfortably for hotter days even with fans. That said, the upper master bedroom was lovely and cool. Kitchen well equipped.
Wilder C.
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: This is a beautiful rental property in a great location on the north shore.
Floyd H.
June 2024

A perfect location near Princeville, with a great aloha vibe as shown in pictures. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed our stay, Mahalo
Melissa M.
June 2024

Perfect for 6 adults and 3 kids under 11. Couldn’t have been a better stay! Pool was awesome and house has everything that’s needed. Thanks Shirley for the great stay!
Katelyn H.
June 2024

We had five adults stay for six nights and had more than enough room. Communication with the host was great. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. Also, it’s close to the pool but not SO close that it’s loud.
Susan B.
June 2024

This is a great location and a very nice property to stay at. The townhome is nice and equipped with everything you need including beach toys.
Gene
June 2024

This place is clean, in a quiet neighborhood, and has everything available for use that you would need while visiting the island. Communication was amazing and our family immensely enjoyed everything about this property. Thank you for helping contribute to our wonderful memories!
Kelli G.
June 2024

We had a very comfortable stay, everything was great
M S.
June 2024

We loved this condo! Location was great for the wedding we attended at Ha’ena beach. The condo is spacious, very clean, well stocked and comfortable! Entire family loved it! The wedding was beautiful (even got a double rainbow!) Truly a trip we will never forget!
Bonnie O.
June 2024

The condo is beautiful and just as pictured. Everything we needed, this condo had! No need to rent beach gear (toys, umbrella, chairs, ice chest, surfboards etc.) because they have everything in the garage for you to use. The pool was heated and so nice. We will definitely stay here again!
Amy P.
June 2024

Place was as advertised. Good location, plenty of space for 6. If you’re renting a large SUV, it’s a tight fit maneuvering into the garage. Beach stuff and lots of towels were nice. Would recommend staying here.
Blair W.
June 2024


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