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 December 2024, the average price of a 2 bedroom unit at Nihilani is $500. The average price of a 3 bedroom unit is $644. 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


Felt really good the minute we walked in. The layout was perfect and the lanai was wonderful. Spent every morning and every evening sitting on the lanai. Master bedroom was extremely comfortable and very classy.
Susan W.
September 2024

Great stay, Perfect house in perfect location.
MICHEL C.
September 2024

It was a great experience overall. Loved the location. We went to the nearby beach and the on site pool every day.
danielle k.
September 2024

Nice location, well decorated, spacious and stocked. But not very clean, which is a feedback for the cleaning crew.
Ananias M.
September 2024

Awesome Condo! Very clean, nicely furnished, beautifuly decorated, functional, amazing location. We have stayed here a few times and already have booked our next trip.
Adam C.
September 2024

Interior layout is open and spacious. Bedrooms have plenty of room, though the "twin bed" room's bathroom is a bit small. The room makes up for it with an outside balcony which my daughter loved. Laundry room is good size with modern regular sized washer/dryer...definately a plus. Plenty of beach towels (and bathroom towels) supplied. Lots of closet space in the bedrooms, especially the master bedroom and adjacent bedroom. Kitchen has modern amenities, utensils and cabinet space. Didn't use any of the TVs in the bedrooms, so don't know if they worked. Main TV in the living room worked well. Wifi is a bit slow, but above average. A/C works great. Neighborhood is fantastic for taking walks. Beautiful scenery abounds... No problems with the lockbox or garage lock (once we figured them out). The condo configuration makes pulling in and out of the garage somewhat tricky, especially if you have an SUV. Overall, a great experience. Enjoy your stay...
James M.
September 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: Beautiful condo, very well equipped kitchen allowing us to cook full meals easily, lots of trails to walk around golf course or down to several beautiful beaches! Would definitely stay here again!
Michele J.
September 2024

Lovely condo as advertised. We appreciated the extras; bikes, beach chairs, baby equipment, beach towels, etc. Close to Hideaway Beach which was our favorite snorkeling beach. Thank you!
Claudia L.
September 2024

Grateful for this home
Lei W.
September 2024

Very nice. Liked all the beach gear and bikes in the garage although we didn’t get to use them as much as I wanted. The hose by the garage was really nice. I wish they had a little smaller cooler. The medium-large size wouldn’t fit in our altima rental (too tall). We picked up one at Foodland. Inside we could only find 2 kitchen towels, but maybe we just couldn’t find them.
kathy o.
August 2024

Beautiful accommodations. This condo was spotless, well kept, easy to access, and had fantastic amenities. My family can’t wait to book this property again!
michelle b.
August 2024

Nice proximity to the awesome pool (it's right next to it) made this a wonderful spot for us, since we'd spend a lot of time there when not at the beach. Big grills and a kitchen area by the pool for making food came in really handy. Big condo with plenty of room for a family. Having 2.5 bathrooms was great for getting everyone ready in a reasonable amount of time. Clean place with plenty of extra sheets and pillows for everyone.
Dan B.
August 2024

Great location close to Foodland at Princeville Center, and 15 beautiful minutes from Hanalei….very well appointed, spacious condo, many meals outside on the balcony with a great view of the waterfall gardens across the road. Bonus to find lots of games and puzzles keeping us entertained well into many evenings😄 Thanks for the great space!
Nicole D.
August 2024

The pictures don’t do the house justice, awesome size, great setup, everything and more you need to entertain inside or out of the house. Loved it
Anthony B.
August 2024

awesome location, check in, parking (garage), amenities (beach supplies - and every kitchen item you'd ever need), great beds, bathrooms and balcony. Decor -honestly - looks a cheesy in the pictures but it is truly niche and so well done. So much relaxation here.
Haley K.
August 2024

Condo is beautiful and very roomy, there was plenty of space for our family of 6. Plenty of amenities. Cons - there is limited parking in this resort. Owners jeep is parked in the garage, so this made parking our big SUV very challenging, but we got it after few tries. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this condo.
Oksana I.
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 condo was perfect for our stay. The kitchen was FULLY stocked and the close proximity to the pool was epic. Will definitely be staying here again the next time we visit. Mahalo!
Shannon C.
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: We had a great time spending time with Family on the beach. The condo was the perfect place to stay. It had plenty of space for our family of 4, and had everything we needed.
Mark D.
August 2024

What did we love about the property: Location, Communication with the host, Beautiful and Well-maintained property, All Necessities provided, Air-conditioning, close to Hanalei and all it has to offer. We loved it and enjoyed our stay very much. Will do again, if back in Kauai.
Aamir I.
August 2024

Comfy beds. Quiet neighborhood. It is well stocked with all the stuff you need. Good communication with the property managers. Nice pool. Good Barbeques at the pool. AC works great. We enjoyed our stay and would stay again.
Keith C.
August 2024

Our family had a wonderful visiting Kauai. The property was well kept and had everything we needed. We loved being able to walk to the beach and queens bath.
Stacey S.
August 2024

We stayed here with our family while my son was getting married. The house was gorgeous, spacious and suited our needs perfectly. We had one issue with the A/C not keeping up but the property managers helped us to resolve it. I love that there were beach items in the garage we were allowed to borrow and the kitchen was well stocked with dishes, utensils, cookware, etc. I can't wait to come back!
Amy C.
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: We had a good trip and the condo was great. Perfect room configuration for 3 kids who all wanted their own room/beds
scott y.
August 2024

Very nice home with many amenities. Was nice having beach gear and towels handy. Pool was excellent! Location in Princeville was nice for the North Shore. Overall house was very well equipped and lovely. Only issue we had was dryer wasn’t working well and we had to air dry our clothes.
Andrea K.
August 2024

Had a great stay here! Would stay here again.
Sora T.
August 2024

This is a very clean and well stocked home in Princeville only a short drive from Anini and Hanalei Bay. Ideal for a family of 6-8 people. The home is well stocked and the air conditioning was a welcome relief from the humidity after a day at the beach. Highly recommend!!
Mikhil S.
August 2024

I hate leaving anything but five star reviews but hopefully a few constructive comments will be helpful to the owners and property managers. The house was clean and fit our needs, and we enjoyed staying in the heart of princeville. Location was great for the price. For the constructive criticism, I’m comparing this to the dozens of other rentals we’ve stayed in. I understand that the owners are trying to conserve electricity but we walked into a very hot condo after a long day of traveling. The AC was not on and it was cooler outside than inside. It took us a long time to get the house to 75 degrees. So perhaps someone can cool the condo before the guests arrive. Second, there is a wonderful pool and hot tub areas with bbq’s. However, we did not have any bbq utensils available to us. The property managers were very responsive but eventually they told us we could buy our own and they would reimburse us. Third, the toys in the garage that are offered are in a bit of disrepair. There was a foam surfboard that was waterlogged and unusable and two of the three bikes had flat tires that when pumped up kept deflating. We had to stick the bike pump in our backpack to ride around so we could keep pumping up the tires. And lastly, some of the vertical blinds in the downstairs bedroom are missing, which is why my daughter kept changing in the bathroom. All of these are minor but the reason for my four star review. I think a few small fixes would make this property competitive.
Rachel C.
August 2024

Our family of six (two adults, four teenagers) felt comfortable and at home in this ample and well-stocked condo. The location is ideal on the North Shore of Kauai, and the management team was communicative and helpful. The property was clean, had effective A/C and fans, and there were some beach chairs and toys in the garage. We appreciated having a washer / dryer in the unit, a covered garage to park in, and a safe and inviting condo complex with easy access to walking / jogging / biking trails and quick drives to Hanalei and other local sites. All of the bedrooms are upstairs, which was convenient for our family. Overall, we would happily stay here again. Mahalo!
Jason S.
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: We had a wonderful stay. Accommodations very nice and all our needs were met.
Ileene G.
August 2024

We had a wonderful time - the condo is perfectly well located, spacious, very neat and confortable.
Isabelle L.
August 2024

We had a great stay in July/August. Good communication with property manager. The pictures sort of undersell this property, which is spacious, clean and updated. So clean. Comfortable beds and bedding, and we cooked several dinners and all breakfasts, since Princeville is a bit of a food dessert. if you book a day at Ha’ena State Park, the shuttle picks up within walking distance at the golf course. We also walked to Hideaway Beach due to limited parking. Thanks for a great stay, Yen and team!
Ryan H.
August 2024

Everything from the communication to the check in And check out process was absolutely amazing. Due a family emergency, we had to reschedule several times and the property manager was extremely understanding and accommodating. The house was amazing and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. I love the fact it was so close to the pool. Will definitely stay here again alone next visit.
Michelle G.
August 2024

As other reviews have noted, this house has literally everything you need for a great trip. We’ve stayed in many rentals where there isn’t adequate dishware, beach gear, etc, and this property is the opposite; it’s stocked with items as if we lived there ourselves. The condo is a short bike ride to Queen’s Bath which is an awesome hike. It’s also a close drive to many amazing beaches. We would definitely stay again if we travel back to Kauai.
Thomas K.
August 2024

Was a VERY nice condo, great location, great amenities! We had a nice time. Thank you!
Jane P.
August 2024

Everything was nice and clean and lovely!
Diane R.
August 2024

We had a great experience at this townhouse! It was super clean and comfortable for our family of 5. Would be perfect for 6 with 2 on the couch bed downstairs. It’s in a very quiet community, beautiful all around. Loved having the beach towels, beach chairs/umbrellas, and boogy boards. The listing is correct about only one car and no off street parking. It was great having our own garage. It’s close driving distance to Anini beach where we swam with sea turtles, Tunnels beach, and the Hanalei Pier which offered stunning sunsets, and the little town of Hanalei with multiple restaurants and shops. The north side of Kauai is an absolute must. It’s the most lush, green, beautiful part of the island in my opinion. I’d stay here again anytime. No problems whatsoever.
David B.
August 2024

The whole family loved the stay. The house is well updated, includes all desired amenities, and in a beautiful area. We would def recommend this property to friends!!!
Craig F.
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: We were pleasantly surprised at how large this condo is. Very comfortable for a family of four. The complex is very well kept and super quiet. The pool is about a three minute walk from the condo. Beds we comfy, full size laundry room, lots of beach equipment - we had everything we needed. We have traveled to Hawaii many times, and plan to stay at this house again in the future.
Tony L.
August 2024

Very clean and organized. Great place to stay with lots of amenities!
Sarah Q.
August 2024

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


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