The Cliffs, Kauai

The Cliffs Resort, located in Princeville on the scenic north shore of Kauai, is a 22-acre property perched on a volcanic plateau 100 feet above the Pacific Ocean. The resort offers a variety of amenities, including swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball court, a practice putting green, a children's playground, fitness center, and barbecue grills. The Cliffs also has an on-site concierge and activities director to assist with vacation planning and booking.

Guests can enjoy over 20 beaches within a 30-minute drive, as well as snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, and golfing at the nearby Makai golf course. The resort is close to shopping, restaurants, and famous attractions such as Jurassic Park and South Pacific filming locations. On-site activities include yoga classes, a weekly farmers market, and food truck nights. With its lush tropical setting, spectacular views, and extensive amenities, The Cliffs Resort offers a comfortable and convenient vacation experience for all ages.

The Cliffs Average Rates


As of March 2025, the average price of a 1 bedroom unit at The Cliffs is $384. The average price of a 2 bedroom unit is $474. 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 The Cliffs Rentals page to see specific unit prices for your dates.

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What Do Guests Think? An AI Analysis of 930 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 Cliffs condo resort on Kauai receives overall positive reviews from guests, highlighting its beautiful, clean, and spacious accommodations. Guests appreciate the fully equipped kitchens, comfortable furnishings, and the inclusion of beach accessories. The resort's amenities, including the pool, tennis courts, and rental options like Teslas and sports equipment, add value to their stay. The location is praised for its convenience to exploring the Hanalei Bay and northern Kauai areas, as well as its stunning views, particularly from the lanais. While some units are noted as needing upgrades or repairs, the majority of guests report a satisfactory stay with desires to return. The resort's family-friendly atmosphere, helpful staff, and the natural beauty of its surroundings contribute to its strong appeal. This summary is based on a comprehensive analysis of 930 guest reviews.

Recent The Cliffs Reviews


If you are looking for budget option, this is for you. Way cheaper than hotel but I like it even more. It has more than hotel room: fridge , beach chairs , mini cooler and big balcony where you can enjoy some breakfast. Not continental haha :) Perfect for a couple!!!
Elena C.
December 2024

The unit was clean, but very dated. Needs complete remodel: old cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms, few cabinet doors damaged, popcorn ceiling, lanai screen doors falling off the slides, so they constantly need be put back. Plus no condiments in the kitchen except salt and pepper, no shampoo or conditioner - never stayed in any condo, which would not have even "generic" ones.
Artur D.
December 2024

Place was prettier than anticipated and the view and location to cliff was great! They also had beach chairs, umbrella and cooler to use. Very clean BBQ grills in the community. I am sure this is my mistake, but did not realize there was no A/C in the unit. Being from Texas, I just assumed there would be air. Not a biggie. Since we were on the second floor, we just opened both door on either end of the apartment and had great breezes. Also, I didn’t really noticed A/C units anywhere so my guess is it’s not common. Also, the property manager was great and very responsive. Definitely recommend!
Linda C.
December 2024

Came for a few concerts, beaches and down time. Jeff was a great host with local suggestions and ideas for things to do on and off properrty ! We will be back
Warren M.
December 2024

This is a well priced, clean, organized rental. Good location, excellant communication with the owner, and I highly recommend you stay here. It was all you could ask for and then some...Mahalo
debbie f.
December 2024

Great stay in Princeville. The north shore has less to do than the south shore, but in turn is much quieter. Great place, was clean and easy to check in and out. Would stay again.
Chase E.
December 2024

Amazing location, very spacious, well equipped, great property with pool, etc. Would stay again!
Kevin H.
December 2024

Amazing all around.

December 2024

We enjoyed our stay here! This condo has everything you need for your stay. We enjoyed the pool and watching the sunsets.
Amy S.
December 2024

Great location. We were very disappointed that we did not receive the mid stay cleaning service as stated. We had to wash our linen and we ran out of toilet paper. The property manager said we need to check with the owner concerning services. I suspect that the promised service was included in my fee, but I see no way of recovering it.
Bruce P.
December 2024

This was a great location and beautiful view. We enjoyed the chairs overlooking the ocean on the lawn as well.
Carrie Z.
December 2024

Very comfortable. Lacked water pressure& could use new shower heads. Other than that, fabulous
KellyAnn B.
December 2024

Nice home away from home with ocean view and multiple pool including an adult only section. Lovely grounds. Nice staff. My only suggestion is to go to Costco and get some newer tennis balls!
Janet S.
December 2024

We had a great stay at the cliffs resort. Great location.... short drive to the amazing hanalei bay. The resort had great amenities and the condo was great
Daniel A.
December 2024

Nice large good location just perfect for the two of us. Could sleep 4 if an available inflatable queensize bed is used
Gilbert M.
December 2024

The location is great, short walk to watch the sunset, lanai’s on both sides. Roosters were annoying and communication through the vrbo app was non existent, questions went un-answered although one could probably go to the front desk of the reception area of the property. When we checked in we were given a key card to the condo but it required a key. Be sure to grab a real key from the desk if staying here.
Josh O.
December 2024

We spent three beautiful days on this property! Highly recommended!
Flavia M.
November 2024

Stay was great, home has a lot of board games and things to keep kids busy. Has beach gear and cooler. Property has mini trails just a few steps from condo. Views are gorgeous. Comfortable stay overall. Has eve we needed.
Joselyn L.
November 2024

This is the second time we’ve stayed in this unit and it’s been wonderful both times. It’s very well equipped and the views of the ocean and landscape are incredible.
Tina S.
November 2024

Dish pan and drying rack made it easy to wash dishes in the tub. Since there is no sink as advertised, the fans were very helpful as there was no air conditioning as advertised beach chairs and cooler were much appreciated. The toilet made awful sounds but we didn’t call Management to fix it, but they were very helpful when the tub would not drain and they fix that right away. We stayed for two weeks and it was a lovely location to rest and explore the island. Highly recommend recommending this location.
Bobo T.
November 2024

We stayed here for 4 nights as the first leg of our Kauai vacation. The condo was clean and comfortable, and the kitchen was well equipped. The location is great if you’re looking for a little solitude, but access to amenities will require a car.
Patrick B.
November 2024

It felt spacious, as we had 8 adult women, with the exception of the beds. It was exactly as advertised, with two kings and two queens, but the queens were in very large bedrooms and were not comfortable for the people sharing unfortunately. I bet if kings were in all the rooms they would be able to charge even more for this great condo. Very responsive staff to a small issue with overhead fan not being able to turn off. Somehow we missed the memo that the outside ground floor king bedroom Lanai had a cabinet that had an amazing array of beach equipment..we had been renting the same equipment from the front desk all week. Perhaps an extra note on the coffee table upon arrival would highlight the storage closet? We LOVED that we had laundry! We loved the pizza food truck that parked twice a week in front of the rec/room pool area! We also were able to join a Mai Tai and pupu appetizer reception in the rec room one night that was a nice touch. Loved the lending library and I found a sequel to a book I read on vacation!! We absolutely LOVED the pool and hottubs. Better than we expected! A couple of tiny things that I might remedy if I was the owner, but didn't ruin our stay: there is no toaster, the dishwasher is not fully bolted into the cabinet around it so it's kinda janky (it works tho!), the ice maker barely works (so we purchased ice all week). Overall, I would totally stay here again with family, and put kids in the uncomfortable queen beds (kings were great!)
Jennifer H.
November 2024

My husband and I joined family staying at The Cliffs. The Simpson condo was wonderfully furnished with everything we needed! Exquisite views, rainbows each morning, grounds excellent for birding, very clean grills perfect for grilling fresh Mahi Mahi and close to shopping, beaches and tourist destinations! We couldn’t have asked for more! Thanks, Jerry and Barbara for helping to make our vacation—perfect!
Cindy B.
November 2024

This is an outstanding property. Two full bathrooms, separate bedroom with own lanai. Room for 4 with sleeper couch and full kitchen. Centrally located, we would definitely stay here again.
Kenneth L.
November 2024

This condo had everything we needed for an easy relaxing stay in the north of Kauai. The kids loved the pool and play areas. The condo was clean and well stocked.
Carolyn G.
November 2024

Great location. Plenty of space. Great communication with owner.
Matthew S.
November 2024

Our family of four had a wonderful stay at this property. The condo was clean, comfortable and had the perfect location for exploring the local area, both on foot and by car. We loved the view from the balcony where we enjoyed our morning coffee. The kitchen was well stocked with all of the necessities. The bathrooms had plenty of towels, and more were available from the property upon request. All of the beds were quite comfortable and each bedroom had plenty of drawers and shelves for unpacking our belongings. Our only challenge was the rooster wake up calls, occuring at many hours throughout the night. If you are a light sleeper, I would suggest packing ear plugs. Other than that, the property was perfect for our vacation and we would definitely come back!
Kalie S.
November 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: Having visited Kauai many times, the Cliffs was one of our favorite places to stay. The apartment was well outfitted and well taken care of. The views at sunset forn the cliffs were amazing! we loved the pool and hot tub as well. Kauai Vacation Rentals staff were very friendly and extremely helpful.
A guest from Albany, CA
November 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: Loved the location and accommodations. Comfy, clean, had everything we needed. Nicely decorated/modernized. Only suggestion is to have the "bug guy" come. Common problem in Hawaii, but we did have some visitors (B52's) in the kitchen.
Stephanie N.
November 2024

Had a great stay!
Clark S.
November 2024

The condo was as advertised on the listing. Beds were all comfortable, we slept well. There are ceiling fans in every room. We did find to additional fans to use as well as leaving both sliding doors open for the trade winds to blow through. The kitchen was well stocked with any cooking/kitchen item that you may need. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion were provided as well as both hand and body bar soap. Previous renters have also left a variety of items behind in one of the bathroom closets. Although there was a large amount of snorkel equipment most was at the end of its life. There were four beach chairs, a beach umbrella as well as a boogie board. The views from both lanais were great. The putting green and a bbq are located just out the front of the condo. The office personnel were great to work with outside of the fact that the gal who checked us in gave us a key card to the room even though we pointed out that other reviews state that the condo takes an actual key. There seems to be a disconnect when it comes to this aspect as such we had to return to the office to get a “key”. There are many activities on site that you can partake in as well as many others off site. Overall we had a wonderful stay!
Melissa A.
November 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: We owned this unit 30 years ago and it was like coming home!
Richard N.
November 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than 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 exploring Kauai from The Cliffs at Princeville. The property is well maintained as well as the pools and jacuzzi.our only problem was the female at the main desk. She couldn't be less helpful if she tried. She needs some aloha.
Diane T.
October 2024

We enjoyed our comfortable stay at this unit. The condo is spacious with all the amenities you could need. The bed was comfortable. We enjoyed both the front and back lanais. The back lanai is adjacent to the wooded area behind the condo making it great for some peace and relaxation. The overall property and pool area is nice as well.
Stephanie S.
October 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: It was a nice little condo that worked out well for us. It is definitely an older condo with quite dated bathrooms and furniture, but we didn't spend much time inside. The pool/jacuzzi area is quite nice and has an adults only section that was nice to be away from the noisy kids. Nice tennis and paddleboard courts, beautiful lawns with great views from the cliffs down to the water. The propane grills were in multiple locations and very easy to use, a nice touch by the property. Not a bad place, we certainly enjoyed our time. Pay attention to all the extra fees, don't get caught by surprise, including the $15 per day parking fee. The cleaning fee was quite high. The property did have 2 nice beach chairs, beach umbrella, cooler chest (not wheeled) and beach towels.
Roger L.
October 2024

A wee bit dated but very comfortable second floor condo with a very scenic setting. Staff was exceptional in assisting us as we had a self inflicted booking error which was easily resolved by the very capable staff
Robert B.
October 2024

We loved everything about this property. We were originally booked at another property nearby but were notified last minute that the other property was undergoing construction. The rental agency allowed us to cancel without penalty and moved us here. We were so glad they did. We had a great week here at the Cliffs at Princeville and would book this unit again in a heartbeat!
Tracie K.
October 2024

Comfortable and well appointed. Good amenities on site. Would stay here again.
Jeremy B.
October 2024

Rating Details: 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 time. The condo is well furnished, very functional kitchen with everything we needed. It is on the third floor, which was fine because we are athletic people and can Haku luggage, groceries, etc up the stairs, but I wasn’t aware of this when I booked it. This also gives you a nice view of the ocean from the deck.
Lisa H.
October 2024

What a wonderful way for us to celebrate our 50th anniversary with our family! Albert was so easy to work with and responded to communication immediately. We had beautiful views of the ocean, several rainbows everyday plus giving us a way to enjoy the atmosphere of Princeville and what it has to offer. The condo was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for a memorable stay. We all had our own bedrooms where we could find a bit of private time when needed. Thank you, Albert, for giving us a fantastic place we called home for our week in Kauai!
Ruth V.
October 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: The condo was just as advertised, it’s a very nice, clean, well equipped unit in an absolutely beautiful location, we loved it. The rental company was excellent to deal with, very professional and communicated everything to us in advance. We would highly recommend this place to anyone without hesitation.
Stephen K.
October 2024

We absolutely loved our stay. It was super relaxing and the condo was it a great location to explore loved the ocean view and cool breeze.
Kaili R.
October 2024

Good
Stewart C.
October 2024

Beautiful and well maintained. Clean and well stocked. Great amenities and enjoyed activities, pool and views.
Gail M.
October 2024

Place was just like the pictures. The no a/c was fine. I enjoyed the sounds of the birds it was comfortable and convenient fir my needs. Beautiful decor. I wiuld love to stay again.
Karen B.
October 2024

While we were initially disappointed that the condo didn’t have AC, we quickly learned that it is perfectly positioned to catch every breeze. The condo is beautiful, with views of the amazing pool from the bedroom lanai, and of the ocean from the living room lanai. The resort was welcoming and has all kinds of activities. We were not aware of the parking fee due to resort, but it was so, so worth it.
Kenedy T.
October 2024

I was shocked when entering the unit and the bed was right there?!
Tod W.
October 2024

Great location, great stay!
Jennifer D.
October 2024

We stayed for a week and enjoyed every minute. The unit is exactly as pictured and described. The view from the back balcony was wonderful. The grounds of the property were very nice and quiet. We did have an issue with the dryer and when we reached we received a quick response. During our stay, we drove all around Kauai, and were extremely pleased that we decided to stay in Princeville and even more so at The Cliffs. Thank you for a wonderful vacation! We hope to come back someday and will absolutely make this home our first search.
John M.
October 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 stay! This condo has everything you need, including beach gear. The view from the quiet corner unit is amazing, and the pool is perfect. Highly recommend!
Charles B.
October 2024


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