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5-7130 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714-9985
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Hanalei Colony Resort
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4.5 of 5 stars 188 Reviews
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  • North shore(10)
  • Coffee shop(6)
  • Full kitchen(6)
  • Ocean views(6)
  • Great view(5)
  • Very good(4)
  • Hot tub(4)
  • Most beautiful(4)
  • Mediterranean restaurant(4)
  • Perfect location(3)
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clearwater, florida
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“A view that can't be beat”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
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We must have had the best room in the place because the view was nothing short of stunning. We had a panoramic view of the beach and ocean through the balcony, living room and bedroom windows...like being on ship. Truly unbelievable. I could sit anywhere in the condo and just enjoy the view. In fact, I woke up every morning and simply stared out the window at the sunrise, without moving a muscle. I loved listening to the sounds of the sea instead of someone else's air conditioner. We also went out every evening and looked at the stars....so many of them, I've never seen anything like it. If you are looking for privacy, relaxation and a view like none other, this is your place. If you want to spend some time in the Poipu area, pick a hotel there for a few days, then come to Hanalei.

The condo itself was very serviceable, though certainly not plush. It isn't meant to be. It's a comfortable, kick your shoes off kind of place. The kitchen is small but functional, and one bathrom shower was so tiny even I had a hard time in it (5'4", 110 lbs). It is a good distance away from the town of Priceville, and that was a tad tiresome if you wanted to go into town to eat dinner. The drive back on a winding, under-construction road was a bummer. We all liked eating at the Mediterranean Gourmet next door, and it was easy to get coffee and a bagel at the small gift/coffee shop in the morning, so you don't necessarily have to drive into Princeville that often anyway. The thing I probably liked the least was the soft sandy beach...impossible to walk on, although we tried many times. You sink in up to your ankles, which makes some very tough going.

Hanalei Colony Resort is casual, unpretentious, friendly (even the cats!) and totally in touch with the natural beauty that makes Kauai so special. I would not stay anywhere else.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Fort McMurray, Canada
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“Nice resort, but remote”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Overall a very nice resort. As others have stated, it is remote and the beach is not good for swimming, at least it wasn't at the time of year we were there (Jan). It is an hour drive pretty much anywhere you want to go. Spa beach massage experience was very good, as is the restaurant. No TVs as was mentioned. We stayed in K1, 10 feet to the beach. The waves crashing takes a bit of getting used to and you can't really shut the sound out, but after the first night, it is soothing. My only real complaint is the pool. It was extremely cold. Every morning the staff were putting more water in which was likely well sourced and very very cold. Our two bedroom unit had two baths which was nice and a very well stocked kitchen with cooking supplies.

Room Tip: K1 was awesome, ground floor, ocean
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Grand Junction, CO
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Quiet, remote, you can't swim at their beach”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012
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Lovely property, very simple and relaxing. You hear the roar of a very active surf constantly. But this is quite isolated. You're in the car 16 minutes to get to Princeville to buy groceries. Much more driving if you want good restaurants (try Poipu for that). It's a full 1.5 hours in no traffic condtions to get to the south. This is also the NORTH of the island, given to protracted rain and cool temps. I haven't been HOT yet in Kauai, and i was sort of looking forward to that. Didn't put on my swim suit the whole time. No phones, no TV, but they do have wireless internet so with an ipad you don't need the rest. Would try to get a second floor condo for better views.
There is a laughably small and dark swimming pool and a hot tub, whole area in desperate need of renovation

Room Tip: Be sure to get a room facing the ocean and on the second floor.
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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Olympia, WA
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“excellent view”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012
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Right on the water, beautiful views of the ocean & mountains. There is a restaurant right next to it that served really good food. Will definitely go back.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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cape cod
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“My jaw dropped when I walked into our room and saw the view!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2012
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Booked garden view room back in March 2011 for Dec. trip, but when I walked into K-4 the view of the ocean was spectacular. The suite was clean and good for our family of 3, could see 4, maybe 5 max. With balcony/patio, dining table, sofas, breakfast bar seating and the "VIP Lounge" that our son occupied (the second bedroom that closes off with sliders, there's plenty of space to spread out.

Not only were we pleasantly surprised by the ocean view we had, I was glad that our unit was in building K which is on the edge of the property so it was away from the central part of complex and I imagine less foot traffic, etc.

Awesome patio/bar-b-que space by pool and next to laundry so you can hang out here too.

Staff friendly and helpful at the hotel/condo.

I did use other amenities: body wrap at spa, family went to luau at restaurant and bought coffee and art work at gallery/coffeeshop. Only turn off was staff in art gallery were strong salespeople, friendly yet focused on the sale. It was one of the few times during the trip that I felt I was being played. Spa service was good but something about it was off...maybe me...front room was like a tiny closet...even staff person said the room was tiny. Again, a bit of the salesmen ship re: products, but it's a resort and these people are trying to make money, so it's not surprising.

Room Tip: Building K if you want to be away from the center of the resort and still get great views and walk e...
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  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 5-7130 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Kauai, HI 96714-9985
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