Stayed here in october 2011, and we had one of the best vacations ever. The complex is about a 45 minute drive from Lihue Airport on highway 560 (north). At nighttime we couldn't find it at first and drove a little bit too far on the highway, but once we found the right intersection and the resort, we knew it would be perfect. The studio had a jacuzzi in the bathroom, a small kitchen, a washing machine and a dryer, basically everything you'd need. And of course a Westin Heavenly Bed. The resort stands on a cliff, so there is no direct beach access, but you can get on their Westin shuttle for free, which takes you to the St Regis hotel in about 5 minutes, and you can use their beach wich offers a beautiful sunset view of Hanalei Bay. The great thing about the resort is that you can make dinner by yourself in your studio kitchen, or at a BBQ. They have several BBQ's onsite that you can use, or you eat in their restaurant. We started our days by getting starbucks coffee in their little shop and hang around their beautiful pools for a couple of hours. And after that we headed out to explore the beautiful north shore of Kauai, with some great beaches for snorkeling also nearby, like tunnels beach and the hanalei bay beach, or the beach at the end of the road.
In the 6 nights we were there, they offered several activities. They were even planning to show a movie on an inflattable moviescreen outdoors, but the heavy rain spoilt it. They had to cancel it, but the idea itself was great! We would love to watch a movie underneath the starry sky of hawaii. So we hope others will get that chance. The staff did let us use the dvd in our studio, so we could watch the movie inside. Great solution! The sunday brunch was well worth it by the way.

After spending 6 days in Napili Bay, Maui in a small condo complex just off the beach, The Westin was a real change of pace. Not a hotel, but a time share complex with hotel ammenities, the Westin was the kind of a stay at your hotel, sit by the pool, have a nice dinner at their very good restaurant type of place. Throw in the free shuttle ride to the Regis for real upscale experience (you can only use their beach and bring your own towels). Our stay started out poorly with our studio villa not ready until just after 4PM (I realize they say check-in is @ 4PM but in over 40+ years of traveling around the world I've never been unable to check-in early). What with connection out of Maui getting us into Kauii around 1PM, we thought we could maybe get into our room and hour or two early. Also room position at The Westin is critical. If you get a 6000 or 7000 series room then you get a great view. Lower rooms 2000 especially you get a good view of the workers filling the grass with topsoil. Not much of a view. I know better now to look for the higher number rooms. Also with the Westin being 93% sold out (time share wise) you might have trouble getting one of these rooms. Parking is a daily lets see if I can get a closer parking spot ritual. The Westin compensates for this with very good valet service for your bags and car. But if your like myself and don't like to use these services (mucho thing I guess along with I want it now) the long walks to your car or a bit of a nuisance. Restaurant, pools, whirlpools, work-out rooms, steam room, sauna are all top notch. In summary if you like to be independant and like to venture out everyday to see beautiful Kauii, then the Westin may not be your cup of tea. If you like a hotel that takes care of your needs of a stay at the pool and relax with a good beverage of your choice and great dinner every night, then The Westin is a good choice.

We are finishing a 5 night stay at the Westin Villas in Princeville. We've been in a studio lock-off unit, we were invited to preview the ownership program. We didn't buy. Purchasing by the night works for us. This is a lovely property, on the bluffs above the ocean. We enjoyed the pools at Westin and the access to beach at St. Regis. As Westin guests we had free valet access at St. Regis and beach use including the comfortable lounge chairs and beach service from the bar. We enjoyed one early evening watching surfers. We also dined at St Regis, dinner once, breakfast twice, it was fantastic. The Westin Villas are typical of Westin villas - all the needed amenities, the washer and dryer and ability to make our own breakfast was nice. Staff was friendly enough, nothing exceptional. If beachfront isn't important to you, and you don't mind the showery Princeville weather, this place is fine.

We booked via hotwire and were very pleased with the hotel, grounds and staff. Everyone was friendly and the room was excellent. Pool area also quite nice.