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Reviews of Hanalei Colony Resort #G-1 - Ocean front condominium in Wainiha/Haena

Hanalei Colony Resort #G-1 - Ocean front condominium in Wainiha/Haena
Wainiha, Hawaii

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hanalei Vacation
Great property
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
This unit's location was exactly what I was hoping for and would recommend it to anyone wanting views and convenient beach access. The interior was ready for a remodel, but was comfortable, clean, and functional. (Who goes to Kauai to stay inside anyway?) We will definitely try to stay in this particular condo again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Relaxing
Most relaxing vacation we've experienced. Hardly anyone on the beach. The sound of ocean waves all day and night. Beautiful sunrises. Met all our needs. Property manager was fantastic. Sent us text messages to keep us notified of road work/delays in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Aloha Lewis, Thank you for this kind review. Come back and visit us anytime!! Jane

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the beach!
This condo is literally steps from the beach - it’s the best location of a condo I have ever seen in Hawaii! There are views of the emerald green mountains and the ocean all at once from every window and the lanai, that are literally breathtaking. I can’t recommend this condo enough! We hope to come back again asap. The location is remote - which is what we love. It’s a 15 minute drive to Hanalei if you want to shop/get food. Also Hanalei Bay is a great place to watch sunset. Condo faces east so you will have gorgeous sunrises. Tunnels beach is a 3 minute drive. If you’re like me, you search online for that perfect condo for weeks and read tons of reviews. Here are a few things I noticed about this condo. The patio furniture was not the same as the pictures and was hard and uncomfortable. The beach chairs aren’t super comfy. There is a little rust everywhere but I’ve learned that is literally unavoidable in this lush part of the island, and it didn’t bother us at all. The beach towels were very stained. The kitchen is small but functional and had everything we needed to cook our meals at home. Bed was comfy. No AC but had lots of fans. If you want “posh” this is not for you. Overall, expect it to be a little dated, but the location and view supersedes all of that and make this property a GEM! Highly recommend it!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location, Walk Onto The Sand
A nice condo in our favorite location. Not a luxury condo but clean and comfortable. Property managers were helpful and available. Great snorkeling 200 yards down the beach to the west.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Babs D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colony is nice
It's not a high-end resort, but not low end either. Not as quiet as we'd like (husband and wife fighting next door, people above our unit stomping back and forth all hours of the night and day) but hey, we're in Kauai, right? Grateful to be here!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

john E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay!
A Fantastic place to stay we would book again in a heartbeat. Other reviewers complained of it being dated which was true but everything was clean and everything worked. Honestly, if the manufacture date of the kitchen sink is your vacation focus, you need to do some soul searching! And what better place to do that than literally steps from the beach!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2023
John, thank you for this great review! We agree, nothing should bother you with a view like that! Please come and stay with us again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Dina S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Ocean Front Condo
We had a wonderful stay in this ocean front condo. It was a beautiful location just as described and pictured. If you are looking for quiet beauty steps away from the beach this property will not disappoint.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at G-1, Dina! We hope you will come stay with us again :)

10/10 Excellent

Denis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can't Wait to Go Back!
Amazing stay and we'll be looking at staying there again in the future. The place was well-appointed, clean and great location. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2023
Thank you for the kind review, Denis! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jungle meets ocean!
Amazing location. Everything was as advertised. Just wished the sliding glass doors would have been cleaned for our arrival and could use a table on the patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t Beat This Location
Our family had a great stay here over the 2022 holiday season. We’ve stayed on the property before but not in this unit. If you’re looking to stay on the beach, I don’t think you can get a better location on the North Shore. The unit & entire property is in a fantastic location. You lanai is feet from the beach. It’s sunrises, sunsets, and sun, sand & water all day. There is also about 2-plus miles of walkable beach right outside the door. Additionally, the property has a very nice pool & hot tub area. The unit itself was in good shape - kitchen worked well for family meals. The overall location is a great one for getting away from the crowds but still being driveable to Hanalei, Princeville & other North Shore locations. I’d caution anyone looking for the big resort experience with lots of luxury amenities and activities (where you never have to leave the property). This is not that same experience. If you’re looking for somewhere to just get away, have unbeatable access to the beach as well as everything the North Shore has to offer, I definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at G-1 and look forward to hosting you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Sheila L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach view
If luxury near town is what you are looking for, don’t come here. This place is for those who want to fall asleep listening to the waves and to sink your feet j to the sand ten feet from your door. The beach is right in front of you. The place is a drive out from most things and the place is a little weather worn. But who cares if you just want to grab one of the beach chairs from the closet, walk ten feet to the beach and relax! I’ll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven on earth!
We had a constant breeze off the ocean, unbelievable. Resturant needs updating. It could be a destination unto itself! Definitely will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful
We particularly loved being right on the beach! thanks so much.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Susan T., Los Gatos

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible location, decent condo
Location. Windows open, ocean putting us to sleep, and walking distance (on the beach) to so many great beaches for swimming or snorkeling, including Tunnels. Convenient restaurant on site and excellent coffee shop. Everyone is very friendly. Important to note that this is remote. It suited us perfectly, but if you are looking for more pools, poolside bar, other resort amenities that come with that word, you won't find them here. This particular condo is tired for sure; updates need to happen. Management was very receptive when we gave feedback, noting that updates are in the future plan. Hopefully soon! The kitchen was well stocked and there were plenty of towels (including beach) and bedding. There were also excellent guidebooks about Hanalei and Kauai that were super helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thank you for the review, Susan. We always appreciate input from our guests. See you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Tyler L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Honeymoon Getaway
The view alone and the adjoining beach are absolutely beautiful. It’s a great location to getaway from the mainstream. A morning coffee with the sunrise, or an evening night cap among the stars is what is in store for you. Travel to near by parks and local restaurants in the near by town are very enjoyable. It was great to unplug and relax at this welcoming property. Definitely a destination we’ll be wanting to return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you, Tyler. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Hanalei Colony Resort. Congratulations on your nuptials!

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A-MAZING!
This condo is not the most updated in the bunch, but if you're staying here to sit inside the whole time, you're here for the wrong reasons. This place is LITERALLY 25 feet from the beach. There is endless coral/shell hunting, and the pool is wonderful. You'll fall asleep every night to the sound of the waves and wake up to the sun rising over the palm tree perfectly framed out the front window. Peaceful and secluded away from the hubbub, but still a quick drive into Hanalei for dining. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2022
Thank you, Allison. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!

8/10 Good

Shirley F., San Francisco

Location, Location, Location
Great location. Just need to upgrade the bathrooms, kitchen and closet. Noted moderate rust in the bathrooms, kitchen range hood rusty and the closet and divider hard to maneuver. Other than that, we truly enjoyed our stay. We recommend the place for those looking for serenity, and laid back vacation.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Bryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing vacation spot!
accommodation interior was basic but everything functioned properly. small kitchen to prepare lighter meals (for 2 people) was adequate. the 3/4 bathroom had a small shower but was sufficient (ref: 5'10" and ~175 lbs). exterior view was second to none. early morning sunrises across the bay were spectacular. enjoy the morning quiet with a cup of coffee on the lanai, seating for 4 with a small center table. great access to the Napali coast!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Aloha Bryan, Thank you for this response. The owners and I are aware the unit is ready for a refresh. We're keeping it in the best condition possible, while the owners work on plans for a remodel. I'm very hopeful! We hope you'll come see us again, perhaps to a new and better unit. Jane

10/10 Excellent

Juliana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous views
Gorgeous views up on North Shore.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Aloha Juliana, Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Hanalei Colony Resort G-1. We hope you will stay with us again soon!! Mahalo, Kim Murray Na Pali Properties

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hanalei Colony Resort G1
We enjoyed our stay in G1. The view was amazing! The property is clean, well maintained, and had everything needed for a family of four. I wasn't sure about the shuttered doors on the rooms for privacy, but it worked just fine for us. Overall, I would definitely recommend G1. Thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time at G1. It is a perfect little condo for staying in Ha'ena. Thank you and hope to host you again sometime i the future. Taylor Na Pali Properties

10/10 Excellent

Juli C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Relaxing Retreat
We really enjoyed our stay at Hanalei Colony Resort G1. Great views of the ocean and mountains and so close to the beach you we were able to relax to the sound of the waves day and night. Whale watching from the deck was great! We will be back someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your visit at Hanalei Colony Resort #G-1. We were happy to host you. And we hope you’ll visit us again. Jane F. Abramo, REALTOR, Na Pali Properties, Inc.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne M.

amazing location
Great little condo in an amazing setting, right on a fantastic beach to walk and enjoy. The condo was very comfortable, had all necessary amenities for a couple or a small family. The bedrooms are open so there is limited privacy. Kitchen is small but very adequate for making meals. Good restaurant on site and a nice pool area - but it is the beach/ocean and mountain view that makes this place spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Carl P., Colorado

Love on the Cheap
Great location, first and foremost. HCR is without frills, but who cares when you right on the ocean. If it's windy (and it was) you will be serenaded by the wind whistling through your louvers all night. But so what? Enjoy coffee every morning at the art gallery on the property. Beach presents tough walking through very deep sloped sands. I'm coming back though, because HCR beats all the traffic and congestion found elsewhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anandi H.

Retro View of Paradise
Aloha. We love to sit and read and gaze out to sea. The week we stayed, the weather was tumultuous and dynamic. Howling wind, rain, a bit chilly... a different Kauai vacation than we imagined. The view from the condo made everything perfect, and the "beach-cabin fever" was cured at the resort's pool & hot tub, or by walking along the beach. The condo is very simple. It feels like you are transported back to the 60's or 70's, which we liked. Its basic and retro. The cool rattan furniture has recently been re-upholstered, but it should be noted that the coffee table and chairs are easy to stub your toes on :) The kitchen set up is very basic. We had everything we needed, but it would have been nice to have a few more dishes, as there is no dishwasher. We tend to cook-in on vacation. We enjoyed the Waipa and Hanalei Farmer's Markets, and shopped at Foodland in Princeville for everything else. The Dolphin Fish Market in Hanalei has amazing giant sushi rolls, and fantastic fresh fish. We used the grill down at the pool most nights, which was fun. Sadly the pool hours are only 8am-10pm. There were a few times we would have enjoyed it earlier or later. The beach in front of the condo is great for walking, and sometimes has cool shells, but is usually too dangerous to swim in. There are close beach options toward the end of the road, but if you want the calm beaches, you may need to head clockwise around the island. The Limahuli Gardens are spectacular, barely 5 minutes away... and an amazing view of the sunset is not far either, at Ke'e Beach. We can't wait to return. Mahalo.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2016