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Reviews of Oceanfront, Stunning View, Remodeled, 1 BR, A/C, Pono Kai C305

Oceanfront, Stunning View, Remodeled, 1 BR, A/C, Pono Kai C305
Kapaa, HI

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 129 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tom m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice ocean front unit
Well appointed one-bedroom unit; listing and info in unit needs updating. Resort is well-kept and convenient. It’s located right on the beach walk with a terrific ocean view. Listing mentions ac in living room which appears to have been removed some time ago.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
From the moment you walk through the door, you feel ease and excitement. The view from the balcony is amazing. The unit is clean and very well stocked! I would check in before hitting the grocery store as many staples have been left behind. Salt, pepper, oil, condiments, cling wrap etc. The grounds at Pono Kai are very well kept and the staff is friendly. It was above my expectations and it really made for a wonderful vacation. I would stay in this unit again without a doubt.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, gorgeous view, and overall a great option
The host was super understanding of my payment blunder and called me to confirm I was indeed coming. I so appreciate that he didn’t cancel my reservation for my mistake. The dual zone air conditioning was a life saver because it gets stuffy. The condo smelled musty like it isn’t used a lot. The apartment had everything we needed including beach towels, shampoo and conditioner, beach chairs. We saw whale spouts off the lanai. The Murphy bed was really comfortable though the king bed mattress was quite squishy. Whatever the case, we really liked the condo and would stay again. Note: I’m a picky traveler with regard to my accommodations and the view plus location plus super host makes it a great choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location and view of this condo is outstanding. It's a good area with a great view, great beach, and plenty of dining options. We would stay here again. Two things i would like to note that could use improvement but arent deal-breakers or enough to signifigantly hurt this review: 1) There is no deadbolt or chain keeper on the door for security. A hotel style door latch or chain keeper would give extra piece of mind for security. The keypad style lock is nice to have but I would have liked both. 2) The condo while cleaned, could really use a deep cleaning. There was quite a bit of dust on the cabinets in the bathroom, there was quite a bit of grit in the rugs in the bedroom, and the water pitcher in the fridge was dirty in the inside. All these things can be easily fixed with a simple deep clean of the condo. Overall, this condo is in a prime location and even of you find a more modern condo, if it doesn’t have the ocean view and great beach like this one, you will regret not staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice condo unit
The unit itself was nice. Check-in was seamless. The view from the unit was beautiful, just like the picture. The walk right by the ocean was exceptional. Access to restaurants nearby were walking distance. The complex itself seemed very tired.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location, check-in is a process as you have to check in with front desk. Took 20 mins. Place is very nice and great views, but furniture is dated and a drawer was missing the front.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti C.

Liked: Cleanliness
always enjoy the view
great location
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald D., NE Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunrise in Kauai
Oceanfront at its best. Kapaa is perfectly located on the island for travel north, south and west. The 3rd floor unit is right on the beach. Nicely furnished with tile floors throughout. A special thank you to our housekeeper Brenda, for her assistance with a few items. We definitely plan to visit again.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

D C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Oceanfront Condo
We loved our stay. The condo was exceptionally clean with comfortable furniture, a well stocked kitchen and a great shower. Everything we needed for an exceptional vacation was available including beach chairs, coolers etc.The views from the balcony are outstanding and there is a wonderful walking/biking path along the shoreline directly in front of the condo. The resort has a pool, tennis courts and BBQ grills. The grounds are very nice and there is plenty of parking available. The central location in Kapaa make a great base for day trips around the island. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S., -

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place, only downside is traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirlee E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accomodations!
This property is everything that is advertised and more. Excellent location, clean, tons of kitchen accessories. Comfortable main bed and Murphy bed. Would highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O., Orange, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view and fantastic location
Loved our stay. View of the ocean was amazing. It was hard not to just sit on the balcony all day. Pono Kai is an older property (1970s), so keep this in mind. Not swanky, but well maintained. We had a little hiccup when we went to the front desk to get the card keys and wrist bands - they wanted us to forward to them an email confirmation from the owner. We told them we booked through VRBO so that would be difficult (if not impossible) to do. We did have a print out of the instructions from Richard. That seemed to satisfy them. Dishwasher went kaput. Brenda and the handyman ordered a new one. The good news is the next occupants will have a brand new dishwasher to use. Everything else worked fine. Walking into Kapaa town was an absolute joy! So many good places to eat and shop. Made us want to cry about the loss of Lahaina and its wonderful community. Would definitely stay here again. Course, my husband just decreed there will be no availability in the future “because I’m not leaving.” And, yes there are homeless folks. But every one of them we encountered was very polite. No problems at all. Indeed the only crime we encountered was a tourist being arrested for stealing a plush toy at the nearby ABC Store. Thank you Richard and Brenda!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Stay
We loved Richard’s place. The unit was even better than expected with plenty of A/C, an amazing view of the beach, and the beach access itself. Lots of cute shops and restaurants to walk to and very close to amenities such as gas, take out and grocery. We will definitely book again when we come back to the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K., Waterdown, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
The view was fantastic!! Very well stocked with anything that we needed. Great location. Would very highly recommend!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Perfect place for a few days while island hopping. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Asta K.

Not what you would expect
The apartments are old, in desperate need of refurbishment. When we arrived we saw that the apartments were prepared for two people, even though we booked it for three. When they brought us bed linen for the third person we had to change it, because it was old and stained. Safe is locked with a key :)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Joe G., Frisco, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We chose this property as it is right on the ocean with an ocean view. We were pleasantly surprised that it was also next to the Kauai multi-use path which runs in both directions quite a ways. Parking was ample and easy. The building insulation is tremendous as we never heard any noises from neighbors other than the roosters in the morning. While the property has many other amenities such as a pool, grills, etc, we did not take advantage of any of these during our stay. The unit was nicely appointed and had lots of extras like snorkeling gear, beach chairs and towels, etc. Be aware that the A/C is only in the bedroom. The living room has a sliding glass door to the covered balcony so you get the ocean breezes to help cool the place down, and there is a ceiling fan as well, but it can get quite stuffy. Overall, glad we picked this place and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
OK
OK
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous ocean view
The property was a great location to travel to all the different beaches. The view of the ocean made up for the wear and tear of the unit. The unit needs some repairs. The back sliding glass door handle is breaking and the cabinets draws in the kitchen are broken and falling off. The listing stated that it sleeps four and has beach towels for the guest. The unit had only 2 beach towels. We originally were going to have 4 adults staying in the unit for the week but my son and girlfriend decided to stay in the Condo with her parents so in the end we survived with only two beach towels. The owner was really nice and he allowed us to check-in early. We would definitely stay again in this unit. In fairness the owner probably doesn’t know about what needs to be repaired so I will send an email to him so that he can make the repairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Was exactly like the photos in a fabulous location! Spacious condo in a central part of the island. Loved the ocean view, the pool and hotub and great to be able to walk to restaurants nearby. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location location location
Great location. Great view of the mountain, ocean and bike/walking path. Nice pool and hot tub area. Generally quiet area. Restaurants in area not the best. Condo has cooking supplies. Condo also has beach chairs, snorkel gear, beach towels etc. Richard was great to work with.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul G.

Great oceanfront lanai but terrible neighborhood
We had a nice 2 week stay. The best part was the oceanfront patio. We made our own meals or did takeout because very few restaurants had a better view. The condo had been renovated years ago but it is still an old building. The popcorn ceilings and walls gave it a dreary feel. HOWEVER, Kauai has a homeless problem and a large number of them live on the bike path near Kapaa. Most have mental health or substance abuse issues. We saw it all first hand. Not pretty. We witnessed drug deals from our unit. Nice unit in a not-so-nice neighborhood. Pono Kai is a reasonably good complex. It is well maintained.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori L S., California

Liked: Cleanliness
slice of paradise
We stayed a few days at Pono Kai Resort. private VRBO. It was clean and had everything you would need. The view was stunning. We had one little blip with door lock but Brenda resolved in less than 5 minutes. Bed was comfortable and shower was great. Had lots of little touches, make up towel? fluffy grey towels and Kitchen was fully stocked (we only used coffee pot) no cooking on a quick few days in Kauai. Love the island would stay again and make sure of all amenities. nice property. owner Richard had great communication and suggestion. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place in Kauai
Wow!! This place had anything you can think of for a week vacation. Everything from kitchen you would ever need to closet full of things to keep you occupied. All you need is what you eat. View from lani was spectacular. Coffee every morning there was like heaven. The only thing was slippery throw rugs which we moved. Old people don’t need any help falling. Also, parking was a problem fo handicap. They were working and took a lot of spots near condo. The grounds were gorgeous. Thanks for giving us a later checkout since we were both under the weather. Would stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, amazing view, nice amenities
We had a great stay at this Pono Kai property. The view from the lanai is amazing, even better than the listing pics! The condo is well-equipped, with everything you need in the kitchen plus lots of beach gear. The resort property offers a nice hot tub, pool and other amenities. The location right on the Ke Ala Hele Makalae path in Old Town Kapa'a makes for convenient access to restaurants and shops in town, plus the path is great for sunrise walks and bike rides. As other reviews have mentioned, the condo would benefit from a deep clean and a bit of a freshen-up. Certainly not a deal breaker and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

janie k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Great location and view!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Nancy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Glorious Views
We love staying at the Pono Kai, especially in this unit. There are many amenities that make it feel like coming home. The view of sunrise and moonrise is spectacular. The sounds of waves breaking on the shore right in front of you can't be beat. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B., Wauconda

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location + Stay
Very convenient location to stay, you’re within walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, as well as other stores. Check in was a breeze and pretty straight forward. The view from the room was also very spectacular, you get to wake up to the beach. The room + living space has everything you need, almost like having a home away from home. 90% of the time we were always out and about, this stay served it’s purpose and beyond. Would 10/10 stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim F., Scottsdale

Liked: Cleanliness
wonderful location
This complex is in the heart of Kapa'a and is on the ocean with the multi-use trail right in front. Unit C305 is top floor with a full view of the ocean waves. With the balcony door open the sound of the waves fills the place. While sitting at the dining table and looking out the big sliding glass door I saw only ocean waves with the sun reflecting off them making it feel like I was on a cruise ship. The unit faces east so we had beautiful morning sunrises. The AC cools the bedroom very nicely. I once spent a week in August at a place in Kauai without any AC that was hard to sleep in even though it was on the ocean. That was not a problem in C305, the AC kept it nice and cool in the bedroom for sleeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Place
Nice size condo for 2 people. Wonderful location 50 yards from the ocean. The photos make it look like the ocean is much further away. Nice kitchen, quiet at night. Our stay was drastically shortened due to a health scare. We plan on trying again some time. Kuai is alot smaller than Maui. Mostly 2 lane roads everywhere, so you can't be in a hurry.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maui Beach Property
The condo was very nice except there was no lock on the back sliding door and it was very hot upon arrival. It would have been nice for the air to be turned on prior to our arrival. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice option for families in Kauai
The property is nice for families as being centrally located and those wishing to eat in. The out door BBQ's are cleaned every day! There is only one pool which can be crowded; the beach near by is ok for playing in the sand but not a place to swim or snorkel. Some time shares are more updated than VRBOs as ours had old textured ceilings and had not been updated for awhile.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shriniket S., Aurora, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs Renovation
This place is in desperate need of a major renovation. I feel that the pictures were taken long ago and do not accurately represent the condition of this condo today. There was packing tape securing an arm onto the chair in the living space as well as a significant tear in the couch. Most of the closet doors as well as the sliding glass door are very difficult to open and the sliding door no longer has a lock. Except for the dishes everything else in the kitchen are in need of replacing as they are very old and worn. The appliances are very old and rusty, the ice maker didn't work. The air conditioner was struggling to keep the bedroom cool. The blinds are also very old and bled light in from the passageway as the bedroom is in the front. The mattress was uncomfortable and seemed worn out as well. The remote for the TV in the bedroom was taped together and didn't work. The unit is part of a property that's a mix of private and corporate(hotel?) ownership. Since the unit is privately owned you can't get pool towels. The host was very chill and i really appreciated not having a long list of items to complete during checkout. The view from the balcony was very good. The property is on the main drag of the town so it can be challenging to exit the property as there is a LOT of traffic on the road out front. I feel bad doing this but, I would not stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and space
Great place, great location, Murphy bed was nice to have as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Karlee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view and budget friendly!
We stayed here for 5 nights and were thoroughly impressed with the location, room and the resort as a whole. We had little to no issues and appreciated the open communication with the property owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Oceanside Retreat
Breathtaking views of Pacific. Spent most of our morning and evenings on the balcony. 8 mile walking/biking trail begins at property and connects to countless restaurants, shops, and coffee bars. Elevator was out of commission for servicing, but Richard gave us ample warning. Pona Kai gave us help with our luggage, which really helped.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

C305 as good as listed.
Very Nice.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth L., Modesto, california

Liked: Cleanliness
Pono Kai C305
Great location on property. Good beach and walking trail. The condo had everything one could want for a vacation week. Would like a dead bolt for the door.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location on the island. Centrally located and beautiful waterfront views. We loved being on the bike path and it was a short walk to many stores, restaurants/food trucks, and bike rentals. The resort is beautiful and well maintained. The condo was well stocked. We really appreciated the cooler and 2 beach towels. There were lots of games, movies, books, boogie board, 2 beach chairs, and more in the closet. The condo is a little tired and we had some tiny ants visit us in the kitchen. We tried to make sure the counters were always wiped down and clean after cooking. This helped keep the ants away. We would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rovneesh R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
A great location. Maybe the beach towels can be replaced as they look little old. Otherwise, the overall stay was great. Lovely view of the ocean and nice breeze that you can enjoy from the balcony. I will definitely stay again in this place if I have to for my next visit to Kauaii.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lara S.

Dreamy view
Amazing view of the ocean. Perfect location on Kauai to visit everything on the entire island. The pool is perfect! Just an overall dreamy time in paradise for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie I., Fairfield, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Ocean Retreat
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pono Kai! The condo had everything we needed, and a lovely lanai looking directly out on the ocean. Very close! Small beach below. We were able to walk to breakfast shops, and dinner. Plus, there are many other places to eat and shop very nearby. The walking trail along the ocean is also beautiful and good for people watching! This is a great place to stay when in Kapaa and it’s a reasonable drive in both directions to the north of the island and the south. Loved it and thank you, Richard!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt H., Plymouth, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Surf
Relaxing stay. Very good amenities in the unit and at the resort. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Very nice, loved the trail!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John D., Kalamazoo

Liked: Cleanliness
Best stay of our trip
We stayed a week in each one of Hawaii’s five islands and this was the best locatio and facility. We had during the course of our five weeks in Hawaii.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not perfect. But pretty darn close.
Very nice and comfortable unit. The grounds and amenities are fantastic. Tennis, pickle ball, and lots of other activities are available on site. Beaches within 100 yards. Easily walkable to a lot of interesting food trucks. Which we found to be a much better option than any of the restaurants in the area. Perfect unit to just read a book and listen to the waves from the lanai. The unit could use a deep cleaning but was pretty good considering the throughput. A few minor problems, but nothing very annoying. Overall I would highly recommend and would like to return in two years and stay for two weeks instead of just 6 days.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R., Naperville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location
A wonderful, comfortable stay. For us, it is all about location. 1) The View…many places on the islands have views of other buildings. This property has an un-obstructed view of the ocean, waves, and sound. the only thing between us and the water’s view were two palm trees. 2). Central location…if your intent is to explore Kauai, the best area to stay in is Kapaa since it is easy to get to both the north and south sides of the island. 3). Close to town…many reviews comment on how close to town this unit is. Reality it is right next to old Kapaa Town, just across the street. Grocery shopping was just a couple block walk in the other direction.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Narinder D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing ocean view
Beautiful view, perfect location and very well kept. Thank you for helping us make Beautiful memories ❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M., Hendersonville, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional stay with all aspects of this unit
EVERYTHING was great staying at this unit at Pono Kai. The resort was quiet and had everything you could want. The unit was well furnished and felt like home (loved the hard 2-wheel cooler). The ocean view from the balcony was amazing. Literally steps to eating (Pacco's Tacos Mexican delicious) next door to the resort. 2nd time on island and Kapa'a is a great midpoint for access to both north and south of island. Brenda is who we had contact with while staying and she was sweet and responded quickly to a couple of inquiries. If we ever got a third opportunity to go back to Kauai, this would be the first place I'd attempt to book "again". Thanks and Mahalo Richard!!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Bryan Z., Pincher Creek Alberta Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a lot of fun
Great location in Kapaa Beautiful view of the ocean. Close to shopping and restaurants. Condo was well equiped with everything you need. Lots of things to do at Pono Kai resort. Tennis, pickel ball, horse shoes and more
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023