2024 Traveler Award winning rental, Hanalei Colony Resort I2 is unique among north shore Kauai condo resorts. These Hanalei vacation rentals are directly on the path to follow, just take a few steps and you're on the sand. And I2 is literally just a few steps to the beach, with absolutely amazing sea views from every room. The only way you could be any closer to the water is if you were actually on a boat! You can also take advantage of the restaurant and spa onsite, or prepare your own food in your apartment's full kitchen or on the gas grills provided. Pool, jacuzzi, guest laundry room, and barbecue are conveniently close.
Hanalei Colony Resort I2 is beautiful inside with a prime oceanfront location at north shore Kauai's only true beachfront resort. You can see the beach from your living room and bedroom windows, and once you step out onto the shady lanai, it's only a couple more steps and you're right there on the secluded sandy beach that fronts the property!
Inside, you'll find a full kitchen, with subway tile backsplash and custom cabinetry. There are two full bathrooms, recently refreshed. The first bedroom is furnished with a king bed, and the guest bedroom has a queen size bed. Both bedrooms can be closed off from the shared living areas with wooden louver doors that preserve the refreshing airflow while providing visual privacy. Note that sound will still carry, so if you're streaming a late-night movie, be sure to keep the volume low. The living room and dining area each comfortably accommodate 4 people. Your private (furnished) lanai is absolutely perfect for enjoying a morning cup of coffee or evening glass of wine while relaxing to the sounds of the surf and enjoying the cool breeze. There is a smart TV, and dedicated high-speed wifi is provided so you won't be completely cut off from the modern world. (Only as cut off as you wish to be.)
In addition to Hanalei Colony Resort I2's beautiful interior and perfect sea views of the beach just in front, guests can enjoy the swimming pool, jacuzzi, barbecue grills, and guest laundry room. You can walk next door to the Opakapaka Bar and Grill. Also located just across the parking lot is the Hanalei Day Spa. Just ten minutes past the charming town of Hanalei, you'll find that shopping and dining options are conveniently close. It's the perfect Kauai vacation rental for proposals, honeymoons, anniversaries, and other romantic occasions.
While wonderfully furnished and right next to the beach, please know that the development was built in simpler times. The units are smaller and have kitchens to match. Some normal amenities will be absent given the space and purposeful attempt to honor the simplicity of earlier times: you won’t find a dishwasher or washing machine in any of the units (there is a laundry room on the premises), and most units have no televisions (though wifi is available for those of us who can't escape work or want to stream our favorite shows).
As with most homes on Kauai, this vacation rental is NOT air conditioned.
Although this home has a dedicated high-speed internet connection, the speed and reliability of wifi cannot be guaranteed due to the remote location and the service being provided by a third-party.
Hawaiian Vacation Rental ID: TA-111-089-5104-02...
Registration Number: GE-111-089-5104-02, TA-111-089-5104-02, 580110270035
Bryan P.
Jul 08, 2024
We had a great time staying at this property!
The condo is well-appointed (looks like recent remodel), spacious and in a fantastic location. As advertised, it is steps from the beach. We woke up to to amazing sunrises every morning.
The location is a little remote (20 minute drive back to Hanalei), but benefits from being 3 minutes from Tunnels beach and 10 minutes from Ke'e beach. If you want a beautiful, tranquil place to stay where you can listen to the ocean, this is your place!
I will say that the overall property needs a paint job for all of the railings (parts of the resort a little run down). But not a big deal -- and the inside of the condo was beautiful and well kept. Also, the (seems like recently added) pool/hot-tub/BBQ area is beautiful.
The only thing keeping this from being a 5-star review was just some very minor stuff. Our bathroom was out of shampoo (we had to buy some), and the kitchen needed just a couple of small things for cooking (a bigger frying pan and a strainer for pasta). Also, if you book through VRBO (versus the property management) you don't get to use the property shuttle to town/beaches. But these are definitely first-world problems.
Overall, a great place in a beautiful location that lived up to its marketing! Thanks for a great stay!
Jun 09, 2024
First off, the location is perfect for people that like solitude. It's not busy and the oceanfront views are amazing. Listening to the waves crashing was perfection. It did get a little warm but not unbearable (and I get hot easy). The place was clean. The king bed isn't in the oceanfront room with attached bathroom so that was a little weird for our situation. The king bed also felt like some kind of air mattress, it wasn't super comfortable. I'm not sure I would stay again because they literally won't make sure you have enough toilet paper. I know. I know. That sounds ridiculous but come on....I texted them to let them know that we may run out and the response was that they couldn't get us some and we could go buy our own. I'm sorry but that is pretty dang basic and the fact that this is a known problem is just plain weird. They say they give you a "starter pack" of items but that isn't a thing. That is something they made up to make themselves not look so bad. EVERYWHERE provides enough toilet paper. They also charge for things like, if you use more than 4 towels, when 4 people are staying. The kitchen was OK stocked but we didn't use their stuff a whole lot. We didn't find a sheet pan to be able to cook a pizza. I really really wanted to love this place but I'm not sure if I would return literally based on the fact that I have to buy/bring my own toilet paper. That's just weird. (We didn't end up running out but we were close, no one likes that situation).
Ann D.
May 31, 2024
Love location and tranquility
Most especially the resident cat Leo!
Mike M.
Feb 29, 2024
The property is as advertised. Being at the very northern tip of the island is amazing and having the restaurant onsite with access to the Pool/spa was very nice. Proximity to all of the northern beaches is a real benefit including the one steps from the back door. Thank you.
Eric C.
Feb 16, 2024
They don't lie when they say you are steps from the beach and you can listen to it all day long from the unit! The kitchen is awesome to be able to prepare meal and the this portion of the island is perfect for the island life with all the shops and restaurants but the small town feel and atmosphere that makes the location perfect!
Eric S.
Jan 23, 2024
Perfect sized unit and creative configuration for families with very young kids. We made full use of the walk out to the sand every morning. Our two-year old was a big fan of watching the waves while throwing back some longans.
Dennis P.
Jan 15, 2024
I have stayed in the Napoli Colony Resort many times since 1995 and this was a stay where the general room was disappointing. From water damage in the shower due to a second story apartment leak, to chairs that were falling apart underneath, to just one roll of toilet paper per bathroom for a 10 day stay, I was really unhappy. In addition, many of the other Colony Resort Apartments have much more comfortable beds and in general, a cleaner more professional attitude to the rooms themselves. We will not stay in E2 again.
(If you wish to see the problems Ive described, I have taken pictures and videos of the issues we found - i would be happy to share them with you
Dennis Passaggio
Ken W.
Dec 10, 2023
Amazing location
Ken W.
Dec 10, 2023
Amazing location
Katelyn P.
Nov 21, 2023
Beautiful place!
Katelyn P.
Nov 13, 2023
Beautiful place!
Blake R.
Oct 30, 2023
The Kauai Kahuna is just what I wanted. It was right on the crashing waves with beautiful views of the mountains in a remote area just outside of Hanalei Bay. I loved listening to the waves at night and waking up to the sunrise in the morning. The flowers and the plants on the grounds are wonderful to look at as you walk in and out of the condo. We had a few difficulties with our stay but the staff at Kauai Kahuna found resolutions for us every time. The pool, bbq, and laundry that are onsite were very helpful and welcome bonuses too. I would gladly choose to stay here the next time that I come to the north shore Kauai.
Blake R.
Oct 30, 2023
The Kauai Kahuna is just what I wanted. It was right on the crashing waves with beautiful views of the mountains in a remote area just outside of Hanalei Bay. I loved listening to the waves at night and waking up to the sunrise in the morning. The flowers and the plants on the grounds are wonderful to look at as you walk in and out of the condo. We had a few difficulties with our stay but the staff at Kauai Kahuna found resolutions for us every time. The pool, bbq, and laundry that are onsite were very helpful and welcome bonuses too. I would gladly choose to stay here the next time that I come to the north shore Kauai.
Howard S.
Aug 20, 2023
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:
Unit was nice, clean and updated. Although we only stayed one night, we enjoyed the stay.
Kathie K.
Jul 18, 2023
We stayed at 3 different properties on this visit, and I wanted one ON THE SAND - and this was it! You walk off the patio, across the grass past the next door unit...and on to the sand with nothing but the vast ocean in front of you. This isn't a swimmable beach, but that wasn't a priority here. The unit was cozy and comfy. Trade winds and fans kept us pretty comfortable - and it's like there is just a think veil between you and nature that way. We loved the proximity to Tunnels Beach and Hanalei, without being IN Hanalei. Onsite restaurant was just meh, but we didn't get a chance to try the coffee spot. This location does have more "critters" than other places we stayed, but we just kept everything in the fridge (everything!), and it was fine. Otherwise these teeny tiny ants would appear out of thin air on the counter! I would recommend, and would definitely stay here again.
