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Completely updated inside at romantic beachfront resort

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Hanalei Colony Resort E3 Kauai Rental - Spacious grounds of the Hanalei Colony Resort.
Hanalei Colony Resort E3 Condo Rental - View from lanai.
Hanalei Colony E3 Rentals - Condo Lanai.
Hanalei Colony E3 Condo - Living room.
Hanalei Colony Resort E3 Kauai Condo - Living room and dining area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Hanalei, Hawaii
  • Hanalei Bay
  • Makua Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Princeville, HI (HPV)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Completely updated inside at romantic beachfront resort

Enhanced COVID cleaning and disinfecting procedures for every check-in.

Hanalei Colony Resort E3 - completely updated ocean view apartment in north shore Kauai's only true beachfront resort, recently voted one of Travel + Leisure's top 20 favorite resorts. Dedicated high-speed internet make it a great remote work choice. These unique Hanalei vacation rentals are just steps away from the secluded sandy beach that fronts the property!

This lovely upstairs corner condo has been completely remodeled inside and completely refurnished. It's gorgeous and upscale and comfortable, with a large shady lanai and ocean view, all about 30 seconds from the sand. There is one bedroom, furnished with a king bed. For privacy, it can be closed off from the rest of the unit with sliding shoji screens which still allow air flow to keep you cool at night. A second bedroom is furnished with a queen bed, and also has sliding shoji screens for 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 and dining areas are comfortably furnished and there are dramatic ocean views from each of the large picture windows. You won't mind cooking in the lovely remodeled kitchen with upscale touches like subway tile backsplash and rich wood cabinetry. The bathroom has also been completely updated and boasts similar touches of subway tile and rich wood. While there are no televisions in the apartments, 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 E3's beautiful interior and views, and the beach just in front, this Hanalei rental offers additional amenities for guests to enjoy, including swimming pool, jacuzzi, barbecue grills, and guest laundry room. Walk next door to the Opakapaka Bar and Grill or across the parking lot to the Hanalei Day Spa. Just a few 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.

This is an upstairs condo so you need to be able to go up and down stairs. There are no elevators.

Although this home has internet, the speed and reliability cannot be guaranteed due to the remote location and the service being provided by a third-party.

Hawaii Vacation Rental Identification Number TA-030-053-2736-01.

Property manager

Kauai Kahuna
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Laundry
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 580110270020, TA-030-053-2736-01, GE-030-053-2736-01

About the area

Hanalei

Located in Hanalei, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Limahuli Garden and Reserve and Island Sails are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Hanalei, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Makua Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Ke'e Beach - 12 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 20 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 22 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 28 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Completely updated inside at romantic beachfront resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Completely updated inside at romantic beachfront resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Completely updated inside at romantic beachfront resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Completely updated inside at romantic beachfront resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Completely updated inside at romantic beachfront resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Hanalei condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Kepuhi Point Beach and Wainiha Beach Park. Makua Beach and Lumahai Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

todd w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The recently remodeled unit we stayed in, was perfectly appointed and extremely comfortable. I would more than recommend this property to anyone considering staying anywhere on this side of the island!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet location with a nice pool facility

We enjoyed our stay at your condo. We loved listening to the waves each evening and enjoyed using the pool and hot tub located on the premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

We had an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great place

We would definitely stay here again. Beautiful renovated property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

December on the north shore

Great location and very chill vibe. This property is great if you are looking for a nice place that isn’t part of a big and commercialized resort. Quiet and very close to ocean. Beautiful view of ocean. Internet is very fast and I was able to work remotely and take video calls.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacque E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice vacation condo

The unit was nicely appointed and very comfortable. Everything was extremely clean and well taken care of. Enjoyed the lanai and looking out towards the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Ending to Our Stay

The property was as described. Seamless process and serene stay. We would return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view in relaxed Hanalei area

We had a great 4 night stay in Feb. Absolutely great view of beach from lanai and also somewhat visible from bedrooms. Well-maintained and friendly service through the host manager. A few things to know:--Agree with previous reviewer that there should be a little more flexibility in how many towel sets you can use for what you are paying.-Renting through VRBO you do not get the use of the resort shuttle. We didn't have a problem with parking anywhere, but it would have been a nice option.-Recycling is available.-There is an excellent coffee shop beside restaurant with extremely friendly owner.-If you want to hike the Kalamau trail or visit Ke'e beach in Haena state park, book a shuttle or parking well in advance. Note: The shuttle will pick you up at the resort, but you must inform 3 days in advance and provide proof of lodging. -Highly recommend a visit to Limahuli garden near state park. -Farmer's market in Princeville was great, with good food trucks and Kauai made crafts.--Recommend swimming at lifeguard beaches in winter months. Surf is rough but spectacular to watch.--Please don't use suntan products from home if swimming--they damage the coral reefs which are already having a hard time. We would return and overall great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and property

Great location and property
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This is a great location to get a taste for the local non-resort Hawaii. Very close to the NaPali coast trailheads. Our unit was nicely updated and very clean and well-appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location - away from it all.

The Colony is terrific. Very quiet, peaceful, and priced right. If you are looking for relaxing place this is it. If you are looking for lots of nightlife and restaurants then stay in Poipu. My family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in quiet simple resort

We enjoyed our stay in this unit at the Hanalei colony resort. It has amazing views to the ocean and peaks of the mountains too. You can walk on the beach in both directions depending on tides. The north island is very relaxing but you will still need reservations for the Kīlauea lighthouse and Ke’e beach so it’s not a casual as you might want. Winter is the rainy season so you will need to drive south for the sunshine you might be wanting. We stayed in January and some days were amazing and others rain all day. The unit was well equipped and had most everything you need. Note, no dryer can make packing a chore so get some quarters from the store and plan to use the laundry room on the property. It was difficult to hang dry towels and beach gear in this unit. Note: the pots and pans could use a refreshed set from Costco or similar. Would recommend for 3-4 nights of a week in Kauai during rainy season. Also if you’d like to use the resort shuttle to beaches or town then need to book via resort not VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dukho Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely View

We loved the view and breeze on our lanai the most! The unit is beautiful and newly updated. The kitchen was well appointed. Unfortunately the beach breeze didn’t flow through the unit as much as we would have liked due to how the building is positioned, so it did get a bit hot and humid when we were there in early September. That was the ONLY thing we didn’t love. We recommend that you walk across the parking lot and get a massage on the beach from the Hanalei Day Spa - glorious!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

We love the HCR and it’s location .
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time!

The condo was clean and very nice! It was great. Only recommendation would be to wash the windows so you could see the magnificent view. Otherwise it was fantastic! Would go back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

If you want to escape, this is your place. This unit, even though it’s not oceanfront, is a stone’s throw from the ocean and the lanai has a perfect view of it. This is not an all-inclusive resort and that’s exactly why we stayed there. Secluded, private, and amazing location, as close to the “end of the road” as you can get. Incredible property with a restaurant, small coffee shop and day spa just across the parking lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

richard d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4/5

63-year-old male travel often the property is very nice and well-maintained but all should know that it is probably 50 to 60 years old and shows it I know a five star property and this is not one of them, but definitely four stars and I would stay again just tempered your expectations
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

A Slice of Heaven

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: Had a wonderful stay in paradise. Cathy was extremely helpful and the place was in excellent condition. Such a beautiful and peaceful location . Would definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Hanalei Colony Resort condo

Overall lovely place; lovely views. It did have a few issues: ceiling lights flickering in one bedroom, and a couple wall outlets that were dead. I communicated these to the management company, and they said they would get them fixed.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

A Perfect Week!

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: We had an excellent time at HCR E3. Pictures and descriptions were spot on. The property is beautiful and well maintained. The vibe is very quiet and peaceful which is exactly what we were looking for. We will absolutely be back.

8/10 Good

Ralph F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and quaint

The property is comfortable with nice updates and amenities. The views are amazing, with great beach access. There is a nice spot that is safe for swimming/wading. And you can walk on the beach forever. Also has a really nice pool. Be aware that there is no TV or dishwasher. Not having a TV was actually nice, so you can focus on watching and listening to the ocean. And the wifi was surprisingly good so you can stream to your devices no problem if you want. Already recommended this location to family members who have booked a trip later this month. Proximity to Hanelei is great, never really felt the need to go anywhere else on the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Dreamland

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I may be a bit bias b/c the North Shore of Kauai is an exceptionally special place to me. Even so, I would definitely stay at Hanalei Colony again. Beautiful location, office staff friendly and helpful, wonderful breeze from the lanais. Nicely designed and decorated. Beautiful views in every direction.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Stacy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Condo

I would say the condo is great. The reason I gave 4 stars is because, we asked the manager in the front office a couple of questions about rentals and her words were " that's not our rental so I can't help you." The fan in the bedroom has one very low speed. And lastly this condo doesn't come with beach chairs or an umbrella.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

carol g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great ocean view

The Hanalei Colony Resort is well known to me, as I have been vacationing in Ha'ena for the past 20 years. I have never stayed there until this visit, however, as we usually rent a standalone home. Our unit was comfortable and had a lovely ocean view. The kitchen was missing some basic items, such as a salad spinner and more than one cutting board, but all in all it was satisfactory. The unit was well stocked with beach gear (chairs, umbrella, etc.), but unfortunately there was no place to hang our wet bathing suits, wet suits, etc., as the property doesn't allow hanging these items on the railing of the lanai, with good reason. A foldable drying rack would be a good addition to the amenities in the unit. We enjoyed using the gas grill by the swimming pool on two occasions. All in all this is a comfortable and pleasant place to stay. It's right on the beach and there are great views.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023

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