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Beachfront Resort - AC! Steps to Beach & Pool

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Beach
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Kapa'a Beach Park
  • Place, Coconut Marketplace
  • Place, Lae Nani Beach
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beachfront Resort - AC! Steps to Beach & Pool

Paradise as you imagined it! Steps from the Swimming Pool and Sandy Beach surrounded by lush tropical gardens, in the heart of wonderful Kapa'a Town! Pono Kai Resort perfectly located within walking distance of downtown Kapa'a with its restaurants and shops, parks and activities.

Great Reviews:

"Property was great. All things you would need are available. Bathroom updated. Very clean. Host was very quick to respond for the couple of questions! And location is excellent!! Highly recommend!
Reviewed By: HF, June 30, 2025
Vacation Date: June 13, 2025

Very Nice!
"Very nice 1 bedroom condo. Kapa’a is a nice town and very laid back. Definitely a good area to stay. Not too far from the north south or west shore areas.
Reviewed By: PH, April 29, 2025
Vacation Date: April 9, 2025

This popular resort on sandy Pono Kai Beach is fronted by the famous Kapa'a Beach Bike bath and its miles and miles of shoreline. This amazing central location gives you easy access to the North, South and West shores, as well.

This 3rd floor Penthouse Garden 1 Bedroom condo in building with an elevator, then steps to the sandy oceanfront beach and swimming pool features a spacious bedroom with a King in the master bedroom, a bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with a pull out sofa sleeper to accommodate up to 4 guests. Relax on the tropical garden view lanai and enjoy the beautiful Kauai sunrise!
Great location and condo!

Amenities at the resort abound in beautifully maintained landscaped tropical flora, a large swimming pool with hot tub, barbecue, sauna, tennis courts ,putting greens, exercise room, activities desk, and a sundries shop.

Surrounded by swaying palms you will find your own Hawaii Paradise at the Pono Kai Resort. Stroll the 12 lushly landscaped acres and you’ll discover tropical flowers, fruit trees and peaceful gardens. Enjoy swimming or snorkeling in the sparkling blue Pacific Ocean, just a few steps from your condo, or take a relaxing dip in the pool.

Property amenities include:
• Jacuzzi
• Laundry Facilities (coin operate on the first florr of each building)
• Security
• Guest Activities Desk
• Private Lanai
• Tennis & Pickleball
• Shuffleboard
• Swimming Pool
• Herb Garden
• Arts & Crafts
• Board Games
• Free Wifi
• Hawaiian Gardens
• Free Parking
• Bar-B-Que Facilities
• Sauna (2)
• 24 Hour Front Desk
• Complimentary Beach Towels
• Golf Putting Greens
• Table Tennis/Ping Pong
• Picnic Tables

Within walking distance of Pono Kai J305, you can explore the historic town of Kapa’a, with art galleries, boutiques, shops and restaurants. You’ll enjoy discovering this quaint town and taste of “old Hawaii,” that is off the beaten path.

On the first Saturday of each month, Old Kapaa Town throws itself a party. There are lots of crafts, local foods and music. The festivities start around 6:00 and start winding down around 9:00. This monthly event is lots of fun, and is well-attended by locals and visitors alike.

Be sure to stroll, jog, or ride a bike along the paved oceanfront Kapaa bike trail, fronting the Pono Kai Resort. You can rent bicycles next door. Pono Kai Resort is located within 5 minutes from all water activities; canoeing, kayaking, surfing, etc...

FALL 2025 the pool will be closed for renovation scheduled for September, October, and November 2025 (subject to change).

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 450070020215, GE-069-320-0384-01, TA-069-320-0384-01

About the area

Kapaa

Located in Kapaa, this condo is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Holoholoku Heiau and Poli'ahu Heiau, while Kela's Glass Gallery and Kamokila Hawaiian Village are cultural highlights. Smith's Tropical Paradise and Lydgate Beach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Kapaa, Hawaii

What's nearby

  • Fuji Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kapa'a Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Coconut Marketplace - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lae Nani Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java Kai Kapaa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Musubi Truck - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Olympic Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beachfront Resort - AC! Steps to Beach & Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beachfront Resort - AC! Steps to Beach & Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Resort - AC! Steps to Beach & Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Resort - AC! Steps to Beach & Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Resort - AC! Steps to Beach & Pool located?

Situated near the beach, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Kela's Glass Gallery, Kapa'a Beach Park and Ho'olalaea Waterfall. Kapaa Shopping Center and Kapaa Town Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, nice view from balcony. I would suggest including directions for air conditioning units in book in the unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Cute little place right in Kapaa

This place had everything needed for our stay. We loved the pool area and the great walking path along the beach. The place was super clean and the process was easy !
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Felt like home

We really enjoyed our stay and all the amenities — and the location was perfect! Appreciated the responsiveness of the property manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MIke & Kris M.

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

First time in Kauai

Joanne place was wonderful. Had everything you needed and more. It was our first time in Kauai and was wonderful spending our 40th anniversary there.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

natalie b.

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

Overall good

Overall was a good stay on a nice condo resort property. Condo had everything we needed.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glen G.

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

Perfect for our needs

Very clean and well equipped unit. Kapaa is a great central location to explore the island. Here’s a tip: download the Gypsy Guide app for Kauai. It helped us discover many things we may have otherwise missed. Also, Pacos Tacos Nextdoor to the resort is excellent. Nice resort at a good price.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irina S.

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

great vacation

Everything was great except 1st nigh when AC wasn't working properly. But overall we had a good time, thanks to host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Property

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

shawn R.

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

Just right

We’ll outfitted! So happy to find beach chairs, drying rack, cooler ice, some spices, olive oil, sunscreen, guide books. beach towels, and that’s just the things we used! Our friends stayed at a time-share in the same complex and has none of these.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylour C.

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

Convenient spot with everything you need

We had a little bump checking in when the property was booked under the owners name instead of my own. Wasn’t a huge issue though. This location is centrally located, super clean and has all the amenities you could need. We really enjoyed using the snorkeling gear to check out the fish at Lydgate. Sam's Ocean View restaurant is nearby and recommended to us by the owner and it was fantastic! We also enjoyed breakfast at Java Kai’s. Owner was quick to respond. We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

bjokerlund

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for 3 nights with our infant daughter. The room was clean, had AC in the family and bedroom, and was supplied with beach gear. We enjoyed the walk ability to the shore and shops. Check to make sure the pool and hot tub are open, if that’s important to you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo as advertised good communication with owners. AC is great
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well-kept condo that was the perfect location for a quick getaway with my husband.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great communicatuon, flexible property manager. We had a wonderful time - - our only complaint was that we didn't book enough days, a week was too short! A week is just enough time to begin to appreciate what the community and the island have to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H.

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

Very Nice

Very nice 1 bedroom condo. Kapa’a is a nice town and very laid back. Definitely a good area to stay. not to far from the north south or west shore areas.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb M.

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

Beautiful place

Beautiful place and even more beautiful island
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb w.

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

Great stay

Nicely updated unit. Had everything we needed. Great communication. Thankful for air-conditioning in July! Unit away from ocean. Minimal breezes. We had trouble getting to a BBQ grill. Not enough available for each bui building
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Very well equipped

This condo had everything! It was probably the best stocked of any we’ve stayed, with beach toys, sunscreens, condiments, etc. The location is great, easy walk to lots of restaurants and halfway between the north and south beaches.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Lovely Condo

Nice, clean space on the third floor. Walking distance to shops and places to eat and the beach. JoAnn was easy to communicate with. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

Month in Kaua’i

We just spent a lovely month in Kauai. The condo was beautiful. Joanne was easy to book with and kept us updated as needed. We enjoyed the Pono Kai grounds and location as we explored the beautiful island.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Perfect stay

Beautiful Condo. Had everything you will need. The Christmas lights on the deck railing was such a nice touch. Thank you for sharing your property with us.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

pierre s.

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

Très bien situé

Tout était à notre satisfaction. Très bonnes communications avec la propriétaire et réponse rapide de sa part. Bien localisé à Kapaa, il ne manque rien dans le condo. Le complexe est très très bien entretenu. Le seul point à améliorer serait d’augmenter la puissance du système d’air climatisé car il ne suffit pas à climatiser l’ensemble du condo et ce, particulièrement la chambre à coucher. Pour le reste tout est impeccable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Steven S.

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

Sept 14 - Oct 3

We have stayed in other Pono Kai condos that seemed more like a 'home'. This condo was acceptable for our purposes. Main complaint is the condo could have been cleaner. A garment from a previous guest was found behind the bedroom dresser. In our opinion, the property needs a good 'deep clean'.
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

TC

Excellent location. Condo is well equipped with beach stuff.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

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

Great location!

This condo was awesome for us to explore the island. The condo was nice and had everything we needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Candace Mack/ Kauai Calls! Set Your Heart Free

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