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Quaint Island Charm Right On the Beach! Secluded & Laidback Seaside Retreat

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Hanalei, HI
  • Hanalei Bay
  • Makua Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Hideaways Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Quaint Island Charm Right On the Beach! Secluded & Laidback Seaside Retreat

Hanalei Colony Resort J3 is a tranquil, off-the-beaten-path retreat on Kaua'i's far North Shore, perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape surrounded by natural beauty! This charming, vintage-style condo features two bedrooms, with the option to use the second bedroom to sleep a third guest or as a remote office, a fully appointed kitchen, and a light-filled living and dining area that opens to breathtaking ocean views. You'll find another sleeper sofa in the living room, allowing you to comfortably accommodate up to four guests. The shaded balcony lanai offers outdoor seating for 2, and the perfect spot to take in an island sunrise with your morning coffee! Please note, the bedrooms are separated from the main living space by sliding shoji screens, offering visual privacy but not soundproofing.

The amenities at Hanalei Colony Resort make this the perfect spot for a slow-paced vacation. Walk just a few steps and you're right on a warm, sandy beach away from any crowds! You can walk along the golden sands until you come to the end of the road at Ke'e Beach, or you can spend a day by the pool and hot tub, lounging in the sun and grilling in the outdoor kitchen. If you need to truly unwind and pamper yourself, the Hanalei Day Spa is just across the parking lot and offers some incredible services (can you say beachside couple's massage?). You'll also find the Opakapaka grill & bar on site for some tasty seaside bites, as well as the Na Pali Art Gallery & Coffee Shop where you can peruse beautiful local art and jewelry while enjoying a morning brew.

For those of us that like to get out and about, Hanalei Colony Resort is still close to many attractions. Take a quick 15 minute drive and you're in the heart of Hanalei town, with its charming boutiques, restaurants, and cafes. Grab a bite to eat or a shave ice before heading to the iconic beaches of Hanalei Bay for the day. Tunnels Beach, perfect for snorkeling, is only 3 minutes away driving, or 20 minutes on foot if you prefer to hoof it. Ha'ena Beach is just another 3 minutes down the road, and is a hidden gem with pristine waters and incredible sunsets. You're also just 10 minutes away from the Limahuli Gardens & Preserve, which offer an introduction into native Hawaiian culture and its ties to the natural landscape, against a backdrop of dramatic mountains and the Pacific Ocean. For any basic grocery needs, as well as delicious sandwiches, acai bowls, coffee, and shave ice, head 3 minutes down the road to the Wainiha Country Market. You'll also find a lovely selection of local goodies you won't be able to resist!

Please note that Hanalei Colony Resort was built in simpler times in a more remote location. The resort was designed with the untouched environment as the main draw, and does not offer all the luxuries of modern resorts. There is no dishwasher and no TV in the unit (although there is Wi-Fi), and it takes longer to access the rest of the island. Drive time to Princeville and Kilauea is roughly 30 minutes, to the East Side (where the airport is) is 70 minutes, and to the South Shore is over 90 minutes. We highly recommend renting a car, as third party guests are unfortunately NOT able to use the resort shuttle services. We do, however, encourage guests to take advantage of the North Shore Shuttle, which services locations such as the Wainiha Country Market, Limahuli Gardens, and Ha'ena State Park. The shuttle will pick you up right in the parking lot of Hanalei Colony Resort (super convenient!), and advance reservations are required.

This is an upstairs unit. You must be able to go up and down 2.5 flights of stairs (roughly 25 steps) to access the unit. There are no elevators.

As with most homes on Kauai, this vacation rental is NOT air conditioned, however there are ceiling fans in each space to help with air flow.

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 registration id: TA-014-311-2704-01`

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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 580110270040, TA-014-311-2704-01, GE-014-311-2704-01

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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Hanalei, HI

What's nearby

  • Makua Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Ke'e Beach - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 20 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 20 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 20 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanalei Poke - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Hanalei Bread Company - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Quaint Island Charm Right On the Beach! Secluded & Laidback Seaside Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Quaint Island Charm Right On the Beach! Secluded & Laidback Seaside Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Island Charm Right On the Beach! Secluded & Laidback Seaside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Island Charm Right On the Beach! Secluded & Laidback Seaside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Island Charm Right On the Beach! Secluded & Laidback Seaside Retreat 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 Haena Beach Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Wonderful stay in Hanalei

Beautiful location…amazing views…sea breezes.If you are looking for a busy or wild property, this is not for you. We enjoyed the space of the apartment, the restaurant/bar and the pool/hot-tub. Did I mention the view…and the north coast location? I hope to be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We always love unplugging at Hanalei Colony Resort!! This part of Kauai is breathtakingly beautiful!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

On the beach

Great location! Comfortable and well equipped. Enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen B.

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

North Shore

Beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilma P.

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

Kauai vacation

Incredible views from the balcony/ deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean!!! Fantastic location with close proximity to Tunnels Beach, Haena SP, Napali SP, and the town of Hanalei. Beautiful resort property with a restaurant as well as a massage therapist within a 1 minute walk. We had a beachside couples massage that was AMAZING!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela S.

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

Great location .

Great location. Close to good beaches. Beautiful view and nice complex. Windy location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phenomenal location and beautiful condo! Spacious, great floor plan (the “rooms” are on opposite sides), plenty of sitting room all with direct views of the ocean. The kitchen was well stocked for a family that likes to cook. Plenty of towels and a ton of beach equipment for our family of three. Ashley quick walk to the beach area to the left, was better snorkeling than Tunnels Beach. Hanalei Bay is about a 10 minute drive and it had fantastic food, shopping, lots of boutiques, and plenty of rentals for the day. Others commented that the condo was outdated. It was one of the original resorts on that end of the island. I’m thankful it hasn’t been updated to today’s modern style. I would lose the local island charm, and the prices would double! They only updates that would be nice. Would be new beach chairs. But you can rent Tommy Bahamas from one of the shops in Hanalei for four dollars a day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

stacy G.

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

Location Location Location

Loved experiencing the North coast from the convenient location. You are so close to the sea, you can feel the spray. Lovely restaurant connected.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Wonderful ocean and beach front location

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay on the north shore & Unit J3 is in a great location in the complex!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Steve P.

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

J3

Great overall location and amenities. J3 is a little dated and could have been a cleaner on check-in.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

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

What a view!

Hanalei Colony Resort is an incredible property. Beautiful grounds and great location. The view from unit J3 is just spectacular. The unit could use some updating but very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

William B.

hi

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great location

10/10 Excellent

Louis K.

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

Hidden Gem

An incredible out of the way location. We never left the property. The view is amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Overall we enjoyed the condo . A storm came in and we lost power off and on which made it difficult to cook or charge phones. Also the condo is remote and so there were concerns we could be stranded if bridge went out. The remoteness also made it nice because there were no crowds or lines. Just know that to get to a town it’s an15 min drove.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful relaxing extended weekend

Awesome spot right next to the waves. If you're not into salt spray or the sound of the ocean, you might go elsewhere, but there's no better complex on the northshore if you want to get close to the ocean action. Staff was helpful in the check-in process, and we didn't need anything during our stay. The louver dividers and kitchen bar could use some attention, but it must be a chore to stay ahead of the salt in the air from being so close to the surf. Would strongly recommend, and would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane H., Reno NEVADA

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

Amazing location and ocean front view!

Cozy little place. It’s a bit dated but doesn’t matter as its well equipped and has amazing ocean front location. Everything you need but no TV which was actually cool as we preferred to watch the ocean anyway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

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

Kauai

The property location is amazing. The suite itself needs updating. It was generally clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody S.

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

Quick Getaway

I stay on the north shore once a year. This was a wonderful location I haven't tried before but really enjoyed. Access to the beach was wonderful. The Kalalau trail is my favorite and very nearby. And the restaurant/bar is great for no necessary designated driver! Ha! The team was very easy to communicate with and the space was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

George S.

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

Best Ever

Location, location, location! Not only so close to so much natural beauty but also totally stocked with so many conveniences. The breezes, the waves, the gear! A total find. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Off the grid

A stunningly beautiful spot right on the beach. Woke up to the most amazing sunrises each morning. Walked for miles along the shore each day..this is a place that is simple and quite breathtaking. The accomodation had really patchy wifi, no tv, no aircon and no dishwasher but none of that mattered because it was such an opportunity to unplug and just watch the beauty around you. Beds were comfortable, place was spotless and the restaurant on the property was fabulous. Hosts were wonderfully responsive and we had a fantastic few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie G.

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

Incredible view, dated property

The units are comfortable and dated. Our unit was clean and also difficult to see out windows due to humidity, and salt build up (which I imagine is difficult to combat due to location). We enjoyed our stay but would be unlikely to return to this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

Wind in Our Hair!

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 loved this open-air unit on the North Shore. It was well-equipped with all the beach items one would need as well as many kitchen necessities. The bed was soft and the the bathrooms clean. The room is so light and bright, and it was a great spot to watch those colorful sunrises!Please note that the beach directly in front of the place is not a "swimmable" beach with lots of rocks and strong waves. However, you can get wet to your ankles, if you choose. :) But the pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, and garden area is quite lovely. It's all about location when on vacation, and this was a great spot to access the Napali Coast for hiking and beaching it, and go to Hanalei for food and essentials. We had read reviews about it being outdated, but I don't think so. It's what we imagine Hawaii should be. We didn't miss the TV or air conditioning at all and our Wifi was fine. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting a great place to rest and a more authentic Hawaiian experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

Hanalei Colony Resort

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: Excellent location on the beach with more beaches close. The resort pool, hot tub, BBQs and pool facilities is new and lovely. Our suite was quite comfortable and roomy for 4 people. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Brandi F.

Superb stay!

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 the most wonderful vacation and stay at Hanalei Colony! It has everything you need without having to go anywhere, yet close to Hanalei bay and tunnels. The pool must have been recently done because the facility was so clean, new and my kids loved taking a beach break and swimming here! We especially loved the resort cat, Leo, who greeted us and gave my kids some love while missing their animals at home. We will rent here every summer in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is advertised as 2 bedroom 2 bath. The reality is that it is 1 bedroom with a queen bed and another room with a pull out sofa plus 1 1/2 baths. Otherwise the second floor condo has a beautiful view of the ocean, it is quite a walk from the parking lot to the condo but they do have wagons to use to move you stuff from the car to the unit. the condo was well equipped with kitchen items and boogie boards. The pool area beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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