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Kauai - Top Floor/Beach Front Condo at Pono Kai Resort in Kapaa -Tax Included

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Building 'B' at Pono Kai Resort
2 mile bike path between resort and the beach
Beach a stone's throw from the condo
View to the North from the lanai
View to the South from the lanai

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 269.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
Kapaa, HI
  • Kapa'a Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Coconut Marketplace
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lae Nani Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Kauai - Top Floor/Beach Front Condo at Pono Kai Resort in Kapaa -Tax Included

LOCATION, LOCATION – the best way to enjoy your stay is in a 3rd (top) floor beachfront condo like Building B at the Pono Kai Resort. Leave the lanai curtains open and enjoy the sound of waves on the beach, feel the trade wind breeze, and watch the sun rise each morning. Our condo faces east and outsiders cannot observe the occupants. Unit is accessible by stairs or elevator. The Pono Kai Resort is located in the town of Kapaa on 13 tropical acres. This family oriented resort has many daily activities and complimentary equipment for all, including: outdoor Jacuzzi, large pool, indoor sauna, multiple propane barbecues, picnic tables, tennis court, volleyball court, shuffleboard, putting green, bocce ball, ping pong, and croquet court. Feed the fish in the Japanese Koi pond. Take a short walk to 'Baby Beach', a protected ocean pool for toddlers to enjoy the ocean. Our condo features free WiFi internet access, two TV's, CD & DVD players, music & video library. Our kitchen is well equipped. If you like to cook, you'll be happy. PARKING IS FREE.

2025 UPDATE: Pool and hot tub area will be closed for remodeling for approximately 3 months during Sep, Oct, and Nov 2025.

A new popular 8-mile oceanfront path is a wonderful place to walk, jog or bike. The Pono Kai Resort is within walking distance of supermarkets, drug stores, banks and a variety of restaurants. Because of this, some guests rent a car for only one week during their multi week stays.

NOTE: Best ocean view. Fully equipped kitchen. Quality portable beach chairs and ice chests. Condo has not been remodeled. Pictures are accurate, but no recessed lighting or wide screen TV. No A/C but good trade winds. Not recommended If you are heat sensitive. Our queen size bed is a soft pillow top. $205/night INCLUDES ALL TAXES, our pre-tax rate is only $174.

Property manager

Anna Daddazio and Harley Gee

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Gym

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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property Registration Number GE-179-550-8224-01, 450070020048, TA-179-550-8224-01

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kapaa

Located in Kapaa, this condo is on the beach. Smith's Tropical Paradise and Lydgate Beach are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Kapaa Shopping Center and Coconut Marketplace. Keahua Arboretum and Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kapaa, HI

What's nearby

  • Kapa'a Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Coconut Marketplace - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lae Nani Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Smith's Tropical Paradise - 6 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bubba Burgers Kapaa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Olympic Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Leong’s Meat House - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kauai - Top Floor/Beach Front Condo at Pono Kai Resort in Kapaa -Tax Included pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kauai - Top Floor/Beach Front Condo at Pono Kai Resort in Kapaa -Tax Included ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kauai - Top Floor/Beach Front Condo at Pono Kai Resort in Kapaa -Tax Included ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kauai - Top Floor/Beach Front Condo at Pono Kai Resort in Kapaa -Tax Included located?

Situated on 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 Town Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

As Avertised

Loved location and view!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerri H.

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

Amazing views

From the sofa you can see the ocean. Beautiful and comfortable. Sun rises to die for.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trayvon D.

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

Love the oceanfront

Absolutely loved our stay... steps away from the beach we walked to a lot of places everyday... can't wait to come back
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

J B.

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

Perfect spot

Amazing place, balcony was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

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

Lovely condo

Wonderful view, great location, everything as described. The pool and activities were also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

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

Perfect Stay

Harley and Anna offer a wonderful experience in this beautiful property. It is just off of the bike path and perfectly positioned to watch the sun rise from the balcony. The property is equipped everything you need to stay on property or venture out for a day at the beach. We celebrated our 25 anniversary here and loved every minute of our stay. Mahalo Harley and Anna!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Excellent location and excelent condition

This property was perfect for us...not a high class place but a very comfortable and clean room..we love the small town of Kappaa and the hiking trails. This was our 20th visit to Kauai.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

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

50th Wedding Anniversary

A truly fabulous top floor location with an unobstructed ocean view. Married on Oahu 50 years ago and visiting often since this was our first visit to Kauai. We will be coming back and hope we can book this spot again...definitely a gem. Mahalo for sharing with us. We now start our next 50 years.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna E., Sooke,British Columbia

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

Pono Kai

Great property great location! Top floor B was perfect view! Walking distance to stores and restaurants. Unit a little dated but served us perfectly! We lacked for nothing.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Fantastic location

3rd floor with elevator. Building is nearest to the shore. Beautiful, consistent breeze so you don’t need a/c. Found things furnished that we didn’t expect,(beach gear).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Vacation

What a perfect location! The room was nice. Completely set up kitchen we just needed to stop by the nearby grocery store and get what we wanted. Walk down the street for food and shopping. This is the second time I stayed at Pono Kai. I will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel S., Dunedin, Florida, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

ITS ALL ABOUT THE VIEW

If you are in need of excellent value, and would love a great ocean view, you definitely want to consider this unit at Pono Kai! Yes it needs updating, and more attention to some details, but those things are quite easily overlooked once you have the chance to take in the view from the lanai. We enjoyed our stay, and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Angela L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

The property is not well maintained. There is rust on the light fixtures in the bathroom, rust on ceiling fans, there was dirt behind the hamper in the bathroom, the tub was filthy, 2 electrical outlets do not work, and the bed is beyond well worn (there is a 3-inch topper on a very old mattress). The view from the Lenai, breathtaking.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., British Columbia, Canada

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

Beautiful oceanfront view

Great unit right on the oceanfront ! The view was amazing and we listened to the waves every night as we went to bed . Very well equipped condo and had everything we need to make us comfortable for our stay . We loved the path out front and rented bicycles to go from end to end . Lovely ride . Great location as we were able to walk to town easily to get a bite or groceries we needed . Had a nice pool as well as other options like horse shoes , corn hole or putting greens . Would definitely recommend this condo and the complex itself !
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location

This condo is in a great location for getting around the island easily. We drove to the North Shore, the Waimea Canyon, the south side—all easy drives. The town of Kapa’a was charming and we walked to many of the restaurants and shops. The wide sidewalk outside the unit was a great place to walk and see the beautiful ocean and beaches. The beach outside the condo was adequate for the little bit of beach time that we wanted. The view from the beachfront balcony was great. The condo is a bit worn, and the bed’s foam topper is way too soft for our taste, but all in all it was a nice place to stay. We really didn’t miss the AC with the doors open and the fans going. The owner and property manager were very accommodating and allowed a late checkout since we had a late flight out.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Everett H.

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

Very nice condo--but...

We had to call the local property manager every day we were there because of a toilet that wouldn't flush. Also, no one mentioned the extra lever on the door; because it looked like a dead bolt, the condo was actually unlocked part of the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Steven L.

Needs a little work

Review #16449894 “Kauai - Top Floor/Beach Front Condo at Pono Kai Resort in Kapaa” Needs a little work ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Perfect location and beautiful view!! cleaning staff need to do a little better work. We had no kitchen linens and coffee maker was missing. We did get the coffee maker but never received any kitchen linens. It should be made more clear in the advertisement that there is NO air conditioning. Unfortunately with the unit being so warm it attracted cockroaches. (we have pictures)

6/10 Okay

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Owner will NOT communicate with you.

Property is dated but we knew that going in. What we didn’t know was that the dishwasher was NOT working and for three days we went without one. Then we spent almost two full days in our condo while they attempted to replace the dishwasher with a new one. The microwave has some sort of electrical malfunction going on in behind the control panel and it “Zaps & Sparks”, was able to take a video to send to owner and manager. The owner was unwilling to compensate us for any of our inconvenience and loss of time while on our holidays. For that reason alone, we will NEVER rent B-306 again!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Debby A., Los Angeles

NO AIR CONDITIONER AS LISTED ON THE AMENITIES!!!

We picked this place based on location and air conditioning. The location is great but under the property amenities it shows air conditioning. The owner is aware and this is very misleading. We had to find another place to stay after the first night because it was way too hot in the bedroom. We ended up sleeping in the living room with three fans blasting and the lanai door open. When we reached out to the owner they said that they rely on the trade winds. This is great if you have the front door open to create a cross breeze. However, one can not sleep with the front door nor the bedroom windows open as they are located in the walkway that leads to the other condos, and would not be secure. Basically, this was a lost cost for us. The owners really need to correct their listing. We feel that this is false advertising.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry A.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anna-Maria P.

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

Sehr schönes Appartement mit kleinen Schönheitsfehlern

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt im Appartement welches im Pono Kai Resort verortet ist. Die Aussicht ist traumhaft. Das Appartement ist jedoch ein wenig in die Jahre gekommen und bedarf hier und da einer Überholung (z.b. Badarmaturen). Das Appartement war sehr sauber und die Dame, die sich vor Ort darum kümmert war außerordentlich nett. Alles in Allem gute 4 Sterne! Danke.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis B.

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

Découverte de Kauai

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour à Kauai, l'appartement est magnifique, on se sent comme à la maison et on ne se lasse pas du lever de soleil le matin.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo S.

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

Very Good Property! Best in reality than in pictures!

We spend 3 nights and loved this property. Exceeded our expectations!!!! Pictures in Vrbo doesn't show as good as it is!!!! Just 2 little things to improve: 1) bath towels: have too much polyester, so they doesn't dry very well in this humid weather. 2) We ask Brenda for a phone to make a local one for a car rental (we are from abroad and didn´t have cell phone coverage), she told us to give us the machine because it wasn´t in the unit, but she didn´t. I contact the owner the day after because it was urgent (we needed to contact a car rental urgently), and told me by e mail that the property does not have a phone (so Brenda is not updated?). 3) Concierge/Front Desk Pono Kai Resort: despite I knew they have nothing to do with de managing of the unit (very clear explained in the check in instructions), I went to ask for a phone to make a local phone call. The person who assisted me was really disappointing...... Where was the "Aloha Spirit"???? Awful experience with Pono Kai Front Desk! they seem to be public employees..... Despite all of this, I recommend the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

Great Location

Unit doesn’t have AC, but it is literally right in the beach. You pay for location more than anything, and during winter it was more than worth it! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Anna Daddazio and Harley Gee

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We're a retired San Francisco couple who enjoy traveling, sailing, and golfing.

Why they chose this property

We rented this condo from the prior owners for over 15 years. It's the best condo in the best location. We like the people of Kapaa and always feel right at home. Kapaa is only 7.6 miles from the Lihue Airport and is located mid way between Poipu and Princeville, which are on opposite ends of the main highway.

What makes this property unique

Our east facing condo is only a stone's throw from the beach. Because it's on the 3rd floor, the unobstructed view from the living room is of the ocean and the tops of a few palm trees. We never close the curtains because we're too high for anyone to see in. We enjoy watching the sunrise and feeling the trade winds. We're away from the general foot traffic. Few people use the 8 mile bike path or beach near the condo. If you don't like crowds, this is the place. Well equipped kitchen. All necessary dishes, glasses and utensils. Many pots, pans and appliances including blender, Belgian waffle maker and George Foreman grill.

Languages:

English