We enjoyed our stay at the Makai Club - very clean, simple kitchen for basic cooking, nice king sized bed, beautiful mountain view from the property, and they provided beach chairs + towels. It's actually a fairly small resort in Princeville less than 10 min drive to Hanalei (though there is roadwork slowing the drive down), which we prefer over the sprawling large hotel chains. I would not choose this spot if you're planning to spend time at the pool...I would choose this location if you want a comfortable gateway into exploring Kauai's North Shore.