We come to Kauai every year to visit family and stayed at KauaiKailani on our last trip to Kapaa before Covid (2019). At that time we were on the third floor of Building A. We had a great view of the courtyard , pool and ocean. The elevator was a wonderful addition as we are elderly and carrying groceries up to the third floor is challenging. The unit was quiet and well appointed. We were thrilled to book another vacation at Kauai Kailani.
It was undoubtedly my own fault that I did not further examine the listing, but Building B was disappointing. First, no elevator! Also, the view was of a parking lot. The unit itself was fine, but not as well appointed as the one we previously rented. We had to purchase dishwasher soap, toilet paper and other basics that we have come to expect Air BnB rentals to provide.
Additionally, the noise was sometimes intolerable. The unit is very close to Kuhio Highway and truck noise and sirens were a daily occurrednce. Every morning, one or more delivery trucks serving the complex next door sat below our Lanai with their engines and cooling systems on for extended periods of time-quite noisy! They were joined most days by leaf blowers-loud, ineffective and unnecessary.
The rules for occupants said not to hang anything on the outside railings. That is understandable, however given that, there should be options offered. This unit had one tiny towel rack in the bathroom-clearly not adequate to dry towels used for basic hygiene by two occupants, let alone beach and swim towels.
Overall, I would still stay at Kauai Kailani only if the unit was in Building A.
I probably should have done further checking before booking, but I also feel there was a bit of misrepresentation of the unit.
Lesson learned!