The good:
We loved the updated decor and the size and amenities offered to us such as the washer and dryer and the beach chairs. It was nice to be able to ask for beach towels at the resort.
The bad:
The location wasn’t as convenient as other reviewers had led to believe. It was a long drive from the main road to the actual resort. We felt very isolated. we ended up having to ask for a golf cart ride every time because the apartment was truly the farthest point from the lobby and parking lot. The drive is about 20 minutes to Hanalei bay, so again not as convenient as I had expected. There are two other beaches that are closer and they can holgarte you to, but only during the daylight of course.
The restaurant as well as all of Kauai pretty much shut down by 9pm. It was a problem for us because we would wake up really early to get our day started, come home mid day to shower and nap and a we felt rushed to hurry up and go grab a bite for dinner because everything shut down. A few places advertised they closed at 9pm, we showed up at 8pm and it was already closed on a day they were supposed to be open. I can under that’s just the Kauai way. Most restaurants in the area open for lunch only and we had not accounted for that, otherwise I would’ve reserved a condo with a kitchenette. We didn’t want to party, we just wanted some options for food in the evenings. We bought some stuff to make sandwiches but it was hard to accommodate without a little table or seating area in the rental.
We couldn’t use the balcony because there were so many bugs. I’m not anti-bug, I just couldn’t open my mouth to bite into my sandwich without a bug flying in. I promise I’m not being dramatic. Maybe a few OFF candles could do the trick. We ended up not using the balcony at all because we didn’t want to open the balcony door as there were already a ton of bugs getting in through some crevice we couldn’t see. I don’t know if this was a seasonal thing or a typical problem at this rental. I’m from the outskirts of Houston, and we are used to bugs the size Texas, but this situation was very off putting.
Overall I appreciate the thoughtfulness and effort that the owners put into creating a beautiful rental. However I will not be returning.