131 Lanikai is the best unit in the best building on this stretch of the beach. Great location, extremely well appointed, perfect for a large family or two small families, with the two master suites and dual king beds. Walking distance to enough to make it convenient, well located for a drive into Lihue for your Costco/Walmart run, and not far from the north shore quaintness of Kilauea, Princeville, and Hanalei. The heated pool was a fantastic addition and was one of the key deciding factors for us, as our 7 year old is a very picky swimmer. A couple highlights are Passion Bakery and they’re fantastic malasadas on Tue/Thurs/Sun, and Lydgate Beach Park with their well protected ocean pools. The east side of Kauai can be a bit gnarly with currents and waves and this park’s protected pools are perfect for a relaxing day at the beach without getting beat up. Bonus points for the facilities and playground there too.
All in all, 131 is probably the only place I’d consider staying again on the east side of Kauai. Book it, you won’t regret it.