The Hanalei Tropical Suite was a perfect home base during my stay on Kauai's north shore. The apartment exceeded my expectations and was a very good value compared with nearby hotels. The neighborhood and building is very peaceful and quiet. Mornings in particular are serene, and the lanai is a super inviting place to drink coffee and take in the mountain views.
The apartment is very nicely decorated with a sitting area, well equipped kitchenette, and very very comfortable king bed. The couch is very comfy as well. The included beach chairs, umbrella, cooler, and snorkeling gear were super handy and a very nice bonus. A hose outside made post-beach clean up super easy!
We slept with the windows open and enjoyed a gentle hawaiian breeze all night backed up by calming bird sounds from the surrounding rain forest. Around dawn the roosters make themselves heard, but this did not bother us at all - if anything it added to the charm.
Everything was clean, and basic supplies were well stocked. The huge shower was awesome!
The location was excellent - ten minute drive to Hanalei bay, dozens of beaches within 15 minutes of driving, and beautiful ocean and bay views a short walk away. Princeville where this property is located is a pretty quiet area, but even so there was a few restaurant options without even leaving the Princeville area.
The wifi was reasonably fast and we were able to watching streaming content on the smart TV without issue.
One tip - there may not be available parking late at night immediately outside the unit. Parking is available across the street about five minutes walking distance away.
Lastly, Summer was a great host. She provided clear instructions, responded to questions quickly, and provided an overall great experience. I will definitely stay here again!