The ROOM spotless, with extra sheets and linens. bathroom was newly renovated (shower only) and clean. Extra towels if needed. mini bar with fridge has microwave, blender, coffee maker, cups and some cutlery (not in pictures); all came in handy bc you will be eating at your room at some point bc of the dang road closures. Fan and AC in the room. Open patio doors straight onto open runway (chickens!) and right across to the pool. ahhhh
The RESORT was amazing - the resort pool was everything in the pictures and more (jacuzzi, sand pool for kids, waterfalls, lagoon pool) (pool bar open Thurs thru Sunday); easy access to Princeville shops (Foodland supermarket - stock up on water and drinks** for Mon-Wed) and Hanalei Bay. Concierge great with helpful tips. Beach towels switch out and renew. Restaurant was not yet open when we were there over the 4th. Beach is wonderful with shallow calm waves (good for the kiddos) and definitely call the golf cart back up to the top (watch out for the killer mosquitos though; had a fiesta on my legs). Didnt use the the bbq’s but saw someone with a whole chicken so I think they work fine.
The HOST (Peter) was very responsive and took care of us - there was a clog in the sink and he came over on July 4th to try to snake it out; got the plumber to come the next day. also we couldn’t figure out the AC, he had to reset the timer. super nice and sent out great tips before we even got there. (think it goes without saying but for his sake, pls doesn’t wash any food bits or chunks down the bathroom sink.)
The LOCATION. Good lord, Kauai is beautiful. (WEST) Hanalei is so cute with shops and restaurants but (!!) landslide makes in/out a one-way road. During week, its open early AM, lunch time, then 5 - 11 PM. Sat road is open every half hour; Sunday open all day (they give you the times at the front desk). Hanalei Beach, Tunnels Beach, Anini Beach all close.(EAST/SOUTH) Kilauea is 15 min away, Ka’paa is 30 min, (both with good food options/markets) Lihue plus airport is an hour; Poipu is further. Sure, you could stay a little more south, but Poipu was jam-packed and the pool at HBR is worth it.
All in all. Def will stay here again. Will upgrade to his other room with the kitchen next time though :) thanks Peter. Aloha!