Nice enough apartment, but it is certainly dated (as are most of the properties in this area). The beach is relatively close walking distance through the Marriott parking lot, but the beach itself is not swimmable, therefore the only time you really want to spend in this area is for sitting on the beach or dinning at one of the beach bars/restaurants. We ended up spending our days out exploring Waimea Canyon and driving to Poipu and other sites.
The apartment is clean and well equipped but when we checked in at the front desk they had notices about pest control and spraying, so it really put us off and we were constantly wondering if there were bed bugs or mice or something, but did not encounter anything thankfully.
The apartment has a dark feeling, even when opening all the blinds it doesn’t feel bright and refreshing. The beds are kinda small, Our feet were hanging off the ends and I am 5-9”.
Considering it’s close to the highway it’s pretty quiet. The lanai faces bushes that cover the highway, so it’s main function is for fresh air as there is no view.
Overall the stay was fine, it has everything you would need, and they had it equipped with lots of things that make travelling easier, but we were overall unimpressed with the area having just spent 4 days in the Princeville Resort area, which was wonderful, for only a couple hundred more dollars for the same amount of days.
We loved Kauai and will be back, but we will be staying in Princeville the entire next time around.
Mahalo!