First, we really appreciated the flexibility in dropping luggage off as we were headed to the Haena park shuttle and didn’t want luggage in the car for unknown time. Communication with Alex was timely and seamless.
There is a path down to the far west end of Anini beach. The path starts to the right of the Westin. It was steep but luckily dry when we were there. The water at that end of the beach was really shallow, did some snorkeling but not too much.
Be aware that the roosters will be noisy around 4:45-6:15a. And you will most likely have to sleep with windows open/fans on.
It was very spacious for a family of 3. It was a good place overall, but I wouldn’t stay again because I’m high maintenance and would “need” A/C to sleep comfortably.
The town of Hanalei was about 8 minute drive, we spent a lot of time there.