Fantastic location in Turtle Bay with a nice lanai to enjoy the filtered view of the ocean, pool and grounds. It’s an end unit on the top floor, meaning you only have neighbors on one side and no one above you. If stairs are an issue, do note that you will need to climb 3 flights to get to the unit. There is an elevator, but it’s a little bit more of a walk (and if walking from your car to the unit, you’d need to backtrack).
While you are technically unable to use the hotel’s pool facilities, the beach and the villa pool is a 3 minute walk out your door (and in comparison to how much more the hotel charges for these same units, you’ll be absolutely fine forgoing the hotel amenities). Aside from the pool, you’re still able to do anything else at or through the hotel for a fee. While small, the villa pool is quite pleasant and has a hot tub open until 10p.
The unit was nicely furnished in resort style and although we were a group of 7, we were far from cramped. The kitchen was fully stocked for a home-chef with many gadgets, ample pots/pans/plates/cups/utensils and higher end appliances (Sub-Zero and Wolf). For those that would like to eat in, the grocery store is a short drive away in Laie (near PCC) or Pupukea/Haleiwa (by Shark’s Cove). For those who would rather eat out, Roy’s is a 2 minute walk to your left and the hotel with their many other restaurants is about 2 minutes more. You also are provided with a beach locker filled with snorkels, boogie boards, beach chairs, sand toys, an umbrella and a cooler!
While there were a few maintenance and appliance issues, they were quick to send a handyman. From my booking inquiry and throughout the stay, the host was always easy to communicate with and quick to respond.
Overall, a pleasant stay. We were in town for a wedding so had friends staying in every imaginable type of lodging (regular hotel rooms, suites and cottages at the hotel + the Kuilima Estates/golf course condos which dominate AirBnb), and definitely felt we had made the best choice. If you are comparing between staying here or elsewhere within Turtle Bay, hands down, book here quickly!