Overall, we had a good stay at this condo given the affordable price. We were looking for a convenient home base to explore the North Shore, and that’s what we found here. The condo was very clean and the king bed was comfortable. We also appreciated the washer/dryer, laundry detergent pods, and beach gear. Parking was easy, right out front of the unit.
The condition of the condo was a little worse for the wear than we expected from the photos. While we appreciated the recently renovated kitchen and the new washer/dryer, the rest of the space felt pretty dated. Some new, more modern wall decor and accent furniture would really make the condo shine.
The Cliffs property was very well maintained, especially the pool and hot tub area. We rented bikes one morning to see the nearby Queen’s Bath (where parking was impossible), which was easy and convenient, at $5 per bike, per hour. We didn’t use the tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, or other amenities, but all seemed to be in great condition.
As others have mentioned, Princeville is a 100% resort/condo development community, not a town. There is a grocery store and shopping center nearby, and a few restaurants, but otherwise it’s all developments. It was very quiet, which is nice, but there’s not a lot to do within walking distance. This is completely fine if you plan to drive everywhere, as we ended up doing, but our travel style leans more toward being in a town or city. Not bad, just something to be aware of.
Also note that there are daily road closures between Princeville and Hanalei due to a landslide. Just search Google to check the opening times, then we recommend heading through about 30-45 minutes after the road opens to motorists. We only waited 5-10 minutes at the most.