1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Hawaii, United States · ★★★★★ · 9.2/10 Exceptional · guest rating
A five-star beachfront resort in Princeville on Kauai, with a beach club, free beach cabanas, two outdoor pools, a full-service spa and an 18-hole golf course next door.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is a five-star resort in Princeville, on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, above Hanalei Bay. The listing describes a beachfront location with free beach cabanas, sun loungers, a beach club and a beach bar. The resort was renovated in 2023, and photos show living rooms with sea views, freestanding bathtubs and a pool framed by palm trees. Room types and layouts vary, so check the details of the room you plan to book.
Beyond the sand, guests can use two outdoor pools and a children's pool, three hot tubs, a full-service spa and a 24-hour gym with yoga and Pilates classes. Activities listed include beach yoga, surfing or body boarding and kayaking, and bicycles can be borrowed at no charge. Pets are accepted, but conditions vary, so confirm details and opening hours with the hotel before you travel.
The beach and pool at this hotel
- Beachfront location with free beach cabanas listed
- Beach club and beach bar on site
- Hideaways Beach about a 2-minute walk away
- Two outdoor pools, a children's pool and three hot tubs
- Surfing or body boarding, kayaking and beach yoga listed
The setting
The resort sits in Princeville on Kauai, close to Hanalei Bay and Anini Beach, with ocean and mountain scenery visible in many of the photos. The mood is that of a relaxed, upscale beach retreat, with two poolside bars, a beach bar and a beach club on site. It suits couples, families and active travellers who want swimming, surf and yoga in one place. Conditions on the water change with the season and weather, so ask the hotel about swimming and surf for your dates.
Facilities
- Beachfront location
- Free beach cabanas
- Beach club and beach bar
- 2 poolside bars
- 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
- 3 hot tubs
- Full-service spa
- 24-hour gym
- Yoga, Pilates and beach yoga
- Surfing and body boarding
- Kayaking
- Free bicycle rentals
- Free WiFi
- Pet friendly
Location
The resort is at 5520 Ka Haku Road in Princeville, Kauai. Hideaways Beach is about a 2-minute walk away and Puupoa Beach an 8-minute walk. Princeville Makai Golf Club is roughly a 4-minute drive, and Lihue Airport (LIH) about 51 minutes by car. Check the best route and transport options with the hotel before you arrive.
Address: 5520 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, HI 96722
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Frequently asked questions
Is the hotel right on the beach?
The listing describes a beachfront location with free beach cabanas, a beach club and a beach bar, and Hideaways Beach is a short walk away. Ask the hotel how to reach the sand from your room and how access works.
Does the hotel have a private beach?
The listing does not mention a private beach, so treat the beach as open to the public and check access rules with the hotel. Cabanas and sun loungers are listed as beachfront facilities for guests.
Which pools does the resort offer?
The listing mentions two outdoor pools, a children's pool and three hot tubs, with poolside bars and sun loungers. No private pools are listed, so check room details if that matters to you.
What water activities are listed?
Surfing or body boarding, kayaking and beach yoga are mentioned. Sea conditions and equipment availability vary by season, so confirm what is offered and any requirements with the hotel for your dates.
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