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Modern Oceanfront Resort Living. Luxury Oceanfront Bedroom Suites. Sleeps 10!

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Pool
Golf
Terrace/patio
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10267 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Lihue, HI
  • Place, Nawiliwili Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalapaki Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nawiliwili Harbor
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Modern Oceanfront Resort Living. Luxury Oceanfront Bedroom Suites. Sleeps 10!

Welcome to Hale Pali Kai, a luxury oceanfront retreat perched high above Kalapaki Bay. Meaning “High Cliff House” in Hawaiian, this home offers sweeping views, elevated comfort, and an unmatched location between two of Kauai’s premier resorts. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel suspended above the turquoise water, watching sea turtles glide below and sunsets paint the sky from one of three private lanais.

The home faces directly west, giving you dramatic mountain‑to‑ocean sunset views. With soaring 16‑foot ceilings and expansive sliding glass doors, the living space blends seamlessly with the outdoors, filling the home with natural light, ocean breezes, and the soothing sound of the surf.

Hale Pali Kai sits between the Timbers Kauai Resort and the Royal Sonesta Resort, placing you steps from dining, spas, and resort amenities. Through ResortPass.com, guests can access pools, cabanas, and daybeds for a full five‑star experience while still enjoying the privacy of a standalone home.

Designed for comfort and inspired by the island’s natural beauty, the home spans 3.5 levels and features brand‑new, super‑comfortable furnishings throughout. Two oceanfront master suites each include a private lanai and spa‑style bathroom overlooking the bay. A third bedroom offers two queen beds and central A/C. The open‑concept living and dining area showcases panoramic ocean views and now includes a new dining table that seats 10, perfect for gatherings. The kitchen is equipped with padded barstools for relaxed seating, and the lanai features a new outdoor dining set ideal for enjoying meals with the ocean breeze. The home’s elevated position keeps the environment naturally cool and mostly bug‑free. All main living areas and the upper queen bedroom have central air‑conditioning, while the two master suites each feature their own independently controlled split A/C units for personalized comfort.

From your doorstep, within just a couple of minutes, you can walk to Kalapaki Beach for swimming, surfing, or paddleboarding. Golfers will appreciate the nearby Hokuala Golf Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, where guests receive Kamaʻāina discounts for staying at 'Hale Pali Kai'. Tennis, hiking, boutique shopping, and local dining are all within minutes. Best of all, Lihue Airport is just a 7‑minute drive, so your vacation begins almost immediately after landing.

Kalapaki Beach, featured in 'Only in Hawaii', is known as one of Kauai’s most beautiful beaches. Its calm waters, golden sand, and palm‑lined shoreline make it ideal for swimming, sunbathing, surfing, SUP or watching outrigger canoes glide across the bay. Despite its central location, it remains peaceful and uncrowded—a true hidden gem.

Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, a family vacation, or a golf getaway, Hale Pali Kai offers the perfect blend of luxury, privacy, and island charm. Enjoy the comforts of home with the perks of a resort, all set against one of the most breathtaking backdrops in Hawaii.

Registration Number: TA-021-885-9008-01, 350020290002, GE-021-885-9008-01
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this holiday home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Nawiliwili Bay. Laundry facilities are available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Nawiliwili Bay and 3 minutes on foot from Kalapaki Beach
Modern Oceanfront Resort Living. Luxury Oceanfront Bedroom Suites. Sleeps 10! offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,870 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Please take any trash out to the bins out front. Please start a load of beach towels. Mahalo
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number TA-021-885-9008-01, 350020290002, GE-021-885-9008-01

Modern Oceanfront Resort Living. Luxury Oceanfront Bedroom Suites. Sleeps 10! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay - the views of the bay from each floor was lovely. The beds were comfortable, and all the expected amenities were there. We loved that you could walk a short distance to an elevator that took you down to the beach and the resort next door. The owner/property manager was very responsive and fixed issues proactively that their cleaners brought to their attention. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a great location. Wonderful amenities, serene space and lanai. Fantastic recommendations provided. Top notch communication from booking to check out. Can’t say enough good things. Thank you for an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amenities were amazing, layout was great loved having multiple lanais appreciated assistance with delivery
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property, convenient location to stores. Walking distance to beach. Host very responsive. Would stay here again. My family and I enjoyed our stay. Amazing views.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
The views are incredible, and the elevator down to the Royal Sonesta made beach and pool amenities very easy to access! The ResortPass access was easy to do, but a little spendy, I wish there was a credit included with the listing. Such a beautiful property, I definitely recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vy or Timothy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was excellent, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very welcoming. The view is amazing. The high ceilings in the living spaces are dramatic. Bathrooms very spacious and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is our second time staying at your home and we truly enjoyed ourselves. We are taking back with us tons of memories. Thank you.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is in a great location. The views are amazing, snd an easy walk to the beach. It is also very well stocked with everything you would need to cook, and beach items.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salena C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was amazing! We were convenient to every place we wanted to go on the island. We could easily get to Waimea and beat the crowds, to Sleeping Giant for a sunrise hike, and it was an easy drive to the north side to spend time at Anini Beach. The view is amazing, and we looked forward to coming back each evening to watch the sun set over the mountains.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house fit our family of 9 beautifully-lots of space to spread out & be comfy! Our family typically prefers eating in & this kitchen was ideal for that. It was well stocked to accommodate lots of cooking-plus lots of extra garbage bags & dishwasher pods helped, too. Loved the fabulous view & watching the sea turtles right below - even saw some stingrays & spinner dolphins! Both the host & manager were wonderful to respond quickly or answer any of our questions.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Space & Location

We loved this condo....a private bedroom for each of us (3) great views off the balconies...sea turtles, surfers, the bay and beach, rainbows everyday before us, perfect location: could walk to a variety of restaurants, shopping, booked the Royal Sonesta Resort pool when needed, beach just a short walk away and plenty of chairs, etc for lugging to the beach....great stay for our 70th birthdays!
Full rainbow
Sea turtle from the balcony
View from the balcony
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

jeanna s.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location!!

We had a wonderful time during our stay at this beautiful property! The location was perfect! The views were amazing!! The house was clean and stocked with everything we needed to be comfortable. The beds were super comfy! The only issue we had was upon arrival we were notified that the air conditioning was broken in the main part of the house but they had already set up 2 portable units to keep things cool so it wasn’t bad at all. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa Jadd H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning Views, Great Location, Perfect Space!

We loved our stay with our family here in Lihue. It was a centralized location to be able to get out and explore the island, but still had walkable restaurants, gym(KAC), and the beach. The space was perfect as each room had its own onsuite bathroom which allowed for some privacy when needed. Kendra was great and accommodating! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience- oh and that view!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

Beautiful property. Very clean, very responsive host!
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in Lihue

We love staying at this location - I have rented this spot three times. The location of the property cannot be beat - it is central to everything one may want to do on Kauai, but also has plenty of local/walkable amenities. The living space is a great place to spend time with family with a large amount of space, wide open windows and views. Louise and Kendra are responsive to any issues that may arise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

This property was absolutely wonderful! The views were stunning and the beds were incredibly comfortable. It was lovely being able to walk down to the beach and the access to all their beach toys was lovely. I do wish there was a remote for the garage to be able to pull in & out of with ease instead of having to jump out of the car to run and open/close the garage. And oddly enough non of the slider doors seemed to lock but we felt safe enough that we didn’t let it bother us too much. Overall, I would 100% stay here again! It was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome views, close to adventure and relaxation

Memorable Thanksgiving holiday with family. Clean, well stocked (beach chairs, coolers, snorkels, umbrella, and more), with unforgettable views from all 3 levels. Gonna be hard vacation to top.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property Great Host

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning

We loved our family time in this beautiful home. It was the perfect location for the family wedding at Timbers next door. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing vacation home!

This house is incredible. Perfect for our family of six. Has everything you need to enjoy your vacation. Sand toys/flippers/wagon to carry your beach chairs. Even a cooler. The location is perfect, so much so we wouldn’t stay anywhere else if we came back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous place right on Kalapaki Beach

The property was amazing! Very spacious for a family of 7, great views, walking distance to the beach, modern and clean. The beach was kid friendly as it was protected by a barrier. The house had water shoes, snorkel, boogie boards, etc. The location was absolutely perfect. Did I mention the views? Would absolutely stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best time ever!

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The property pictures look beautiful, but they don't even do the house justice. The views are amazing. The house had everything we needed and then some. We enjoyed walking down to the beach every day and explored activities on the island with our rental car. We would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024