About 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay
Situated within the Princeville at Hanalei community on the northern shore of Kaua'i, the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is a refined retreat with stunning rooms and luxurious amenities such as the Makai Golf Club.
Sophisticated rooms and suites have mountain, garden and ocean views, as well as terraces in select spaces. All feature custom furnishings and marble bathrooms. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, home theater systems, flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Upgraded suites add space and signature St. Regis Butler Service.
The 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay boasts attractive amenities from the Halele’a Spa to the 24-hour fitness center, and a pool area with cabanas.
There are several destinations for dining including Makana Terrace, the main dining room featuring Asian and Hawaiian cuisine, the poolside Nalu Kai Grill and Bar, The Kaui Grill, Napali Cafe, and the chic St. Regis Bar. Wednesdays, the resort hosts the Mailani Dinner Show.
Visitors can enjoy exploring nearby Hanalei Town and Kalalau Trail.
Positive Reviews
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Unforgettable Views
The gorgeous scenery that surrounds this luxurious hotel has made quite the impression on guests. Whether it’s looking out to Hanalei Bay or seeing the mountains of the Napali coast, there are many stunning vantage points, including right from the oceanview rooms and the bathrooms with windows showcasing the remarkable views.
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Superb Service
The aloha spirit shows among the gracious and friendly staff. Guests have praised the superb service they received from the concierge to pool attendants and other top-notch employees, commenting that it seemed that everybody was really happy to be there.
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Attentive Butlers
Travelers who wanted pampering splurged on room upgrades just so that they could enjoy the hotel’s butler service. Guests felt these professionals enhanced their stay from the moment the butlers professionally unpacked their belongings, among other attentive gestures.
Negative Reviews
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Bit Isolated
The remote location of the hotel can be a bit expensive for guests who don’t have a rental car. Cab fares to and from the airport, and local shopping and dining add up fast. Guests have said that they felt that the property was a bit isolated.
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Toasty Hot Tubs
Guests who are sensitive to heat found that the hot tubs in the pool area were a bit too warm for their liking. If can’t deal with the heat, head to the swimming pool instead.
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Rainy Side of the Island
Travelers who are not familiar with the geography and weather of Kauai should know that the hotel is set on the north side, which gets more rain that the sunny south side. Depending on what time of year you visit, you may encounter more than a fair share of unwanted showers, which could put a damper on the experience, like it did for many guests, who found themselves waiting for the rain to stop a lot.