Pono Kai Resort

Just stayed in a 2 bedroom unit facing the ocean. Loved sitting on the deck watching the sunrise. A 5 mile paved walking/biking trail starts near the resort and follows the shoreline. There is a beach at the resort and many nearby. Unit has quiet AC heads in Living Room and Master Bedroom. Room accommodations are acceptable with all amenities you would expect. New Weber BBQ grills are conveniently located between buildings. Grounds upkeep was immaculate. Staff very pleasant. Within walking distance to many restaurants in Kapaa. Driving can be a bit of a hassle around 8:00 AM and also at 4:00 PM going thru Kapaa, otherwise central location is great to visit any other part of the island (South, West North).

This was our 2nd year at the resort and we truly enjoyed it. Both times we stayed in a 2 bedroom, ocean front unit. The living area and master bedroom had air conditioning, which was much appreciated. The unit and the grounds were very clean. The staff was very friendly.

There is a small stretch of beach in front of the resort. Lydgate Beach Park is close by with life guard and great for families. A little further to the North is a great beach for surfing (also w/life guard).

Plenty of restaurants are within walking distance.

We are looking forward to returning again next year.

Stayed here for a week in October, 2006, in a one bedroom unit fronting the ocean. Was okay, but not what we expected from literature, etc. The Unit was renoated, but poor workmanship and cheap approach to renovations. The location of the Unit relative to the ocean was nice with direct patio access for sunrise viewing, but the Unit was not well maintained (dirty bathroom, cealing fan blades full of dust....about a half inch thick, and the entry carpeting smelled musty). Would not stay here again if other options are available.

Also, Kaapa is somewhat of a working class town in Kauai. The area to the north (Priceville) is much nicer as is the area of Poipu. My brother and his wife stayed in Poipu in late September, 2006, and they loved it.

Pono Kai is a nicely maintained resort with many amenities. The grounds are beautiful and the units are refurbished on a regular basis.

Availability seems to be very good and we were even able to stay for a few extra days at a very nominal rate.

Be aware that the resort does not front on a beach even though it is "ocean front." But good beaches are close by.

There is plenty of shopping sites in Kapaa and the location is a good place to access all of the tourist sites in Kauai.

Well, here we are again. We decided to come for 4th of July , 2005- this is our second stay at the Pono Kai- we had the 2 bedroom with an upstairs loft (perfect for my 17 year old son)! The resort is remodeling and updating the furnishings but our room had not been done yet- that's okay- it was still great! We had such a good time we actually bought a 2 bedroom they day we were leaving to go home. Can't wait to come back and see the newly decorated rooms! Kauai is heaven on earth!