Banyan Harbor Resort

I would definately rate this resort a 5/5 considering it is has been upgraded to a Silver Crown Resort by RCI. I really was not sure what to expect and Banyan Harbor was a wonderful surprise! Excellent location for seeing the Island of Kauai and customer service is second to none! We had an end location so we had a bonus deck - making 3 - the funiture was in like new condition and even a large flat screen TV in living room.The bedrooms (2) are on the upper level of a two level condo style timeshare and the full bathroom upstairs had double sinks and a washer and dryer - so convenient to the bedrooms. There was a 1/2 bath on the first floor just inside the door - very convenient too! This is a place that you could call home for long stays!! Although it is recommended to have a car on the island of Kauai - there are many conveniences within a very short walking distance. The ABC Store across the road has everything you need until you can get to a larger grocery outlet if you want. Although you are not on a beach, the pool area is wonderful and has a lightly salted heated pool. The beach is just across the street in front of the Merriet and has wonderful eating/drinking/shopping too!

After we got home from our wonderful 3 week holiday in Hawaii - we decided that Banyan Harbor was the place to stay if we plan on an extended holiday next time - and WE DO! It really was a home away from home! We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, internet services, and friendly staff and of course, the wonderful people staying there (all appeared to be enjoying Banyan Harbor).

We stayed at this resort in October 09. Our unit was all on one floor and very well laid out. The condo appeared to have been recently remodeled with all new tropical furniture. We had two full baths and a very well stocked kitchen. The view of the ocean was very small and from the lanai. Most of the units at the resort are two stories tall with bedrooms on one floor and Kitchen/dining/living room on the other and seemed to have a better view of the ocean than ours. The bedrooms were on the small size but easily sleep two each and the living room had a sleeper sofa. The staff at the resort were outstanding. Extremely helpful and friendly. The resort and condo unit were very clean and well maintained. The pool area has a spectacular view of the ocean, harbor and green clifts. The resorts location is also perfect for seeing all of the island since it is half way to each end of the island. The beach is across the street and there are many shops and restauraunts with in two blocks. We enjoyed the beach with the perfect surf for boogie boarding and swimming. The Marriott Resort is also on the beach and they have a great bar called Dukes there. We have stayed at other beach front resorts on Kuaui where our unit was father to the beach than this one and the beaches were not as nice. This is a great beach. We would stay at this resort again.