Club Wyndham Shearwater Reviews & Ratings

Stayed from 10/14/2004 - 10/28/2004. First time on Kauai. Rained on and off the first week. Rained just about constant the second week!

A couple of misinformation glitches. We were never told that we may have to change units in the middle of our vacation. Fortunately we didn't have to. We were also told via email that we would have an available room from time of 10 am checkout until our flight departed at 9 pm. This is total misinformation. Room is only available for ONE HOUR.

The Shearwater is very beautiful with an ocean view from all units. Very large and spacious. We were in unit 206.

Think we'll stick to Kona on the big island tho, weather is much more desirable.

Shearwater has 2 classes of rooms, with the 5 units on the 3 floor being more desirable. These penthouses units being the more sought after 2 bed/2 bath units with a 15 mile section of a breath taking view of the N.shore beaches and ocean before you. A person should bring there best set of fieldglasses to view this ever changing panorama. These units are aranged so that this overwhelming view is also enjoyed from both the master bedroom and the large covered deck dining area.

If you play golf this is the place as the main fairway runs right by you unit below you.

We have stayed at the Shearwater for 3 years now, and would go back tommrow if it were possable.

All of the island activitys and stores are only 15 min away max. What we always try and do is buy fresh fish at a local market and visit the local farmers market for fresh vegetables and fruits.

Situated at the end of the road (so its quiet), all units are located on a bluff overlooking the ocean and are positioned to offer an ocean view. Units are furnished nicely and have two private suites If you like a tropical, jungle-like environment Princeville is the place to go. Hanalei Bay has a great beach and the trail from the north along the Napali Coast is breath taking. Beautiful golf courses here also. Don't miss the Guava Kai Plantation to the south, the guava juice flows like water here.

After three visits(as an owner), I felt like a had come home when I got to the Shearwater. I truly have an emotional connection when I'm on the island of Kauai, especially on the north shore. It's really wonderful.

We just returned from our two weeks in Princeville. The first week [12/8] was at Pahio at Bali Hai, Unit 323 2BR/2BA overlooking the back of the pool area. The second week [12/15] a bonus week at Pahio at Shearwater was fantastic. When I inquired about the unit assigned to us, I was told unit 105. I requested a change to an upper unit and was assigneed to Unit 205, 2BR/2BA. This turned out to be the penthouse with cathedral ceilings. This unit is amazing with the view looking over the cliffs to the ocean and situated next to the pool and clubhouse on the East side. Bali Hai is more roomy with more storage for kitchen items and groceries.

Shearwater is majestic, but no space for storing groceries. The unit has patios looking North over the ocean and looking East over the pool and clubhouse area.

We had never been there in December and our concerns about rainy weather never happened. We had one day with morning rain, the rest of the two weeks was sunny or partly cloudy, with occasional light showers on two or three other days with temps in the high 70's most every day. The Hanalei beach was much more turbulent than in the summer months, with a couple of days of 25 foot waves pounding the beach. Most days the surf was 4 to 8 feet, great for body surfing or surfing. Long walks on the Hanalei beach were great. Annini Beach is protected by the reef and swimming and snorkeling is great there. Did some snorkeling at Ke'e Beach, but the current is strong there in the winter. We drove down to Poipu Beach and did some snorkeling and swimming there a couple of days.

Kauai Beach Villa near the airport in Lihue is pushing the Makai Club 1BR/1BA units for a way to buy into the points system. However, they wanted $4800 for EOY with a point value of 36,000. The developer thru in an additional 36,000 points as an incentive. These units we purchased by Pahio a couple of years ago and still need a lot of updating. We said no thanks!

We decided Kauai is beautiful anytime of year. It is hotter in August/September, but basically no humidity in December. Only one day after the rains did we feel the humidity.

The Princeville Hotel was dazzling with all the Christmas decorations. The Luau there has GREAT food and a GOOD show. Gaylords has average food, but a very good show.

The Helicopter rides in December can be had for as low as $80 per person with a time share tour. I would recommend only Air Kauai, Will Squyres, and Jack Harter because they have the larger birds, with larger windows for viewing.

For a good time in Kauai, stay at one of the Pahio resorts or the Embassy at Poipu if you can get in there. There is new construction going at at Bai Hai, so avoid the units on the West side of the complex.

Aloha

We love the food at Dukes -the Barefoot Bar, lower level on the beach at Nawilliwilli Harbor. Great food and low prices.

Stayed at the Shearwater from 9/5/02 to 9/12/02. Fantastic ocean views right off your lanai and from the living room and master suite. High cliff overlooks the ocean. Ocean sounds delightful! Lanai is about five feet from the edge of the cliff. First class amenities. Very high owner usage resort. Everywhere we went -- "where are you staying?" answer "at the Shearwater" so much fun to hear the usual incredulous resonse...."how did you get in?" : ~ ) Answer.... traded in, can't afford the $32.5k price for top floor. Sales presentation by developer staff -- terrible! Perhaps worst ever!

Best view among all resorts in Kauai. Stayed here the first week of Jan 2002. Nice farmers' market in Kilauea.

Need to go the the KaEoKai clubhouse for all activities though.

Bapcha