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At Alii Kai 5301, unwind in an elegant tropical retreat with a remodeled kitchen, spacious master bathroom, and comfortable living areas. Enjoy unobstructed ocean views from the private lanai or relax by the swimming pool.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Air-Conditioned Corner Penthouse w/ Awesome Ocean Views, Updated Interior

  • Alii Kai 5301 occupies a prime top floor corner because you enter the building at the second floor level, you've got just 13 steps to climb to reach your door! Inside this updated and fully air-conditioned Princeville condo you'll find elegant appointments and comfortable tropical furniture. The kitchen has been beautifully upgraded - plenty of countertop and island space if you want to stay in and cook. Washer and dryer are right in the condo. There's a remodeled and spacious master bathroom to make you feel pampered and special. You won't mind an occasional rainy day at this north shore Kauai condo. It's a pleasure to stay in and relax, enjoy the view - even watch for whales during the winter months - and savor the peace and privacy of this perfect top floor corner location. All of our Kauai vacation rentals at Alii Kai are 1200 square feet with two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a private lanai.

    In addition to the unobstructed ocean views from the living room and both bedrooms, you've also got great mountain views and can even see Bali Hai. Lie in bed and watch the waves roll in or fall asleep to the sounds of the surf at night - - yes, you can admire the view without even getting out of bed! The master bedroom has a king bed, the guest bedroom has a queen bed. Cable TV, telephone, and free wifi are provided. Complex includes a swimming pool. There is a shared gas barbecue grill which our guests are welcome to use. Cook up your catch of the day or throw on some fresh Kauai beef burgers.

    You'll be delighted with our Alii Kai resort condo's convenient location. It's under two miles to shopping and dining at the Princeville Shopping Center. You'll find casual dining at Hideaways Pizza Pub and oceanfront fine dining at the Princeville St Regis just over a mile away. The scenic town of Hanalei and the great beach at Hanalei Bay are 10 minutes away, Anini beach 10 minutes away, and other attractions like botanical gardens, horseback riding, and ziplining are also nearby.

    This is an upstairs condo so you need to be able to go up and down stairs. There are no elevators.

    Although this home has internet, the speed and reliability cannot be guaranteed due to the remote location and the service being provided by a third-party.

    Note: host requires all guests, whether they book directly or via a third party website, to complete a rental agreement within 3 days of booking.

    Hawaii Vacation Rental Registration Number TA-150-349-1584-01

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number TA-005-923-8400-01, 540050160045, GE-005-923-8400-01

Frequently asked questions

Does Air-Conditioned Corner Penthouse w/ Awesome Ocean Views, Updated Interior have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Air-Conditioned Corner Penthouse w/ Awesome Ocean Views, Updated Interior pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Air-Conditioned Corner Penthouse w/ Awesome Ocean Views, Updated Interior?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Air-Conditioned Corner Penthouse w/ Awesome Ocean Views, Updated Interior?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Air-Conditioned Corner Penthouse w/ Awesome Ocean Views, Updated Interior located?

Situated by the ocean, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Island Sails and Princeville Makai Golf Club. Sealodge Beach and Princeville Golf Club Prince Course are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Excellent views from the balcony, got to see whales. The condo was clean and had all the things needed for our stay. Great location in Princeville.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome experience - great stay - location was great, unbelievable Ocean views - condo was clean and in good condition - no problems we even extended a day without any issues- Highly recommend !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay with a lot of really nice touches, like beach towels and chairs. Gorgeous view and the bed was super comfy. Extremely helpful to have some spices and a bit of cooking oil since we did cook. I would definitely recommend this beautiful condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mandy t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely stunning rental! Quiet and peaceful, overlooking the ocean- tons of privacy and really high quality place. Even the bedding and towels felt bougie. 10/10 will definitely stay here again, next time, for the entire trip instead of breaking it up. Smaller bedroom had a not so comfy bed, and the front door is tricky, but everything was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathee s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely enchanting! I could watch the water all day.. we saw so many whales! Beds were pretty comfortable and everything was clean and beautiful. Sofa was comfortable to watch a movie on in the evening. Lots of books and some games available to use. Didn’t have any trouble at all with bugs. Water was nice and hot and plenty of linens and towels. Would absolutely stay here again!
View from the bluff at sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculately clean. Very quiet. Peaceful ocean sound
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was clean and felt spacious. The vies from the balcony was beautiful. My only wish was that the balcony would have extended to the master bedroom. Then you would have truly had an oceanfront view. The view from the balcony was a bit impacted by the condo building on the left.
Rainbow off our balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view was outstanding! We watched a lot of whales swim by and enjoyed the sounds of the waves. The place was very clean and spacious with pleasant decor. We had 2 couples and we each had our own bedroom with a great view of the ocean and our own bathroom. The kitchen had a lot of dishes, pots and appliances to cook with. It does not have a BBQ on the deck but a community use BBQ is close by. The fridge had a ice maker and there are a couple of cooler bags to borrow to take drinks etc on a road trip or to the beach, which was handy. There is a washer and dryer in the unit if needed. I really liked the walk in closet in the master bedroom to put your suitcase in and have less mess of luggage everywhere. The unit had great air flow and we found it cooled off nicely in the evening with the windows opened. We found the accommodation very quiet and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again and recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a very nice place, but Princeville for us was a liitle too limited on things to do in walking distance. We prefer having more options, but thats just us. The rental was very nice and clean and the neighborhood is very nice and always felt safe.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cokie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly

Lovely, comfortable, quiet condo with an unsurpassable view! This was our third stay at Ali’i Kai and this is my favorite unit yet. So close to shopping, walking paths, and my favorite beach (Anini), yet very private and peaceful. Mahalo for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dianna V.

Great experience

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great experience
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay!

The property and unit were great! We enjoyed the beautiful views from all of the rooms, especially the primary bedroom! The kitchen is well equipped and we enjoyed cooking many of our meals there. It was also nice to enjoy the pool in the afternoon after our daily hikes/ trips to the beach. Appreciated the convenience of using the beach chairs, cooler and umbrella during our stay. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful Views and Peaceful

This was our first stop on Kauai, and we really enjoyed the panoramic views. We enjoyed walks in the neighborhood, and relaxing on the deck while viewing the beautiful ocean. There is a nice breeze which helps keep things cool inside. We drove into Hanalei to enjoy the beach and for some meals. The local market had plenty of supplies and fresh food, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay during Thanksgiving. The location was absolutely lovely—quiet, peaceful, and the perfect retreat. It was incredibly convenient to pop over to Hanalei, and we loved being able to return to the calm and serenity of Princeville at the end of the day.The Princeville shopping center is just a quick 5-minute drive (or about a 30-minute walk), and having Foodland nearby made grabbing groceries very easy. We also really enjoyed the local eateries—The Spot was a standout for breakfast.One of our favorite parts of the stay was the sunrise each morning. The rental is just steps away from the bluff, and we loved settling into the chairs there to watch the sun come up over the water. You’re so close to the ocean that you can hear the waves as you fall asleep, which we personally found incredibly relaxing. But don’t worry—if you prefer silence at night, closing the windows blocks most of the sound (as our friends can attest!).The kitchen was nicely set up with plenty of glassware, plates, and silverware. The cooking tools were a bit of a hodge-podge, so if you plan to cook frequently, you may need to get a little resourceful, but it worked fine for our needs.Overall, this was a peaceful, well-located spot that made our trip to Kauai even more special. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

Spectacular ocean view and sounds of waves

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was exactly what we hoped...chilling and enjoying Kauai. The location is beautiful with gorgeous views from 3 rooms. The balcony will be greatly missed! The only thing that might need to be replaced is the master was a bit squeaky with any little movement. The top level is perfect if you are looking for a quiet location on the property. We look forward to visiting this beautiful getaway place. The sunset off the canyon was very much enjoyed. If you want to sleep with the sounds of waves this location is perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient in Princeville

Great property with easy access to Hanalei and north side beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dale M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the sun

Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kira G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place with great ocean views!

We greatly enjoyed our stay. The unit was nicer than it looked in the pictures and the sounds of the crashing ocean were incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

Great place overall. Pillows need to be upgraded. Microwave clock is broken. Should have an emergency first aid kit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
I would say the check-in process for this rental unit made me uneasy because I wasn’t sure what surprises or potential issues might come up. My vacation is meant for relaxing, not for reading contracts and worrying about unexpected terms.The rental listing never mentioned anything about a separate contract. However, after I booked the unit and paid the non-refundable fee, I received an email stating that I had to sign a contract in order to receive the check-in information. I’ve never encountered such a process with any of my previous vacation bookings.They should clearly include this requirement in the listing so potential guests know they must sign a contract before paying a non-refundable fee.Because of this check-in process, I would not recommend this rental unit to others — although the unit itself is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margo A.

Amazing views, excellent place for families!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had such an amazing time at this rental in the heart of Princeville!! Easy walking distance to the trails by the golf course. The view from the bedrooms and living room was just gorgeous. We could hear the wonderful ocean waves throughout. The rental had so many amenities from a well stocked kitchen, to beach chairs, coolers and my kids even had puzzles to put together during down time. The master shower was such a treat after a long day at the beach. The washer/dryer was a life saver to clean and dry all our wet swimsuits. The only comment we had was on the pillows in the master - they weren’t very comfortable for us. Other than that minor comment - we enjoyed every minute of this beautiful rental!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny W.

Excellent Condo! Pick this one, you won't regret it!

This condo was beautiful. It is the absolutely perfect place, the views are unbelievable from every room! The short drive to Hanalei Bay was so easy and we really appreciated the beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, bug spray, sunscreen, and other beach items that were in the condo. We also used the pool at the condo, nice short walk just at the other end of the parking lot. There were games, cards, and books in the closet. There were books about the area, the islands, and a binder of very useful information about farmers' markets, beaches, hidden spots, etc. The kitchen was so well equipped. We've stayed in a lot of VRBO condos, this was by far my favorite because it had everything you could think of, it felt like home! If you want to stay on the North Shore, this would be the one to pick! I was a little worried about the rainy forecast, and for a while was regretting booking the north shore instead of the sunnier southern shore. However, there was part of every single day with sunshine. It rained everyday, but not all day. When we did go to the south side of the island we found it to be crowded and the beaches were smaller. The best beach on the whole island is at Hanalei Bay and this condo gives you perfect access from beautiful Princeville.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mathew M.

Amazing views but needs improvement

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really loved our stay at Alii Kai but we felt like the photos of the views were misleading. The unit living room faces the next building not the ocean. Once on the balcony the views of the ocean are incredible. The master bedroom also has an unobstructed view of the ocean. I suggest looking at a map of Alii Kai before booking as the other units and other buildings have better views. The kitchen and living room furniture are quite outdated and not comfortable.The bed was very comfortable. The master bath has been renovated and is nice but the rest of the place could be a lot nicer for the $. The toilets tend to run so you have to shake the handles. The manager informed us the unit did not have beach supplies or a cooler but they could be rented nearby. When we arrived we found ALOT of great beach supplies, snorkles, beach chairs etc and 2 coolers in the closets. Seems like previous guests left these behind which is great and the management should be aware of what the unit contains.The unit is good but could be great.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable Stay!

All the comforts of home while vacationing in Paradise!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022