1Br 1Ba Kahala Tropical Dream, Pool, Garden View 513

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about this Kahala spot? The name’s a bit of a mouthful – 1Br 1Ba Kahala Tropical Dream, Pool, Garden View 513 – honestly sounds like someone got a little carried away with the listing title. But here’s the thing: once you’re actually there, you sort of get why they threw all those keywords in there.

I mean, Kahala itself is already this sleepy residential area that most tourists completely miss, which is honestly part of its charm. You’re maybe fifteen minutes from Waikiki’s chaos, but it feels like you’ve stumbled into a completely different Hawaii. The garden view they mention? It’s legit – not some sad courtyard with three palm trees, but actual lush tropical landscaping that makes you want to grab your coffee and just sit outside for way longer than you planned. The pool area gets pretty quiet in the mornings, which I loved, though it can get a bit busier with families around 2 PM (just so you know if you’re hoping for that peaceful swim).

What really won me over was how this place nails that local residential vibe without feeling too removed from everything. The 3-star rating might make you think it’s basic, but that 9.1 guest rating tells the real story – it’s one of those gems where the experience way exceeds what you’d expect on paper. The one-bedroom setup actually works really well; the living area doesn’t feel cramped, and there’s enough space that you’re not tripping over your suitcase every five minutes. I actually appreciated having a proper kitchen area because, let’s be real, eating out for every single meal in Hawaii gets expensive fast, and sometimes you just want to make a simple breakfast without getting dressed and leaving the property.

The whole Kahala neighborhood surprised me – there’s this great local coffee spot about a ten-minute walk away that the front desk told me about, and you’ll see way more residents than tourists, which gives you that authentic island living feel. Beach access isn’t right outside your door like in Waikiki, but honestly? The trade-off for peace and quiet was worth it for me. Plus when you do want that classic beach scene, it’s not like you’re stuck – you’re close enough to hop over to the main areas when the mood strikes.

I’ll be straight with you though – if you’re someone who wants to roll out of bed and be in the middle of all the action, this might feel a bit too residential. But if you’re looking for that sweet spot where you feel like you’re actually staying in Hawaii rather than just visiting a resort bubble, this place really delivers. The tropical dream part of the name isn’t just marketing fluff; there’s something about waking up to those garden views and having your morning coffee by the pool that makes the whole experience feel more genuine than your typical hotel stay.

Rooms

• One-Bedroom Apartment with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Sebastian from Germany (10/10)

  Huge apartment near the beach. Beach stuff is included. Very fast responses to questions.

• Nino from United Kingdom (10/10)

  Dream place to stay in! An absolute pleasure!
  Me and my daughter, artist Medea, loved it ! And believe me, when my daughter likes something, it’s really worth to choose!
  Relaxing garden and terrace, comfort in every detail, furniture, kitchen, bedroom, etc.
  So welcoming.
  The only thing, we were out early in the morning and back to apartment late in the evening, and believe me I missed it during the day ☺️❤️
  Now, that we continued our journey to Maui and comparing it to our new space, this one wins 100%

• Kiana from Australia (8/10)

  This property was a great stay, very comfortable, clean and close to the main township. Would definitely come back again to this hale.
  Great response times.
  We came as a couple, so the space was great for us, aircon was only in the bedroom, but after adjusting to the Hawaii heat and opening up the home it was tolerable throughout the rest of the house. Had washing machine and dryer amenities which was great, honestly a beautiful stay. Would recommend to anyone going to Poipu, only a very short drive, or a short walk to Poipu beach. Air con was on and Hawaiian music was playing on entry and was very thoughtful and relaxing walking into. Would have left a note in the guest book but we were running short on time early in the morning.

• Oliver from Malaysia (9/10)

  Lovely space, very homely and comfortable

• Michelle from United States (8/10)

  Very large property with a lot of amenities. The washer and dryer was a perk!

• Jaime from United States (9/10)

  Super easy to check in and checkout. Really close to the beach! Every time I called for support, I had a response right away. The stay was very clean and we had great amenities.

• Mark from United States (9/10)

  Spacious, quiet, and all the beach gear you’d need. :).

• Vinh from United States (10/10)

  Well tended to and very thoughtful about guests needs. Love the beach chairs and coolers.

• Hanh from United States (10/10)

  Perfectly located 5 mins from the beach (directly accessible from apartment). Perfectly furnished with all you need esp the kitchen (note, they can’t have seasoning laying around due to insects concerns so bring or buy your own seasoning). Our agent was very responsive when we asked to check in early (it was raining that day) and made it happen. In unit washer/dryer with supplies provided are perfect for not bringing dirty laundry home. Whatever you need, just give them a call.

• Timothy from Canada (10/10)

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