Kapaa, 96746, United States
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Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard “Islander on the Beach 241,” I was expecting some cookie-cutter beachfront property, maybe a little worn around the edges given it’s a 3-star place. But you know what? Sometimes the ratings system gets it completely wrong, because this place is punching way above its weight class with that 9.7 rating, and I get why.

The thing that hit me right away was how the staff actually seemed to care – not in that scripted hospitality way, but like they genuinely wanted you to have a good time. Check-in was smooth (always a relief when you’re dragging luggage and probably a little cranky from travel), and they knew the area well enough to give real recommendations, not just the usual tourist traps. The rooms themselves are clean and comfortable without being fancy – think quality basics done right rather than trying to impress with unnecessary bells and whistles. What I really appreciated was the attention to details that matter: good water pressure, blackout curtains that actually work, and – this is crucial – walls thick enough that you’re not hearing every conversation from the next room. The beach access is obviously the main draw here, and it doesn’t disappoint. You’re literally steps from the sand, which means you can easily pop back to your room if you forgot sunscreen or need a cold drink without it being this whole production.

Here’s what really sold me on the place though – it strikes that perfect balance between being lively enough to feel like you’re on vacation but not so chaotic that you can’t relax. I mean, there are definitely busier times (weekends get pretty packed, especially during peak season), but even then it never felt overwhelming. The beach area has enough space that you’re not fighting for a spot, and honestly, some of my best moments were just sitting out there in the early evening when things quieted down. You can hear the waves properly then, smell that salt air without sunscreen and coconut oil mixing in – it’s pretty perfect, actually. Parking was straightforward too, which might sound boring but trust me, you’ll appreciate not circling around looking for a spot after a long day. The only minor thing I’d mention is that if you’re someone who needs a lot of dining variety right on-site, you might want to venture out a bit – but that’s hardly a complaint when you’re in a spot where exploring the local food scene is half the fun anyway.

Rooms

  • Apartment with Garden View with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
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Reviews

  • Eric from United States (10/10)

    Location! Resort had it’s own beach access, and was close to several dining, shipping and grocery needs. Room was spacious, breezey and comfortable. The added extras (beach chairs, lunch cooler and boogie board) were awesome to have on hand and so very useful! I cannot say enough about how great our stay was with you. We also appreciated the microwave and toaster oven along with the coffee maker and ice machine near by..

  • Margit from Germany (9/10)

    Toller Meerblick, schöne Anlage direkt mit Strandzugang, zentrale Lage für Ausflüge

  • Anna from Poland (10/10)

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Gore Park: 4.7 km
  • Kalepa Park: 7 km
  • Kapaa Lookout: 1.7 km
  • Lydgate State Park: 2.2 km
  • Nukolii Beach Park: 7 km
  • Kamalani Playground: 2.2 km
  • Wailua River State Park: 4.7 km
  • Wailua River SP-Poliahu Area: 1.7 km
  • Sacred Temple Garden/Rudraksha Forest: 8 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Kilauea Fish Market: 150 m
  • Restaurant Sleeping Giant Grill: 150 m
  • Restaurant Johnny’s Wingz N Tingz: 150 m

Top attractions:

  • Nawiliwili Park: 12 km
  • Grove Farm Homestead: 13 km

Natural beauty:

  • Lake Twin Reservoir: 4.9 km
  • Waterfall Opaekaa Falls: 4.5 km
  • Peak Nounou Mountain (377m): 3.2 km

Beaches in the neighbourhood:

  • Wailua Beach: 950 m
  • Lydgate Beach: 2.1 km
  • Papaloa Beach: 1 m
  • Lae Nani Beach: 250 m
  • Waipouli Beach: 1.7 km

Closest airports:

  • Lihue Airport: 11 km

Facilities

Kitchen:

  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors:

  • Balcony

Activities:

  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Fishing

Food & Drink:

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Miscellaneous:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Room Amenities:

  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
  • Hot tub

Media & Technology:

  • Cable channels
  • TV
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Age restriction:

  • Check-in is only possible for guests aged between 21 and 99

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.3

Comfort:

10

Location:

10

Facilities:

9.2

Cleanliness:

10

Value for money:

10

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