Kuleana Club #513 – Ocean View -1 bedroom & 1 bathroom – 3rd Floor

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Kuleana Club #513? The ocean view actually delivers – and I mean really delivers, not that “if you crane your neck and squint” nonsense you sometimes get with these rental descriptions. From the third floor, you’re looking straight out at the water without having to deal with ground-level foot traffic or those awkward second-floor situations where you’re basically staring into someone’s lanai across the way.

The unit itself is honestly pretty solid for what it is – one bedroom, one bath, nothing fancy but everything works. The kitchen’s got enough space to actually cook if you’re trying to save money on dining out (which, let’s be real, adds up fast in Hawaii). I appreciated that the shower had decent water pressure, which isn’t always a given in older condo buildings. The bed was comfortable enough, though the AC unit does make this low humming sound at night – not deal-breaking, just something to mention if you’re a super light sleeper. What I really liked was the lanai setup; there’s actually room for two people to sit out there with their morning coffee without bumping elbows, and the trade winds hit just right on that side of the building.

Location-wise, you’re in a pretty sweet spot. It’s quiet enough that you’re not dealing with the chaos of resort central, but you’re not stranded either. The whole Kuleana Club complex has this laid-back, local feel – it’s where people actually stay for a week or two, not just party tourists passing through. Parking was straightforward, which honestly is half the battle sometimes. The property feels well-maintained without being stuffy about it, if that makes sense. I mean, it’s got that 4-star vibe without trying too hard – clean, functional, with just enough Hawaiian charm to remind you where you are. For the rating it’s got (8.0 seems about right), you’re getting solid value, especially with that ocean view doing most of the heavy lifting. It’s the kind of place where you’ll actually want to hang out on the lanai instead of just using it as a pass-through to get to the beach.

Rooms

• Apartment with 2 × large double bed and 2 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults

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Facilities