Kuleana Club #511 – Ocean View -1 bedroom 1 bathroom – 2nd Floor

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Kuleana Club #511? It’s that sweet spot where you get legitimate ocean views without the chaos of being right on the beach. I mean, second floor sounds low, but honestly – it’s perfect. You’re high enough to see over the palms and catch those morning light shows on the water, but you won’t be huffing it up four flights with your luggage and beach gear.

The unit itself feels like someone actually lives here, not like a sterile vacation rental. The bedroom’s got this great setup where you can literally lie in bed and watch the waves – I spent way too many mornings doing exactly that with my coffee. The bathroom’s nothing fancy, but it’s got decent water pressure (trust me, that matters after sandy beach days), and there’s actually enough counter space for two people’s stuff. The living area opens right up to that view, and the lanai… well, that’s where you’ll end up spending most of your time. Evening trade winds come through just right, and you can hear the waves without all the beach crowd noise.

What I really appreciated was how the place sits in the complex – you’re not dealing with people walking past your windows constantly, but you’re also not isolated way in the back where Wi-Fi gets spotty. Parking was straightforward too, which honestly surprised me given how cramped some of these older properties can be. The whole Kuleana Club has this low-key, residential vibe that I actually prefer to those massive resort towers. You’ll see the same faces at the pool, maybe chat with folks on the elevator – it feels more like a neighborhood than a tourist factory. Sure, it’s not brand new and shiny, but that 4-star rating feels right. It’s comfortable, clean, and that 8.5 rating makes sense when you factor in the view and the price point. I’d definitely book #511 again, especially if you’re the type who values a good ocean view over having a resort concierge.

Rooms

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

Reviews

• Anne-marie from Canada (9/10)

  The view and grounds. Good size bathroom with good storage. Decent bedroom storage. Comfortable bed. Nice size unit. Nicely stocked kitchen except pans are not non-stick. Convenient parking. Pool (although no real view).

• Caitlyn from United States (8/10)

  Location was great! We had a nice view and swam with sea turtles at the beach 🙂 The interior of the unit was a little outdated, but was comfortable enough and worked just fine for us!

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