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OCEANFRONT! at the Pono Kai Resort in Kauai AMAZING Views AC 2BR/2BA - Kapaa

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Property grounds
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Kapaa, HI
  • Place, Kapa'a Beach Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fuji Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Waipouli Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the area

Kapaa

On the beach.Your stay at this Kapaa condo places you within a 10-minute walk of Kela's Glass Gallery and Kapa'a Beach Park. Ho'olalaea Waterfall and Kapaa Shopping Center are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Kapa'a Beach Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fuji Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waipouli Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ke Ala Hele Makalae East Shore Beach Path - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Coconut Marketplace - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java Kai Kapaa - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Diamond’s Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Musubi Truck - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kountry Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

OCEANFRONT! at the Pono Kai Resort in Kauai AMAZING Views AC 2BR/2BA - Kapaa

Aloha and Welcome to "The Big Pono Aloha!"

Imagine sitting on your private lanai watching the sunrise, smelling the salt air, and listening to the waves hitting the beach just 75 FEET away. This is what a Hawaiian vacation is all about.

2025 UPGRADE: We have just installed brand new mini-split wall AC units throughout the condo! Enjoy the tropical breeze or cool down in comfort.

Why Choose "The Big Pono Aloha"? Most condos make someone sleep on an uncomfortable living room sofa bed. Not here.

We sleep 6 people in REAL beds.

Master Suite: King-size bed + private bathroom/vanity (Sleeps 2).

Guest Room: Queen bed + Twin Bunk Bed + private bathroom access (Sleeps 4).

Top Floor Privacy: You are on the second floor (accessible by elevator), meaning you get the best ocean views and no noisy neighbors walking above you.

The Space We are Joel and Tamara. We stayed in this exact condo years ago, fell in love with it, and bought it! Now, we invite you to make it your home away from home on the famous Coconut Coast in beautiful Kapaa.

The unit is spacious ("Big" is in the name for a reason!), featuring a full kitchen, dining room, and large living area. Don't waste money on tiny hotel rooms when you can spread out here.

Resort Amenities (Pono Kai Resort)

Pool, Hot Tub & Sauna

Tennis & Volleyball Courts

Putting Green & Croquet

BBQ Grills & Picnic Areas

3-Mile Bike Path right along the ocean

FREE Parking & FREE WiFi

Coin-operated laundry just steps down the hall

Location, Location, Location You are walking distance to historic Kapaa Town for great island boutique shopping, food, and recreation.

Lihue Airport (LIH): 15 mins (8 miles)

Coconut Marketplace: Nearby

Waimea Canyon & Poipu Beach: Easy day trips

Important Guest Notes

Management: This is a privately owned condo. While you have full access to all resort amenities, please contact our management team for any condo needs (cleaning, maintenance), not the resort front desk.

Photos: We have upgraded! Please ignore any photos showing portable AC units; everything is now wall-mounted for your comfort.

Security: For your peace of mind and easy check-in, we utilize a Ring Video Doorbell.

Insurance: We strictly follow our cancellation policy and highly recommend travel insurance in case your plans change.

License Numbers: GE-141-106-2272-01 TA-141-106-2272-01

Ready for the ultimate Kauai experience? Email us to book your dates!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,403 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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

Rules

Excessive sand found in the condo (floors, furniture, bathtub) will cause the loss of your damage deposit. No bicycles inside the condo.
1. Remove shoes at entry. 2. Close all windows and doors when exiting the condo. 3. Empty trash and wash all dishes on departure. 4. Enjoy your stay.

Pets

  • No pets 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number TA-141-106-2272-01, GE-141-106-2272-01, 450070020035

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OCEANFRONT! at the Pono Kai Resort in Kauai AMAZING Views AC 2BR/2BA - Kapaa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula Walker S.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr Dale and Kay R., Welches, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely condo located on the beach!! Very well equipped with beach toys and even golf clubs… and the pool and other amenities at the Pono Kai resort were outstanding too! Beds, bedding towels and kitchen supplies were excellent!We hope to stay again!
Enjoyed the sunrise and walking the paved walking/bike path everyday!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ocean views, condo was clean. Agreat location with plenty of places to shop and eat nearby. We would stay again!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall this was a great place for my family. We liked the area and it’s within walking distance of a lot of eating and shopping options. It’s in a good spot to access both the north and south shores of the island. The unit is on the second (top) floor and there was no noise from any other inhabitants. The resort grounds were well maintained with a lot of different things to do - tennis, croquet, giant chess, etc. The pool was a hit with the kids in the evenings. They let kids feed the koi fish every morning.Cons: the front door lock was fairly finicky, there was a code but the mechanism would stick and sometimes not unlock the door.FYI each building has its own coin operated laundry so you may have to wait on others when washing and drying clothes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emil F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic condo and in a great location. Couldnt ask for a better place to stay with family on Kauai!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our week long stay at the Pono Kai resort. Only issue we had was with the keyless entry since directions on outside of the door wasn’t clear but email instructions from owner helped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and view

The place seemed more spacious than we expected, and the view was awesome. This is a great location and is walking distance to downtown Kapaa.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, nice place.

Super beautiful clean resort with lots of amenities!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This condo is in beautiful Pona Kai Resort with full use of equipment and facilities. Watch the sunrise over the ocean from patio or bedroom. We enjoyed walking along the ocean walkway every morning. Centrally located in Old Town Kapaa
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing vacation

This condo was perfect. The description was exactly what it was. It was so clean and had everything you would need. The view was incredible to just relax and watch the waves. Got to see several whales go by. We brought binoculars which helped. You will not regret renting this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay in Kapaa

This place was perfect for our family of 4. The condo was very spacious and was bigger than expected. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was perfect for making meals at home. The view was amazing and sunrises sublime. The location was great if you plan to visit both south and north sides so that you are located in between. The Pono Kai resort was good. Amenities were adequate. You have go to the front desk to check out things like ping pong paddles, croquet set, etc and they close at 6 so we had wished that it was possible to do some of these things after 6. That was our only comment but it is no fault of the condo owner, just an odd resort policy. The resort and grounds were nicely kept. We would stay here again. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place with ocean view!

We loved our stay at Pono Kai. The location was perfect for exploring all parts of the island. The town of Kapaa has lots of shops & good eats. The sea breeze coming in through the window every morning and night was perfect. There was no need for AC. Very clean and check in/check out were very easy. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

Beach front! Fit my family of 5 great. Had all the beach accessories we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Piece of paradise

Our stay was perfect. Lots of activities for kids and the beach was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica T., Puyallup wa

Liked: Cleanliness

relax

The view from this property was worth every penny!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronna A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just lovely!

Very nice property. We stayed here with grandparents, kids, and grandkids. Six of us in total. Beautiful ocean view and everything we needed for a fun time on the island. Great location. Close to restaurants and grocery stores.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

We enjoyed the upstairs views of the sunrise!

Great location! Hosts super communicative and easy to work with. . Mahalo!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

JoAnn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pono Kai resort

View was amazing. Condo could use some TLC otherwise the condo was well stocked. Close to shops in Kapaa. Overall loved our vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10

This place was amazing! It was in an amazing location on a resort with lots of things to do and access to so many things around us! The condo had everything we needed and more for our stay. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The week at Pono Kai was awesome. The condo is spacious and has a lot of amenities. The location is perfect for teens who want to venture shopping on their own. Would love to stay there again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holidays at Big Pono Aloha!

My wife and three young adult daughters stayed for a week over Christmas. Really enjoyed going to sleep at night listening to the waves, having morning coffee on the lanai with the beautiful sunrise, the great beach access, the walkway and short walk to local shops and restaurants in Kapaa. Was a great space and central location to enjoy Kauai! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Doesn’t get better than this!

We had the most INCREDIBLE stay at this condo! The beach view does not get any better than this! It is also spacious with a full kitchen (which saved us a lot of money on food), has VERY comfortable beds, two large bathrooms and a comfortable living area to relax after long days in the sun! We loved having the AC units available if we needed them. This host was great at communication and has truly thought of and provided everything needed to have a great vacation! We really enjoyed having Tommy bahama beach chairs and beach umbrellas, beach towels, boogie boards and sand toys all provided by the host. We have had to rent those items in the past on trips to Kauai and it can be pricey, so we really loved having them available and ready to use! We used them everyday. One thing to keep in mind is that because this is a private rental, the resort does not provide pool towels, so bring the beach towels from the condo when you hit the pool! We loved the pool and hot tub. The resort itself is breathtaking. It has hammocks all around the resort for lounging, along with games , BBQ’s and other things to do. We enjoyed the nice little beach right outside the condo that we went to when we didn’t want to drive to another beach. You can’t beat this spot! Our stay here was by FAR our favorite visit to Kauai and a lot of that credit goes to this condo being close to shops and beaches and the host providing everything we needed and more! We will absolutely be back for another stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful condo on the beach

Great condo. Clean and a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

Best sunrises ever!

My mom and I recently stayed at the Big Pono Aloha, and had a great experience. The location of the resort and the resort itself were perfect. It's super easy to walk to anything you need in Kapa'a from the condo, and the beachfront walkway is right outside your door. We had a couple issues during our stay that were quickly resolved by the on island management team and the property owner. Despite the problems, I'd stay again and recommend the property to my friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023