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Castle at Princeville

2.0 star property
Aparthotel near Hanalei Bay in Princeville

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TV
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Balcony

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Restaurant

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5300 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, HI, 96722
  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Hideaways Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Hanalei Bay
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 1171 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1173 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View (Pali Ke Kua)

  • Mountain view
  • 781 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 781 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View (Hale Moi)

  • Mountain view
  • 1033 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Princeville

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the aparthotel, you'll find Princeville Golf Club Prince Course and Princeville Makai Golf Club. Hideaways Beach and Island Sails are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hideaways Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Puupoa Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hanalei Bay - 13 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Happy Talk Bar & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪JoJo's Shave Ice - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Castle at Princeville

Aparthotel near Hanalei Bay in Princeville
There's a restaurant on site. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at Castle at Princeville. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Princeville aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Castle at Princeville offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Cable television is provided. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Dial-up internet
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Crib: USD 20 per night

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 30 per night

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 10 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 175 per accommodation, per stay (varies based on unit and length of stay)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

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Property is also known as

Castle Condo Princeville
Castle Princeville
Castle At Princeville Hotel Princeville
Castle At Princeville Kauai
Castle Princeville Condo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Castle at Princeville to the airport?

Castle at Princeville is 29.2 mi (50-min drive) away from the Lihue Airport (LIH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Castle at Princeville have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Castle at Princeville.

How close is Castle at Princeville to the beach?

This aparthotel is a short 12-minute walk from Hideaways Beach and 15-minute walk from Puupoa Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Castle at Princeville offer free breakfast?

Castle at Princeville does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Castle at Princeville?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Castle at Princeville?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Castle at Princeville?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does Castle at Princeville have a pool?

Castle at Princeville features an outdoor pool.

Does Castle at Princeville have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Castle at Princeville have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Castle at Princeville to downtown Princeville?

Castle at Princeville is 0.2 mi away from Princeville.

Castle at Princeville Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 122 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property we stayed at had the quality of a fairly luxurious time share property, but for a fraction of the price. A short drive from Hanalei, and a short walk to a private beach. We had two full rooms, a full kitchen, two bathrooms, and a deck. I was also super pleased with the communication from their main staff member. However, be warned to read the fine print as you do have to pay a fairly costly cleaning fee as part of this rental. I would definitely go there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

William, Denver Colorado

OK but

1) this is just an inexpensive place to stay while you go somewhere else. Views depend on Unit. This is the wet side of the island so be prepared. 2) Check in can be very problematic. I read of others having a problem so I called a head. " No problem , they said,your code and unit will be posted on the glass of the office." a) Got there, the office is not clearly posted( It is in the pizza restaurant complex but no signs to this effect.) So we drove and walked around a bit to find it. b) No posting in the window for us. No answer to the emergency number. Panicked calls to Travelocity as our children melted down. Finally about an hour later the staff called "Children in the tub screaming I could not get to your call" We finally got our code and our unit and got in. Somebody should be embarrassed. Lackadaisical may be the kindest thing which can be said for them.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel but no air conditioning

No air conditioning which makes it hot during the day
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Markus, Palo Alto, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice condos overlooking the Na Pali coast

Many of the condos at perched near the cliff and look out West, toward the Na Pali coast. One can also see part of Hanalei Bay. Those condos have gorgeous sunsets, but they also get hot in the afternoon. Fortunately, the bedrooms stay fairly cool. The grounds are pleasing, there's a pool, and the keys can be picked up on site (although the staff may not always be in the office even during office hours). Our kitchen was well-appointed. The condo included a washer and dryer and beach towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

John, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not as advertised

Our issues: (1) The facilities shown in the pictures are not the facilities that were rented to us, (2) there was no pool or other resort-like amenities available to us (despite being prominently advertised), and (3) after paying in full to Expedia, the management company tried to tack on a surprise additional cleaning fee of ~$200. We feel very misled. The condo was fine- clean and in good condition, and we had a nice time (how can you not in Kauai?). But the "VRBO condo" experience we got did not at all match the more resort-like facilities advertised. I would recommend looking elsewhere.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
nice condo with lots of space - it had everything but it was vintage 80's

6/10 Okay

ML, J

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

NOT A HOTEL. It's a condo.

Musty smell, terrible bed, needs new pillows. You need a car if you stay here. Cleanliness was nice, but my condo had an odd set up for sleeping. And by booking through Expedia, I never was contacted by the management, and arrived after dark, got lost, received help from a security guy to find the main office where I prayed I would find keys and directions. The security guy was most helpful. I had to dig for numbers to get a hold of anybody in the management office. If you know this is a condo, know how to get your keys, don't mind being too far away from the beach, and love super soft beds and stinky pillows........this may work for you. I paid too much, and had a cleaning fee of $145 when it was only me for 3 nights. Boo. Too much per night, too.

6/10 Okay

msteeniewahine, so cal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

can't complain too much in Kauai

We arrived at the property after 5pm, and this is the only management that is open from only 3pm-4pm. It was indicated, so that was fine. We retrieved the key to our condo from a lock box, which was easy. I booked 2 two Bedroom condos, when we arrived, only one was available. Jaime the Manager from Castle Resort which is co managing Pali Ke Kua (which is the name of the building) was polite, but questioned me several times about which building I reserved, I said Pali Ke Kua, because Expedia, provided pictures of the rooms, kitchen, pool, and layout of the condo. Which is the property I paid for. She also mentioned only one of the 2 bedroom condo reservation was provided by Expedia. I gave her my confirmation number and had her check again. We had 9 in our party, and we all proceeded to the 1st condo, with in 10-15 min Jamie called right away with the second condo. It was actually a very clean and beautiful 1 bedroom and a loft. It was a wonderful 5 night stay until I questioned my bill. "Will I be getting a discount since I paid for a 2 bedroom?" The answer was No. I called Expedia, they couldn't do too much too help but instead gave me $25 credit. I can't complain too much in Kauai.

8/10 Good

cody, denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a wonderful place to stay with the best view!

8/10 Good

Eric , Telluride, Co.

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Superb location - Unit needed upgrades

The location can't be beat. Cliffside, walkout units looking down to the ocean, turtles feeding, view of Hanalei Bay and north coast, sunsets, etc. Quiet, birds, paved path to private beach hard to find in this area. Beach, a mix of volcanic black rock and sand, is actually nicer than the St Regis one, which is public. Very good restaurant on site.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Holly, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Not actually a hotel or called the "Castle"

So, if you're looking for a condo rental with (extremely) spotty wifi, cool breezes and a (mainly) quiet atmosphere, this is a good place for you. This place is not actually called the "Castle," and you will not find this name on any sign. Rather, "Pali Ke Kua" is the name you'll see on the signs. The first building on the right is where the office is, which is also not obvious. Because of the spotty wifi, their computer may not communicate with your credit card company, then they'll suggest your card isn't working (I called my company and there were no declines on my card, but the woman made me feel like a delinquent). The unit itself was comfortable and spacious, and tended to be very quiet other than occasional early morning groundskeeping. There is no air conditioning, which is mostly ok due to strong breezes, though the upstairs was a bit too warm at times. There is also an unpublished $125-150 cleaning fee. There's a private beach with a very steep path to it which can make you feel like you're on a private island. We enjoyed our time in the area, but if we return, we'll stay somewhere else, as the headaches just weren't worth it.

10/10 Excellent

Mark, El Dorado Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Views of Honalea Bay

What a great place to stay. The view of the lanai was spectacular. We could see all of Honalea Bay and a beautiful sunset every night. I would definitely go back and stay for a longer time. Had a hard time finding the place initially because the name had change from Castle to Hali Kae (I believe that was the name). They had merged the two condo units. Good thing we had the address. Other than that the place was great@!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Looks like heaven. a bit humid

Everything was excellent. I would have called heaven if we had the A/c in the unit. But, still all worth.

4/10 Poor

Jon, Cleveland, Ohio

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Aging condo, minimal features, hidden fees.

Despite its billing, don't be fooled. This was an out-of-date condo, clearly not refreshed since the 90s. Buried in trees without any sort of view, expect to be surrounded by neighbors whose every sound can be heard from your bedroom. The furnishings were uncomfortable and smelled stale. Aside from relatively new TVs, and decent WiFi, the rest of the place just looked old, with stains and smells that have apparently been there for decades. All this wouldn't be bad, for the price we thought we were paying, but we were surprised by a $125 cleaning fee -- making the total cost of our 4 night stay, close to $250 a night. We should have just paid another $50 and stayed in a resort, but we thought we'd save money by having our own kitchen. That didn't pan out, because we didn't really want to do anything but sleep in the condo. We spent as much time away from it as we could. There was access to a private beach, but the facility's pool was apparently off-limits. Speaking of sleep: the king size bed was overly soft, and by the end of our stay was leaning toward the wall at about a 30 degree angle, leaving us sliding toward the head board in our sleep.

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place to stay, awesome views

We really enjoyed our time at princeville and the views were amazing of the ocean. So close to the beach.

6/10 Okay

isabella, San Jose

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

View 5 stars, everything else 1 star (Unit 115)

We stayed at Unit 115 at Castle at Princeville (aka Pali Ke Kua, PKK), a one bedroom unit for four nights. The views were spectacular, we had dinner on the lanai enjoying the awesome view. That totally deserve 5 stars, everything else, 1 star at most. These condos were not solidly built, when the people upstairs flushed their toilet, i heard a waterfall. The kitchen had a coffee machine, toaster and blender, but all the pans were scratched up, so we didn't cook. They had an open house in the unit next door, so we decided to take a look and the real estate agent said that the owner made 50k gross last year...i bet i know where that came from...the cleaning fees. Expedia stated that there was a $150 cleaning fee, so i thought that meant there would be someone to take out the garbage everyday or something like that, but no, the cleaning fee is for them to clean up the place after you are gone to get ready for the next person. And we had to take out our own garbage when we left the condo, or we would be charged an extra $50! It is next to impossible to find the rental office to pick up our key, this isn't a hotel or anything like that you have to go to a lock box to pick up your key. When you get to Pali Ke Kua (don't look for Castle at Princeville), look for a building on the right hand side that does not look like living space. When you book thru Expedia, you cannot choose your unit, be warned! There are so many choices in Princeville, will not stay here again

8/10 Good

Mary, castro valley, calif

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

The view made it all worthwhile!!

I was prepared to have a little trouble finding the condo; but didn't expect it to be as difficult as it was. Arriving on a Monday at 3:00 p.m., during the check in time hours, after finally finding the office; it was closed, and the phone number that we had on our reservations did not get us anywhere. We finally got a hold of someone who gave us clearer instructions we found the condo and the lock box with keys and being fustrated with our ordeal we opened the door and the sweeping view of the sea, palm trees and the kauai mountains, made it all worthwhile. What a view!! As I had expected from others reviews, the furnishing were dated, but comfortable. We had a wonderful time sitting outside on the small patio enjoying a glass of wine and taking in the breathtaking views! It was amazing! We were visited every day by a nene geese family, who made it even more special. We will difinitely go back and look forward to staying in #117 again! This time it will be much easier to find!!

8/10 Good

Myron, Brookeville MD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice condo, beautiful views

We had a 2-bedroom unit with a lovely mountain view from the back patio. If we walked a few hundred yards to the ocean side of the property, there was a gorgeous view of the Halalei bay from the cliffs. There is no AC, so it can get a little warm in the afternoon, but there were ceiling fans. The pool and hot tub were clean and inviting. There was no on-site staff to handle minor issues in the condo (like a toaster that didn't work), but we made a phone call to the rental office and they brought us a new toaster the next day.

8/10 Good

Tony, Honolulu, HI

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Very nice condo on North Shore Kauai

Very nice condo. Checked in on Sunday and no one was around to help me. Had to ask several people and I happened to find a drop box and instructions on window beside it. Had no idea of what to do for several hours before I got lucky and by chance found what I was suppose to do. Once I obtained the key to the condo, all was good. My only complaint is the poor communication for checking in on Sunday. If someone would have notified me of the checkin process for weekends, that would have been nice. I didn't even know where to go to check in or find the drop box for keys. As far as I knew, there was no go to person for any stay issues.

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A condo with kitchen, utensils and dishes, laundry machines. No view but good location for walking around, can walk to beach. Shops a short drive away.

10/10 Excellent

Jake, Santa Clara, Ca, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible Views - Extremely Helpful Staff

This was my first trip to Kauai and it was a wonderful experience. I had an ocean view condo and the view from my lanai was incredible! The condo was clean and basic, but very comfortable. The staff was great! I had a bit of trouble logging on to the wifi the first day, (totally my fault), and Jaimie from the main office went out of her way to trouble-shoot the problem and tell me how to correct it, (again, it was something I was doing wrong, not the equipment). I highly recommend Pali Ke Kua (Castle At Princeville) and will stay there again next time I travel to Kauai!

8/10 Good

Dean, Kaneohe, HI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay. Love having a full kitchen.

Checking in without there being a front desk is a but complicated. Instructions on where to find the main office of the complex and the check in process after hours would be helpful. There was no A/C, but if you are busy and out all day doing stuff, it cools down plenty at night.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Princeville

The unit was dated..could use some updating. The upstairs bedroom was VERY HOT.. We did not use it at all. Checking into the room was a little confusing.. There was a note that gave us clues on how to open a locker that would lead us to our room???? It is because we arrived at the hotel at 3:45 pm (which apparently is after hours)... Anyhow, overall we were satisfied with the unit.

6/10 Okay

Kip, AZ

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice place but needs updating

The seting is exceptional with stunning views of Hanalae Bay and and the Napali Coast. The size and configuration of the unit was fiune but the interior was very dated. This may be more of an issue with that unit and not the property. It looked like there were a number of niceloy furnished units. The Castle staff person in the office was great.