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Castle at Princeville

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Beach/ocean view
Living room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor space

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5300 Ka Haku Road, Princeville, HI, 96722
  • Place, Princeville Golf Club Prince Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Princeville Makai Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Hideaways Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lihue, HI (LIH)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 109 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

  • Mountain view
  • 73 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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

  • Mountain view
  • 96 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 109 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Princeville

Located in Princeville, Castle at Princeville is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hanalei Bay and Na Pali Coast State Park. Island Sails and Princeville Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Princeville Golf Club Prince Course - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Princeville Makai Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Hideaways Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Princeville Golf Club - Prince Course - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Puupoa Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lihue, HI (LIH) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hanalei Poke - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Shave Ice - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wishing Well Coffee & Tea - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tahiti Nui - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kalypso Island Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Castle at Princeville

This smoke-free aparthotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free newspapers. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area. Each apartment features a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, plus a balcony and a TV with cable channels. A sitting area, a coffee/tea maker and free local calls are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Castle at Princeville offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Restaurant
Outdoor space

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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Frequently asked questions

Does Castle at Princeville have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Castle at Princeville pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castle at Princeville?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Castle at Princeville?

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

What time is check-out at Castle at Princeville?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Castle at Princeville located?

Situated by the ocean, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Princeville Golf Club Prince Course, Princeville Makai Golf Club and Hideaways Beach. Island Sails and Puupoa Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Castle at Princeville Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great relaxing place

This was wonderful. We were greeted each morning to a gaggle of Nene (the Hawaiian state bird and very endangered species). The condo was just right not fancy but clean and comfortable with an amazing view. You must spring for the ocean view. The beach is a great snorkeling beach, we never had more then 10 people to share it with. The kitchen was fine and we were able to make everything we wanted (I might bring a sharp knife next time). The staff was friendly and helpful. We felt safe enough to sleep with the just the screen door on the bottom floor.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

William

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice but hot

We found the room pretty nice and the views across Hanalei Bay were wonderful. But the rooms were hot in the afternoon and there was not A/C. The kitchen was fairly well appointed and the furniture was comfy. Access was tough for my mother-in-law who has difficulty walking due to steep grades on the paths and stairs all over the place. We liked it a lot but it was limited to 4stars due to access and the absence of A/C
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Markus

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

John

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

ML

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

msteeniewahine

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

cody

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

8/10 Good

Micah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great place to enjoy

Problem was lack of family friendly activity with little kids and the area, while not run-down, is not lively.
Verified

6/10 Okay

きらら

静かで自然豊かなリゾートです

このコンドミニアムは今回で3回目です。ゴルフ場にも近く自然豊かで静かな環境がとても気に入っているのですが、今回の部屋はエアコンがなく、9月に入ったとはいえ日中はかなり暑いですし、夜は寝苦しく辛かったです。(当方、どちらかというと暑さに強い方なのですが)
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

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.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Holly

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Condo not a hotel

The location and view were spectacular. The condo was nicely equipped. It could use some updating but was certainly more than adequate for our needs and was affordable. There is no signage for the Castle at Princeville which makes it extremely difficult to find. Much driving around. Please be aware this is not a serviced hotel. It is a Condominium with no service.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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@!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martin

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

Härlig lägenhet med fantastigt läge och stora ytor

Privata lägenheter som hyrs ut via Castel resort, och har olika möblering beroende på ägare. Vår hade allt man behövde, inklusive tvättmaskin o torktumlare. Egen access till beach.
Verified

8/10 Good

littlewing555

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

princeville

Good stay. Could have been cleaner. Patio furniture had layers of dirt and all the cabinetry was sticky. Great staff though.
Verified

6/10 Okay

まさ

Liked: Room comfort

クリフサイドの開放的なコンド

プリンスビルの広大なリゾートエリアに佇む落ち着いたコンドでした。早朝の小鳥のさえずり、夜は、満点の星空と、カウアイの自然を満喫できました。
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jon

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

isabella

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary

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!!