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Design-forward resort on Kauai’s North Shore with stunning Hanalei Bay views, a 5+ kids club, and a great pool next to the beach.
Princeville, Kauaʻi, Hawaii
2023
year opened
252
rooms
$
800
starting rate
45 minutes
from airport
key features
Sleep
Outdoor pool
Racket sports
Water sports
Bikes
Dogs allowed
Golf
Connecting rooms
Food available before 7am
Crib fits in closet or extra bathroom
2+ restaurants on site
Coffee shop
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Balcony/Patio
Arcade / Game room
Cabanas
Warm Weather_West Coast
Kids club (age 5+)
Calm beach
Eat
Outdoor pool
Racket sports
Water sports
Bikes
Dogs allowed
Golf
Connecting rooms
Food available before 7am
Crib fits in closet or extra bathroom
2+ restaurants on site
Coffee shop
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Balcony/Patio
Arcade / Game room
Cabanas
Warm Weather_West Coast
Kids club (age 5+)
Calm beach
Play (on land)
Outdoor pool
Racket sports
Water sports
Bikes
Dogs allowed
Golf
Connecting rooms
Food available before 7am
Crib fits in closet or extra bathroom
2+ restaurants on site
Coffee shop
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Balcony/Patio
Arcade / Game room
Cabanas
Warm Weather_West Coast
Kids club (age 5+)
Calm beach
Play (in the water)
Outdoor pool
Racket sports
Water sports
Bikes
Dogs allowed
Golf
Connecting rooms
Food available before 7am
Crib fits in closet or extra bathroom
2+ restaurants on site
Coffee shop
Door separating kid & adult sleeping areas
Balcony/Patio
Arcade / Game room
Cabanas
Warm Weather_West Coast
Kids club (age 5+)
Calm beach
Experience it
See what a stay really looks like with kids.
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sleep
- Rooms are modern, earthy, and calming with incrcdible views.
- Standard rooms come in many different view options (mountain, pool, ocean view, ocean front) and bed options (king or two queen). Recommend booking a terrace room, so you have a place to hang out while your kids nap. Non-terrace rooms do have windows that fully open up for fresh air.
- King rooms have a large sofa that could sleep a child, and queen rooms have a window seat that may also work as a bed for little kids.
- If you want a bathtub, you must book a suite.
- The Ocean View Terrace Studio Suite is all one room — it has a walk-in closet where you can stash a pack ’n play, but there’s no door.
- The Ocean View One Bedroom Suite gives you door separation from the living room and the walk-in closet, but does not have outside space; if outside space and door separation are a must, you’ll need to upgrade to the Pu’u Poa Ocean Loft room.
- Connecting rooms are the best option for families needing more space (two standard rooms, or a suite to a standard room).
- This hotel was previously a St. Regis, but was completely renovated and re-opened as the 1 Hotel in 2023.
- You have to take a lot of stairs or elevators to get around the property, so if you’re in a high-rise room, be prepared for a bit of a trek to the family pool.
- Overall, the vibe is peaceful while still being welcoming to families.
play
- They have a kids club (Seedlings) for age 5-12 (Monday - Saturday, 9am-3pm). You must reserve in advance (book online here). They also offer times where younger kids can play in the kids club (with parent supervision).
- Your kids will love the heated family pool, and you’ll love the view. There are a couple of shallow sections, perfect for babies and toddlers to splash around.
- There's also a separate shallow lagoon-style kids pool.
- The beach, steps from the family pool, is calm. It’s great if you want to explore tidepools or snorkel, but otherwise, it can be a little difficult to navigate the coral. You can kayak and stand-up paddleboard.
- There’s a walkable public beach if you want easier swimming.
- You have to have your own snorkel gear. They sell it, or you can buy it at a local shop on your way in.
- Free activities include hula classes, tidepool walks, family yoga, art classes, and cultural walks with on-site guides.
- Teens can tag along on the resort’s eco-adventures — think waterfall hikes and reef snorkels with a sustainability lens. Disk golf is also available.
- Several days a week, they give a talk about coral reefs down by the ocean. If your kid enjoys learning, they will love this.
- Resort guests have access to golf, tennis, and pickleball at Princeville Makai.
- If you need a break from the sun, there’s a game room with board games and ping-pong.
- You’re an easy drive to the stunning Nā Pali coast and many gorgeous beaches (including Tunnels, which is great for snorkeling).
- The hotel does not provide babysitting.
- Service can be a weak spot at this hotel.
eat
- 1 Kitchen is the main restaurant — open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a rotating local menu. Kids options are available, and the staff is great about off-menu requests.
- Welina Terrace offers sushi and tropical cocktails with sunset views.
- Neighbors Café is a coffee shop with grab-and-go items like parfaits, muffins, juice, and wellness shots, great for a beach day or stroller picnic.
- Wai’oli is a fun stop for Hawaiian shaved ice, soft serve, and gelato,
- Breakfast opens at 7am (in-room dining starts and Neighbors Café opens at 6am if you’re hungry earlier).
- Make reservations for dinner.
- You’re a 10-minute drive from the town of Hanalei, which offers several other dining options.
- Be prepared to spend a lot on food.
The details
What room setup does your family need, at minimum?
We're having you search by beds, rather than number and age of kids, because every family sleeps differently.
King/queen bed includes pullout sofas
Kid-size bed includes sofas (not pullout), twin beds, or rollaway beds
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King/queen bed includes pullout sofas
Kid-size bed includes sofas (not pullout), twin beds, or rollaway beds
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Must haves
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Kids Club
Pools
Beach
Babysitting
Activities
Travel & transportation
- It's a 45-minute drive from Lihue Airport (but it's a pretty drive!)
- Recommend renting a car; rideshares are limited
- The concierge team can arrange airport transportation if needed
- Valet parking is an extra charge
- They have electric vehicle charging stations
- They have a limited number of electric Audi e-trons for guests to borrow (daily 8am - 5pm); first-come-first-served, only for use locally
Leave it at home - they have it!
- Pack 'n plays (no cribs)
- Highchairs
Ready to Book Your Stay?
Book through us (no additional cost) for access to perks like resort credit, free breakfast, priority for upgrades, early check-in/late check-out, and price-drop tracking. Plus, we'll manage all the communication with the hotel, so all you have to do is show up.
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