1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Kauai, Hawaii

Virgin rating

Adult infinity pool
Two Queen Mountain View
Neigbors Cafe
Ocean View Studio Suite
Ocean View Studio Suite
Ocean View Studio Suite
Rooftop garden
Ocean View King Room
Ocean View King Room
Welina Terrace
Welina Terrace
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Spa
Mountain View King Room
Welina Terrace
Adult infinity pool
Two Queen Mountain View
Neigbors Cafe
Ocean View Studio Suite
Ocean View Studio Suite
Ocean View Studio Suite
Rooftop garden
Ocean View King Room
Ocean View King Room
Welina Terrace
Welina Terrace
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Spa
Mountain View King Room
Welina Terrace

The hotel

A Hawaiian haven on Kauai's North Shore, this beautiful hotel is all about wellness, relaxation, and sustainability. With stunning views over Hanalei Bay, this really is an oceanfront sanctuary where you can enjoy as much or as little activity as you like. The beach is right on your doorstep, be it for a relaxing swim or a spot of paddle boarding and kayaking,and the cute town of Hanalei isn't far away to explore. But the highlight of this hotel (in our opinion) is the spa. With natural and organic products, and individualised treatments, you'll be feeling the effects long after your treatment has finished. The adults-only infinity pool is another highlight, with ocean views and a poolside bar, so you can enjoy some peace and quiet with a cocktail in hand. There's two other pools though, with a shallow one that's particularly suitable for the little ones, whilst Seedlings Kids club is a fun, educational space where the little ones can enjoy a host of activities inspiring imagination and discovery. And we haven't even touched on the food. There's a wide range of bars and reataurants that focus on locally sourced food - we're pretty sure you'll never go hungry here. All in all, this hotel is perfect for active families, solo travellers, and newlyweds alike.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing
  • Tennis
  • Yoga
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access

Where is it

Along Kauai's Napali Coast, overlooking the iconic Hanalei Bay, and a 10-minute drive from the town of Hanalei. Lihue Airport is 29 miles away.

Hotel information

252 rooms and suites in soothing, neutral tones. All with air conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, HDTV with Chromcast, Nespresso machine, mini bar*, Bamford bath products, and a safe.

Mountain View Rooms have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Ocean View Lounge King features a comfy lounge nook that looks out over Hanalei Bay, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Ocean View Rooms with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Panoramic Ocean View Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Poolside Terrace Rooms features a private terrace that opens out onto the poolside, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Ocean View Terrace Rooms feature a private terrace and additional wellness amenities, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Ocean View Studio Suites are larger in size with a seating area, and also include nightly turndown service and priority seating at the hotel's restaurants and bars, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Ocean View One Bedroom Suites feature a separate living and dining room, bathroom with separate shower and bath tub, complimentary mini bar (excluding alcoholic beverages), nightly turndown service, and priority seating at the hotel's restaurants and bars, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

1 Kitchen (signature restaurant serving sustainably sourced cuisine, open for breakfast and dinner). Welina Terrace (Japanese-inspired lounge offering sunset views, open for dinner and drinks). Neighbors (cafe with sweet and savoury options, and hot and cold drinks, open daily 6.00am-2.00pm). The Sandbox (poolside retreat serving classic Hawaiian beach fare and a range of drinks). Kai Maika'i by 1 Kitchen (located by the adults infinity pool, serving light lunches and drinks). Wai'oli (cocktails, shaved ice, and ice creams with natural toppings). The Juice Bar (energising smoothies and cold-pressed juices). Lobby Farmstand (quick, healthy snacks).

Live nightly music by rotating local artists at Welina Terrace, with additional live music on Monday evenings at The Sandbox. Regular children's/family activities and cultural experiences.

3 outdoor swimming pools, including a shallow pool and an adults-only infinity pool. 3 hot tubs. Poolside cabanas*. Beach cabanas*. 24-hour fitness centre. Outdoor jungle gym. Fitness and yoga classes. Bamford Wellness Spa and Salon*. Paddleboarding* and kayaking*. Snorkelling*, surfing*, and body boarding*. Seedlings kids club (ages 6-12 years). Princeville Makai Golf Course* (preferred tee times and discounted rates). Tennis*. Pickleball*. Disc golf*. Foot golf*. Complimentary bicycle rental. Audi e-tron experience to explore within a 3 mile radius. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Room service*. Valet parking $50 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). Concierge. Goodthings retail/gift shop.

*Denotes local charge

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great view and beach!

Dec 15, 2024 Joe S

Finally made it here! Rooms are great. I liked the old design when it was a St Refis better. But the staff as amazing. Local fun and friendly. We never expect great food in Hawaii but they and do a decent job. Johnny at the bar is a hoot. They really cleaned up the beach!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Perfect Birthday Trip!

Dec 13, 2024 Shawna B

Visited for my mom's birthday and had the most amazing time! The property itself is stunning with excellent facilities throughout, the views are incredible but the best part was the service. They made us feel so special by going out of their way to delivery a beautiful personalized amenity to help us celebrate, and remembering us in each place we… Read more
Visited for my mom's birthday and had the most amazing time! The property itself is stunning with excellent facilities throughout, the views are incredible but the best part was the service. They made us feel so special by going out of their way to delivery a beautiful personalized amenity to help us celebrate, and remembering us in each place we visited throughout the property. Every person we came into contact with was wonderful. Can't wait for our next trip! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place to have your breakfast

Dec 5, 2024 Kyeong-Hwa K

The buffet at 1 kitchen was great, Susan the server was wonderful and very kind, her service was excellent, The girl from the reception Tania was very helpful and knowledgeable about the local cuisine they serve there.They make our breakfast experience wonderful at 1 hotel.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Almost a perfect stay until the end

Dec 5, 2024 MaddieMei2020 Seattle, Washington

We decided to come for our anniversary. The Valet staff was great. They were super nice and personable. The check-in space has an open space concept which is nice but can be confusing if it is as busy as it was when we arrived. We were told our room wasn't ready, but they said that they would text us when it was ready for us. The room was ready… Read more
We decided to come for our anniversary. The Valet staff was great. They were super nice and personable. The check-in space has an open space concept which is nice but can be confusing if it is as busy as it was when we arrived. We were told our room wasn't ready, but they said that they would text us when it was ready for us. The room was ready about an hour after the normal check-in time. Upon check-in in they showed us a board of all the classes and told us we could sign up at the concierge. They also were able to help us get an earlier dinner reservation time. The property is really nice with great views, but I feel like as part of the check in process, they should explain where things are located. We had a hard time finding the pool, another couple showed us and 1 other lost couple how to get there and we never found the gift shop. There are so many things that I love about the hotel. The rooms are nice. I love the water kettles and the filtered water tap in each room, the beach access to the ocean is great (super calm and swimmable for snorkeling), the pool is actually deep enough to swim (but maybe there should be caution signs for kids), and the espresso martinis are to die for ( I need the secret recipe!) I could stay here forever - the only thing missing are washers and dryers! Also, the biggest pro is being able to check out later. The team was super flexible. We had booked a sound bath that was later on the day of our check-in and they were able to push our check out to after the session for 1/2 night's stay. The class ended up getting canceled and we checked out earlier than planned and they removed the charge from our stay. Now for the cons: Make sure to check your bill. I never check as it's hard to track when my husband and I are doing room charges. But I had something charged on my card a few weeks after our stay, which caused me to check our bill. I ended up finding charges on our bill that were before we had checked in. Not a huge problem except it was a pain to get fixed. I had to call the hotel 5 times and each time they said that they would call me back. Finally a month later - my last attempt - someone was able to help me and reverse the charges. I am assuming it was the guest prior to us who had a late checkout - their charges for lunch, dinner and the mini bar ended up on our bill. Things beyond their control: Not a deal breaker but I wish that there were more authentic Hawaiian food options. Also our sound bath was canceled on the morning of our last day (which was a bummer). Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A lovely stay, from start to finish

Dec 2, 2024 amanda c New York City, New York

A lovely stay, from start to finish. We recently spent Thanksgiving at the 1 Hotel at Hanalei and all loved it. It was a family trip with my husband and daughter and I. The hotel is beautifully decorated and very much "Eco" in style which appealed. The decor is stylish but practical and everything was supremely comfortable from the bedding to the… Read more
A lovely stay, from start to finish. We recently spent Thanksgiving at the 1 Hotel at Hanalei and all loved it. It was a family trip with my husband and daughter and I. The hotel is beautifully decorated and very much "Eco" in style which appealed. The decor is stylish but practical and everything was supremely comfortable from the bedding to the extra wide sun loungers and beach loungers. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. It's a great location, under an hour from Lihue Airport and only a short 15 min drive to the town of Hanalei. The hotel beach is small but swimmable and there's a huge beach close by at Hanalei where my husband and daughter had a surf lesson. The spa is beautiful and I would recommend a visit. Overal a fabulous stay and we all very much hope to return. Read less