Hanalei Colony Resort
Open North Shore · Boutique · from about $450/night · Last verified: October 22, 2026
The only beachfront resort past Hanalei in Haena; road and ocean conditions can affect access.
Status note: Reopened October 15; repairs continue on some buildings. Source.
At a glance
| Region | North Shore |
|---|---|
| Tier | Boutique |
| Typical nightly rate | from about $450 (estimate, varies by season) |
| Status | Open (last verified October 22, 2026) |
The area
Kauai's north shore beyond Princeville is the island at its wildest: Hanalei Bay, Tunnels and Anini beaches, Haena State Park, and the start of the Na Pali Coast. Winter brings big surf and heavier rain; summer brings calm, snorkelable water and long golden evenings.
Booking notes
Expect character over scale: fewer rooms, more personality, and a setting the big brands cannot match. Inventory is small, so dates sell out earlier than at the large resorts. Kauai-wide, the cheapest windows are late April to early June and September to mid-December; whale season (December to April) and summer carry premiums. A rental car is near-essential from any base on the island; see our car rental guide and the trip cost calculator to budget the whole stay.
Beaches nearby
- Tunnels (Makua) Beach (Summer snorkeling): A reef-fringed north-shore beach with Kauai's best summer snorkeling; parking is tiny.
- Anini Beach (Calm reef): A long, protected reef lagoon ideal for beginners, families, and stand-up paddling.
- Hanalei Bay (Scenery & surf): A two-mile crescent with a historic pier and mountain backdrop, the postcard beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
In North Shore on Kauai. Kauai's north shore beyond Princeville is the island at its wildest: Hanalei Bay, Tunnels and Anini beaches, Haena State Park, and the start of the Na Pali Coast.
Rates are estimates in USD. Always confirm details with the resort before booking. See all properties on the resort status tracker or compare in the Kauai resorts guide.