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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Traveller rating

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Nov 21, 2024 Greg D

One of the BEST hotels I’ve ever been to! Fantastic gym, top notch equipment (even boxing bags and gloves available) friendly and knowledgeable staff (especially Stephen) Just great people all around and excellent experience for us! Thank you!!!
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Nov 20, 2024 Donna S

Visiting friends in Kauai and heard that this beautiful resort was recently renovated and a must to see. Took a tour by Lisa, the hotel concierge. She was very gracious to take us around and show us all the beautiful amenities and the pools, shops, gym/spa, and private beach that the hotel offers. She made me want to book my next vacation… Read more
Visiting friends in Kauai and heard that this beautiful resort was recently renovated and a must to see. Took a tour by Lisa, the hotel concierge. She was very gracious to take us around and show us all the beautiful amenities and the pools, shops, gym/spa, and private beach that the hotel offers. She made me want to book my next vacation immediately, it was so amazingly perfect and truly tranquil and beautiful. We had lunch before leaving because it looked so yummy. I tried the pulled chicken pita sandwich and garlic fries. To die for! Delicious. Thank you Lisa for your kind and generous time and energy. You opened our minds to our next adventure in Paradise. We are booking our next trip ASAP at the 1 and only 1 Hotel. Read less
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Nov 19, 2024 D3486XOfranm

Hotel 1 Hanalei Bay is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views and impeccable service. During my stay, I booked a photo session with Coral Photography, and it was an incredible experience! The photographer was professional, creative, and made the session so much fun. The photos perfectly captured the beauty of the location and created… Read more
Hotel 1 Hanalei Bay is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views and impeccable service. During my stay, I booked a photo session with Coral Photography, and it was an incredible experience! The photographer was professional, creative, and made the session so much fun. The photos perfectly captured the beauty of the location and created unforgettable memories. Highly recommend both the hotel and Coral Photography for anyone visiting! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Banford Spa- A must! Allow Asta and Tarra to transport you to a meditative, restorative state during a full body massage

Nov 18, 2024 Juan M

Here I wish to focus on our experience at the Bamford Spa at the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay. Our overall experience exceeded our expectations. The facilities must be experienced- no description will suffice to capture the beauty, serenity and modernity of the spa. It caters to all five senses with profound sensibility. The menu of available treatments… Read more
Here I wish to focus on our experience at the Bamford Spa at the 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay. Our overall experience exceeded our expectations. The facilities must be experienced- no description will suffice to capture the beauty, serenity and modernity of the spa. It caters to all five senses with profound sensibility. The menu of available treatments is extensive. We elected to receive deep tissue massages in the couples room for a shared, intimate experience. Our massage therapists- Asta and Tarra were experienced, knowledgeable, and caring. The massages were both relaxing and energizing. Our sore bodies were restored following a day of arduous hiking along the Nepali Coast. I highly recommend these two therapists and look forward to another session with them upon our return to the hotel in a future vacation. This was without a doubt one of the highlights of our stay and something I would highly recommend as part of any stay at this beautiful, luxurious resort. Read less
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Nov 17, 2024 Alyssa E

The 1 hotel was incredibly beautiful. So much detail and thought every corner you turned and the room we had felt SO comfortable. We chose to visit over our honeymoon and feel like we absolutely chose the right hotel for the occasion. The breakfast buffet was absolutely phenomenal, along with the massage we booked! Recommend visiting this Spa to… Read more
The 1 hotel was incredibly beautiful. So much detail and thought every corner you turned and the room we had felt SO comfortable. We chose to visit over our honeymoon and feel like we absolutely chose the right hotel for the occasion. The breakfast buffet was absolutely phenomenal, along with the massage we booked! Recommend visiting this Spa to use the wet/dry sauna whicu no appointment is needed from 9-5, but you are treated as if you have a whole massage booked. They provide robes, sandals, towels and top of the line products which we didn’t know about without asking the spa front desk. It felt kind of behind lock and key because you have to be walked back and can’t just use the sauna any time of day, but it was spectacular when I realized why it was so orchestrated. As far as the overall experience, it was definitely a perfect honeymoon destination. I would not come in expecting too many thrills related to your special event if that’s why you’re there and, unlike our first hotel, most support staff is not in the loop of your special occasion. I.E. no welcome basket or celebratory bottle of champagne in your room to welcome you on your honeymoon, but it really was a non-issue. The location and views cannot be beat and the support staff was all VERY helpful! Read less