Reviews of Hale Pua Villa - Seaside Studio
2221 Kuai Road, Poipu, Koloa, HI 96756, United States
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery good bed, quiet, 2 blocks to beach, nice patio & kitchen, helpful owner.
Old wall-mount AC was dirty and smelled bad to us so we didn't use it. Kauai lodging prices have increased much more than inflation since our last visit.
Reviewed: 23 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEverything, accommodations, location, etc. Perfect for a couple.
Nothing
Reviewed: 9 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewGreat, walkable location. No breakfast included. Owner was available, friendly, responsive, helpful. Bed was great. Ground floor, so no heavy lifting of our suitcases up any stairs. Easy access to washer/drier supplied with needed products. Thanks for the convenience.
Toilet needed a plumber fix. Decor could be updated but was fine for us. No ocean view.
Reviewed: 20 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewAwesome location, 1/2 block to the beach. Close to restaurants and shopping. We enjoyed eating breakfast on the lanai. Had everything we needed for a good stay.
Nothing negative to say
Reviewed: 13 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThe studio is spacious with all the necessary kitchen amenities. Bathroom was clean.
Reviewed: 19 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewHale Pua Villa is a lovely little studio near the beach. It has a great location with charming Hawaiian welcome. It has a nice little kitchenette and a comfortable bed.
Reviewed: 9 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewLocation Friendliness of owner Prompt responses from owner when I had questions
Reviewed: 4 March 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewSweet, simple, clean in a perfect location! Appreciated the extra touches -- e.g., beach chair and welcome amenities. Just right for the 2 final nights we spent of our vacation on Poipu.
Again, perfect for what we needed.
Reviewed: 5 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewSuch a great location. The room was very clean and tastefully decorated
The only minor thing is the bathtub/shower could use updating
Reviewed: 6 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewPrime location for staying on the south shore. Amenities such as free parking, AC, and washer and dryer access. Privacy of unit.
Dim lighting throughout. Overall unit needs updating, particularly bathroom fixtures.
Reviewed: 30 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewVery close to the beach
They fans made a lot of noise at night
Reviewed: 15 September 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewReally close to the beach
Very noisy aircon and fridge.
Reviewed: 27 June 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewLocation is perfect - so close to the beach, all it needs is a nearby coffee shop :)
Reviewed: 18 May 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewThe location of this property was excellent! Poipu beach was just a quick walk away. We saw turtles, monk seals, and dolphins on our walk along the shore.
Because the apartment faced the sun it did get a little warm during the day, but the unit air conditioner cooled it down enough at night that it was comfortable after a long day in the sun.
Reviewed: 4 May 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewGreat location
Reviewed: 9 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 March 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified reviewKathy is a very pleasant, responsive and accommodating host. The unit was nicely furnished, well supplied and very comfortable.
The chickens are an issue everywhere on Kauai. The 3:30 am chicken wake-up calls every night were irritating.
Reviewed: 15 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
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