Kapaa Shore 117 by RedAwning

All the rooms face the ocean and pool area, and the grounds were kept very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. There’s no sand, but we enjoyed exploring the tidepools. There’s no AC, though plenty of fans are provided, and with both doors open we got a nice breeze.

We were there in December and had a decent stay, despite being concerned by some negative reviews. The resort is very close to the airport, about a 15-minute drive in the afternoon and also about 15 minutes on our return. That was in good conditions, of course, and road work or holiday traffic could change the timing. Leaving by turning left can be a hassle. There’s no traffic light unless pedestrians need to cross, and with cars coming from both directions it can take a while to get out. Some drivers signal or flash their lights to let you go, but use caution as you would anywhere. Turning right is easier. How this goes may depend on the time of day or night. The laundry rooms use a standard key from the front desk at check-in and take coins. The resort fee includes a set of quarters. A wash took about 30 minutes, and drying about an hour per load. We didn’t use the pool, but saw it being maintained every morning. It was open 8AM-10PM. The jacuzzi was popular, while the pool never seemed too busy when we were around. The outdoor yard was usually quiet to moderately busy, with a small activity area and plenty of lounge chairs. They have wheels, so you can move them around the yard. The beach is there, but it isn’t very walkable and has sharp coral pieces scattered around. I brought flip flops and would have preferred closed-toe waterproof beach shoes. Some people walked barefoot, so if you’re used to that, good for you. The views were great. When the weather cooperated, we got a beautiful sunrise, and I could take decent photos and videos on my phone, even though some other guests had serious camera equipment. With cooperative weather, the stars were also easy to see at night, despite lights from nearby units and businesses.

The rooms are a good size, though just average, and the views are great. You’re close to a lot of things, which is convenient. For a good swimming beach, you’ll need to walk or drive elsewhere.

The hot tub was out of service on several of the days we were there, and the property is a bit older and run down. Still, the staff were friendly. We enjoyed our stay overall, and the location is convenient with great sunrise views.