"Kamahana 12"

Guest Rating:

My stay at Kamahana 12 was wonderful. It was equipped with anything I could need and was like being right at home. The proximity to all North Shore activities was great. It was quiet and the neighbors were all very nice and helpful. I arrived late at night and ran into complications; the unit had not been cleaned. That was hard after a long day of travel but the management was a phone call away and the housekeeper came to help me get settled and was very kind and helpful. I have to do pool therapy for a back injury and the pool was always quiet and nicely kept. I'd say the best part of my trip was being able to relax so deeply and enjoyment of the morning sunrises from the condo. It was orientated to get beautiful sunrises and a good cross breeze. It was a short walk across the golf course to the Westin Hotel where they served a delightful breakfast and had a mini Starbuck's in their mini mart. The best insider tip was the short walk past the Sea Lodge condos to take a trail down to a very private beach area. I enjoyed the farmer's markets on Saturdays in Hanalei town. My best arranged tour was tubing down the sugar cane flumes/tunnels with Backcountry Kauai. I would recommend that trip and taking a boat trip from Hanalei pier with Captain Ralph of Napali Tours. Also, the sunsets at the Hanalei Pier were spectacular. Walking Hanalei Bay was a no expense delight. I'd advise others to avoid the very commercial lu'aus at the resorts. Take hula classes. Next visit I hope to extend my trip to at least a full month. I am really going to miss the shave ice at Polynesian Cafe in Hanalei. Everyone should visit the Variety store in that plaza as well for reasonably priced souveniers and good junk as well as a delightful owner. Next time I will take more walks and hike more trails to the beautiful waterfalls of Kauai. If you stay at the unit, take care of it - treat it like home. It was mine.

Janice J., Santa Cruz, CA, 7.25.08