Princeville Kauai, Hawaii
Renovated
2023
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Wellness Design ResortOutside the door
The house
1 HotelsBiophilic wellness temple
Open-air pavilions framed by streams and native flora look across the bluffs toward the emerald peaks surrounding Hanalei Bay.
“An oceanside sanctuary overlooking Kauaʻi’s North Shore, 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is serious about sustainability.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
A Bamford spa with infrared saunas and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, alongside a sprawling indoor-outdoor Anatomy fitness complex.
Remarkable
Nicole Hollis interiors pairing open-air garden atriums with local black basalt, reclaimed teak, and abacá.
Remarkable
Direct Hanalei Bay beach access, oceanfront infinity pools, surf instruction, and guided waterfall trail hikes.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
1 Hotel Hanalei Bay does its best to blend in with the vegetation on the bluff in Princeville, just across the river…
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched above Puʻu Poa Beach, the resort offers direct access to bay surf breaks, coastal hiking trails, and nearby Hanalei town.
The rooms
Neutral suites feature reclaimed teak ceilings, black basalt floors, lava stone bathrooms, and traditional punai daybeds facing ocean and mountain vistas.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Lagoon and infinity pools look across the bay, lined with volcanic rock, thatched palapas, and submerged daybeds.
The spa and gym
The Bamford Spa has curtained daybeds for recovery, and the timber-beamed Anatomy gym includes an indoor turf track.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Neighbors Café
The cafe serves Kauaʻi coffee and artisanal pastries beneath slatted timber ceilings that open toward the mountains.
Guest rooms are a study in neutrals—sand-hued walls, reclaimed teak ceilings and furniture with rope and reed accents.
At the table
1 Kitchen cooks island seafood over wood fires, and Welina Terrace serves craft cocktails facing Hanalei Bay.
How it began
A multi-year transformation peeled away roofs from the former resort structure, replacing enclosed concrete with living gardens and streams.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.