Are you searching for the best hotels in Hanalei Hawaii? Here are the top 3 best hotels in Hanalei, Hawaii....
Hanalei is a small beach community on the north shore of the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The name Hanalei means either "lei making" or "crescent bay" depending on which interpretation you believe.
The beach at Hanalei is considered by many to be the best beach in Hawaii. It is a beautiful 2 mile long half moon bay with white sand. Hanalei is the quintessential Hawaiian beach town. With a population of less than 500 residents, the town sets on a crescent bay and is surrounded by rugged green mountain peaks. With the small town comes a laid back pace which is ideal if you want a destination where you can just slow down and unwind.
With less population than Oahu, Maui or the Big Island, Kauai naturally has a more peaceful atmosphere, which is why it is so popular with many travelers. Hanalei is a real gem on the island of Kauai and has a remote, romantic, exotic feel to it, which makes it a popular destination for weddings and honeymoons.
With Hanalei being small and remote, there is is a small selection of resort hotels to choose from. Here I will be just ranking for you the top 3 hotels in Hanalei based on reviews from travelers who have stayed at all of the hotels in Hanalei.
Here they are in cluding the lowest rates I've found for a room for 2 per night as of May 27, 2012.
1. St. Regis Princeville Resort - $786 on Expedia
2. Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas - $275 on Book It
3. Hanalei Colony Resort - $272 on Book It
The St. Regis Princeville Resort is the best rated hotel in Hanalei. The St. Regis has been featured on the Conde Naste gold list and also rated the number one hotel on the island of Kauai by Zagat. The Royal Suite will really make you feel like royalty at the St. Regis.
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas is often neck and neck with the St. Regis as the two top hotels in Hanalei. While the Westin is a luxurious resort as well the St. Regis offers a 5 star level that edges out the Westin in terms of luxury and reviews.
If you are interested, I have ranked the top 10 hotels on Kaanapali beach and the best hotel on each Hawaiian island.
I hope this ranking of the top 3 best hotels in Hanalei helps you to plan your best Hawaiian vacation ever!
