1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

Kauai, Hawaii

Star rating

Adult infinity pool
Two Queen Mountain View
Neigbors Cafe
Ocean View Studio Suite
Ocean View Studio Suite
Ocean View Studio Suite
Rooftop garden
Ocean View King Room
Ocean View King Room
Welina Terrace
Welina Terrace
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Spa
Mountain View King Room
Welina Terrace
Adult infinity pool
Two Queen Mountain View
Neigbors Cafe
Ocean View Studio Suite
Ocean View Studio Suite
Ocean View Studio Suite
Rooftop garden
Ocean View King Room
Ocean View King Room
Welina Terrace
Welina Terrace
One Bedroom Suite
One Bedroom Suite
Spa
Mountain View King Room
Welina Terrace

The hotel

A Hawaiian haven on Kauai's North Shore, this beautiful hotel is all about wellness, relaxation, and sustainability. With stunning views over Hanalei Bay, this really is an oceanfront sanctuary where you can enjoy as much or as little activity as you like. The beach is right on your doorstep, be it for a relaxing swim or a spot of paddle boarding and kayaking,and the cute town of Hanalei isn't far away to explore. But the highlight of this hotel (in our opinion) is the spa. With natural and organic products, and individualised treatments, you'll be feeling the effects long after your treatment has finished. The adults-only infinity pool is another highlight, with ocean views and a poolside bar, so you can enjoy some peace and quiet with a cocktail in hand. There's two other pools though, with a shallow one that's particularly suitable for the little ones, whilst Seedlings Kids club is a fun, educational space where the little ones can enjoy a host of activities inspiring imagination and discovery. And we haven't even touched on the food. There's a wide range of bars and reataurants that focus on locally sourced food - we're pretty sure you'll never go hungry here. All in all, this hotel is perfect for active families, solo travellers, and newlyweds alike.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing
  • Tennis
  • Yoga
  • Kids Club
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access

Where is it

Along Kauai's Napali Coast, overlooking the iconic Hanalei Bay, and a 10-minute drive from the town of Hanalei. Lihue Airport is 29 miles away.

Hotel information

252 rooms and suites in soothing, neutral tones. All with air conditioning, complimentary WiFi access, HDTV with Chromcast, Nespresso machine, mini bar*, Bamford bath products, and a safe.

Mountain View Rooms have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Ocean View Lounge King features a comfy lounge nook that looks out over Hanalei Bay, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Ocean View Rooms with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Panoramic Ocean View Rooms with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Poolside Terrace Rooms features a private terrace that opens out onto the poolside, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Ocean View Terrace Rooms feature a private terrace and additional wellness amenities, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Ocean View Studio Suites are larger in size with a seating area, and also include nightly turndown service and priority seating at the hotel's restaurants and bars, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Ocean View One Bedroom Suites feature a separate living and dining room, bathroom with separate shower and bath tub, complimentary mini bar (excluding alcoholic beverages), nightly turndown service, and priority seating at the hotel's restaurants and bars, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

1 Kitchen (signature restaurant serving sustainably sourced cuisine, open for breakfast and dinner). Welina Terrace (Japanese-inspired lounge offering sunset views, open for dinner and drinks). Neighbors (cafe with sweet and savoury options, and hot and cold drinks, open daily 6.00am-2.00pm). The Sandbox (poolside retreat serving classic Hawaiian beach fare and a range of drinks). Kai Maika'i by 1 Kitchen (located by the adults infinity pool, serving light lunches and drinks). Wai'oli (cocktails, shaved ice, and ice creams with natural toppings). The Juice Bar (energising smoothies and cold-pressed juices). Lobby Farmstand (quick, healthy snacks).

Live nightly music by rotating local artists at Welina Terrace, with additional live music on Monday evenings at The Sandbox. Regular children's/family activities and cultural experiences.

3 outdoor swimming pools, including a shallow pool and an adults-only infinity pool. 3 hot tubs. Poolside cabanas*. Beach cabanas*. 24-hour fitness centre. Outdoor jungle gym. Fitness and yoga classes. Bamford Wellness Spa and Salon*. Paddleboarding* and kayaking*. Snorkelling*, surfing*, and body boarding*. Seedlings kids club (ages 6-12 years). Princeville Makai Golf Course* (preferred tee times and discounted rates). Tennis*. Pickleball*. Disc golf*. Foot golf*. Complimentary bicycle rental. Audi e-tron experience to explore within a 3 mile radius. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Room service*. Valet parking $50 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). Concierge. Goodthings retail/gift shop.

*Denotes local charge

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Jun 29, 2025 Patrick O

First class all the way at 1 hotel hanalei bay. Starting right from the moment we checked in. Sudi was great and quick to help. Accommodations are second to none and are only out done by the views
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Jun 29, 2025 Stefan E

Sudi, Gilbert, Selina, Eric, Jimmy, and Doug were great and extremely friendly and hospitable. We stayed for 10 days, and the service and people were amazing.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Sub par check in, great facilities.

Jun 28, 2025 Cody s

The 1 Hotel is selling people on a luxury experience from the moment you begin the booking process, and I will say the property, pool, restaurants and rooms are gorgeous and allow guests a beautiful experience. That being said, my husband and I had a pool view terrace room, and when we arrived at check-in it was overall a chaotic and impersonal… Read more
The 1 Hotel is selling people on a luxury experience from the moment you begin the booking process, and I will say the property, pool, restaurants and rooms are gorgeous and allow guests a beautiful experience. That being said, my husband and I had a pool view terrace room, and when we arrived at check-in it was overall a chaotic and impersonal experience that centered the previous guest! Upon arrival, we spent about 10 min wandering around the "check-in" area before anyone noticed us, and that was after we approach staff and told them we needed to check in. That really shouldn't happen at this level of resort. Then as we went through the process, we were told that our check in was going to be delayed by at least an hour (check in is at 4pm) because the previous guest in our room was an AMEx preferred guest so they received a late check out which was pushing our check in PAST regular time! This is a MASSIVE no no in the hotel industry. You dont let a previous guest impact the next and, you dont tell the next guest WHY! The guy checking us in minimized the situation and didnt offer anything as compensation for the fact that now our stay and time was impacted. He told us we could use the pool and shower in pool showers, but our bags were now in their storage. It was incredibly awkward. After pressing him, he gave us a hotel credit, but had a hard time recognizing that this had impacted our experience which is the whole schtick here. We had to LEAVE, and come back 90 min later, only to get into our room: no bags. We call the front desk, and they tell us its a mistake and the bags were misplaced, they will be there soon. 45 min later, the bags arrive. We tell the bellman we are upset, and he says, "its not my fault!" Not, "Im sorry." The overall check-in experience made us feel like absolutely no one was tracking or caring about us as guests or people, and it ran counter to the marketing of a totally personalized experience that you are supposedly paying for. When we expressed disappointment, it was also glossed over. The Hotel is an incredible property. We enjoyed every amenity, but at a few key moments there were bad business practices that led to us not not feeling valued or even seen and that wasnt great. Read less
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Jun 27, 2025 Eugene B

We had an amazing experience . We were greeted by Yuda at check-in who made us instantly feel like we were on vacation. The rooms are gorgeous, the views are even better. Immediate beach access and the hotel is located in a place that makes it easy to get to other attractions like Hanalei, Limahuli gardens, Haena and Hanakapiai trail. Would… Read more
We had an amazing experience . We were greeted by Yuda at check-in who made us instantly feel like we were on vacation. The rooms are gorgeous, the views are even better. Immediate beach access and the hotel is located in a place that makes it easy to get to other attractions like Hanalei, Limahuli gardens, Haena and Hanakapiai trail. Would definitely stay again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The best experience!!

Jun 23, 2025 Sarah L

I got my wedding nails done here and it was literally the best manicure I’ve ever had! Dina is absolutely amazing, so friendly and sweet. I wish I lived in Kauai just so I could book her every single time. I also love the polish she used, it’s much nicer and healthier than other polishes/gels. Highly recommend!!