Wyndham Bali Hai Villas

We stayed here for a week (m-​f) and absolutely loved it. We had a huge space and took advantage of the kitchen and amenities when we went on surf trips during the day. Our flight back to the mainland was canceled and we weren’t able to extend our stay for a reasonable price, but otherwise we would have stayed for several more days if we could. The staff is great, the parking is easy, and the excess ability to restaurants and surfing/​beaches on the North Shore is fantastic!
We would absolutely go again!

We stayed for a week in early January and enjoyed our stay.
There were. Few complaints, the pool was extremely cold and the hot tub was warm but not hot. There was no ac but there was also no need for one.
The condo was great. The kitchen. Had everything we needed. We enjoyed the stay, but really spent more time exploring the island then inside. It does have the convince of a shopping market close by. There are many hiking trails and beautiful beaches all in close driving.
The north Shore is a little more quite but that’s part of the appeal!

Relaxing. Not exciting, but who comes to Hawaii for that? Skews older, quiet, conservative. Perfect for R&R.

Have been here 3 times and each time I love it here even more. Very relaxing and the people are very sweet. A grocery store is right up the road with a variety of restaurants and a shave ice place. Yes there is no AC, most of the local Hawaiians like my family has no AC. Only thing that is not the best is the location. It is away from the beach and to go to the Lihue airport is a little bit of a drive! Love it here and come prepared to unwind with this laid back island!

I enjoyed my stay here. The unit was well sited and very clean. It had everything I needed, including a well outfitted kitchen and a washer and dryer. The pool was lovely. No air conditioning but there are ceiling fans and when the trade winds are blowing it’s fine and delightful. The bed was comfy. The place is a timeshare and they will invite you to their presentation. It’s not a problem. They were persistent but polite and not overbearing. The north shore is wild and quiet at night so if you are looking for night life you would prefer another location. This location was perfect for my stay.

Well for starters my wife had several complaints about the cleanliness of the two bedroom where staying in. The manager who was super friendly apologize and sent over someone to clean right a away. It’s seems like everyone that works here has a real positive attitude. As far as the temperature goes the room is surprisingly cool, with just the fans. However the condition of the room itself was not the great. I found out later that there was not a lot of rooms available due to renovation being done to the other rooms. At this point I couldn’t see myself returning here. My wife said, «this place reminds me of something you would find in the Philippines, only in the Philippines they have air-​conditioning».

AMAZING PLACE!!! The pools are beautiful. The staff is very friendly. Close to the shopping center. If you are looking for a place to go and just relax this is the place!

The only good things I can say are that the people are friendly and the units are spacious. I wouldn’t recommend staying here though. Dated and poorly maintained accomodations, timeshare sales disguised as concierge service, early morning and repeated sales calls… if you want to actually enjoy your vacation, don’t stay here.

If you have a need to disconnect and just relax, this resort is the place to do just that.
My family of 4 stayed at a 2-​bedroom unit complete with 2 full baths, a sofa bed with extra linens, free wifi, washer/​dryer and a kitchen. Kitchen came equipped with a coffee maker, blender and rice cooker. It had everything we needed to feel like a true vacation home.
There was no air-​conditioning but there were ceiling fans and vented windows throughout. We were comfortable the entire time.
There was a small ice chest provided, which we stocked with ice and cold water, and we took it everywhere with us. Beach towels were provided. Not a big deal but when you’re frugal like me, these little things make a big difference.
There was a workout room and 2 swimming pools. The grounds are well manicured and clean garbage and recycle bins throughout the property.
The activities desk booked our ATV excursion. We drove to the other side of the island for the ATV experience but it was great! We were on the same grounds they filmed Jurassic Park :)
The location was ideal for us. We walked and drove to the strip mall nearby. There’s a Foodland and a couple of places to get your morning coffee, tea and pastries at the mall. The best part about the location is that it’s a short drive to Hanalei Bay and Anini Beach. I could stay in this part of the island forever because of the distance from these beautiful beaches.
Kauai is my favorite island and our stay at this resort contributed to making our vacation enjoyable and relaxing.

I love Kauai. However, I’m not impressed with this Wyndham property. No AC. What is up with that? Yes, trade winds are great if they weren’t warm. The whole point of a vacation is to be somewhere that you can relax and not sweat… LOL! Units need updating… and hopefully that upgrade includes some Mitsubishi AC units on the lanai.
Oh, and no cell phone service! WTH??? Glad I didn’t need that kidney transplant.

This place is beautiful. Quiet. Beautiful grounds. The suite is huge and comfortable. Ceiling fans keep the humid, warm weather comfortable. A very good place to stay conveniently near supermarket, shops, and restaurants as well as a good location to travel to famous sights from.

We enjoyed our stay at the Wyndham hotel in Princeville. It’s conveniently located just off Kuhio Highway and is close to both the Princeville shopping center and Hanalei. It’s also a short walk to golfing if you’re into that, and the Queens Bath.
We were quite surprised by how nice the room was. The furniture looked a little outdated, but there was a full kitchen and a washer and dryer. Wifi is complimentary for up to 2 devices. We could hear the neighbors when there is a large group of people, but otherwise it’s a quiet community. There is no air-​conditioning. We opened the window slats at night to keep the room cool, but when it gets windy the sound from the wind can keep you up at night. There also isn’t any complimentary housekeeping services. As you can see from one of my photos, you can pay for those services. We were given a Maikai card for discounts at the Foodland at the shopping center at reception, so thoughtful!
The hotel has a DVD collection, so we borrowed a few to watch overnight. What better way to spend the evening than to watch Jurassic Park on Jurassic Park island?

Where do I begin. Worst service ever.
1. Arrived at 3:50, check in was at 4. Did not check into room till 5:15. Once in room, we realized it was the wrong one (2 beds instead of 3). After we requested a suite with 3 beds, we were told over the phone none existed. After talking to the front desk in person, they where able to find an open room with 3 beds. Finally got into the right room at 6:15pm.
2. The activities desk will only tell you about the most expensive companies and packages. For example, we wanted to do a kayak and hike to Secret Falls, but they would only recommend the companies that charge $ 90+. After calling on our own, we found a company that charged $ 40. That was not the only example.
3.We needed to exchange 2 dirty beach towels for two clean ones. Cleaning staff told us we could ask the front office. We asked the office and they very rudely explained that we are responsible for cleaning our own towels and insisted on finding out which staff member misinformed us (they did give us 2 towels to exchange).
4. We went to the time share presentation. When we told our salesperson that we were not interested at this time, he essentially told us that we were dependent on the kindness of our parents to vacation. He then reemphasized that we are poor in other ways about four other times. Rude!!!
5. They had a Mai Tai and music night on Sat from 5:30 — 7:00. (We found out by chance since they did not give us the activities calendar for our entire stay at check in). The front desk person told us it went until «7 or 7:30.» We arrived at 6:45 and they were no longer giving out Mai Tai’s since the server got off at 7:00.
We have three days left. We will try to spend the least time possible here.

The second half of our whirlwind adventure was a trip to Kauai. Driving in, it looked kind of like an apartment complex. We checked in with the lobby, which was gorgeous, overlooking an impressive communal pool. The staff was very welcoming, and got us set up very quickly.
Inside, we were treated to a simple kitchen/​dining room/​living room setup. We had two bedrooms and bathrooms, along with every appliance we’d need. My initial impression of the setup was that it was hot. I figured that most people would just leave their windows open and let the wind take care of things (or just say screw it and go to the ocean), but over time, the cooling breeze decided not to manifest, leaving us to deal with the warmth.
The amenities at Bali Hai were pretty impressive. The main pool features two hot tubs, a few barbecue grills and a… sprinkler-​fountain thing? We spent mornings and evenings cooling off in it.
The main downside to staying here is the distance from any beach. Or almost anywhere. The villas are on the opposite side of the island from the airport, and to get there, you leave civilization behind for about 10 miles.
We haven’t stayed anywhere else, so we don’t have much to compare it to. But based on our experience, Bali Hai is a passable, if pricy, place to stay for your vacation.

First of all. good to know stuff:
No cell service up here. Their wifi is good and complimentary. But make sure you grab that map from the rental car place. It certainly saved our ass.
Also be sure you want to stay on this side of the island. There is a lot less to do and like nothing to walk to around here. Wouldn’t recommend it. Ke’e beach was a no go the whole time we were up here.
Best to break down the review.
The Great…
Front desk staff was so friendly and kind. If it was just about them 5 stars! Kira and Sylvia were the most awesome and best things about this hotel. :)
The not so great…
Beds are not comfy. The bedding could have been softer… and I’m usually not picky about that.
No A/​C. Which at first we we’re like no big deal… there’s ceiling fans. But the problem is the super loud, rude, and inconsiderate other guests. You have to have some windows open. So it’s impossible to sleep past 6:45−7. There’s either screaming kids or other loud guests out on the decks. Our problem was we were stuck between 2 groups… so starting at about 6:30 every morning they’d be clomping back and forth. And talking like loud drunk people.
Nobody ever came to get trash. So we’ve been here for 6 days and have trash bags over flowing.
Pool is super cold. Hot tub is not hot.
Unsupervised kids at the pool constantly. One day was really bad with this lady with 8 or so kids. We never saw her again so we think she might have not been a guest.
Cats. Now I would consider myself a bit of a cat lady. But last night for a good hour or so around 1 am there was an extreme cat fight happening outside. It was horrible. I wish I could have stopped it. Poor kitties.
There was also a night where loud and really drunk people were in the hot tub until 11:30 or so. It closes at 10.
There was also a 5 – 6 inch grasshopper type thing in out bathroom. My husband bravely saved me. But this place isn’t sealed well. There’s ants and traps under our sink.
Bottom line…
The north shore is beautiful… but I wouldn’t stay up here. Or at least not for 6 days. We ended up driving so much. And about this hotel? I’d only come back to visit Kira and Sylvia. :)

We were gifted our stay from my grandpa to use his timeshare.
Cindy was helpful in greeting us on thanksgiving and providing special discounts for activities we wanted to do. Very beautiful pool set up. Family oriented, appreciated the landscape designs.
We had the two bedroom unit. Place was very spacious. It provided all the little necessary things.
We just took a quick drive to costco and we were set for the week!
Only two minor complaints:
One, multiple cats lived in the area and you could hear howling and cat fights multiple times during the night.
Two, my mother complained every morning at 8:30 she would be woken up by the morning meeting by the pool and right next door.
It was informative the one time we went and we did appreciate the information, she was just bummed she couldn’t sleep in.

I was privileged to stay here recently with friends over Labor Day weekend 2014. The Princeville area is magnificent as it is breathtaking to be sure. We stayed here at the Wyndham Bali Hai vacation condos and it felt like we were in a private gated community, but this time, it was owned and managed by a hotel property brand. The property itself is great, as it is within the cluster of hotels within the Princeville area. It almost had felt like we were in Wailea on Maui. This exclusive and all-​compassing vibe made me feel pretty rich that weekend and thankful for the opportunity to hang out here with my friends for the weekend. The ambiance was mesmerizing and this resort has a sizable outdoor pool with adjacent hot tub. It was nice to have a private pool to just kick back and relax.
The Wyndham Bali Hai resort villas is located on the north side of Kauai in Princeville. Parking is for registered guests and their guests. As mentioned before, the property is like a private gated community, so parking here is limited to where you want to park and not walk very far from your unit to the car. The lobby /​clubhouse was very nice. Simple yet contemporary design that made it very possible to just be one with nature and the awesomeness that you are in Kauai (and Hawaii — for that matter). Reservations here are made as a package deal or can be made ala carte via Wyndham’s website. Upon check in, they gladly accept the major forms of credit cards, which is always a plus. The service we have received was nothing but great. Service with aloha rings true here and that was excellent. It made me want to return here sometime in the foreseeable future.
The condo itself was very nice and had the usual amenities attached to it. We were assigned to an upstairs one, and after running 26.2 miles @ the Kauai marathon 2014, it was a challenge to get up and down those stairs! We were assigned to unit #721 and the room was gorgeous. Nothing like a good view from the patio that made the it all good. The unit came with 2 bedrooms with televisions, a kitchen, and washer & dryer. Thought that was pretty neat, instead of a separate facility on the property. The condo unit was very clean and felt comfortable just moving around in it. The bed was very good and catered to my needs. Prices here can range from $ 199 to $ 399 a night, so prepare to spend on comfort, location, and luxury. This place can be the respite that you may be needing. While I have been to the pool at least once, just being here at the Wyndham Bali Hai vacation condos is well worth it.
The experience here was as positive as I have ever seen it. My friends were staying longer here, so I checked out early, since I was just there for the weekend. Definitely recommended if you want to try the Wyndham Bali Hai vacation condos in the heart of Princeville. It was one of those weekends where you will remember for the rest of your life.
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B+

One of the nicest and friendliest timeshares we’ve stayed at. Easy check in. Low pressure on the sales pitch stuff which I managed to completely side step. I don’t have time for that when I’m on vacation and I already own TWO timeshares.
Our unit was located right between the parking lot and the «other’ pool. It was a tad on the noisy side especially after sun down. Almost like camping in condos. Everyone was very nice and friendly so no big deal. Once it hit around 9 pm Hawaiian time. most everyone is down for the count having come from the easterly time zones.
The unit was nicely appointed and comfortable. Definitely no need for air conditioning with multiple ceiling fans, open windows and a constant cool ocean breeze. We were never hot. It even got a bit cool sleeping with everything open.
Each and every time we needed something like a large trash bag to contain our somewhat smelly woven beach mats, we were accommodated. Great staff from housekeeping to the front desk.
We stopped and shopped at Safeway in Kapa’a but I found the prices at Food Land comparable and even better on some items. Very convenient and close to our complex. The only thing that is high priced in Princeville is gas so fuel up before you get there or when your heading back toward the south shore. There are no gas stations west or north of Princeville.
Princeville has grown quite a bit since I was last there 20+ years ago but it’s still relatively small and contained. It’s also close to a couple of great sights like The Queen’s Bath. You might also consider having cocktails at the St. Regis Hotel. A bit pricey but the view is breathtaking and memorable.

Location! The only way this location could have improved would be to move it to beautiful Hanalei.
No, it did not have air conditioning, but it had plenty of ocean air circulating with the windows and fans, which is better than A/​C.
I never heard a single noise from above, besides an occasional shower running.
Yes it has plenty of chickens and roosters, but you can’t escape them on Kauai. –there are more chickens than people due to the hurricane of ’92 that blew all of the chicken pens apart and the the loose chickens continued to do as chickens (and people) do. –reproduce.
I never listened to a single sales pitch. Avoid, avoid, avoid unless you need to save $ 20 off of a luau. –Learn to spot those ahead and avoid if you aren’t looking for extra bargains. If you want to save a buck and can endure the land sharks, by all means do it. Heaven knows Hawaii is expensive so some extra savings is always nice.
My only complaint is that the wifi sucked major rocks. I couldn’t get a signal unless I left the complex.
I would return. The location was great and the amenities were satisfactory.

We have been WorldMark members for a few years and have gotten used to the generally same amenities at every WorldMark location that we stay at. Bali Hai is really no exception, and is pretty fair compared to the 15 or so resorts we have been to.
Kitchen — Includes glassware, dishware, bar wear, silverware, oven, microwave, toaster, blender, coffee maker, (coffee, filters, accessories) etc. etc. Big items include dishwasher, oven, sink, and refrigerator. Generally, most items are clean, but we always rinse before use. We did not like the coffee maker that was provided. It was clunky, aged, and did not pour coffee well.
Bedrooms — We had a two room suite with a master and another room. Both rooms featured their own private baths. The master had a huge vanity, closet and safe, washer and dryer, and included a garden jacuzzi tub. Both rooms had sliding glass doors to the patios, a tv and comfortable beds with abundant pillows. The showers in both rooms had awful water pressure. We tried adjusting the nozzle to no avail. About 5 minutes into your shower in the master suite, this thumping/​pulsing would start inside the wall — like the water heater was struggling or something. It was annoying at best.
Living Room/​Dining Area — Nice furniture compared to some WorldMarks, fairly new even though in an older stylish manner that reminds me of the living room couch in The Golden Girls. Bent bamboo and glass with palm tree and botanic linens were a theme — and don’t forget the aging plastic flower/​foliage arrangements that are at every WorldMark. Ceiling fans in every room. Nice dining room table with plenty of room for eating and activities. Wood floors throughout, except for the living room — a nice touch.
Patios: Wood patios, slick when wet. Glass table with iron chairs. covered with nice, tropical views, (for our unit). Breezy… a nice place to sit when it’s hot!
Downsides:
1. No A/​C. This is fairly common for most places on Kauai. Turn up the ceiling fans, open the patio doors and use those bottom window slats to circulate the air — it *does work*.
2. Slick Porches. When it rains, as it does frequently in Kauai, the porches and entrance stairs got slick… watch your step.
3. Sales Meeting Pressure. We were leaned upon to attend a tour-​booking-​owner-​update-​sales-​pitch for a smaller reward than we’ve ever been offered before. After saying no several times, the guy asked if he could call us, and he did… and we simply ignored his call. We didn’t go to any meetings. Be as elusive as they are pressuring… it works. You’re not required as an owner, a family member of an owner, or any other sort of guest to attend these meetings. This is a sales pitch, no matter what the guise to get you in the door is. Just Say No, and Mean It.
4. Long drive up north. If you are doing the Waimea Canyon, the National Tropic Botanic Gardens, shopping/​dining in the south, the Spouting Horn, helicopter activities… or anything south of Princeville, know that it is a long, slow drive. Speed limits are capped at 50 on the island, and are between 25 – 40 most of the way between Princeville and Lihue. To make matters worse, traffic can snarl before the merging in of the Wailea bypass south of Kapa’a — or just north of Lihue because of road work. Leave early from Princeville — it takes, on average, an hour and a half to make it about to the airport depending on traffic.
So, this is a pretty middle of the road WorldMark resort. I’ve seen better, and I’ve seen far worse. They are redoing one of their pools there right now, and are working on Phase II. We were situated along the road, right behind one of the big entrance ponds and didn’t hear any construction noise at all… it was pretty peaceful. I’d stay here again. it was cool.

Great option for families. Our apartment was recently remodeled, fully equipped and very comfortable. Our concierge Darshan was excellent and very helpful, although others we dealt with were not as good. If you plan on doing a lot of activities, agree to listen to their timeshare sales pitch — it will get you up to 30% discount on tons of activities, which ended up saving us over $ 300. The swimming pools and hot tubs were most appreciated, as were the amenities provided upon check-​in (laundry soap, etc). Buy your groceries in hanalei, though; the Foodland in Princeville is crazy expensive!