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Where to Stay in Kaua'i, Hawaii - Princeville at Hanalei

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Where to Stay in Kaua'i, Hawaii - Princeville at Hanalei

Dawn Over Hanalei Bay, Kaua'i

Dawn Over Hanalei Bay, Kaua'i

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Princeville at Hanalei has long been recognized as one of the world's premier resorts. Set high on the cliffs overlooking Hanalei Bay, it's a magnificent, old-world resort where style and elegance are still looked upon as a necessity rather than an abstract. No, you don’t need to dress for dinner – resort casual clothing will do very nicely - it’s the resort itself that oozes an atmosphere of the elegant days of long ago. The quiet cool of the vast public areas, the meticulously manicured grounds, and a level of service that passed away with the 1960s. It all makes the Princeville a unique experience.

The accommodations are luxurious, spacious and relaxing all with views that border on the spectacular. From my window on the 11th floor I could see the waves crashing ashore on Hanalei Bay beach. As dawn broke the mountains were rimmed with gold; when it rained on the second day of my visit, a rainbow crested the peaks and crowned the tiny village of Hanalei on the far side of the bay.

Princeville at Hanalei, back in the days when Hawaiians farmed in the green valley, was named for Hawaii's crown prince, Albert, the son of King Kamehameha. Princeville has been home to Sugar Plantations and Cattle Ranches.

What’s to do? You can lounge on the beach and play in the surf at Hanalei Bay, ride horseback through wide open pastures, browse the shops at Hanalei, visit the many natural wonders, spend an hour, or two, at the Princeville Health Club & Spa and, of course, play golf on two of Hawaii's best championship layouts: the Makai and the Prince Golf Courses. Finally, as the sun goes down you can sit, gaze up at the stars, and recall your adventures over a cocktail - the perfect end to a perfect day.

Contact:

Princeville at Hanalei
5-4280 Kuhio Highway
Princeville
Hawaii 96722
Email: info@princeville.com

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