Hanalei Colony Resort, HanaleiHanalei Colony Resort in Hanalei, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 6 of 9 hotels we score in Hanalei. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction.Hanalei Colony Resort sits directly on a golden sand beach on Kauai's North Shore at Hanalei, Hawaii. The property is made up of several low-rise buildings facing the ocean, and accommodation comes in the form of roomy two-bedroom suites, each with a full kitchen and one and a half bathrooms. Facilities include a restaurant and bar, a full-service spa with massage treatments, a swimming pool, free parking and Wi-Fi, and children are welcome. The location suits families and travellers who want a quiet base for hiking, visiting waterfalls and exploring local art and culture. One point worth noting before booking: some guests have reported problems with cockroaches in the units.What stands out

Directly on a sandy beach

Spacious suites with full kitchens

Free parking on site

Restaurant, bar and spa

Watch out for

Some guests reported cockroach problems

Remote North Shore location

Better-scored in Hanalei

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1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, Hanalei: 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), from $1,218 a night. 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay is a luxury resort in Princeville on Kauai's North Shore, set on a bluff above Hanalei Bay.