Name: Banyan Harbor Resort
Address: 3411 Wilcox Road, Nawiliwili, Lihue, Hawaii, United States of America, Lihue, Kauai County, US
Price range: $212–$270 per night
Rating: 8.23

What guests think

Across reviews, Banyan Harbor Resort is praised for its central Lihue location near the airport, walkable beach and dining, and spacious condo-style units with full kitchens and washers/dryers, offering solid value for families and longer stays.

However, many units feel dated or inconsistent, road and harbor noise is reported, window A/Cs are loud and timer-controlled, and numerous stairs pose challenges for those with mobility needs. Guests often find staff friendly with easy check-in, yet mention uneven housekeeping, occasional maintenance and Wi‑Fi/TV issues, and unexpected resort fees. On-site pool and grills are appreciated, while parking can be tight and there is no hot tub. Expect a convenient, budget‑minded base rather than a full‑service resort.

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Facilities

Facilities include a pool, BBQ grills, and some courts; guests like the extras but note the pool can be cold or occasionally unclean. There is no hot tub, parking can be tight, and accessibility is limited by many stairs.

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Patti

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was fast. Clean. Kitchen adequately stocked. Loved the pool area and grills. Glad they recycle. We were group of 6 but set up was for 4. Did it care for sleeping arrangements ( twin with trundle, mahogany furniture bed conversion cumbersome, albeit comfy mattress.

8

Steven

Mar 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a ok place to stay just no hot tub

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Veronica

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Our stay here was good and served the needs of our family. Our unit was a bit outdated. I wish the pool was a warm and that they had a jacuzzi. Overall it was okay.

8

Kenneth Jacob

Oct 13, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

staff was friendly, check-in was seamless, good access to different parts of the island without being in the hustle-and-bustle property was older/dated, parking was TIGHT good value, nice space and amenities

10

Qinghai

Dec 1, 2023

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Very close to beach, ocean view. Swimming pool and tennis court, pickle ball rental.

6

Radoslaw

Feb 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We have to go by stairs with luggage. Water in pool was really cold. Before Checkout, personel was urging to leave room

8

Christopher

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Banyan Harbor has 51 townhouse style units that might be a little dated but the unit was well appointed and had most everything we needed. The buuilding we were in had many steps and made for a good work out but you can ask for a walk in style unit if they are available. The view of the harbor had one obstruction but otherwise had a nice view of the bay. It was easy walking distance to the beach and multiple restaurants. All the amenities worked well including washer, dryer, dishwasher, etc. The A/C worked well on both levels and the rooms were inviting and beds comfortable. I would recommend this to anyone that isnt into large resort style complexes and would prefer to cook their own meals or go out if they wish. Lastly, there was a salt water pool with BBQ station, shuffle board and pickleball court.

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Kimberly

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Our condo was decent. It was quite large. We did love the pool and the convenient location. The beds however were unbearably hard. I could barely sleep i was tossing and turning all night. I woke up on our last night with bruised hips even. The condo had excellent air conditioning. The washer and dryer were great to have too! I would stay there again if they updated the beds. The parking was terrible. We could never find a spot near our condo. The staff was nice for the little we spoke to them. For the price we paid, I was happy!

8

Tom

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Pool was dirty with cloudy water a non d all of the baseboards in our unit were filthy. Good location and quiet. Bugs each morning in the kitchen.

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tracy

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

We were charge $182.00 after we got there was not in agreement No hot tub

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: many units are very clean, but others report stained carpets, dusty fixtures, dirty dishes, or occasional pests. Housekeeping during stays can be inconsistent.

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Gus

Sep 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall a very good stay, clean, comfortable, roomy and plenty of parking and close to restaurants and beach.

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June Elaine

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. Clean unit. My family had a wonderful time.

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Sam

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

When we arrive the main office smelt emoji but the lady in the front desk was nice when we got into a room the carpet was dirty and there was throw up on the chair.

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Patricia

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Fantastic location, very clean, friendly staff. We were a little disappointed that a feature we had enjoyed during previous stays - a room full of beach toys, fishing gear, snorkel gear available to borrow - was no longer offered

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Princess Eunice Tejero

Apr 19, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I like the full kitchen set-up. We were able to save tons of money for cooking our own meal. The pool was nice and the fact that it opens until 9pm is a plus. However, there were things that I DO NOT LIKE in the unit that we stayed in. -Cleanliness was below average. The couch/sofa set was so dirty that the covers needs to be changed. God only knows how long they’ve been sitting there because of the sofa covers’ color. -I could tell that the carpet needs some shampooing and steaming too. We were really hesitant not wearing our slippers inside the unit because of this reason -Ceiling fans needs to be cleaned. There was a “thick line” of dust on the edges of the fan. We didn’t use our fans due to this reason. The AC needs some cleaning too. When I turned on the AC, dust blew straight through my face. The AC lines/pipes (or whatever you call it) needs to be flushed too as the water dripping from the AC was ridiculous. -TVs and the cable boxes were dusty -Shower head was molded -Cooking utensil was not washed. Soon as we checked in to our unit, and I was checking the utensils inside the drawers, I saw a dirty utensil used and not being washed. Overall, the property was good aside from the things that I mentioned above. The housekeepers must just be in a rush cleaning our unit as we were trying to check-in already. However, cleanliness should be a priority especially that this type of business caters mostly to the families(with infants and toddlers in tow).

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James

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was dumpy and heavily used. Carpet was terribly stained throughout. Hair on the sheets of the master bed so my wife and daughter slept on towels. No reception after 8. Security fellow was friendly but no option to discuss 2nd floor location with 85 yr old party member. No way this is a 4-4.2 Star location. More like a 2 Star out of 5 based on cost and ability to sleep 4-6. Looks fine on the outside but kind of gross and run down on the inside. Thankfully this was a land and sleep overnight only. I wouldn’t recommend

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Brenda

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

The floors were not clean when we first arrived and there are roches, the AC in the master bedroom shoots air that smells like mold and the sofa bed is very uncomfortable. We had to buy our own trash liners so we didnt have to be asking for 1 everyday.

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Tom

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Pool was dirty with cloudy water a non d all of the baseboards in our unit were filthy. Good location and quiet. Bugs each morning in the kitchen.

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Laurie

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Disappointing , things were not clean, sliding door didn't have a lock. Shower was all rusty and felt very grimy. Also the master bedroom siding closet door track was all rusty, door was hard to open and close. No space to hang clothes because there is a vacuum and a shower stall chair in the closet. And a large chair blocking the other sliding closet door. Soap dispenser in the dishwasher did not work properly, so no soap was released. I asked to change rooms and was told that they were sold out, I was not surprised as it was Valentine's Week. They did however come to our room and clean all the handprints and gunk from all interior doors and cleaned the kitchen again. There was still left over coffee and a dirty dispenser from the previous renters! Kitchen cabinets were sticky. Also I pulled out dirty flatware, dishes and bowls from the cupboard. I'm guessing because the dishwasher was not working properly. It just felt dirty and I conveyed that to the head of housekeeping, she was very very sweet and helpful. I should mention this is a one level unit with no stairs inside or out. They consider this a handicapped room but IMO no room for a wheel chair. Doors are standard size including the front and bathroom doors.

10

Mary Clementine

Feb 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The condo was as pictured. Had everything we needed for our stay. One of the cleanest places I’ve ever stayed in. Wish we had more time there.

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Rooms

Condo-style units are roomy with full kitchens and often washer/dryers, though decor varies from newly updated to clearly dated. Expect window A/Cs that can be loud or on timers, some hard mattresses, stairs within units, and occasional noise from nearby roads or the harbor.

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Kate

Mar 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place greatly exceeded our expectations. The condo was much bigger than I imagined. Downstairs was the living room/kitchin/dining room and half bath. Upstairs were 2 bedrooms and a large bathroom with a new whirlpool tub/shower. The place was thoughtfully designed so that even though it was pouring rain all night long, we had all windows open with a wonderful breeze going through the whole place with not a drop of rain even coming close to the windows or patio door. There was a washer/dryer in the full bath as well. In the 1/2 bath we also found 2 beach chairs and a beach umbrella. The kitchin was very nice with everything one could need in it. The furniture was dated and moderately comfortable, but perfectly adequte. But the kitching and bathrooms were modern.

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Larry

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love that there is a full kitchen and a washer and dryer.

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Melia

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The condo was very nicely decorated and everything looked new.. However there were very steep stairs inside and outside of condo. Carrying all of our luggage up and down those stairs was definitely challenging. Don’t stay here if you have elderly members in your party. Water pressure in shower was weak. We were also charged a resort fee which we didn’t know anything about. This was very upsetting.

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Diane

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to do sightseeing around the island. Pool area and grills were well maintained. The air conditioning was very noisy and on a 6 hour timer. We had one air conditioner that leaked onto the balcony making a large puddle.

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Alanna

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The mattresses were hard as a rock and the beach across the way had some super sketchy people hanging out, day and night. Cute condo tho, would stay again.

8

kara

Feb 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A nice place... There's a park/beach/dock across from the property. Our unit was clean, comfy, and well stocked. Wifi was terrible tho. Would stay again!

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David

Aug 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Banyan is an average property in this area of Kauai. It's close to some nice amenities, and parking is good; but it has two big things going against it: 1. Window air conditioning. Big strike against a place labelling itself as a "resort" in Hawaii - not sure if you're aware, but it's hot in Hawaii, and window units are loud and inconsistent in their cooling ability. 2. Window air conditioning units are on a timer, so you have to set the timer before you go to bed, then wake up hot to reset it. Not sure if that was just my unit. To get a higher score the Banyan would need to advertise central air, or drop the resort label. At minimum, having an ability to easily keep things cool all night and then turn off AC when guests leave would help. The fact that a resort fee is charged on top - something that in my view should be generally illegal as it is just a cash grab by hotels and an opportunity to cheat Expedia and the customer - makes this a bit more egregious.

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Kimberly

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Our condo was decent. It was quite large. We did love the pool and the convenient location. The beds however were unbearably hard. I could barely sleep i was tossing and turning all night. I woke up on our last night with bruised hips even. The condo had excellent air conditioning. The washer and dryer were great to have too! I would stay there again if they updated the beds. The parking was terrible. We could never find a spot near our condo. The staff was nice for the little we spoke to them. For the price we paid, I was happy!

10

Julia

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was our first time staying at Banyan Harbor Resort, and we will absolutely be coming back again! The price was perfect, the beach was just a short walk away, and restaurants were conveniently close. Check-in and check-out were super friendly, and the rooms were very large and comfortable. Everything about our stay was smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend this resort to everyone looking for a great stay in the area!

10

Brian

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Spacious condo with full kitchen, convenient location, beach across (a busy) street. Restaurants close buy. 70’s style condo could use an appliance upgrade. Noisy fridge and A/C units…

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and check-in is generally smooth. However, some guests experienced reservation or after-hours support issues and uneven housekeeping responsiveness.

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Diane

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property did not seem to know that I had a reservation booked and paid for on Expedia. I had to spend 2 hours on the phone with Expedia to try and get a resolution. I finally got the room I had paid for.

10

Ha

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy check in and check out. Front desk was friendly.

10

Palani

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Very friendly staff, closed to the airport and the Cruise ship port.

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Janet

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The service was terrible. Girl at the lobby seemed like she hated her job. Lobby closes at a certain time so if you need something after hours (like we did) you’re out of luck. It looks NOTHING like the pictures. Very disappointed

10

Gary

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front desk staff super kind & friendly , room is nice and neat !!

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Bruce Alan

Feb 26, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Everyone there was nice. I did have trouble contacting security when we arrived after check in time,(flight was late). The phone you were to use did not work on the outside of the office. Had me a bit worried. 10 minutes of waiting he showed up and checked us in and pointed us to the right building.

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LOURDES

Dec 30, 2023

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The staff were very friendly, and the room we were in was big enough for my whole family. Located conveniently close to the airport, but also between the attractions we wanted to see. We were able to leave our luggage before check in and after check out. Wish we took advantage of the full kitchen, good to know it's the for the next time. Highly recommend!

10

Leesa

Feb 14, 2025

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Stayed 14 nights

The staff were super friendly and very helpful! Thanks for all the help, and tips!

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Cathy

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean. Staff in lobby and housekeeping was very responsive in person. Had problem connecting with Internet service and left phone message with front desk that wasn't returned during our 3 night stay. Master bedroom TV was not connected to cable.

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JuanCarlos

Apr 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The neighbors woke us up at 2am. They were loud. Stayed 4 nights and they didn’t clean our room. Didn’t even drop off towels.

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Location

Central Lihue location near the airport with an easy walk to Kalapaki Beach, shops, and restaurants; convenient for exploring the island. Some units face traffic or harbor activity, leading to noise.

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Melissa

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location, location, location. Steps from the beach, shops and food trucks. Wonderful experience.

10

Patrick

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location was very convenient. We got into Lihue in the evening, so being so close to the airport was really great. We also had to head to Kekaha on the west side of the island, so there was also easy access to the main road going in the opposite direction. The sunrise from our room was outstanding. Rooms were spacious. The only thing that was a little out of sorts was having to reset the knob timer every six hours to keep the A/C on, as it was set to turn off in the middle of the night if we didn't set it accordingly.

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Harvey

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location to all parts of the island (central location).

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Kimberly

Mar 20, 2024

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Our room in building D was the closest to the road that you could get. The large trucks coming down the hill using their jake brakes was awful. Extreme car and truck noise all night long. Impossible to sleep with all the road noise. There was a bee hive on our lanai so we had bees in our room. Pool area/bbq was nice for dinner. Location was walking distance to the beach and restaurants which was good.

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Richard

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

A great location overlooking Nawiliwili Bay and just across the road from the beach and park. Lots of great food nearby within a short walk. Shopping (supermarkets, Costco, etc.) just five minutes away. Even though it's near the airport, this is the approach end, so except for the helicopters, it's not a noise factor. The view from the rooms range from spectacular to not-so-much. If that is a factor, it is probably best to book directly through the resort so you don't get stuck looking at foliage or other buildings. Many but not all units have a carport. There is a full, well-equipped kitchen, but if you need any supplies or ingredients beyond paper towels, detergent, salt and pepper, you'll need to stock up on your own. Unlike rental condos, nothing remains from previous visits. Cooling is provided by several room air conditioners. This is helpful if different members of your party have different temperature preferences. They worked quite well and proved to be a better option (though a bit noisier) than central air. Our unit (and I think most) was a two-story townhouse configuration with the kitchen, dining area, living room and half bath on the first floor, with the bedrooms and full bath on the second. If mobility is an issue for anyone in in your party, this is probably not the best choice in Lihue.

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FELICITY

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect for a quick or extended stay. Centrally located in Lihue and close to the airport

8

Caren

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Convenient to shops and eateries nearby!

6

Jibek

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Property located at one of the main streets, so it was too noisy starting 6:00 am when cars, buses

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Oliver

Jan 6, 2023

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Stayed 19,362 nights

Convenient location near to the airport and in a good area with shops, restaurants etc. Very friendly front desk and convenient parking. Resort is essentially apartment blocks of various vintages so it will depend on what you get. There may be some stairs to climb if you’re in a higher up apartment. Rooms are a little dated but they were fine for our very short stay on our way home from Kauai. The apartment was generally clean but the floor could probably do with being mopped more regularly. Amenities within the apartment were very acceptable and suitable for our short stay. Would we come back here? Absolutely - if we needed a place before or after a stay at a resort i.e. on arrival or before leaving Kauai as it is literally 5 mins from the Lihue Airport.

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Amit Kumar

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Nice area, close to the harbor. We got a second floor two-bedroom property with excellent views of the harbor area and cruise ships. Easy access to the airport and shopping around is a plus. We enjoyed our stay here.

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Dining

On-site dining is limited; some guests note there is no restaurant, and most rely on nearby eateries or in-room kitchens.

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Melissa

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location, location, location. Steps from the beach, shops and food trucks. Wonderful experience.

6

Jeffrey

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No restaurant, several flights of stairs to room and inside to bedroom.

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Debra

May 6, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Beautiful and comfortable condo. Beach, shopping and restaurants within a couple of blocks away.

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Jim

Feb 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to the beach and shops.

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Mayrani

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

I really enjoyed my stay at this property. The area is very safe and there are shopping areas and food options in a walkable distance. The beach is only a three minute walk. So overall, it was a great experience!

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Jennifer

Dec 8, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The condo was a great crash pad for us. The kitchen and the washer and dryer were convenient and we used them to save money on meals and to wash all our clothes mid-vacation. I would have liked to have had a bathtub to soothe my aching muscles in. The TVs were nearly impossible to use. Instructions on how to watch local tv channels on would have been great.

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Julia

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was our first time staying at Banyan Harbor Resort, and we will absolutely be coming back again! The price was perfect, the beach was just a short walk away, and restaurants were conveniently close. Check-in and check-out were super friendly, and the rooms were very large and comfortable. Everything about our stay was smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend this resort to everyone looking for a great stay in the area!

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Cemile

Jan 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Central location on the island to explore both north and south sides. Neighborhood itself doesnt have much amenities as it is industrial area and next to airport. The condo was very large and super clean. All equipment working and fully furnished. Convenient place to stay if you are out exploring the island and not looking for a resort vibe.

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Caren

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location! Convenient to shops and eateries nearby!

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ANTHONY

May 28, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

2 bedroom/1.5 bathroom, open kitchen into living room and has washer/dryer. Somewhat dated but if you're staying in Kaua'i in the resort, go to a cheaper location! Walkable to several restaurants and the amazing Kalapaki Beach. Uber/taxi friendly place so no need for rental car. The ABC is walkable for groceries but very limited. NOTE: schedule early a taxi for early morning flights from LIH as early Uber is very limited.

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Month	Average price
January	$234
February	$238
March	$223
April	$218
May	$210
June	$212
July	$227
August	$249
September	$224
October	$244
November	$216
December	$256

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $229	15 $212	16 $226	17 $238	18 $254	19 $254
20 $226	21 $240	22 $255	23 $255	24	25	26
27 $225	28 $227	29 $226	30 $226

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4 $226	5 $215	6 $237	7 $240	8 $256	9 $236	10 $236
11 $226	12 $240	13 $226	14 $226	15 $226	16 $236	17 $238
18 $257	19 $257	20 $236	21 $227	22 $242	23 $270	24 $270
25 $228	26 $227	27 $228	28 $228	29 $226	30 $256	31 $255

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