Alii Kai Resort

Alii Kai Resort Ali'i Kai Resort offers premium 2-bedroom luxury vacation condos for rental in Princeville on Kauai's north shore. Check out the website for more information.
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Do you really need to rent a car on Kauaʻi? 🗺️✨ Short answer: 100% yes!While public transit and rideshares exist, having...
08/11/2026

Do you really need to rent a car on Kauaʻi? 🗺️✨ Short answer: 100% yes!

While public transit and rideshares exist, having your own set of wheels is the ultimate key to unlocking the Garden Isle. From hidden waterfalls and roadside fruit stands to road-tripping to Waimea Canyon on your own schedule, a rental car gives you total island freedom. 🌴🚘💡

Pro Tips for Your Island Ride:

1️⃣ Book Well in Advance: Rental agencies at Līhuʻe Airport (LIH) fill up fast during peak travel seasons. Reserving early guarantees your vehicle and locks in the best rates!
2️⃣ Choose the Right Size: Standard sedans handle the paved roads easily, but an SUV or crossover gives you extra trunk space for coolers, beach chairs, and hiking gear.
3️⃣ Check the Permits: Planning a trip to the North Shore's Hāʻena State Park or Kalalau Trail? Vehicle parking is strictly limited and requires a highly competitive advanced reservation, so jump on those permits 30 days before your trip!🏡

The Ideal Basecamp for Road Trippers: When you stay at Ali'i Kai Resort in Princeville, having a rental car means you're just minutes from Hanalei Bay, North Shore trailheads, and local farm stands, complete with convenient parking right at your condo door! 🌺🍍

Are you team Jeep, Convertible, or SUV for an island drive? Let us know in the comments below! 👇🚙

Thank you to the Coconut Wireless for reminding us that the Princeville Night Market is taking place this Sunday, August...
08/08/2026

Thank you to the Coconut Wireless for reminding us that the Princeville Night Market is taking place this Sunday, August 9 from 4pm-8pm for music, food and a wide range of vendors.

Great news! Make sure that you drop by during your vacation.
08/07/2026

Great news! Make sure that you drop by during your vacation.

🌺 Want a Traditional Airport Lei Greeting? Here’s the Secret! Contrary to movie magic, you won’t automatically be handed...
08/07/2026

🌺 Want a Traditional Airport Lei Greeting? Here’s the Secret! Contrary to movie magic, you won’t automatically be handed a fresh flower lei when you step off the plane at Līhuʻe Airport. But you can experience that iconic, warm Hawaiian welcome if you arrange it in advance!

Booking a local Līhuʻe Airport Lei Greeting is the ultimate way to kick off your vacation. A friendly local greeter will be waiting for you right at baggage claim with a personalized sign and fresh, fragrant orchid or kukui nut leis.

It's the perfect surprise for first-timers, anniversary trips, or honeymoons!

Are you planning a trip for a special occasion? Tell us what you’re celebrating in the comments! 👇🎉

Did you know Hawaiʻi has its very own Grand Canyon? Plunging over 3,000 feet (1,000 meters) deep, Waimea Canyon is a jaw...
08/04/2026

Did you know Hawaiʻi has its very own Grand Canyon? Plunging over 3,000 feet (1,000 meters) deep, Waimea Canyon is a jaw-dropping expanse of deep red volcanic soil and vibrant tropical greenery. As trade wind clouds pass overhead, shifting shadows constantly change the colors across the valley walls! 🎨✨

🚗 How to Experience It:

The Scenic Drive: Take the winding road up to Puʻu Hinahina Lookout for an incredible full-canyon panorama.

The Trailhead: Lace up your hiking shoes and take the Canyon Trail to get an up-close look at the steep gorge and waterfalls.

The Grand Finale: Keep driving up to the Kalalau Valley Lookout at the end of the ridge where dramatic emerald cliffs drop straight down into the Pacific!

🏡 Resort Basecamp: Waimea Canyon makes for an epic day trip from Ali'i Kai Resort! Head out early from Princeville, spend the day exploring the lookouts, and return to your private lanai in time for a sunset drink. 🍹🌅

Have you braved the heights of Waimea Canyon yet? Share your favorite lookout photo in the comments below! 👇📸

August events at Anaina Hou Community Park.
08/03/2026

August events at Anaina Hou Community Park.

Taking a day trip to the sunny South Shore near Poʻipū? Make sure to pause at Spouting Horn, one of the island's most ic...
07/31/2026

Taking a day trip to the sunny South Shore near Poʻipū? Make sure to pause at Spouting Horn, one of the island's most iconic natural blowholes!

As ocean waves push through an ancient underwater lava tube, seawater shoots straight into the air—reaching up to 50 feet (15 meters) high at high tide! But the real magic is the sound: right before the water blasts, a smaller blowhole releases a low, hissing roar. 🌺

The Hawaiian Legend: Local folklore says the hissing isn't just trapped air—it’s the roar of Kaikapu, a giant ancient lizard (moʻo) trapped inside the lava tube after being outsmarted by a brave local boy! 🏡

Resort Basecamp: Easily accessible via a paved viewing platform, Spouting Horn makes a perfect stop during a day trip down south. Afterward, head back north to Ali'i Kai Resort to watch the sunset from your private Princeville lanai! 🌅✨

Have you heard the lizard's roar in person? Share your photos with us in the comments! 👇📸

✈️ Paradise is Just One Direct Flight Away! 🌴✨ Remember when traveling to Kaua'i meant changing planes in Honolulu, wait...
07/31/2026

✈️ Paradise is Just One Direct Flight Away! 🌴✨ Remember when traveling to Kaua'i meant changing planes in Honolulu, waiting around the terminal, and hauling your luggage through a layover?

Those days are officially behind us! Getting to the Garden Isle is easier and more seamless than ever, thanks to major direct routes flying straight into Līhuʻe Airport (LIH).

🗺️ Who Flies Nonstop to Kaua'i? Airlines offering direct routes include:
• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta Air Lines
• Hawaiian Airlines
• Southwest Airlines
• United Airlines

📍 Direct Gateway Cities:
You can board a plane and step out directly into the tropical Kaua'i air from key West Coast and mainland hubs, including:

✈️ Los Angeles (LAX)
✈️ San Francisco (SFO)
✈️ Seattle (SEA)
✈️ Phoenix (PHX)
✈️ Denver (DEN)
✈️ Chicago (ORD)

🚘 From the Runway to Your Lanai:
Once your wheels touch down at Līhuʻe Airport, pick up your rental car and take the scenic 50- 60-minute drive to Princeville.

What’s your home airport? Let us know where you’ll be flying in from for your next island getaway! 👇🗓️

Meet the Hawaiian monk seal (ʻIlio-holo-i-ka-uaua), one of the rarest marine mammals on the planet! 🌊✨With fewer than 1,...
07/28/2026

Meet the Hawaiian monk seal (ʻIlio-holo-i-ka-uaua), one of the rarest marine mammals on the planet! 🌊✨

With fewer than 1,600 of these beautiful creatures left in the wild, seeing one up close is a rare treat. But here on Kaua'i, you don't need a fancy boat trip or an expensive tour to spot them.

Take a day trip down to Poʻipū Beach on the South Shore, and you’ll often find them doing what they do best: dragging themselves onto the warm, golden sand for a legendary 8-hour nap! It is easily one of the most accessible (and completely free!) places in the world to observe a critically endangered animal in its natural element.

🌿 How to be a Great Beach Neighbor:

* Give them space: NOAA and local volunteers usually set up protective rope perimeters around sleeping seals. Keep at least 50 feet of distance (150 feet for a mother and pup!).
* Quiet voices: Let these tired ocean swimmers catch up on their beauty sleep undisturbed.
* Keep pets leashed: Protect both your furry friends and our native wildlife!

Have you ever spotted a monk seal during your stays on Kaua'i? Share your photos with us in the comments! 👇📸

Did you know that Kaua'i is home to the only navigable rivers in all of Hawaiʻi?Feeding straight from the misty interior...
07/24/2026

Did you know that Kaua'i is home to the only navigable rivers in all of Hawaiʻi?

Feeding straight from the misty interior of Mount Waiʻaleʻale down to the East Coast, the Wailua River weaves through dense, emerald rainforests and offers two completely different ways to explore it!

Option 1: The Jungle Adventure 🚣‍♂️🥾
Target: Adventurers & Waterfall Chasers
- The Route: Paddle a kayak roughly two miles up the river, tie up at the bank, and set off on a jungle hike through the rainforest canopy.
- The Reward: Uluwehi Falls (famously known as Secret Falls)—an 80-foot cascade dropping into a freshwater pool hidden deep in the basin.
- Pro Tip: Embrace the mud! Wear water shoes with solid grip that you don't mind getting completely soaked.

Option 2: The Royal Riverboat Cruise 🚤🌺
Target: History Buffs, Romantics & Leisurely Explorers
- The Route: Hop aboard a open-air riverboat with Smith’s Motor Boat Company for a leisurely cruise up the calm waters.
- The Reward: The Fern Grotto—a sacred lava-rock cave draped in hanging sword ferns.
- Fun Fact: Long ago, this serene spot was strictly off-limits to everyone except Hawaiian royalty (aliʻi)!

📍 Resort Basecamp: Located just a scenic 30- 40-minute drive down the coast from Aliʻi Kai Resort, the Wailua River makes for an unforgettable day trip before you head back to Princeville to unwind on your private lanai.

Are you team Kayak & Hike 🛶 or team Riverboat Cruise 🚤? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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3830 Edward Road
Princeville, HI
96722

Telephone

+18088269988

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