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The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort VillasvsTurtle Bay Resort
Both The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas and Turtle Bay Resort are praised by expert writers. On balance, Turtle Bay Resort is preferred by most professionals compared to The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas. Turtle Bay Resort comes in at #25 in Hawaii with positive reviews from 12 publications like Zagat, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas
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3838 Wyllie Road, Princeville, Kauai, HI 96722
From $327/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot "This property is popular with the timeshare crowd for its spacious units and spectacular views."
Zagat4.7
"These timeshare villas perched "atop beachside cliffs"... are enveloped in "lush" grounds, with "spacious", "modern" rooms."
Fodor's "The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas marries the comforts of condominium living with the top-notch service and amenities of a luxurious hotel resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure "First off, one of the pools at this resort has a pirate ship in the middle—which all by itself is enough to drive many kids wild." Full review
Frommer's "Superb “vacation ownership” property that nonetheless offers nightly rentals, this 18 1/2-acre bluffside resort is a winner with families and couples seeking condo-style units with resort furnishings." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This sprawling, family-friendly retreat is found atop a cliff on the northernmost reaches of verdant Kauai." Full review
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There may not be easy beach access, but there are four pools to choose from.
Frommer's "In contrast to the hotel-style Westin (see below), this elegant condo complex is so enormous it has two separate lobbies." Full review
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Tip: Ask for some leeway with the 4pm check-in and 10am checkout times.
Frommer's "A superb “vacation ownership” property that nonetheless offers nightly rentals, this 18 1/2-acre bluffside resort is a winner with families and couples seeking condo-style units with resort furnishings and amenities" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Each condo-like ‘villa’ boasts a full kitchen and washer-dryer, while studio units have kitchenettes; all share a multi-level, kid-friendly pool complex. The views are expansive." Full review
Turtle Bay Resort
Concierge
Jetsetter Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Condé Nast Traveler Zagat
Afar Magazine Gayot The Telegraph Show All Reviews
57-091 Kamehameha Highway, Kahuku, Oahu, HI 96731
From $239/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Ideally located on a five-mile stretch of a secluded North Shore bay, this luxurious 880-acre property has a high hip factor."
Jetsetter "Family-friendly boutique surf lodge with two championship golf courses on Oahu's famed North Shore." Full review
Fodor's "The Turtle Bay Resort boasts spacious guest rooms averaging nearly 500 square feet, with lanai that showcase stunning peninsula views." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Set on a wide stretch of oceanfront on the North Shore of O’ahu, this resort has guest rooms, beach cottages, and ocean villas."
BlackBook "Smack in the middle of legendary surf breaks, golden sand beaches and the North Shore's "pray for surf" scene, this resort is in the midst of what makes Hawaii surf culture world famous."
Condé Nast Traveler "This 840-acre spot is the one and only resort on Oahu’s rugged North Shore, home to some of the best surfing in the world." Full review
Zagat4.0
"For a "romantic escapade" that feels "light-years away" "from the hubbub of Waikiki", this "breathtaking" and "very private" resort offers "incredible" Pacific views."
Afar Magazine "Shaka! We got to stay on the beautiful North Shore of Oahu for two weeks in December. Typical beautiful Hawaii winter weather, the rain and clouds would usually break in the late..." Full review
Gayot "Casual, quiet and seasonally lively, this resort is located about 45 minutes from the Honolulu Airport and the shopping and nightlife of Waikiki."
The Telegraph8.0
"The only resort on Oahu’s North Shore, Turtle Bay offers activities from surfing to golfing that encourage guests to both relax in and interact with this remote and world famous setting." Full review
