Kauai and the St. Regis Princeville hotel review

The St. Regis Princeville Resort located on the exclusive North Shore of Kaua'i is the focal point of Princeville at Hanalei.  A luxurious haven, overlooking Hanalei Bay explore the quaint communities of Kilauea and Hanalei, ride horseback along the majestic Na Molokama mountain range or kayak the idyllic Hanalei River. Resort guests enjoy a wide range of ocean sports and eco-adventures from surf lessons, snorkeling to hiking the dramatic Napali.

Originally opened as a Starwood Luxury Brand destination in 1985, Princeville's most beautifully situated resort completed a one-year multi-million dollar renovation and reopened on September 26, 2009 as The St. Regis Princeville Resort. It has 252 guest rooms and suites that are all beautifully done.

The St. Regis Princeville steeped in grand Hawaiian heritage, is built on legendary grounds beside the emerald green Hanalei Valley and overlooks the awe inspiring Napali Coast. The area was named the “City of the Prince” after a royal visit by Hawai‘i’s Prince Albert, son of King Kamehameha IV in 1860.  The resort is surrounded by five majestic mountains, a patchwork of taro farms, a wildlife refuge, equestrian paths, hiking trails, ancient sea caves and lagoons.

There is a 5,000 square foot infinity designed swimming pool situated on the ocean overlooking beautiful Hanalei Bay.  And the resort's soft sand beach fronting the incredible waters of Hanalei Bay, protected by the Anini reef, the waters of the St. Regis remain calm and sheltered year round.

There are 5 different restaurants at the resort. From a casual atomsphere to very sophisticated. The island of Kauai is know for its tastes and sights, so food is as fresh as they can get at these restuarants.  To patries, sandwhiches, fruits, salads, fresh fish to the amazing restaurant Kauai Grill by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten with amazing menu choices.

The resort does tend to be more upscale and prices can be higher than what you are used to.  But I think that if everyone could go there at least once in their lifetime, then they will have an experience that will be so memorable that you will never want to forget. Make it a place to celebrate a special event with a loved one.

A land package for 5 nights for (I can get a air package also) 2 people staying in a garden view room traveling in late spring with a compact size car can be $3442.00 (an idea).  Again this may not be somewhere you will go all the time, but if you can go at leat once in your lifetime...what an experience of a lifetime you will create!

RoxAnne Taylor
Vacation specialist
RoxAnne.Taylor@AvoyaTravel.com