Alii Kai Resort

The Resort & Setting

Alii Kai Resort is an independent, Interval International-affiliated timeshare in Princeville, on Kauai's north shore. Google reviewers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 331 reviews, describing bright, well-kept condos — some with ocean views — plus an outdoor pool and hot tub. It's a vacation-ownership property rather than a hotel, so units are typically full condo layouts intended for weekly stays rather than overnight visits.

Princeville & the North Shore

Princeville is one of Kauai's more upscale communities, with its own shopping centre, restaurants and golf nearby, and it sits in one of the most scenic parts of the island. It makes a good base for exploring the north shore: Hanalei Bay is about 10 miles (16 km) away for swimming, surfing and paddleboarding, and the dramatic cliffs of the Na Pali Coast are roughly 20 miles (32 km) out, reachable by boat tour or admired from scenic viewpoints. Ke'e Beach (around 17 miles / 27 km) sits at the start of the Kalalau hiking trail and is good for calmer swimming and snorkelling, while the Kilauea Lighthouse (about 15 miles / 24 km) is worth the detour for coastal views and seabird watching. Day-to-day essentials and casual dining are covered by the Princeville Shopping Center, just under a mile from the resort.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at Alii Kai Resort and are thinking about selling, BidMyTimeshare.com functions as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week privately, set your own asking price, and interested buyers contact you directly through the platform. Sellers pay a one-time listing fee and there's no commission taken on the sale.

Because Alii Kai Resort is independently run rather than part of a branded chain, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a corporate resale desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, confirm directly with the association: the transfer fee that applies, the current annual maintenance fee, whether the resort holds any right of first refusal on a resale, and how long the transfer paperwork typically takes to process. These details can vary between weeks and unit types at the same resort, so get them in writing before closing.

Buyers taking on a resale week should also ask what does and doesn't carry over — for instance, whether the Interval International affiliation and any accumulated exchange credits transfer with the week, or whether they'd need to re-enrol separately. Renters, meanwhile, are mainly looking for clear dates, unit size and view category (ocean-view units tend to rent faster here), and confirmation of what's included — pool and hot tub access, parking, and whether linens or a welcome amenity are provided.

Practical Notes for Visitors and Owners

A rental car is close to essential for making the most of a stay at Alii Kai Resort — Kauai's attractions are spread out, public transport is limited, and roads toward the Na Pali Coast are winding and best tackled with extra time built in. Weather is generally mild year-round, but conditions can shift with elevation, so layers are worth packing alongside sun protection. December through March and the summer months are the busiest periods on Kauai, so owners renting out a week and travellers booking an exchange stay should plan well ahead for those dates; April–May and September–October tend to be quieter with good weather.