As a travel agent, I researched this property for 4 months prior to arriving for a 4 night stay in January. We arrived at approx 7:30 pm, the office was closed (understandable); they did have a mailbox with our condo key and a note attached. The note stated that we were staying at a DIFFERENT property down the street! I called the night manager directly, and she met us at the condo within a few minutes. She then proceeded to tell us that we had been "upgraded" to another property. When I told her that this was NOT the condo I paid for, and insisted that we be placed at the Lanikai, she then told me that the condo was FULLY BOOKED, and that Castle Resorts had the "option" to put us at a different place if they chose to! She told me to check with the office manager in the morning to see if they could move us back to the Lanikai the next day. When I went to the office the next day, the manager said that the condo complex (units, lanais and grounds) were completely NON smoking. This is NOT noted in their web site, nor on Castle Resorts web site. One of our friends smokes a cigar, so we were STUCK staying a a condo that we didn't want. And it was not an "UPGRADE", not in the price range that the Lanikai was. So be careful, call the day before you arrive and get the unit number and make certain you get what you are paying for. NEVER, EVER, AGAIN!
I call it, lesson learned; even a travel agent can get burned!

Wonderful condos (if no frills--ocean views are the main attraction; resort also has a small tennis court and a pool). Kapaa is in a central location to visit the rest of Kauai. The condos all face the ocean--beautiful view. The beach itself has gravelly sand--better to sit on a chair or towel. As it faces the East, the sunrises are spectacular.

The condos here were a highlight of my visit to Hawaii and were a big part of how relaxed I was. I will definitely stay here again on my next visit.

What a beautifully kept resort. The condo was spacious, clean and beautifully decorated! The view of the ocean and the mountains were breath taking!!! The grounds were immaculate and we saw 2 weddings take place in our 10 days there. We loved the pool and used the grills at least 4 times. The staff was friendly and helpful. This was my second trip to Kauai and I stayed in Princeville last time. I definitely will return to Kapaa again. If you choose this resort, ask for #124 it was wonderful!