Aston Islander on the Beach

I'm so behind on my reivews, but we visited here in May of 2018. I am rating this 4 stars--based on the fact it is a 2-3 star hotel. It is not a luxury hotel, and we knew that going in. We decided to split our vacation up, stay here 5 nights and then 5 nights at Grand Hyatt, which I will also do a review on. We decided if we were out sightseeing, hiking, and adventuring that we didn't need to spend so much on a room, then the second half was spa days, good food, and pool lounging at the Grand Hyatt.

So..... with that in mind, we had a really great stay here. The pool is small but the guests are friendly. There were grills by the pool and while we didn't, alot of people seemed to cook out there.

The location was great. Not too far to Hanalei and hiking on that side of the island. We didn't venture to Poipou from there, but it would have been convenient to do so. There is a beach area, but no chairs really. We didn't spend much time in the room. Beds were ok (full size maybe?) But for the price, we think we did well.

We stayed 12 nights at Islander on the Beach in March 2024, and we absolutely loved it as our home base on Kauai :) The grounds of the property were incredibly well maintained.. the tropical plants were beautiful & smelled so good each morning! The hot tub was the perfect temperature & big enough for 8-10 people cozily. The location in Kapa'a is very central on the island so you can get to Princeville or Poipu in 45 minutes!

Our oceanfront unit was on the 3rd floor & it was awesome to have a balcony with chairs & a table to watch/hear the waves crash! The units are all studios with a bed, loveseat pullout bed, & a little kitchenette with a fridge & microwave but no stovetop, hot plate, or toaster oven. There were 3 grills by the pool for cooking too. The air conditioning worked great & the bathroom was pretty big too.

The property does have a cute tiki pool bar called The SandBar. The hours were random (6a-11a then 3p-10p).. and sometimes the bartender didn't show up for the afternoon shifts. Weird that you couldn't order a drink at the pool from 11a-3p... at least you can BYOB at the pool!

Parking was free & in a lot out front, you get a hang tag from the front desk so you can come/fo as you please; the lot does get full though & the overflow is at Coconut Marketplace.

All in all, our stay in Kapa'a was wonderful & the Islander made it even better :) loved the hot tub, our oceanfront balcony, & the property grounds!

Our room was great, and overall, my girlfriend and I enjoyed that we were so close to the beach, and could walk there every day

The only reason I WON'T give this place 5/5 is because on the website, the hotel stated that guests would receive complimentary non-alcoholic drinks upon arrival, and we did not receive any shell leis as the website also promised. It's a small thing, but I do not like false advertising.

4 stars because the staff was very nice, and offered to hold our bags for us due to us having a late flight, and having to check out early. And the housekeeping was great also. Pretty good place overall.

We had a really good experience here at the Aston. Overall the beachfront rooms are nice, bed was comfortable and the kitchen amenities were great. It was wonderful to wake up and see the sunrise and then end the day with the sunset. So pretty!
The only complaint was that they told us our kids could not go in the hot tub :( We partially chose the place for the pool and hot tub and it was super disappointing!
On days that are chilly or raining, a hot tub is a great solution for kids. We also have one at home, so they know how to handle themselves.
Overall we liked being on the bike path, near the coconut marketplace and we enjoyed the grounds / all the Hawaiian foliage.

My main complaint during my stay is the limited parking. With the number of buildings and the small parking lot, it's a pain trying to get parking if you don't come back early. Also of note, their website hasn't been updated in a while and some things are no longer available like their coffee coupon.

The hotel's location is very convenient. It's next to the beach so you can get that nice sunrise view. There is a shopping center right next door. They also have a bunch of different plants around the property with labels you can read about.

The hotel room itself was good. They have a kitchen with boilers, fridge, toaster, microwave, and all your kitchen needs. No room service or towel replacements since we stayed only 4 days.

My wife did an extensive search to find a deal on the beach in Kapaa. We booked through a realtor and got a condo on the beach with a kitchenette at the Aston and damn was it great. Condo is connected with the resort but booked differently. Also this isn't a normal resort. It has a pool a hot tub and pool bar but no connected restaurants and that's beautiful. By the pool are three gas grills which I used four nights of our five night stay. Great cooking local ono fish, local grass feed meat with things like shrimp, local Japanese eggplant and potatoes. Saved big money cooking for our selves here and that was a huge win. Our room was right on the beach. Loved this place because the next property over has the Lava Lava which was a regular happy hour stop for us every night. Also next to the property is the Coconut Marketplace which has a couple more eating and drinking options, shopping and an ABC store, which was helpful. If seeing sunrises is important to you, this is perfect spot. I'm a photographer and photographing sunrise is a key event for me when traveling. From our room we were seconds from being on the beach photographing. We were even lucky enough to see whales heading north from our balcony; super special. When we return to Kapaa, this is the only place we'll stay at.

I had the pleasure of staying here with my wife during my 50th birthday. Couldn't have picked a more perfect spot to enjoy our 4-day getaway. The location is just steps away from the beach and the lanai was such a pleasure to spend mornings and afternoons while being greeted by the local moa-moa (chickens) and roosters patrolling the common grounds. The bed we slept in was so comfortable adorned with plenty of pillows. Every morning we both woke up refreshed and ready for our daily adventures on the beautiful island. I enjoy having a small fridge to store our bottle waters. We also enjoyed having the Coconut Marketplace just a short walk away with some places to eat, shop and also grab some groceries at the market.

The only subtle issues we ran into with the unit is the musty smell when you first arrive but opening the sliding door and allowing fresh air to come in quickly relieves that issue. Also the front door lock was confusing to figure out. We found out that it's best to leave it as is because it's already set to lock from the inside but check it first by testing it from the outside. Having a keypad entry was convenient to have and easy to enter.

Also keep in mind that the property we stayed in was booked through VRBO, although shares the common ground with other units, is privately maintained meaning that if you need clean towels, you will need to contact the unit manager. The only thing the facilities will provide you is a parking pass to avoid having your car being ticketed.

We enjoyed our two night stay here (overall 5 nights in Kauai). Yes, it isn't a five star hotel but it is a great place to stay, nice grounds/pool/hot tub/steps from the beach and to a strip mall with good food/coffee and a shopping center with ABC store, plus food, shops and more. We had a nice view of the pool and beach beyond and our deck was comfortable as we enjoyed sitting out there to eat some of our meals.

We really liked that they had lounges on the beach for use of those staying and we spent more time on the beach here than at our other place. There are grills to be used (I think three) that were very popular while we stayed.

The star off really would be for the resort fee- quite pricey (and daily!) as what was provided was typical for most places (and our other place had more things to do on site and no fee). They did give coupons and we definitely used and appreciated the free 2 hour bike rental for each of us- but that was the only extra thing we really got from those fees.

Overall good stay.

It was a beautiful place to stay. I picked the ocean front rooms ground floor so that the walking distance to the beach and lounge on the chairs were closer. Bed was comfortable, AC was strong, the shampoo and conditioner were good quality too. I have to comment on that because I have long hair and different hair products cause tangling but theirs conditioned and softened my hair.

I would have given it a five star but I dropped off a star because it is not mobility friendly. I use a cane and a Walker at times and from the front of the lobby there was no elevators or ramp to get me down the stairs into the lobby to check in. I asked 2 staff members before struggling down the stairs and then asked the front desk gal if there was any other way to get into the lobby without the stairs and they said, "No". So that, I didn't like. The next day I found that you can access the lobby from the rear but to exit you still have to walk up the stairs.

Stayed here for six nights and loved every minute. It's not a 5-star hotel by any means but it was clean, comfortable and the ocean view and breeze were perfect. The beach is quiet and private, unlike the hoards at Poipu. The grounds are beautiful and well-manicured, the staff is very friendly and they have a great pool and bar. If you want to nitpick about a stain on the tile or scratches on furniture, go to the Sheraton where you can be surrounded by a thousand of your closest friends.

First time in Hawaii and my fiancé picked this island because it's peaceful, not too many tourists and a great place to just relax, enjoy the ocean, food and company! We had a great ocean view with the most beautiful landscaping I've ever seen! Everyone was friendly and had the best Mai Tais at the Sandbar! We will definitely be back and stay here again ! If you want a nice relaxed vacation with an incredible ocean view, stay here and you will definitely feel relaxed!