If you are planning on stay on the north side of the island to avoid any construction traffic, then I have a few ideas for you about where to stay. I highly recommend a vacation rental, like Mauna Kai 8A, because they end up being cheaper than hotels and provide you with privacy, your own kitchen, and a lot more freedom.

Mauna Kai is a series of condos in Princeville where tourists can come and stay the week for around $1000. If you are bringing your entire family or vacationing with another couple, this seven day stay will cost you far less than a couple of hotel rooms. Plus, you get a fully furnished home away from home to use while you’re here and free wireless internet for your computers.

I personally like condo 8A in the Mauna Kai series because there are two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a sofa bed for extra bodies. Two bedrooms provide enough space for a family or two separate couples vacationing together. And two bathrooms means that no one will ever have to fight over bathroom time during your stay. The beds are soft and comfortable, and the bathrooms both have showers as well as the typical bathroom accommodations.

The living areas are also nice and arranged to provide an open feel. The kitchen has a lot of counter space, so cooking any meal is easy. Plus, it is fully equipped with everything you’ll need to make food at home. The living room and dining room have both been decorated to be modern but comfortable, giving enough space for all visitors to the house. And there is a lanai with seating for everyone and a working BBQ for grilling up fish or steaks.

The condo is nestled into a lush, tropical landscape, so you will be reminded of the beauty of the Garden Isle whenever you peer out a window. And since the condo is located in Princeville, you have quick access to beautiful beaches, shopping centers, great restaurants, luaus, and any number of fun activities. You won’t have to travel far to experience the best that Kauai has to offer.