The Pono Kai Resort is located on the island of Kauai in the quaint town of Kapaa, and situated on 11 beachfront acres.  Perfect sunsets, unspoiled tropical beaches cascading mountains and the "Grand Canyon" of the Pacific are some of the highlights that make Kauai unique. Surrounded by swaying palms you will find your own Hawaii Paradise at the Pono Kai Resort.
 
Facing a mile-long beach and readily accessible to numerous shopping and dining opportunities along East Kauai's Royal Coconut Coast, Pono Kai Resort offers a variety of recreational opportunities in addition to the beach.
 
Exceptionally well-maintained with thoughtful nuances and amenities like lighted tennis and shuffleboard courts, a lighted croquet lawn, and lighted barbecue areas, Pono Kai accommodates both active guests and those seeking rest and relaxation.


Pono Kai Resort offers our owners and guests many amenities and services, including the following:
 

Weekly island orientation with complimentary continental breakfast Video rentals Jacuzzi Laundry Facilities Security Guest Activities Desk Private Lanai Tennis Shuffleboard Swimming Pool Arts & crafts	Hula lessons  Lei Making (nominal fee) Hawaiian Garden Free parking Bar-B-Que facilities Sauna (2) Sandy Beach Board Games 24 Hour Front Desk Complimentary beach towels Wedding Coordinating Flowers, fruit baskets and other gifts Golf putting greens
Maid Service -A regular timeshare stay receives one full cleaning/linen change in the middle of the week. Extra service available at a nominal fee. NEW!  High-speed internet access kiosk (nominal fee) located in lobby by Activities Desk. NEW! In-room high speed internet access (nominal fee).

Pono Kai Resort offers the following units.  You may click on the pictures or links for more information and pictures for each type of unit.  The pictures on each page were taken from a variety of different units to provide samples of the unit amenities at Pono Kai Resort.  Each individual unit may have different furnishings and/or views.
 

Pictures:	Unit Type:	Occupancy/Details:
	Two Bedroom	Sleeps 6; Privacy for 6
	One Bedroom	Sleeps 4; Privacy for 4
	Mini Suite	Sleeps 4; Privacy for 4 w/mini refrigerator
	Studio	Sleeps 2; Privacy for 2 w/mini refrigerator

 
These units include the following amenities, unless otherwise noted:
 

Full size/well equipped kitchen Stove/Oven Microwave Coffee Maker TV & VC player Partial Air Conditioning Refrigerator Dishwasher

Toaster/Blender Chinaware, silverware & glassware In-room safe (fee) Electronic door locks Ceiling fans Hair dryer Ironing board NEW! In-room high speed internet access (fee)

The Concierge/Activities Desk is located in the Main Lobby.  We are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.  Our job is to make your stay at the Pono Kai Resort the best vacation possible.  We can help you with all your island vacation needs!

Reservations…
Dinner, golf tee times, activities, tours, luaus and events.

Information…
Weather, tides, ocean conditions, golf courses, parks, hiking and local events.

Activities…
You name it; here are a few ideas:

Did you know that 80% of Kauai is inaccessible? That means that some the most spectacular sights can only be seen from the air. The best way to see the island up close and personal is by helicopter. The major highlights of the island are spread out, and it takes a minimum of sixty minutes to see them.

Waimea Canyon (The Grand Canyon of the Pacific), Na Pali Coast (the fastest eroding coast in the world), Mt. Wai'ale'ale (Wettest spot on earth)... just to mention a few of the sights you would experience.

Year round we have fishing charters, windsurfing, surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling and boogie boarding. Romantic sunset sails, too.

In the summer months from May to October the Na Pali Coast is available to view from Zodiac rafts, sailboats or powered catamarans. You can enjoy everything from sightseeing, swimming and snorkeling to a picnic lunch on a secluded beach. You'll see dolphins, sea turtles and sea birds, sea caves and the incredible coastline.

Book before your arrival, as availability is limited. 

In the winter months from November to April we like to recommend the tours along the south and southeast coastlines. These areas are calm and smooth. The Kipu Kai coast is a private area and is only accessible by boat. While the winter months can bring big surf on the north coast. You'll be glad that you're up close and personal when you see your first humpback whale.

We have 4x4 van tours that take you into the interior of the Island's mountains and canyon. For movie buffs, we have a movie tour that takes you to the locations of the many famous movies that were shot on Kauai.

Not to mention hiking, horseback riding, botanical gardens, the World famous Kilohana Estate, carriage rides and even a cattle ride.

Did you know that Kauai is the only Hawaiian Island with navigable rivers and waterways? You can take a riverboat cruise up the Wailua River to the Fern Grotto or kayak to a trail and hike to a hidden waterfall. You can even hire a ski boat and do a little water skiing!

There are a variety of luaus and special evens that take place around the island, depending on the time of year you are going to visit; farmers markets, craft shows, historical sites, beaches to explore, hotels to visit, and plenty of shopping!

 

The Pono Kai Resort is located on the island of Kauai in the quaint town of Kapaa and situated on 11 beachfront acres.  Perfect sunsets, unspoiled tropical beaches cascading mountains and the "Grand Canyon" of the Pacific are some of the highlights that make Kauai unique. Surrounded by swaying palms you will find your own Hawaii Paradise at the Pono Kai Resort. In 1877, King Lelei-o-hoku died and the reign of King Kalakaua of Hawaii began. He took advantage of the opportunity to set up a mini-court on the island of Kauai. There had been a chorale group of 15 or so individuals, called the Ka-wai-hau Hui. The name Ka-wai-hau means ice water and was originally given to a white woman residing in Honolulu. She would not partake in the fiery gin that the King preferred but would sip ice water. The word Hui is used to describe a group of people and the word is still used frequently in every day language in Hawaii.  The Ka-wai-hau Hui was sent to Kauai to establish agriculture benefits in the District of Puna, which covered the majority of the east coast of the island. The very same year the Puna district was divided into several small sections called a Ahupua'a. One of these were Kapa'a Pono. 
 
The word Kapa'a can be literally translated to mean; solid . Pa'a Pono can be interpreted as a definite commitment or steadfast uprightness.  A figurative meaning for this phrase would be to do the right thing with meaningful intentions. 
 
Not much is known as to what was actually at the Pono Kai prior to 1913. It may have been a fishing ground. In 1913 a land grant was issued to Hawaiian Canneries for their pineapple cannery. The cannery was called the Pono Cannery. The cannery operated for forty-seven years and was closed down in 1960. The cannery provided full-time jobs for many Kauaians and summer jobs for teen-agers. It's surprising to learn that so many people on the island today remember the expansive cannery. They speak fondly of watching the pineapples zip down the fields pulled by the mini-train. The lobby at Pono Kai has photographs of the cannery and other bits of interesting Hawaiian history. Plans to build the condominium project at Pono Kai began in 1975. The prefix Pono (constant) together with Kai (seas) formed the name of the 241-unit complex. The resort today is a majority of one and two bedroom timeshare vacation units and some whole ownership. Situated on beachfront property the resort has much to offer the Malihini (visitor) and the Kamaiana. The grounds of Pono Kai cover approximately 11 acres. Please stop by and visit our beautiful resort the next time you are on Kauai.