Kalani Hawaii Private Lodging

Amazing place. Everyone is welcoming and interested. Best communal lodgings I’ve ever had during my travels. Super clean. Recommend without reservation.

Nice place to stay. Super close to the some of the best surf breaks in the world. If you are a surfer and looking somewhere to stay, this is the place. It was 55 bucks a night for a shared dorm, which is a little steep, but overall it is really clean and nice. Carlos fixes digs etc, in the house above, which is convenient. I will stay here again.

Amazing place to stay! the house is kept immaculate and the tropical garden is week kept. The staff are positive, incredibly helpful and would bend over backwards to help out their guests. Awesome atmosphere I will be recommending Kalani to everyone!

Just be aware that if you put down a deposit on a room and something unexpected happens in your life, you will not get your deposit back. I had made a reservation in July of 2014, to take my sweetheart to Kalani, from February 3 thru 17, 2015, so we could celebrate Valentine’s Day on Sunset Beach. My fiancé was in a bad car accident (not her fault) going home to NC, for Thanksgiving. She had some serious injuries as a result of the accident and requires physical therapy. As soon as I was capable (December 11, 2014), I wrote an e-​mail to Maria and explained the situation to her and figured since I was giving a two month notice of this unexpected unfortunate situation, I would get my deposit of $ 292.71 back, since there was plenty of time for the room to be rented and there would be no loss to Kalani. My VISA deposit was taken by a Maria Rivero, on 07/​12/​2014. I did not receive a reply to my e-​mail, it was totally ignored. Subsequent attempts to communicate via telephone were thwarted by someone answering the phone and saying that they could not here me. I expected to received a little Aloha and understanding from the owners of Kalani, but that was not so. I’ve been to Oahu many times and know that the people of Hawaii are normally much more caring and compassionate, and don’t understand this cold treatment. I was not cancelling my reservation because of some unimportant reason. I had to cancel because my fiancé got hurt and obviously I did not wish to go without her. I know that all of the reviews on the Kalani web site and here are positive, but I’m giving Maria Rivero a bad rating, because I don’t feel that I received the treatment that I deserved.

Best shared living type environment you could ever dream of. Felt like I was staying at a five star resort and even better because you will meet cool people. Bernie and Maria (the owners) are some of the best people you’ll ever meet in life. If your visiting Oahu def spend most of your time here. Five minute walk to two of the most famous surfing spots in the world!!! Could not possibly be happier with my stay.

Everything about my stay at Kalani was amazing. I stayed in a shared dorm room, the cheapest option. It was clean, comfortable and quiet.
I was able to keep my belongings out, unlocked (although I had the option of a free lock) without worrying of their safety.
While I was there, guests ranged from families (staying in private rooms) and young (20s-​30yr olds) travelers. The layout is conducive to meeting people but also allows the option of privacy.
The location is great! The actual property feels very private; secluded by trees, plants and the ridge. The beach across the street is uncrowded and beautiful. It is also a short walk or drive to other more popular beach destinations, hikes, food trucks and the town.
The owner of the property really completes the ease of the stay. He is very knowledgeable about the entire island and will give you great recommendations. I quickly felt as though I was a local, knowing all the secrets.
My stay at Kalani allowed me to feel adventurous while still providing me a sense of security and ease that is sometimes lost when staying in hostels.
My North Shore Hawaii experience was made perfect because of my Kalani accommodations. I recommend any visitor stay here!