Paradise Bay Resort

Paradise Bay!!!! Where do I start... HERE IS WHAT TO EXPECT!1) This resort is beautifully rooted within the local communities on the East shore of Kaneohe. It feels like you're staying inside of a tropical Hawaiian jungle, because you pretty much are. The drive into the resort is so special because you really are driving into the local community. Be respectful!2) FEEL ALIVE AGAIN! This resort is fuss and frills free in the best way possible. It's designed for humans, created by real humans. It never feels soulless, corporate, or cold. Stay here to unplug from the noise of corporate tourism.3) Adventure, adventure, ADVENTURE!! This resort is for those seeking a tropical stay with the adventurer's heart! The Saturday excursion out to the snorkeling reef + sandbar is a MUST. Rent out those kayaks! Visit the local beaches or use this resort as a launchpad to places nearby (we went to Toa Luau)! Utilize the accommodations and activities! Eat up the freshly baked banana bread and enjoy that free tropical iced tea!4) Paradise Bay is family. The staff is incredibly welcoming and warm and authentic. I CANNOT stress this enough. During our weeklong stay on Oahu, this is the only resort where I feel like the staff actually connects with you -- shockingly contrasted by the cold, fake smiles from the front desks at large hotels in Waikiki, where everything feels like a massive tourist machine.If you have the pleasure of meeting Pua like we did, you can count on her for an incredible stay. She checked us into the resort with contagious warmth and friendliness. Every interaction with her had us smiling from one ear to the other. PUA -- YOU ARE THE BEST and anyone is so lucky to meet you! We will be back again one day, friend!5) Just do it. Just book it. You won't regret it, but know what to expect and do your research ahead of time ;)- much love, S + C

Stayed here for 3 nights every thing was perfect huge shout out to the maintence guy Nainoa he accommodated all our request . We have no complaints such a beautiful place .

Stayed for 5 nights for two reasons: wanted to patronized a locally-owned business, and wanted nothing to do with the city/freeway/craziness of Waikiki. Paradise Bay checked those boxes for us. It is on the east side of the island (windward) about 30-40 minutes from either the North Shore or Honolulu. There is in a residential neighborhood with nothing much in walking distance. You will need a car. We were offered yoga but no other excursions/activities as another reviewer mentioned (would have loved to go to the Sandbar!), but kayaks were available. They gave us a list of local resources. My advice: match your expectations. I can't give this a 5 star because it just isn't a 5 star hotel. The good: --the vibe was very chill, very Hawaiian, very aloha. Legit. Not touristy. --the staff were absolutely lovely and accommodating in every way!--It was a true rainforest Hawaiian vibe right down to the rooster waking you up in the morning.--coffee and local banana bread in the lobby in the AM, paradise ice tea in the PM. Much appreciated!--ukulele/singer each evening was lovely--spotless housekeeping and when we arrived there were orchids all over the room and Hawaiian music playing on the TV, adding a little magic.--kayaks were free -- fun to paddle out in the bay! They have SUPs as well. --the pool was lovely. We saw well-maintained barbeques and laundry facilities. --the floating docs were a serene joy -- bring a book and chill. --we had a 1 bed suite and the room was large, with a patio as big as the room. We could have had a party out there!--bed was comfy, shower was great, shampoo/conditioner/coffee was great. --it is well air-conditioned. In Hawaii that is not something you should assume!Things to know going in: --there is no restaurant, and there isn't one anywhere near here. IMO, it is not really a resort for that reason. I expect a resort to be a place where you could never leave if you wanted to, especially for a $38 resort fee. This isn't that place. --the neighborhood is a little shocking. You drive through a residential street where people have multiple cars left all over their yards. It does not have curb appeal and it feels like you are lost, until you arrive. --parking is $15 a night, but because of the way it is built, you are unlikely to get a spot anywhere near your room.--not wheelchair accessible. Tons of stairs and steep inclines. It is built on a hill. We didn't ask for accommodations, so perhaps there are disability units -- we didn't see them. --the furniture in the room was dated -- and was actually outdoor furniture, brought inside. If we had brought one of our kids, they could not have used the couch as a bed, and even sitting on it was uncomfortable for any length of time. --the walls were thin. Our last night we were treated to a raging fight from a couple that checked in next door. Thought we might have to call the police. We could hear every word. Not the resort's fault, but it made us aware of the lack of sound proofing. All in all, I think travelers would be wise to weigh what is important to you. The price isn't cheap. We paid $370.80 a night, plus $38 "resort fee", plus parking and taxes = $408/night. and we could have stayed for much less at a name brand hotel in Honolulu. For reference, Outrigger was $278 and Hilton was $269 for the same time period. We chose not to do that and we don't regret it. Mahalo!

Beautiful hidden gem. All the staff are super friendly. Very relaxing environment. Definitely recommend!

Such an amazing and beautiful location to stay at. Kris at the front desk was very helpful and kind during our stay, she's truly the best! There are no restaurants in walking distance but we rented a car and were able to check out some cool spots. Highly recommend if you're looking for a more lowkey place.

Had a wonderful stay! Kevin at the front desk is an absolute sweetheart! Thank you for such great service.

Highly recommend Paradise Bay Resort, rooms are very nice, beds very comfortable and the views!!! Breathtaking! Very close to a lot of places. Don't have to drive far to many touristy spots. So relaxing! Great service and friendly people! Felt so welcoming entering our room with everything clean and plumeria setting on table and in bathroom, loved putting them in my hair daily! You won't be disappointed if you stay here, that's for sure! They offer Yoga, boat tour to sand bar to snorkel and kayaks 1 and 2 seaters. Beautiful pool and spa area, nice bbq area and patio seating to relax. Loved seeing the tiki lights lit at night. Really impressed with Paradise Bay Resort! A+++ or 5 + stars! What a great place! Mahalo

My daughter and I had a wonderful stay at Paradise Bay! We loved the quiet location and feeling of the resort. The grounds were beautiful and the view of the mountains across the bay were stunning! Our room was very clean, spacious, and comfortable. The drive was indeed very steep, but it's not Colorado! Just take it slow, and you'll be fine. And, yes there are roosters and chickens! One hen was aggressively protecting her babies and scared my daughter, but otherwise they were charming. We couldn't hear the roosters from inside our room in the morning. We enjoyed borrowing the kayaks, and the very relaxing yoga class. We rented paddle boards, but a squall blew in as soon as we got out, so we paddled for our lives back to the resort! We had scheduled the boat excursion, but sadly it was cancelled. Based on the other reviews, we weren't sure what we were going to get, but we were pleasantly surprised and would absolutely come back!

We booked 8 night stay at Paradise Bay Resort but could not bare to stay there after 3 nights and ended up checking out early by moving to a different hotel. Details for those who are looking to stay here.On their website this place looks like a beautiful resort in a secluded place with a private view of the surrounding bay and ocean. That is partially true but what they don't tell you are the following:1. This place isn't really a resort. It is located in residential area with wild roosters all around you. They may seem cute until they start crowing outside your window at 6:50 AM everyday2. Website photos can be professionally touched up that I understand but they probably chose the best/only room to showcase. Rooms are very dated with the walls paper thin. I was following the entire conversation between a couple next door while taking a morning shower (will get back to shower later)3. The beds are no more than mattress on box spring and definitely not what you would expect from a resort4. Closets either don't have doors or the doors fall off the moment you touch them and I had to take photos just to make sure I can show that I didn't break those5. Other amenities that one would expect to have in a resort or those they advertise in their website technically exist but are so difficult to reserve that they might as well be considered non-existent. We tried to book kayak right away and they were all booked. We later found out there were only a handful of kayaks available for a large "resort" that boasts about its amenities6. What broke the camel's back and made us check out after 3 nights stay instead of staying there for the full 8 nights was the shower. The hot water tank serving each building is insufficient to provide adequate hot water when more than a couple of people are taking shower. As a result when you take shower the hot water pressure and flow rate were so low that it was hard to have a comfortable hot water shower. We initially thought it was unexpected and requested maintenance work but it didn't change. We then called the phone number on our confirmation email to reach the general manager (or someone in charge) but we were told that "the building is from the 50s and there is nothing we could do. Try not have shower at the same time as others since they also have this problem" The bad attitude we got on the phone was enough to make us book 5 nights of stay with Hilton on Waikiki, where we stayed last time, right after the GM hung up on us7. When you drop $2400 for a 8 night stay ($208 weekdays, $298 weekends + mandatory "resort fee" + parking fee) you have certain expectations, even in Hawaii where the price maybe jacked up. When we made our reservation months ago we chose this place because of what was shown and sold to us on their website as well as wanting to support smaller businesses instead of big corporations. The experience we had made us regret our decision8. BTW, our price was for the smallest studio but we were supposedly "upgraded" to a 2 bedroom suite. While checking other reviews across various different sites it seemed a few others got "upgraded" too. I wonder what a studio room actually looks likeDifferent people value things differently. We do not feel we are getting our money's worth at this place and the experience was bad enough for us to cut our scheduled stay short knowing we might not even get a partial refund. If you find what I described above not a big issue for you then you should stay. The view on the floating dock is great and it is away from the busy Waikiki.

The location is perfect for my husband and I! We had opted for the mountain view, and we were so blown away from the birds chirping to roosters being our alarm. I loved everything about this location. We opted for the Sandbar excursion, and the guys that took us out there were amazing. The reception....and everyone else there were sweet and amazing. However a huge shout out to Marissa. She definitely was awesome and very accommodating. I'm definitely returning to this place when I revisit. They do serve coffee and snacks in the AM, and the view of the front lobby is beautiful! Overall, everything about this place was perfect. If you're a nature person, this place is for you!