Nawiliwili Private Studio - The Humu Humu Room

Room in Lihue, Hawaii

  1. 1 queen bed
  2. Private attached bathroom
Rated 4.72 out of 5 stars.151 reviews
Hosted by Sleiman Kamal
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

In Niumalu, near Kalapaki Beach

About a 20-min walk to Kalapaki Beach, with Nawiliwili Harbor and kayak launches nearby

Free parking on a fenced lot

Free off-street parking on a fenced property, a practical perk on an island where most guests rent a car

Consistently clean and well-kept

Guests consistently describe the space as immaculately clean and well-equipped for the price
In the heart of Niumalu, a rural neighborhood near the Huleia River and Nawiliwili Harbor in Lihue, sits a completely remodeled historic "motel" known as Motel Lili. Thoroughly modernized and renovated to accommodate a single traveler or couple traveling to Kauai on a budget, there are six attached studio apartments on a spacious stream side lot.
Hawaii Transient Accommodation Tax TA-202-363-4944-01

The space
Each of the 6 attached studios has a comfortable queen bed, ceiling fan, a bathroom with a tiled shower, a closet, and a small kitchenette with a sink, full size refrigerator, toaster & coffee maker. While there are no cooking facilities in the studios, there is a shared BBQ grill located by the stream side common area with a large picnic table, for outdoor dining.

Each themed suite features artwork that reflect an aspect of Hawaiian life and culture. This studio is named after Hawaii's State Fish, called the Humuhumunukunukuapua`a. In Hawaiian this means fish with a snout like a pig. This trigger fish is also known to make pig-like grunting noises when it is alarmed.

Each clean and comfortable studio includes high-speed WiFi internet service and an outdoor, covered sitting/eating area. There is safe, off-street parking on our fenced property. Coin operated laundry facilities (2 washers/2 dryers, clothesline) are provided and shared by guests.l

During your stay
We are just a phone call away if you need anything. Our cleaning fee is $85 per stay plus we charge a one time charge of $45 for damage insurance. Total fees per stay $130. Hawaii Excise & Transient Accommodations Taxes of 14.96% have been added to the nightly rate. The rate is for one person, if there are two people there is an additional charge of $30/night.

Registration Details
320030090000, TA-202-363-4944-01

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lock on bedroom door
Wifi
Dedicated workspace
Free parking on premises
Washer
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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4.72 out of 5 stars from 151 reviews

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 76% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 21% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 2% of reviews
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  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

Guest reviews mention

Where you’ll be

Lihue, Hawaii, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Central island location is near Nawiliwili small boat harbor and close proximity to Kalapaki Beach (10 minute walk), Huleia River, Menehune Fish Ponds, shopping, dining and the airport. The Hoary Head and Kipu Mountain Ranges tower in the backdrop of this charming location, where its not uncommon to see Peacocks and chickens roaming freely. Kauai Beach Boys beach concession located on Kalapaki Beach offers surf and beach rentals and instruction. Learn how to surf or paddleboard or just rent the gear and experience the fun waves at Kalapaki Bay. Also in close proximity are Waterfall Rappel and kayak adventures, and sunset boat cruises.

Meet your host

Superhost
889 reviews
4.74 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 50s
Where I went to school: Beirut, Lausanne, Amsterdam, Marseille,
My work: I run a surf shop
Speaks Arabic, English, and French
Pets: I love my dog Kipu :)
Born to a Lebanese father and French mom; Fluent in French, English and Arabic. U.S.C.G. Licensed Ocean Operator, Founder True Blue Charters & Kauai Beach Boys. Moved to California in 1978 from Aix-En-Provence with a sailboard shipped to San Pedro from Marseille. Moved to Kauai a year later, to Surf, Sail, Fish and Dive. Also a , Jazz Manouche aficionado, and amateur guitarist (a work in progress). Since 1983, Kamal's main business “KAUAI BEACH BOYS” is Kauai’s longest running outdoor outfitter. Ask your host for advice on anything to do in, on, or under the water during your stay. If you're a musician, ask for a jam or, borrow a guitar for your stay :) Welcome and Aloha!

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Co-hosts

  • Susanne

Host details

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Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Smoke alarm