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Mixed Experience at a Beautiful Location||We booked Castle Napili Surf because Napili Bay is one of my favorite beaches, and we were excited about the idea of staying right on the water. The location really is stunning, and you can’t beat the proximity to the beach. That said, there were several aspects of our stay that fell short of expectations.||First, be aware that if you arrive after 5 p.m., there’s no front desk staff available. We weren’t informed ahead of time that we needed an access code sent via email—we never received it, nor did we get a phone call. When we arrived, I had a brief panic because the office was closed and we had no way to get in. Thankfully, a kind staff member on-call was able to help us and print out our code.||Our room was located in the back building—not ideal, but it was still a short walk to the beach. The room itself was dark and didn’t stay very cool. The small portable A/C unit couldn’t get the temperature below 74°F, and the bathroom remained hot and humid the entire stay. There’s no daily housekeeping, and no charging stations with USB ports, so be sure to bring all your own charging blocks.||We also learned that the resort doesn’t provide beach gear (chairs, snorkels, umbrellas, etc.), so you’ll need to arrange rentals elsewhere in advance.||When I called on the second day to request extra towels for our group of four (we only had four total for the entire week), the staff member I spoke with—Jackie—came off as irritated. While she eventually helped, her tone was unwelcoming, which made a simple request feel awkward.||Thankfully, we had a lovely interaction with another staff member, Pauline, toward the end of our stay. She was friendly, accommodating, and gave us a late checkout since our flight was at 11 p.m.||Things took a stressful turn on our departure day July 29, 2025 when tsunami warning sirens went off. We evacuated as advised and received texts from Pauline with updates. After things settled, I messaged her asking about extending our stay, as our flight was canceled. She kindly offered to extend our room access until noon the next day and said we could discuss a “distress rate” in the morning.||We didn’t return that night—out of caution, we stayed inland with friends. The next morning, I called the front desk to inquire about staying longer. Jackie answered and, again, seemed annoyed. She claimed to be unaware of the distress rate and sounded skeptical that we hadn’t stayed in the room. She mentioned checking the code logs and suggested we’d owe for an extra night and we’d now owe an additional cleaning fee if we rebooked—even though Pauline had said the unit was available until noon. Her entire tone was accusatory and unhelpful, which was especially frustrating given the circumstances.||Ultimately, we chose to book the remainder of our stay at the Hyatt Vacation Club, which was significantly more expensive but provided a much better guest experience.||In summary: the location of Castle Napili Surf is unbeatable, and we appreciated Pauline’s kindness. But customer service—particularly with Jackie—left a lot to be desired. With better communication, a more welcoming attitude, and a bit more flexibility in unique situations, this place could offer good experience.