North Shore Oahu Condos: Kuilima Estates East or West?

Both are gated condominium communities within the Turtle Bay Resort complex that KBM Resorts represents, so the choice comes down to unit size and setting. Choose Kuilima Estates East for studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom condos in a 168-unit community, or Kuilima Estates West for a 200-unit community along the Fazio Championship Golf Course with one-, two- and three-bedroom condos. The two communities sit across Kuilima Drive from each other.

KBM describes Oahu's North Shore as the island's quieter, more rural coast, known worldwide for big winter surf at breaks such as Pipeline and Waimea Bay, with a slower, surf-town character about an hour from Honolulu. The Kuilima Estates resort pages mention surfing and sea turtles (honu) at Kuilima Cove, visible year-round with May through September the best time. For the winter surf season, read KBM's North Shore big wave season guide, and see North Shore.

KBM's resort page calls Kuilima Estates West a quiet, country-style enclave of 200 units along the Fazio Championship Golf Course, with three swimming pools, tennis courts, and a clubhouse with practice greens. Units listed include KUL-W144 (one bedroom, one bath, golf course view), KUL-W145 (two bedrooms, two baths, golf course view), KUL-W11 (a three-bedroom with a loft-style room and two baths, which KBM's listing says includes beach gear and complimentary surfboard rentals), and a combined KUL-W145 and KUL-W11 listing for larger groups.

KBM's resort page describes Kuilima Estates East as a gated, access-controlled community of 168 units in Kahuku, with studio, loft, one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations. Units listed include KUL-E137 (a studio end unit with two private lanais and a king bedroom at the back of the unit, away from the walkway and parking lot), KUL-E117 (one bedroom, one bath, on the first floor), and KUL-E113 (two bedrooms, one bath, two stories, on the Fazio Championship Golf Course and a short walk from sandy beaches). KBM also lists combinations for larger groups.

For one or two travelers, look at the studio KUL-E137 or the one-bedrooms KUL-W144 and KUL-E117. For a family of four to six, look at the two-bedrooms KUL-E113 and KUL-W145. For the largest groups, KBM lists KUL-W11, a three-bedroom with a loft-style room, and combined listings at both communities. Open any unit page and enter your dates to see what is available.

Both resort pages describe pools with a shaded pavilion and BBQ grills, tennis courts, and a clubhouse with practice greens that make a convenient launch point for a round of golf. They also note that The Point Sunset and Pool Bar at the neighboring resort is open to the public and a short walk from your villa. Check each unit page for its own amenities.

KBM describes the North Shore as about an hour from Honolulu, a longer drive than either Ko Olina or Waikiki, so plan your transportation before you arrive. Direct bookings include a free 4-door rental car on Hawaii stays of 6+ nights, excludes Festive Weeks. See KBM's Honolulu airport transportation guide and Oahu rental car guide, and compare the North Shore with the other Oahu areas in the guide to the best area to stay on Oahu.

Open any resort or unit page linked here, enter your dates and guests, and book online, or call 808-568-3270 to talk with the reservations team. Booking direct with KBM Resorts means no booking-site fees and free 24-hour cancellation on direct bookings, plus a free 4-door rental car on Hawaii stays of 6+ nights, excludes Festive Weeks. Up to $800 or more savings by booking direct. Compare areas in Oahu neighborhoods compared: Ko Olina vs. Waikiki. See Book Direct and Save and all Oahu vacation rentals.