enjoyed my stay 100%. i stayed on the first level and was pleasantly surprised that I had not seen…read morea single bug or lizard the entire time in my room! my suite was spacious and so clean! and the pool had a nice view of the ocean and mountains. 10/10 recommend and will be coming back here

Booked here for my honeymoon months in advanced. Discovered Hurricane Lowell was coming through the…read moreday after we were supposed to arrived. Called the hotel, begged them for a cancellation, or at least to reschedule. They refused. "It's going to be fine," they said. "Just shelter on Monday night and by Tuesday morning it'll all blow over, you're gonna have a great time," they said. "We are fully prepared for this and will take care of you," they said. By 9pm on Monday, all the power went out and didn't come back on for days. All the food in the fridge went bad. We had no hot water. No AC. Had to charge our phones in the car just to stay updated with what was happening. No where to go since all the roads were covered with trees. I fought locals for limited resources since all the stores but one were closed. Every other activity we had planned that week cancelled on us. But not this hotel. And during all of this, what did they do in an attempt to "take care of us?" Nothing. They never came around. Never checked up on us, handed out supplies, or flashlights, or told us where we could find food, nothing. So yeah, screw this hotel. $2,500 to trap us on a disaster stricken island, that we had no place being on. They made the disaster even worse for the people of Lihue just so they could keep making money. Completely unforgivable.

I think this was 4 stars but giving 5 because I think overall rating should be at least 4…read more Check in was easy. Parking was easy (didn't have trouble finding a spot at all. I could see how parking is annoying if you have to valet but valet is at least free). Room was upgraded and nice. Beach was awesome. Lava Lava was decent (beautiful views). Lots of shops nearby. Staff was friendly and helpful and attentive. Good location. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Kauai!

While visit Kauai, we chose KSH because it got great reviews and felt like a central spot to the…read moreairport, food places and to the north side. From check in, we had friendly service from the front desk to valet. (Self) Parking is limited but you can valet for free. Just send a text to have your car ready. The room was a bit cozy for my liking, 2 queen beds for the three of us (hubby and 19 yr old son), but it did its job. We were mostly out. The plus was the lanai. We had a 2nd floor room, considered an ocean view but it faced the restaurant (lava lava club) and open field. There is a quiet time enforced so it doesn't get noisy after 9 pm. But you also get to enjoy the live music from the restaurant. There are water filling stations which is fabulous! Tip- use the one in the lobby! It comes out a lot cooler. You wake up to waves and can walk the shore or sit and enjoy the sunrise. Or opposite: watch the sunset! A short walk from coconut marketplace- enjoy shaved ice, eat at a restaurant, shop at various boutiques. Check out ABC country market- food, souvenirs, snacks, musubis, gelato and more! Cons: The shower pressure needs to be turned up. The AC works well but the bright light of the temperature kept me up. I wish we could turn that off. The tv guide wasn't working and we had to press the channel button up or down to watch. This is a nice choice if you're looking to stay in Kapaa. I would absolutely stay here again.

This was my first trip to Kaua'i (I'd only been to Oahu years ago), and flying in from Tennessee…read moremade for a long journey--especially compared to when I lived in California. My brother and his wife were celebrating their 20th anniversary. He surprised her by renewing their vows on Kekaha Beach and presented a beautiful diamond ring symbolizing their four kids and two decades together. She knew family and friends were joining for vacation, but had no idea the real reason we all made the trip was to be there for his surprise. While they stayed in an Airbnb, I wanted a more authentic island experience. My travel agent (who knows Kaua'i well from family trips) recommended Waimea Plantation Cottages, and we booked months ahead for what felt like a solid deal. I was pleasantly surprised by how roomy the cottage was. Like a well-equipped Airbnb, the kitchen had everything--dinnerware, serving bowls, knives, silverware, the works. The beds were extremely comfortable, and they provided plenty of pillows (I used at least four and was happy). We had three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a beautiful covered deck with comfy chairs perfect for watching the ocean waves, plus a table for breakfast and a coffee table. Individual climate-controlled AC units in each room kept things as cool as we wanted--impressive and much appreciated. The plantation grounds were gorgeous, the weather was ideal during our early September stay (quiet with kids back in school), and we were close to the beach. I loved having the bar and restaurants right on the property. Front-desk customer service was excellent, and every staff member we encountered was friendly and professional. We arrived Thursday, September 3rd, and Thursday through Sunday were wonderful. My brother's surprise went perfectly. Then talk of a Category 5 hurricane approaching started. Many thought it would stay farther west, and Kaua'i hadn't seen a major one in 34 years. With my elderly mother with me and our cottage so close to the ocean, I was cautious. My brother's group (in a bigger second-story building even closer to the water in Kekaha) felt more confident, but by early afternoon Monday the 7th we all decided not to risk it. We booked rooms at the Sheraton at Coconut Beach on the east side--still near the ocean, but with the island between us and the storm. It proved to be a smart move; we fared much better than we would have on the west side. Thankfully, we brought all our belongings when we left (not planning to return ). The Waimea Plantation Cottages survived with quite a bit of damage but will recover. Without us even asking, they refunded a generous portion of our booking costs before we left the island--more than fair and greatly appreciated. This was just the start of some challenges, but I'll save those for another time. I plan to return and finish the vacation we started. If you have the chance to stay at Waimea Plantation Cottages, I highly recommend them. Beautiful grounds, comfortable cottages, great location, and thoughtful staff--even in the middle of an unexpected storm.

There aren't enough good words to say about this place. I'm almost afraid to rave about it too much…read morebecause I don't want it to be booked up when I come back! This place is beautiful, amazing, peaceful, and incredibly relaxing. In my opinion, it's even better than a "luxury" resort. It feels like you've stepped back in time to an era before technology took over, while still having all the comforts you could want. Each cottage has air conditioning, ceiling fans, and a TV, along with a full kitchen equipped with almost anything you could think of--a rice cooker, microwave, toaster, coffee maker (with coffee!), tea kettle, and even a blender. And if you choose, you can leave the screen door open and fall asleep to the sound of the waves crashing all night. It's truly a special place, and I can't wait to come back!

We had to make last minute hotel plans so we started off at the Hotel Coral Reef with plans to end…read moreup at the Hilton using bonus points. We had such fun and a warm welcome at the Coral Reef that we stayed on and canceled our 2 free nights' stay at the Hilton! Auntie Peggy Sue makes banana bread everyday for her guests. Her laughter fills the reception area all day long. She is a treasure! Pall just started working here and is so outgoing that he makes you feel like a VIP. He can answer your questions about travel plans and tours. Peggy Sue's family all work at the hotel so this establishment embodies the true Ohana spirit. Mahalo for a great time!

Im not sure why all the bad ratings...its clean yes a lil outdated decor but other then that not…read morebad great views and the price not bad either I'd stay here again

We love staying here as it is right on the Ke Ala Hele Makalae (bike path). Love the location as it…read moremakes a great mid point on the Island for day trips. Love the grounds, pool, ping pong and bbq grills. We do ocean front rentals and love the sound of the ocean and yes, even the chickens and roosters around the grounds. I suggest staying on the top floor of your building of choice and the floors are not sound proof and you can hear the people above you.

The young girl at front desk is very rude was not cool with our check in .of all the years we have…read morecame here she is so horrible I was completely nice to her and yet she she had a bad attitude find someone else

This was the second time my family and I stayed at this resort and we loved it again! It's such a…read morebeautiful resort and only a mile and a half from the airport. I booked a package through Costco which included the room, car rental and the daily mandatory resort fees. Plus, I received a Costco shop card when our stay was over. I did upgrade to a ground floor room, which was really convenient! We didn't have to deal with the elevators on this trip. We did pay the extra $10 for valet parking versus self parking. At times, the parking lots were full which meant guests had to park in the overflow lot which is not as convenient. The pools were never overly crowded and lounge chairs were available throughout the day. The resort sits on a beach which is great to walk along or spend some time there. All of the staff we encountered were really friendly and always showed us lots of aloha. We're definitely staying here again for our next trip to Kauai!

Stayed here back in June and absolutely loved it! A lot of…read morereviews talk about outdated decor but I didn't really think so. It's a beautiful hotel! Perfect because the beach is literally right outside the hotel. If you have kids they have a small kiddie pool with slide. To save money on food we asked the hotel for a microwave in our room and went to Walmart to get a few microwaveable foods.

Whalers Cove is an amazing location for any island seeker. Located right on the waters edge, the…read morewaves crashing on the shore will rock you to sleep at night. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The GM, Maryanne, has done a great job keeping up on maintenance and numerous projects around the facilities. I would definitely recommend this resort!

Beautiful place to stay on Kauai! Can't get any better than staying right on the ocean! Everyone…read morehere at whalers is super kind and helpful with anything and everything! This place is paradise and is a very special place to my family! Mahalo whalers cove!

Our first stay on his side of the island. Poipu is the sunny side and Princeville is considered the…read morerainy side. Although we visited this side last year for our 10 year anniversary, we decided to stay here in the Villas for my sons 18th birthday. We love the condo that sits virtually on top of the ocean. The crashing waves below you all day and especially all night while it lulls you to sleep. The kitchen has all the necessary tools to make meals which we usually make breakfast and sometimes lunch. The big fans help keep the condo cool(ours didn't have A/C) most of the time. Learning to close doors and windows at appropriate times is key. The two tvs and free wifi are wonderful for families that want to keep in contact with the mainland and friends on social networks. Rent a week here and bring a book or two. Kauai is mellow and just what we wanted.

We rented a condo at Popip Sands at Poipu Kai and were very pleased with our selection. The…read morelocation was ideal - right next to Shipwreck Beach - so close that you could hear the waves rolling in day and night, especially when you were chilling it on the nicely furnished lanai and enjoying the ocean view. The condo was huge and furnished with everything you could want for your vacation, including coolers, beach chairs, umbrellas, etc. I don't cook on vacations, but do want to be able to make some snacks or toast a muffin for breakfast, as well as brew coffee and have a place for my wine and beer! The kitchen was very well equipped with all the tools you would need to cook a gourmet meal. Fortunately we only needed the coffee maker, blender and toaster! I have never slept in such a comfy bed on vacation. I was almost reluctant to drag myself away on our last day. There was ample closet space and since we had 1.5 bathrooms, I had plenty of room to spread out my stuff in "my" bathroom! There was plenty of parking, gorgeous tropical planting everywhere, and the pool, which we used a couple of times was sparkling and clean. Plenty of umbrellas and lounge chairs too, and also an outdoor shower. The resort also had several gas bbq's around if you wanted to grill. The only negatives is that the place didn't have a/c and it got a little warm in the living room, even with the doors/windows open and the ceiling fans on. And since we were watching a lot of TV (the Giants/A's were on) a larger, HDTV, would've been appreciated.