We absolutely loved staying here! Located outside of Poipu in Kōloa, it was busy but wasn't super…read morecrowded around this area. The parking lot would get full at times, but we were always able to find a spot. They have quiet hours posted, but honestly, noise was never a problem here. I'm sure they were busy and full because of the parking lot, but we rarely heard or saw anyone! They also have elevator access and luggage carts which was helpful for when we received our Instacart order. Located right on the ocean, we had a remarkable view of Hoai Bay and Prince Kuhio Beach from our living room/dining room as well as our Lanai. We enjoyed relaxing on the lanai, listening to the waves and watching for sea turtles, which was saw many! Locals would come to the beach to fish and even that was fun to watch! There's also a ton of roosters and chickens, and the roosters crow all day, not just in the mornings lol! We also saw thousands of rose ringed parakeets flying into the area in the morning and flying out at night! Showers and foot baths were located in the parking lot to rinse off prior to returning from the beach. We had to take our trash out a couple of times during our stay, and that was located at the end of the parking lot near the BBQ area. The staff was friendly, although our interaction with them was minimal. One kind gentleman on staff offered to take my trash for me and told me to go enjoy my day, that taking out the trash was a horrible thing to have to do on vacation! I only wish the facility had a pool, but based on the fact the backyard of the grounds in literally the ocean, I get why they don't offer that amenity lol!

We spent almost one week there and loved the view from our balcony. It was also nice that they had…read morean elevator. The other two condos didn't have them and it is difficult to carry the suitcases up the stairs. The condo looked bigger on the pictures because it has wall mirrors on both sides of the walls. The condo did not have shampoo or conditioner.

We just returned from an incredible week at Orchid house. The large 5 bedroom house was perfect for…read moreour 8 adults and 4 teens. The views take your breath away every single morning as we watched the sunrise over Shipwreck Beach. The kitchen has lots of cooking and baking items, plenty of dishes and cutlery, 2 large refrigerators to hold so much food and beverages. Restaurants and food shopping are close by in Koloa. There's a large dining room table inside next to the kitchen, plus another large table on the front porch by the large BBQ. The salt pool and deck are spacious and beautifully maintained. The garage has lots of pool toys, beach towels, even a wagon to carry things to the beach. The bedrooms are large and comfortable and all have an ensuite. The house is in a very quiet and safe neighborhood that overlooks Poipu Beach. Another great asset is Evan, the house manager. He's absolutely wonderful and quickly responds any time you have a question. I would stay here again and I very highly recommend Orchid house for amazing accommodations in the Poipu beach area.

We had such an incredible stay at Orchid Home! It was perfect for our large extended family with…read morelittle kids in tow. The moment we arrived the hosts welcomed us warmly. They were very responsive and helpful throughout our stay. The house is absolutely beautiful yet so comfy. It is bright, airy, and the ocean views are spectacular. We woke up early everyday just to see the sunrise! Many special touches like binoculars (enjoyed by us birders!), toys and games, well appointed kitchen (a cook's dream!), huge well-maintained pool, and an abundance of beach towels, beach toys, beach chairs, and coolers. Everything we needed! The location is 5 min away from beautiful Poipu Beach where we swam with turtles and even a seal, and 5 min to Koloa town. Orchid Home exceeded our expectations in every way. We made many unforgettable family memories and hope to return again. Nui Mahalo to the hosts!

The place is a home away from home. I love it the minute I step into the Hibiscus cottage.Attention…read moreto details are def spot on from the picture hanging on the wall to the herbal shampoo in the bathroom,everything is just PERFECT. Location is very private and yet accessible to all the must see places here in KOLOA.

Kauai Cove Cottages was the perfect accommodation for me and my boyfriend's trip out to Kauai…read more Our cottage had a nice grill, air conditioning, free WiFi, a comfortable bed (great sheets and towels), nice bathroom, and a convenient location to Poipu beach. It is an extremely good value and nicer than the other (more expensive!) places I've stayed in Hawaii. Plus the owners were nice and had the dates we needed on relatively short notice. Will definitely stay there again.

Terrible experience. Started with the toilet being turned off and the toilet tank empty when we got…read morethere. Reached out to the property manager and they said everything was working fine before we walked in the door??? Took them 18 hours (8:51 p.m. to 3:03 p.m) to fix it so we didn't have a working toilet through the night. I had to find a bucket on my own to use to fill with water and get it to flush. We also could walk about 8-10 minutes down to the beach and use those filthy toilets or ask the local restaurants. Next issue was a concern of our privacy in the bathroom. There was a large hole in the wall (partially covered with a picture) and I mean LARGE that led to a closet/storage area. If someone was in the closet, they could see directly into the shower. The hole was big enough to where someone could tip the picture out and literally grab you. Pictures attached. When I raised this with the property manager (who you never actually see on site), they simply said that nobody was in the closet so don't worry about it. Lastly was the bathroom was disgusting. More pictures attached. I asked for a partial refund and they said they would mail us a check (even asked for the mailing address). No check ever arrived and they stopped responding to my follow-ups.

Our favorite place in the world. Kauai, that is! We visited a few years ago for our honeymoon and…read moreit easily became somewhere we'd want to move, if we could! If you every visit, please stay at the Poipu Plantation Resort! A family-owned place right on Poipu Beach? Yes x 1000! It's also on the sunny south shore of Kauai which makes it a great place if want to hangout at the beach and watch the sunsets. You get a homey off-the-beaten-path feel when you are here. The Resort has bed & breakfast and vacation rental suites. The vacation rental condos have a full kitchen and this is the one we chose! The bed & breakfast had a full breakfast included but we wanted the kitchen. We stayed in the the One Bedroom- Garden View. We walked in to a little welcome note that said congratulations with chocolates, how sweet!! Our room had high wood ceilings, a spacious layout, decent sized kitchen with all appliances, queen bed, and even a little deck outside with chairs. We met the owner upon arrival and she made us feel like family! She got us all set up quickly and gave us some pamphlets and tips about the actives we wanted to do. She even gave us some star fruit she insisted we had to try :) The owner also mentioned the best place to watch the sunset on Poipu beach (literally steps away) and let us borrow her towels, a few beach chairs, and even a cooler! What!? Not expected and we used these almost daily and it made our beach trips so comfortable! This resort is in an incredible location, I can't stress that enough! It's a two minute walk to Poipu beach and everyone in the area came out at sunset each night to watch. What's TV?!? In addition to these jaw-dropping sunsets, there's snorkeling available and beach dining very close. We saw a lot of cool fish snorkeling but note that the waves are rough! Be very careful if you decide you want to. We can't wait to come back and visit again someday soon! All of the staff here are so welcoming and hospitable. We'd give this place ten stars if we could. Thank you for some of our favorites memories and times we'll never forget!

Correction: 6 Stars! My wife and I just returned from Kaua'i, which means we stayed at the Resort…read moreduring Hurricane Lowell. There were a number of amenities that we did have a chance to enjoy. (Koloa was part of the 92% of the Island without power.) But why the extra star? The manager used a bullhorn to talk to guests standing on their verandas to update the resort's response to the debris and damage. General Manager Owen let us know that communal-use barbecues were being set up for our frozen and refrigerated food. Gas generators were set up for cell phone and digital equipment recharging. As guests left the resort, their extra food and water were placed on a table for anyone to take. The front-desk staff, operating on card tables outside the entrance, continued to answer our questions confidently and compassionately. I can only imagine how wonderful this resort is when not in emergency response mode. I'm sure - just incredible!

We had a great stay! This was actually our first time booking a Marriott home/villa instead of the…read moretypical Marriott resort we usually stay at, and I have to say, I really enjoyed the change. One of the biggest perks? No resort fees or expensive parking! And honestly, when you have the ocean right there, who cares about the pools? The resort is right next to Lawai Beach, which I personally think is one of the best snorkeling spots on the south shore. It's rocky, though, so definitely be careful getting in and out. The beach is also a great spot for surfing, and the famous Beach House Restaurant is right across the street. The resort itself is a little outdated, but it's clean, functional, and perfect for a family. Having a kitchen is essential for us when we travel with the kids, and this place gave us that home-away-from-home feeling. Another huge plus is that it's almost like an Airbnb. There were tons of beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, and floaties for the kids, which made beach days so much easier. They even left welcome snacks and coffee packets in the room for us when we arrived. Those little personal touches were really nice and made the stay feel extra welcoming. And the best part? Being able to sit on the balcony and watch the sunrise and sunset over the ocean. I could definitely get used to this.

Very nice condos, great grounds, and fronting a good beach that's an easy barefoot stroll from any…read moreunit. No air conditioning was not a problem, the temperature never gets high and breezes bring ventilation. Since many units are individually owned, furnishing and decor can apparently vary widely, but ours was comfortable and functional. Not sure if it was coincidence or they do anything to keep them away, but as far as Kauai goes, the presence of chickens was much less than elsewhere on the island. Staying here or the paired Outrigger resort next door provides access to the outstanding pool across the street at the Poipu Beach Athletic Club, which is very modern, big, and family friendly. There are other fitness and tennis amenities there too, along with a reasonable bar & grill with live music. Many of the negative reviews here are due to the cleaning fee. And it is absurd, but when choosing where to book, it seems common throughout the Poipu area. How clear that fee is -- both at this property and others -- seems largely dependent on booking channel: the Airbnb listing we used included it in the total, but we saw other listings & sites that buried the fee payable on-site in fine print.

First of all...the pool and fitness center is not on the property but rather across the street…read more From some spots on the resort it could take over 10 minutes to walk there. Might be hard with smaller children. This property does not seem appropriate for younger families. The rooms are very dated with ripped carpeting. Some rooms do not have A/C. Be sure to ask before booking. We stayed here during Hurricane Lowell. They never moved us to a safer room away from water. Communication before hurricane was non-existent and they never checked in with us about moving our car to higher ground. We got lucky but our car could have easily been one of the several underwater. Check in was a bit surly with big talk about fees for not turning in towel card into office. Watch out for extra cleaning fees that are NOT mentioned before hand.

The place was amazing. Very clean and well stocked kitchen. It had everything we needed and plenty…read moreof towels and supplies in the condo. The condo was nicely set up with plenty of bathrooms and a washer and dryer. The view, The view, the view! Can I say again the VIEW was amazing!We watched the Turtles and the dolphins outside on our balcony and eating area-both are incredible! Very close to the beach and easy driving to most of the wonders on the island. We appreciated the quick responses and support when we did reach out to the management ( new coffee maker in minutes) and hour extended check out!

Start to finish amazing process and communication! Easy trips and amazing properties!read more

We were so impressed with this condo! The huge lanai over looking the ocean, palm trees & green…read morespace. Super close to the beach & a huge beautiful pool area that lights up at night for a nice cool down swim. The grounds are beautifully kept & the staff friendly. Can't wait to go back!

Condo 211-- We've stayed at many other Poipu Sands…read morecondos(even those ocean front ones looking directly at the Hyatt and Shipwrecks) -- this is our fave. We've also stayed at many other complexes and as former owners of a unit at the Makahuena, we appreciate this condos decor and quiet location.

Great experience on a beautiful property…read more There are so many negative reviews but that was not my experience and another group of friends stayed here. We both rented off AirBnB from completely different people and we both had great experiences. I live in Hawaii. Not on Kauai, but I think what people expect is the beauty, which it is, with the aloha, which it has, and to be pampered, which you can have... but you have to give a little too. There will be chickens and roosters. Bugs exist. Everything is slow on Kauai and like 5x slower than island time on Maui and 10x slower than Oahu. Now, bed bugs and that sort of thing, no, you should not have to deal with that! I read those reviews, and that is unfortunate. This location is massive. Each building has three floors, all walkup. (No elevators) some have AC and some do not. Some have carpet and others are renovated with hardwood throughout. Some have surfboards and body boards, some only have sand toys. Some are a couple of hundred per night and others, over $1K U.S. It depends when and how you book. Read as much as you can. I will make sure to write a review for the unit I stayed in on the AirBnB after reading these reviews. The bed was SO comfortable. I crashed out. My only complaint was the unit I was in did not have creamer for the coffee. A lot is probably due to how a store is located across the street or you can grab some at the onsite cafe... but still. Coffee was available, and no sugar or creamer. It was clean. Tons of towels. The kitchen had everything. Dishwasher. Everything to cook with. Extras. A great spice rack. A little set to accompany a mini bar (no mini bar) but you could mix drinks and cork wine. Extra blankets. A huge lanai. Lots of shampoo and conditioner, lotion, soap. . . 2 parking spaces provided. 4 towels cards for the beach. Free chairs at the beach to use (1st come 1st serve). Cafe on property. Two restaurants at the front of the property at other hotels, but very accessible. Across the street, many food options and a market, very easy walk. The pool and hot tub are further down and across the street, walk or short drive. I would request this spot so seek out Unit 315 in Building 39.

Maybe we got lucky, maybe we're low maintenance - either way we had an incredible 3 night stay here…read morefor our honeymoon. Such a beautiful area with an unbeatable view. Staff was friendly and it was such a treat to be able to throw on a swim suit, run across the lawn, and jump in the ocean with ease (unlike staying in Princeville). Walking distance to the Ali'i Luau, too! We absolutely loved our time here and agreed this will be our go to place for future Poipu visits . Sure, there's no A/C, there are some bugs, and the pool is at the club across the street. 1 open the windows and use the fans 2 chill out, you're in a rainforest, there will be bugs 3 a short few minute quarter mile walk will do you some good. We were in building 26, room 162