Great By-The-Beach House, Condo #1…read more I love taking a few days when I'm working on projects to get close to the water and concentrate. I booked Condo #1 last minute, and the moment I walked in the door I knew I wanted to stay for much longer than what I had reserved. I was greeted with the most beautiful ocean view, the beach just steps away from the condo, turtles playing in the surf, and a cozy, casual beach house feel. The beach is literally steps right off of the lanai. First thing I did was open the doors and windows to let that ocean breeze in! There was also a welcome bag with bottled water, pens, sticky notes, a small pack of coffee, a beach bag, a nice magazine and guidebook, and best of all- a box of macadamia nut chocolates. Very hospitable. There is no AC, but who needs it when you have the fresh ocean breeze coming in through the full sliding glass doors in the living room downstairs, and the master bedroom upstairs. There is also ample ventilation for cross breezes, so I was very comfortable. The place is very private, it is at the end of the group of condos. It was clean, with very nice quality sheets, towels, and new comfy pillows. Pool towels were also provided. The pool is very clean, and the grounds are landscaped beautifully. There are also BBQ grills for guests' use. I had no problems with check in or out (except that I had to leave!), and the place was easy to find with the directions I was given in the confirmation email. I will be back and recommend to friends who visit Kauai. Mahalo and Aloha!

It's a dump. Our unit was old, worn, and needs fixing. After three days of jerking around trying to…read morefix our TV they brought in a new one. The drapes are falling off the drapery rod. Paint peeling on the dorr frame of the bathroom. The guests above us constantly made noise even after we asked them to quiet down after 11pm. Even notified the management company. There are much better places. avoid this one

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.

I am a frequent traveler and I hate to leave bad reviews but I just have to say that this place is…read moreabsolutely terrible. While the views itself are beautiful (the only positive I can think of), there was no mention on the website that this unit did not have air conditioning. In the US, air conditioning at hotels is a standard. The unit was very HOT and uncomfortable, especially for the guests I was traveling with who have medical conditions that made the unit absolutely unbearable. We asked for a portable air conditioner which they did not have, only electric fans which do not help lower the temperature of the unit. They did not offer to place us in an alternative unit with AC. I spoke with the staff and manager at the property and they refused to give me a full refund even though we left the property within 1 hour of checking in. We had to find a different hotel with actual air conditioning. I do not recommend this unit nor do I recommend the staff and manager who have poor customer service and are unaccomodating. Additionally, the rooms are very dated and old. It doesn't appear that any of the appliances, bathrooms, or bedrooms have been updated. If you want views, this place has it. But everything else was just uncomfortable and awful.

The location and views were outstanding. This is a dated resort in need of TLC. Simple things like…read moresigns need replaced and tiles in the pool need replaced. The pool should be refurbished. The parking spaces are too small for vehicles unless you drive a compact car. The staff was very friendly. The manager's communication of A206 was difficult at best. Emails between the manager and the HOA were conflicting. Calling the manager always was met with a voice mail stating, "If this is an emergencies call 911" That was a new one! Continuing the voice mail gave a completely different number to reach the manger which resulted in another voice mail. bottom line we won't return.

Had the most amazing stay at Fern Grotto Inn. It's a very cozy property with different sized guest…read morehouses and cottages. I stayed in CANAL A (Perfect for one person or 2 max). I was welcomed / greeted with a beautiful tropical floral arrangement. There were hibiscus flowers all over the room. The provided me a fresh lei on one of the towel arrangements, that I got to wear around my 1st day there. The place was so immaculate and clean! It was cleaner than my own house! It made me feel so good! Housekeeping prepared a welcome card and note with phone #'s for calls and txts. There was a kauai guidebook on the coffee table. They also had a binder with alot of tips, local recommendations and guides. The mattress is nice and firm, pillows are of a good quality. You will get wonderful sleep there. The plumbing worked well. The hot hot showers were amazing. It is on a removable shower head (just like I have at home) that is so convenient. You do have to take out your own trash, but they provide the trash liners under the bathroom sink. Paul and housekeeping happened to be on site when I arrived. They greeted me so warmly. I was having pain in my knees, and needed help with my luggage. Paul was so kind and helped me out. Cottage A was a charming studio. With a queen sized bed. There is absolutely everything you could need. Paul even prepared 2 beers, 2 water bottles and a box of chocolate in the fridge. It has both a fan and A/C wall unit that works very well! The kitchenette is stocked with everything you could need in terms of appliances, cookware, utensils, houswares, and even tupperware and ziploc bags. The cottage was well stocked with towels, bug spray, sunblock, extra blankets, etc. It was so thoughtful. Oh and the property has free laundry for the guests. They even provide laundry soap. It was outstanding. Such a huge blessing. They even have equipment: kayaking, SUP, ice boxes, beach chairs, beach umbrellas, water shoes, snorkeling equipment, etc. The freezer even has an ice tray and blue ice things to use for your daily picnics on the beach! I property has gorgeous flowers that bloom every day. You will be greeted daily with new orchids, ginger plants, ti leaves, etc. There is even a star fruit tree. Paul showed me how to pick when it's ripe (yellow color). I didn't have to buy fruit, I had so much organic star fruit, it was great! I had an amazing 7 night, 8 day stay. It was so quiet and serene. It's right on the river. Other guests were very nice to me. Every one is pretty quiet and keeps to themselves. It is well located 12 min from the airport. It is on the east side of the island, so you are pretty central to the north and south portions of the island. Nearby is a nice beach within 2 minutes - Lydgate Park. There are chickens everywhere on Kauai. But Paul thought of it all, the room comes with ear plugs. I enjoyed the roosters - it was a pleasant change from city life. I would like to return and stay at the larger cottage - the Ohana house next time! I would recommend this place to anybody looking for a safe, quiet, serene place to enjoy Kauai.

Best place to stay if you want to be centrally located. They provide a home away from home for you…read morewith everything you need. You can even kayak or paddle board right from your backyard on the Wailua River. They have a special personalized touch with all the fine details specific to your stay. Very clean, efficient, and warm home feeling.

We spent 9 days at the bed and breakfast of the Poipu plantation. We were impressed with the…read moreproprietor, Pete making us feel like family Besides cooking us a unique delicious breakfast everyday he is familiar with Island and was willing to share what was going on a daily basis to make our stay more memorable. The facility was was clean, comfortable and close walking distance to Poipu beach. He supplied beach towels, chairs and umbrellas for our comfort. We are planning to book again in the future! Thank you Pete for your hospitality.

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.

My girlfriend, Carol from UK stayed here after staying with me at the Plantation Hale because I was…read moreleaving for Waikiki, Oahu. Carol felt she needed some privacy after staying with me. Funny . . . Carol became spoiled after staying with me at such a wonderful vacation retreat! No wonder Carol wanted to experience more quiet solitude verses staying in the dorm rooms at Kauai International Hostel! Besides, the Kauai International Hostel was booked solid, so Carol had no choice but to stay at this little hotel on Rice Street. The room Carol rented had a very small room: bed, a very tiny bathroom, microwave, and a little refrigerator-that's all. Heading towards Lihue, no less than a block away from Motel Lani is a dynamite Chinese restaurant that Carol and I had the pleasure enjoying their fabulous chinese cuisine. Motel Lani is conveniently located close to the US Post Office, grocery store, about 1 1/2 miles from the Nawiliwili Beach where Duke's is located and two miles from the Lihue Mall Shopping Center where Costco is located.

My girlfriend and I took a trip to Kauai. The two of us are young and not rich... "We work hard for…read moreour money." We love to travel and Motel Lani was a great spot to stay!!! The price was half of any other, the owner is awesome. Extremely knowledgable about the Hawaiian culture and area. Had smile and story every morning. "Dwayne" The room is well maintained fresh paint, AC "very important," big clean bathroom, queen sized bed, dresser, desk, closet, fridge. No TV no problem, your in Kauai!! Five minutes away from Walmart and Costco. Great food and brewery a cross the street. Would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a cheep place to sleep at night.

One star for the breathtaking location…read more Zero stars for: the upstairs plumbing that was dripping directly into the kitchen light fixture, which was full of water (and dead and dying fruit flies) when we arrived. Zero stars for the offsite property manager, who didn't tell us the deck banister was under construction during our stay. Zero stars for the incredibly loud, erratic buzzing sound in the walls that prevented us from enjoying our rooms OR SLEEPING. Zero stars for the careless and probably high maintenance people who took hours to respond to all of the above. And finally, zero stars for the kind of falling-apart condo complex that churns visitors through so fast that all these issues go unfixed basically forever. Stay literally anywhere else.

We spent 5 days at MaP, specifically in unit 2308, and enjoyed everything it had to offer. The unit…read morewas two floors - clean, air conditioned, and tasteful. Kitchen was well equipped. We even got a nice welcome package (tasty Kauai coffee, chocolates, chips, a pineapple, etc)! The lanai overlooked the pool and the very blue ocean could be seen from both floors. We even saw whales breaching and spouting from the lower floor on the first day. We checked in at 4pm and met the very friendly cleaning staff who were helpful with their advice. Parking was plentiful. Unit had beach accessories, and even a pair of tennis rackets & balls for the court nearby. The grounds were well maintained. An incredible vantage point near the southern tip of the property guarded safely by a secure metal fence and shrubs - to view immense crashing waves against the lava cliffs, as well as the colorful evening sunsets. Our unit came with a washer & dryer. Bath towels were super soft. Lanai railing will undergo repairs at some point but felt secure to me. I fell asleep a few times here with a book in my lap. The sound of the crashing waves from upstairs bedroom at night was so relaxing. The MaP is close to Poipu Beach - we walked there many times. Same with Shipwreck Beach. MaP is highly recommended!

Casa Kalaheo is bringing the bold, vibrant flavors of Mexico straight to the heart of Kauai--and…read moreit's so worth a stop! Even during their soft opening, they're already serving up authentic, thoughtfully crafted dishes that transport you with every bite. I had the lamb birria, and wow--it was rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. Very different than what I'm used to as the consume is already incorporated into the taco , so no dipping needed. The carnitas tacos was another standout: tender, perfectly crisped on the edges, and paired beautifully with their fresh salsa fresca. You can really tell they put care and tradition into each plate. Their menu also includes mouthwatering options like chicken tinga tacos, sopes costeños, and enchiladas Acapulco--plenty to keep you coming back! They're still in the soft opening phase while waiting on the rest of their equipment, but don't let that stop you--now's the perfect time to support a locally run spot that's already serving up greatness. I'll definitely be back once the full menu rolls out!

Stayed 4 days, quite, friendly neighbors always waving Hi, Aloha Spirit. Shower,is good…read morevolume/pressure, luxury bath towels & just about all kitchen utensils you need! Bed is comfortable good sleep. Price is very reasonable considering our economy presently. Good food all proximal to the inn. Management/Employees Ho'omalemale/Kokua. Definitely returning soon. Hope rooms will have a KI pen!? Aloha Ahui hou Hawaii's Finest