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

Got sick during this leg of the trip so could not enjoy as much as i wanted to, but wanted to…read moreshoutout special people who made this stay was worth it. These are special employees who go above and beyond who need raise or promotion. Already sent this to Hyatt feedback but hope management at Kauai sees this: Morgan front desk, immensely appreciated her help prior to arrival in making sure our stay was as celebratory and comfortable as possible, very nice and accommodating on phone, she was pivotal in making our stay enjoyable as i got sick during trip and spent majority in room Mylene at spa, truly exceptional massage, prior 32 yrs experience shines and this was the best massage of my life. She is also the sweetest and you should request her for your massage. Despite being the last client of the day for her, she totally exceeded expectations and i am so glad i met her Jayden at pool desk, went out of his way to run and find my sunglasses in the housekeeping basement as quickly as possible before i had to rush to check out, so very grateful for him

This place is absolutely beautiful. We visited some of the other nice hotels on the island. This…read moreone is by far the best. It's not as nice as a Four Seasons. But it's as close as you're gonna get. The Costco package made it feel like a great value. The breakfast is average. Tide pools was incredible. The front desk was very accommodating. Gina took care of us when we had a small issue. AO the Bellman took great care of us. The pools are unbelievable. They are the best pools I've ever been to. They don't offer free room upgrades. Upgrade while you're purchasing. The Garden view is actually a parking lot view. The rooms are huge and very nice. The showers have a big step up into them.

My wife and I stayed at Koloa Landing Resort last month for five nights as part of a Costco travel…read morepackage. I had researched several Poipu resorts before booking, and Koloa Landing stood out for its strong reviews, impressive list of amenities, and what everyone said about the friendliness of the staff. It lived up to all of it. We had a great stay. The resort is comfortable, well maintained, and very easy to relax in. Our room wasn't overly fancy, but it was clean, spacious, and completely comfortable. The staff made a big difference -- everyone we met was friendly, welcoming, and happy to help. They took photos for us, answered questions, and made us feel at home. The grounds are beautiful. We didn't have as much time as we would've liked to enjoy the pools or explore more of the property since this was a short trip, but what we did experience was excellent. We would definitely come back and stay longer next time. Each morning we had breakfast from the little shop in the lobby. They offer breakfast sandwiches, croissants, muffins, coffee, and a few other options. We enjoyed sitting in the open-air lobby overlooking the gardens while we ate. It was a simple and really pleasant start to each day. We highly recommend Koloa Landing and look forward to returning. Thank you to the entire team for a great stay.

The service here was great but nothing about this resort that made it stand out. I may sound…read moreoverly critical but it's partly because I've been to quite a few resorts. Why this resort is capped at 3-stars: 1. Only has ONE restaurant, with limited options. 2. Pools are okay, not ones to "ooh" or "ahh" about. 3. Just because there's a small kitchenette and full-sized washer/dryer doesn't mean the room looks any bigger. 4. Overpriced for what it offers. Positive sides: -family friendly -great, friendly cleaning staff In conclusion, I would probably look to stay at a different resort, if I find myself back in Kauai.

The hotel is wonderful and the morning breakfast was great and we loved the healthy choices.read more

My husband and I enjoyed spending our Mini-moon at Ko'a Kea in early March. The location is great,…read morewalkable to Poipu Beach. The restaurant on-site, Red Salt, has delicious (but pricey) brunch and dinner. The pool bar is convenient (but also pricey). Our room was spacious and comfortable, with a very nice bathroom and a huge television. There was a free bottle of white wine in the fridge when we checked in. The room keys in the form of waterproof wristbands are a nice touch. It was mostly adults staying here and very few families with children, which is what we wanted for our mini-moon. Cons: The parking is Valet only. The pool is relatively small. The chairs around it fill up fast when it's busy. If a pool chair opens up, you can't get your own fresh towels/chair cover and have to wait for someone to come through with a cart to swap them out. You can't access the beach directly from the resort; on a map it looks like you can access Kiahuna beach, but you actually have to climb down from the boardwalk onto it (I did not want to do this and walked to Poipu Beach instead). The food is expensive and the "happy hour" drinks are $19. Overall, it was a relaxing stay in a beautiful location!

I'm here for the first time with my mom (it's December). I don't think I've been to Hawaii this…read moretime of year but I feel like it's summer over here, so beautiful. Mom and dad have had a timeshare here for years, dad passed 5 months ago and since Mom had had a reservation since last year, she took me instead. It's been such a special time honoring my dad who absolutely loved sitting on the lanai, drinking his macadamia nut coffee, reading books and going snorkeling. They always get the same room 2314 - third floor up on the very left of the main building. I've attached a video. The most amazing view ever and SO relaxing. For the first 2 1/2 days mom and I just read book after book. We sat on the lanai and just relaxed from the crazy past five months. It was perfect. For the first two dinners here we ate at the food trucks that the resort now has booked in the evenings. One was pizza (Pizza Poundahz) and the other Mexican food (Baja Chalupas). The pizza truck was really, really good and the girl running it was super sweet. The Mexican food was just so so and the guy running it didn't have 1 ounce of personality and definitely not customer friendly (aargh). But I love that the resort has this option so we didn't have to go out, just grabbed our dinner and took it back to our room. Perfect! Beyond all that I would definitely come back here, although I myself don't buy into timeshares. The place is top notch, super clean and well stocked. The Wi-Fi was easy to connect to. They supply enough coffee filters for a week, and one days worth of coffee grounds. Thank you! Being an end unit, we not only have open windows in the front and back but on the side as well, which is so nice. There's no air-conditioning here which I really think they should have even if it's one unit per room, but yes, the tradewinds are nice, but it's still Hawaii-humid, and sometimes kind of uncomfortable. Mom said they've updated a few things in the room like the couch and comfy chairs, etc. This unit has two bedrooms, the second being two twin beds. In my opinion, they should have a king size bed in each room so you can bring another couple. Kids always love sleeping together anyway if you bring a family so having two twin beds is a little weird to me. Overall, we've been super happy. This location is amazing having a top-notch snorkel spot right across the road. There are so many great shops and restaurants in Poipu. You need to go nowhere else!

We love everything about it. They've renovated most of the rooms. Air conditioning is being added…read more The decor is modern. The grounds are impeccably well kept. There is a workout room on the rooftop as well as miniature golf and pickleball courts (modified tennis courts). There are bbq's throughout the various buildings. The kitchens have just about anything you'd need for cooking. There are a couple of different swimming pools. The beach is right across the street and the snorkeling is amazing. You can walk to Spouting Horn. You can walk to the shopping centers and restaurants. You can rent bikes. There are various food trucks on the property on different days. There is a farmers market on Friday (if I remember correctly). The fruits and vegetables are so fresh and fairly priced. DO NOT BUY fruit/vegetables from the street vendors. Complete rip-off. They have different activities daily for people that like to keep busy. The price could not be any more affordable. What we pay to stay there for a week is less than 3 nights at the big brand hotels in the area. You can buy in fairly inexpensively if a prior owner wants out or defaults. We have been staying here for a few years now. You need to take the Rum tour that's about 30 minutes away. Good times!

Everything is so pretty and the staff is incredibly accommodating and friendly! We are a three…read moreminute walk from the beach, right across the street. The street is not busy so it's really easy to cross. The food is pretty good and the drinks are great! The Luau was easy to watch from a distance if you don't have time or the money to pay to watch the show. The sunsets are spectacular! The resort is close to the little shopping village as well. The one bedroom with kitchen is small but not a space issue at all. The balcony makes up for the small inside space, it's large for a one bedroom and I am so thankful there are 4 chairs and two tables on the patio! The pool is very nice! The activities are fun! This is a good resort for families! I would definitely recommend staying here.

The staff is all very nice and they bring you anything you need right away…read more The worst thing about this place is the strange layout of the 1 bedroom villa. The toilet and shower are in one room and then a double sink outside that and across from the weirdly laid out kitchen which is basically all along one wall. There is no dining table, just two barstools at the counter and seating for four around a low coffee table. There is not enough storage space at all.... Two small drawers in a wardrobe unit in the bedroom. There is no way you could store clothes for four people in the place. The studio is really cramped, with even less space in the "kitchen" - there's no way I could stay in that space. The pool by the ocean, on the hotel side is too small given the number of rooms and people. The pool by the villas is a much better size but there is no food service over there. The grilling area needs to be cleaned everyday and it is not. The tables are disgustingly dirty.

We stayed for a week and enjoyed the grounds and peaceful atmosphere. The front desk staff was so…read morekind and helpful on check-in and on a later visit to the desk when we went to ask some questions. We were there in high season, so I suppose the rates reflected that, but $500 a night for a place with a very moldy shower curtain and a shower head that looked like it hadn't been cleaned or replaced since it served as a plantation home is steep. The other interior details are to be expected of a property of this age, but some small and inexpensive upgrades would go a long way. The beach is not good for swimming but is lovely to walk on in the evenings. There's an on-site restaurant (frozen pizza, BBQ) that is extremely mediocre but you can easily walk to an area within 10 minutes that has more food options. 5/5 for property and staff 3/5 for everything else

Enjoying our stay at the cottage. Rented a 4 bedroom unit my family and our in laws. Nice and…read morepeaceful with a beautiful view of the beach. The unit is a bit old so we had a couple of glitches but nothing major. 1 clogged sink, phone line problem. Maintenance took care of the problems quickly and efficiently. There was a conflict regarding billing though. They tried to add some fees that we did not agree to so we had to press the issue in order to refuse the additional charges. This resulted in mdowngrading of my Yelp rating but the actual experience staying here has been quite satisfactory. Possibly not realizing some of us are/were Kauai residents gave the company the mistaken impression we would accept additional fees without questioning them. Sorry, bad move on their part. I like the plantation so I don't want to be negative about my experience but the billing issue was not something I could overlook without mentioning it. Tourists booking here might just overlook this or not even notice this but I would be remiss not to make Yelpers aware of something they are likely to encounter. Before completing booking, I would enquirer if ALL CHARGES have been included in the quote and there will be NO SURPRISES when you arrive and pay for the balance of your bill. I find this practice distasteful whether it is a resort or Ticketmaster trying to make an extra profit from customers with deceptive pricing. Everyone here at resort has been fantastic. It's their corporate that I take exception with. Waimea Plantation itself is a solid 4 star rating.

Took a trip to Kauai and based on what I've heard, trying the oxtail soup and banana mac nut…read morepancakes was a must! And my goodness was it the best pancakes I've ever had. It's light, fresh, but packed with soo much flavor that exploded in my mouth! I couldnt get enough of it!!! At first my friend and I were debating whether or not to add macadamia nut inside d/t the extra cost, but boy is it worth it! The oxtail soup was really good too. Especially how easily the meat fell off the bone and the flavor that warmed the heart and soul. By far my favorite food stop in Kauai. And I'd come back to visit just for their food! Service was efficient and fast and at the end they give u a receipt to which u then go up front to pay. Ambiance is like an old school dinner that's frequently packed with locals and guests 5 stars!!

As someone who's never been to Kauai, I'll say the one spot/food that was repeatedly recommended by…read morelocals was tip top's oxtail soup. Like brah, it kept coming up whenever anyone would list their favorites. So you know your boy had to check em out. The setting is def unique hahaha. It's a lil restaurant on the first floor of a motel? Also, check their hours and days bc they're at least closed on mondays and I think close at like 130 every day. Now what you see is their half-size portion of oxtail. I think I paid $25-30 after tax and tip. Something like that. But brah, even after a sunrise hike, my big back struggled to finish allll that. The taste was definitely solid. I will say I've had better oxtail soup in Oahu, even from Liliha. BUT no complaints, I'm glad I tried out tip top's! It was obviously a local favorite as the entire place was packed with straight up locals--don't think I saw one tourist in there.

We made a mistake... We booked just one night to be close…read moreto our early am excursion for the last day of our visit, and as soon as we walked into our room we knew we had made a mistake by not staying here for our entire stay on the island. Don't make the same mistake...book it for multiple nights and enjoy your time!

We loved our stay at the West Inn. The room was squeaky clean, stocked with a variety of…read morecomplimentary snacks, quality coffee, friendly check in with local recommendations for food and shopping. Highly recommended.

I enjoyed everything about this property. The beach and…read morepool combination is perfect! The restaurants are good! The happy hour is fun! They are not fanatical about the beach towels. It's okay to get two or three if you want them. The kids enjoyed the activities provided by the property. One thing I was surprised by was that the property didn't mention a time share program to me. So they don't hassle you line some other properties in that business do. I would definitely stay here again.

I don't even know where to start…read more.. We booked three rooms and paid an additional $3k to host what was supposed to be a "private dinner" for 7 people in their restaurant. Immediately, everyone who worked here is so unwelcoming and unaccomadating. From initial check in, the valet/bellman was irritated by how many bags we had, then we were told we had to go back into the check in line and get a pass for his car after we had just checked in. We went to the concierge and he said he couldn't help us, we had to wait in line. So we did, for 20 minutes - once we got to the front, she told us we didn't need a pass to park. Then we got to the "private" dinner which we paid $3k for...showed up and it was just the table with an ocean view with some curtains against the wall. We asked them to close said curtains, they told us that would disrupt the other guests....when we paid for private room....we had to throw a fit and pull up email exchanges to get them to close the curtains. Then during some high-spirited toasts we got a bit loud, SECONDS LATER, our waiter came in and told us to keep it down. WE PAID FOR A PRIVATE ROOM. FOR THIS REASON. We haven't even left the table yet and I am just fuming writing this. We're honestly very easy people. This was a horrific experience.