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.

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.

We had a great time staying in the bamboo suite, it was very comfortable. We very much enjoyed…read moreWranglers Steakhouse which is just a stone throw away and greatly appreciate the complimentary drinks after our room was not cleaned when we arrived but we left for the day and it was beautifully cleaned when we came back after a long day of walking the beach. We snorkled at Poipu which is a beautiful scenic 25-30 min drive and saw incredible fish, turtles and monk seals and the complimentary beach chairs and towels were wonderful from the hosts. Mahalo nui loa for everything.

The Historic Inn Waimea is a great and convenient two-story place to stay at if you are planning to…read moredo activities in and around West Kaua'i (instead of having to come all the way from Lihu'e or even the South Coast). Four suites in the house overall, and it's right across the street from the Big Save Supermarket and several restaurants, plus within walking distance to other eateries and points of interest. Plus, next door to the beach. I stayed in the Hibiscus Suite and it was a great value overall and very clean. One bedroom, one bathroom, and then the living room with a mini-refrigerator, a sofa, two soft chairs and a TV (which I did not use the majority of the time I was there because I was out and about during the 2 days/nights). There is on-site parking available and also out in front right off the road. To check-in, you will want to go to the West Kauai Lodging offices located at 9600 Kaumualii HWY #MC2, Waimea, HI 96796. It's right next door to the only traffic light in Waimea Town. They will give you the keys to get into the main entrance and then into your room. For security reasons, they want you to lock the bolt every time you go in and out. If I stay in West Kauai, I would certainly consider staying here again!

We love Maddy and her team! We use them as the cleaning service for our rental unit at Kiahuna…read morePlantation, and they have done an amazing job keeping our guests satisfied (all 5 star reviews :-)). They are a good value, helping us keep our cleaning fees down. They keep us well informed how our unit is doing and let us know when there is anything that needs attention. We love their linen and amenities program, reducing stress on us to make sure our place is always equipped for our guests. Maddy has personally gone above and beyond helping us with tips since we are new vacation rental owners and is super communicative, always getting back to us quickly when we have an issue, request, or a question.

Deep serve clean Did not fully clean unit owner was not satisfied, and paid full amount. NOT…read morerecommended

The best if you are able to stay here. The prices in this entire state are sky high. Not sure how…read morethe locals survive. The base have less expensive gas but only premium. If you want to save money shop the chain stores, but that hurts the local business, just like where you live. Much of the local stuff comes from China. Local work at the chain stores so it is good and bad. Groceries compared to where we live were doubled or more at local stores and even on the base. Best prices were at Target and Costco because of bulk buying power i.e. Amazon. Base does have a great restaurant. This island does have something you cannot buy, weather, but just prepare for sticker shock and bring plenty of plastic. My thing is to go to the beach, get sun and pick up trash. Some of God's best work so please treated it kindly. MAHALO!

The base is easy with military and their guests for access…read more The MWR is easy and friendly to deal with. The cottage has amazing location, it has most every you need for cottage. They even called me the day of arrival and made sure it was easy check in. The not so good, there were bugs little nats and ants in the kitchen and bathroom. AC only goes to 78F.

we stayed at Lae Nani condos, unit 331 in Kauai. We have stayed there for over 20 years and in…read morethis unit many times. Blue Jade bought the business about two years ago from a gentlemen who had handled the rentals at Lae Nani for many years. The unit has gone way downhill since the last time around 2 years ago when we were there. The front lanai had sand all over it, front picture window had something sticky on it, the front bedroom windows were absolutely filthy with dirt and bird stuff, along with the screen having a big tear. But the major issue was the bedroom lanai where pigeons had been roosting and the lanai had pigeon stuff all over. It appeared someone had tried to sweep it but this was months of dried up nasty stuff that had seeped into the deck. With the bedroom slider opened it smelled like a barn in the bedroom. I cleaned everything including scrubbing the bedroom lanai so we could have the door opened. At $500+ a night this seemed like something I shouldn't be doing. Just before we left I contacted Blue Jade to let them know the issues with the condo and asked to speak to Tina. She never responded! This is not a good organization, they are not taking care of their rentals and do not care about their customers. There are several better vacation rental agencies to choose from and you should do so.

I rented Lae Nani 331 from Blue Jade in January 2026 and had a fabulous experience. Tina Funk and…read morethe others who work for Blue Jade are responsive and helpful. I've rented from them several times over the years and have no complaints. Lae Nani condo complex is aging and is still my favorite place to stay on Kauai. the grounds are immaculate, filled with tropical flowers and plants that rival any botanical garden. look close and you'll see tiny colorful lizards flitting about. Unit 331 has corner picture windows that provide a panaramic view of ocean and beach from the living room. we hosted family dinners on our balcony most nights of our two week stay. the master bedroom balcony is small and separated from the bigger balcony. there's another medium size balcony at the front door that overlooks the swimming pool and grills. yes, pigeons roost on the small master balcony. that was not a big issue for us. the perks of the Lae Nani location more than made up for it. we start every morning there taking a short 100' walk to the beach in front of the Lava Lava Beach Club to watch sunrise. after that we walk to our choice of coffee and bakeries. another short walk away is Coconut Grove Marketplace with farmers market twice a week, shave ice and a bicycle rental shop with easy access to the islands 12 mile pathway. imagine riding your bike along the beach and spotting for whales at the same time. I highly recommend renting from Jade Rental to enjoy the paradise that is Lae Nani.

100/10 recommend…read more The Blue Ocean rafting tour along the Nā Pali Coast was honestly one of those core memory experiences for me and my man. Absolute adventure from start to finish. We saw whales, dolphins, insane coastline views, jumped off the raft, and rode waves in a way that had us screaming and laughing the whole time The captain (I'm SO mad I forgot his name... maybe Andy? ) handled that zodiac raft like a pro. Seriously unreal. And Steve was amazing too -- at one point he said he barely even needed to play music because we were all just vibing, talking, and having such a good time together. If you love adventure, adrenaline, ocean views, and experiences that feel unforgettable... this is IT. Loved loved loved every second

We went on the Na Pali Adventure tour, and the experience was just amazing from start to finish…read more The tour involved Zodiac rafts that moved at high speed across the ocean on the way to the Na Pali Coast. Our pilot Kelsey was super fun as a host, and performed many thrilling moves with the raft. He also put on lots of great music to make the ride even more fun. The tour gave us excellent views of the cliffs at Na Pali, as well as close ups of some of the sea caves. We also stopped for some snorkeling and snacks at one point. Another bonus was coming across many groups of dolphins during our ride, as well as several whales. All in all, I highly recommend Blue Ocean for a fun and thrilling Na Pali Coast tour.