Located about 30 minutes from the Lihue airport, this modern and sophisticated resort is perfect for couples. Intimate and upscale, this small beachfront boutique hotel is a local secret. Set adjacent to several larger popular resorts, this tiny two story hotel offers personalized service, a beachfront setting and amenities that include a large pool deck and spa. Guest rooms have many contemporary amenities including iPod docking stations, espresso machines, make-up mirrors and dual head showers. The best rooms are on the upper level and feature private lanais that overlook the ocean. Other amenities include valley parking, wi-fi and concierge services.
Set amidst river pools and tropical gardens, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa boasts a golf course, 7 restaurants and a spa. Each guest room includes a private balcony. A flat-screen TV with cable channels, an electronics charging station, a beverage chiller, a seating area, and a large work desk are offered in each guest room. A marble en suite bathroom features double vanities, bathrobes and free toiletries. Guest may dine at 7 different restaurants including upscale seafood cuisine at Tidepools, Italian specialties at Dondero’s, and sushi creations at Stevenson's. Outdoor, poolside, and golf clubhouse grab n go as well as 6 lounges offering fine wines, specialty cocktails, and premium liquors are also available. The Luau Show on Wednesdays and Sundays offers a Hawaiian buffet and showcases traditional Polynesian dance and culture. The Anara Spa and Salon features massage therapy, Hawaiian body and facial treatments and hair care. A lap pool and café are also available. A championship 18-hole golf course and pro shop, 3 tennis courts and pro shop, water sports centre with equipment rental and horse stables are all located on site. A vast 24-hour swimming pool complex with waterfalls, waterslides and volleyball net is provided. An adults-only swimming area is also offered.
Offering unhindered access to the sun-kissed Kalapaki Beach, the Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue is a premium accommodation of Lihue. This stellar resort boasts a host of luxurious amenities, including the Ocean Golf Course of Hokuala and the Alexander Day Spa and Salon. The generously spaced rooms and suites offer a taste of luxury with wide-spanning ocean views, tastefully done décor and an impressive assortment of amenities. Given its ethereal location, it is not surprising that the Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue plays host to weddings and special events all year-round. With world-class restaurants such as Kukui’s on Kalapaki Beach and Duke's Kauai serving their delicious preparations, a wonderful time is assured at this glamorous haven of Lihue.
Featuring a 2-acre beach-side pool with water slides and cascading waterfalls, this Kauai resort offers 2-bedroom accommodations with luxury granite kitchens. Oceanside spa services are offered. An ocean view, an ocean and beachfront view or a mountain view is featured in select two-bedroom accommodations at Waipouli Beach Resort and Spa by Outrigger. Featuring a balcony, each 2-bedroom accommodation provides a fully equipped kitchen with granite counters and luxury stainless steel appliances. A flat-screen TV is offered in the living room, blackout drapes are featured in the two bedrooms and three en suite bathrooms are also provided. Three poolside hot tubs are featured. Lounging on the expansive sun terrace is also available at Waipouli Beach Resort and Spa by Outrigger. A business centre is also provided. Featuring organic produce, The Oasis of the Beach restaurant is adjacent to the beach and expansive pool. Lunch, cocktails, dinner and Sunday brunch are offered. Kinipopo Shopping Village Shopping is 10 minutes’ walk away. Wailua Golf Course is 5 minutes’ drive away from the property.
Located on the east coast of Kauai Island, the Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach is directly on Coconut Beach. It features an on-site restaurant, luxury spa, and spacious rooms with a private balcony. A refrigerator and coffee machine are standard in every room. All rooms are brightly decorated and include a TV with cable channels, free WiFi and beautiful views. Free access to the outdoor pool, hot tub and private beach area is provided to all guests of Courtyard by Marriott Kauai at Coconut Beach. Pua Day Spa offers massage and full body treatments, including facials. Dining options include Voyager Lanai Dining, an open-air restaurant serving regional cuisine for breakfast. Makai Lounge features views of the pool and Waipouli Beach while serving lunch, dinner and tropical cocktails. Downtown Kapaa, Kauai and Wailua County Golf Course are both 6 minutes' drive from the hotel. Kauai Island Airport is 10.5 km away.
Located on the eastern coast of Kauai, this upscale 25-acre beachfront resort offers a free transfer service to Lihue Airport. 4 restaurants and bars, 4 swimming pools, a waterslide and 2 hot tubs are located on site. Featuring a private balcony, each room at Kauai Beach Resort is equipped with a compact refrigerator and coffee maker. A cable TV and iPod docking station are also provided. The Naupaka Terrace Restaurant serves a breakfast buffet and Pan-Asian steak and seafood specialties for dinner. The Naupaka Café offers grab-and-go breakfast items. The Driftwood Bar and Grille features poolside lunches and drinks. Shutters Lounge offers specialty drinks, appetizers and live music each evening. Room service is available. A 24-hour reception welcomes guests. A 24-hour fitness centre is offered. A tour and activities desk is available. Lydgate State Beach Park is 5 minutes’ drive away. Puakea Golf Course is 5 miles away from Kauai Beach Resort.
On Kauai, it is possible for "central" to feel secluded. These vacation condominiums are a perfect example. Located along the eastern coast of the island (just a few minutes from Kapa'a), this property offers a gorgeous, oceanfront location, a full range of amenities and easy access to shopping and dining.All units include private lanais; if you get up early enough, you can enjoy a Kauai sunrise from this vantage point. Units are furnished in a colorful, rattan style and include sleep space for four people. Rates: from $180 per night; from $900 per week
Each of these little cottages looks like something out of a painting or a fairy tale (Disney, not Brothers Grimm). Dainty and charming from the outside, comfortable and cozy from the inside, the dwellings are more homey than most real homes, minus the mess, of course.Four cottages are available. Sunny and simple, each features hardwood furnishings and cheerfully patterned upholstery. Amenities include washer/dryers, VCRs and outdoor showers. Most guests will make good use of the showers; the Pacific Ocean is only a few footsteps away.
Spread over three acres of lush green land, the Hanalei House and Cottage offers six bedrooms and a cottage for those seeking a quiet getaway. Special efforts have been made to make this place visually relaxing and the rest is done by the amenities offered here. At a convenient distance is the Princeville resort area, the Napoli Coast and the shopping, eating and drinking spots of the town of Hanalei. A favorite picnic spot is the Hanalei Pier where you can interact with locals as well as other tourists. A minimum stay of 5 days at the Hanalei House is necessary priced at 525USD.
Recharge for a whole new you at The Lodge at Kukui’ula offering a luxurious retreat perfect for couples as well as the family. Complete all the conveniences of a modern home, these opulent vacation abode pamper you to the core. With easy access to the beach, award-winning golf-courses, rejuvenating spas and contemporary restaurants, there is plenty to do here. The nearby shopping village bustling with markets, bars and modern restaurants, showcase the much talked about laid-back ambiance of this beautiful island. A prime vacation destination, call ahead to book your spot.
Like so many other Poipu resorts, this one is located just minutes from the beach. Unlike other resorts, however, it is situated on a bluff, affording a spectacular view of the South Side coastline. From its private lanais, guests may catch glimpses of sea turtles, dolphins, seals and even whales. Each three-bedroom unit is elegantly furnished in a colorful, tropical style. High ceilings and plenty of light make relaxing indoors quite comfortable. Artwork decorates the walls; units feature entertainment centers, washer/dryers and complete kitchens. Maid service is not included.
Located past Poipu along the south shore of Kauai, this small condominium complex is filled with ocean and sunset views in a peaceful, intimate setting. The complex sits above the oceanfront along a rocky shoreline. There are one and two bedroom units all of which have full kitchens complete with cooking utensils, cookware, dishware and glassware. Units also have either a balcony or a lanai where one can sit and enjoy the unobstructed views of the Pacific. The restaurants and shopping of nearby Poipu is just a short drive away. -Lottie Tagupa