Fantastic Place to stay, old Hawaii!! View of mountains were incredible. Staff was the highlight…read moreof our stay. Free breakfast a plus, very good!! Entertainment at night was most enjoyable. Rooms very clean. Can't wait to visit again. Thank you, Kauai Inn cabello56@yahoo.com rickymae@hawaiian.net

This was the only place with openings when I was stranded by American Airlines…read more Booked around 10:45pm after an extended flight delay left me with either sleeping on a bench or finding someplace. This was a godsend! The ac is loud, the fixtures are dated, the hotel does feel old. But it's clean, the staff is friendly and the vibes were good. Overall for one of if not the oldest hotels in Hawaii, it's not a bad choice. For the 8 hours I was here it was pleasant!

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!

Delightful boutique hotel that caters to adults. We loved the authentic Hawaiian experience vs…read morefeeling like we were in a standard commercial chain hotel plopped onto the island. The entire staff was exceptional especially the Front Desk Manager Lena. She was so nice all the way up to our arrival answering all my questions to make the trip special and she even offered us a special accommodation just to simply our stay. The hotel itself is very centrally located, about 20-25 minutes from the airport and other small towns to explore for sights and food. It was so nice to stay somewhere where it's so intimate, that the valets, front desk and restaurant personnel all knew us by name! We had an oceanfront suite and loved feeling like the ocean was part of our backyard. And my light sleeper husband was very grateful for the primarily adult guests because it was unusually quiet for a vacation hotel. :).

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!

My girlfriend and I had a great stay in Kauai Garden Cottages (KGC) from 9-15 January 2014. We…read morestayed in the Torch Ginger suite, and it was beautiful. We also were fortunate that the second cottage was unoccupied, so the back porch, which is shared by both cottages, we had completely to ourselves. We wanted a place where we could hide away from the more "touristy" spots, and KGC was perfect. Kalaheo is a nice little village that's somewhat "off the beaten path," especially compared to Poipu right down the road. Also, the cottage is less than 10 minutes from the Kalaheo Cafe' and Coffee Company, a great little place where we ate breakfast daily. KGC was reasonably priced, clean and very comfortable. There is a laundry room, an ample supply of towels, both for showers and for the beach. They provide two complimentary beach mats which were very handy. The room has a small refrigerator and a microwave and a coffee pot. (They provide the first day's coffee.) Also, don't forget to look in the nightstand drawers. They have a copy of "The Kauai Underground Guide" which we found very useful. Some things to note. KGC was perfect for us because we didn't want to be in the more heavily populated tourist areas on South Kauai. However, from the front door to Poipu Beach is about a 20-25 minute drive, so if you have a late evening craving for Lappert's Ice Cream (which we did almost nightly), you're looking at about a 40 minute round trip. The wireless internet works great (we were able to stream Netflix with no issues), but the cell coverage is spotty. Also, if you've been to Kauai before, then you know about the chickens and the roosters. You'll hear the roosters crowing bright and early...but I think you'll hear that anywhere on Kauai. Overall, KGC was a great place to spend our vacation. If you're someone that wants to enjoy the beach and outdoor adventures by day, then retire to peace and quiet by night, then Kauai Garden Cottages will be perfect for you. One final thought...I met Thayne on the day before we left. Otherwise, we never saw or heard from the owners. I saw another review where the writer felt there were privacy issues, and I can tell you this is definitely NOT the case. Our room was very private and very quiet. Also, I accidentally left my Kindle behind in the room, and Thayne was kind enough to mail it back to me, even providing a tracking number. We couldn't be happier with our experience with Kauai Garden Cottages.

Our family stayed in the Torch and Orchid suites for three nights and they were wonderful. The…read morelocation was secluded enough to make us feel like we were far away from tourists, yet a short drive to all of the highlights on the south side of the island. We were greeted by the friendly owners who offered great tips about where to eat and what to see close by. Unlike Ashley B's nasty review, the owners were not intrusive whatsoever. It actually felt comforting to know someone was nearby to make sure nobody broke into the place while we were away. The patio was a great feature. Very serene and beautiful, BUT - the freakin' rooster should be on KFC's next dinner menu. Damn thing started crowing at 4:30 am. Kauai is inundated with the birds, almost to the point of being a plague. Bring a slingshot. The downsides: -No TV (kids were a little disappointed, but we were out most of the day anyway.) -WiFi was a little touch and go and we had no internet on one of the days. -No hair dryers (wife and daughter weren't too happy about that.) -Lighting was not adequate at night, even with all the lamps and overheads turned on. Despite the minor downsides, we had a great time and would recommend Kauai Garden Cottages to our friends and family. Mahalo & Aloha.

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.

I think this was 4 stars but giving 5 because I think overall rating should be at least 4…read more Check in was easy. Parking was easy (didn't have trouble finding a spot at all. I could see how parking is annoying if you have to valet but valet is at least free). Room was upgraded and nice. Beach was awesome. Lava Lava was decent (beautiful views). Lots of shops nearby. Staff was friendly and helpful and attentive. Good location. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Kauai!

While visit Kauai, we chose KSH because it got great reviews and felt like a central spot to the…read moreairport, food places and to the north side. From check in, we had friendly service from the front desk to valet. (Self) Parking is limited but you can valet for free. Just send a text to have your car ready. The room was a bit cozy for my liking, 2 queen beds for the three of us (hubby and 19 yr old son), but it did its job. We were mostly out. The plus was the lanai. We had a 2nd floor room, considered an ocean view but it faced the restaurant (lava lava club) and open field. There is a quiet time enforced so it doesn't get noisy after 9 pm. But you also get to enjoy the live music from the restaurant. There are water filling stations which is fabulous! Tip- use the one in the lobby! It comes out a lot cooler. You wake up to waves and can walk the shore or sit and enjoy the sunrise. Or opposite: watch the sunset! A short walk from coconut marketplace- enjoy shaved ice, eat at a restaurant, shop at various boutiques. Check out ABC country market- food, souvenirs, snacks, musubis, gelato and more! Cons: The shower pressure needs to be turned up. The AC works well but the bright light of the temperature kept me up. I wish we could turn that off. The tv guide wasn't working and we had to press the channel button up or down to watch. This is a nice choice if you're looking to stay in Kapaa. I would absolutely stay here again.

(Checked In 04/24/26 FR @ 4:00pm; Checked Out 04/29/26 WE @ 10:00am): I was a villain vacationing…read moreat this Kaua'i resort because I wasn't sharing it with anyone! My stay at Sheraton Kaua'i Resort Villas came about as a Sheraton Vacation Club timeshare sales presentation. Full disclosure... Marriott brand hotels were my 2nd choice (Hilton brand hotels were my 1st) whenever I traveled especially since my 2nd favorite credit card was from them with points. A vacation ownership resort nestled on Kaua'i's sunny south shore near Poipu Beach, this serene retreat offered a tropical getaway surrounded by the island's lush scenery and gorgeous beach. Make the most of your vacation with access to two pools, a whirlpool spa, a fitness center, and on-site dining options. Choose from comfortable guest rooms, stylish studios or spacious one- and two-bedroom villas. Spread out in a resort villa with separate living, dining, and sleeping areas, kitchenettes, a washer and dryer, and a furnished balcony or lanai. Alternatively, choose a comfortable studio with a king bed, kitchenette and stacked washer and dryer. Was it better to share this resort experience!? LODGING 5-Nights/6-Days King Garden View Ground Floor w/Lanai (Approx. $499.00 x5 Reg.): 410sqft. and Room #7101, a non-smoking room with Ground Floor views, slept up to 2 guests, plush bed sets, one 42-inch flat-screen HD Smart TV, work table, coffee/tea maker, complimentary 2 bottles of water each day, in-room safe, room service, complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, a hairdryer, Gilchrist & Soames toiletry amenities, mini refrigerator, and more. Here were some snapshots that gave you an idea what to expect: ~King-Size Bed & Bedroom: I only used one side and slept beautifully! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=V6J3mSKKw5uvqLB3ctcJxg ~Bathroom: High shower pressure, handicap safety bars, and plenty of towels. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=G6y2S_PT_V96xdI35S75EQ ~Toiletries: Gilchrist & Soames. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=ngHfisnhcoHa61Efrs-1-g ~Work Table: There was always work to be done. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=o7sUFvD27kGtXntKWpqeMA ~Lanai: It led right to the pool! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=XkAcjQHJGNRnAQovCQrSBA SERVICE The reservation was a snap with plenty of communication throughout the entire process. I checked in with a lovely woman who went over everything with me, the female timeshare presenter was very informative, and the various staff I encountered throughout the property were awesome. Plus, there was a nearby shuttle stop https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=wsdP73c5d5a8FmVU6PLJXA that took you into Old Koloa Town for a few bucks each way. Honestly, everyone I dealt with was amazing and treated me as if I were a king - mahalo! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) I had no vehicle, so I simply walked from my room. However, there was a nightly $40.00 fee for guests if they parked on the property, and there might've been some free parking along the many nearby roads and streets. Make sure to carefully read any posted signs. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A modern multi-building multi-story resort hotel with the obvious island motif, it featured Lava's On Poipu Beach and RumFire Poipu Beach for dining/drinks, an open lobby area, a garden view pool https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=VkSsTErYnauKWqCXyqxmtw for relaxed swimming and sunning, a ocean view pool https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=48&select=-lLO0aIh39wjMim-U41ebA for lounging, a business center for work, a tour desk, and so much more! I found some elements that showed its age and wear, so hopefully, they were actively addressing those. Plenty of natural lighting everywhere while numerous electric lights filled in the rest. There were TVs and background music in the restaurants with some daily entertainment on the grounds. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=m_V8o2h6lZwEAT16NAx8Fg ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Sheraton Kaua'i Resort Villas was a much-needed quick getaway that filled all the necessary checkboxes on how I traveled and would return. The biggest selling points were its location, the various amenities of which many I actually used, and that it was a Marriott brand hotel. Lastly, the entire friendly professional staff was awesome. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $2,500.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

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.

Enjoyed our stay. Pool was great and never too crowded. The towel exchange was simple and never had…read moreany issues. The non swimable beach was nice for sunrise and evenings. We didn't eat at the restaurant due to cost and minimal options. Staying in this area puts you mid island with access to great beaches, but, know you are still driving every day a min of 30 minutes to get to a more desirable beach if you're looking for calmer water and the ability to snorkel. The room was fantastic and slept my family of 5 well. Well stocked for cooking. My biggest complaint was the "Mountain View" is more like a parking lot and grocery store view. Also, if you're a lite sleeper, the roosters and road noise will keep you awake. I won't miss the roster crow at 4 am.

The room was clean, comfortable, and had plenty of accommodations. The pool area was great and the…read morebeach was beautiful. We also loved the location of this resort on the island.