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    Ko'a Kea Hotel & Resort

    4.5 (459 reviews)
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    Aleksandr F.

    Amazing location - just minutes from Poipu beach, but with view on surfers! They have jacuzzi - never thought that I'd love to be in there in the tropical paradise, but it's amazing! Shower was a bit funny - either it was hot, or chilly, nothing in between.

    View from the lawn area, pool is behind
    Kathryn C.

    Booked our 7 night stay here to celebrate our wedding anniversary through Chase. We stayed in a garden view room on the 2nd floor that overlooked the pool. I liked our room access because I saw on the other side that there was a door to a hallway of rooms on the other side. It's nice to just get in & out of the room. The room was nice & spacious, including the bathroom. We were greeted with a beautiful flower lei & Kukui but when we checked in. While we didn't wait too long for our room, we decided to grab a bite at the bar outside since we were so hungry after our flight. The pool food is okay, nothing special I'd say. However, food at Red Salt for bfast & dinner were delicious. Staff were all great, friendly & provided exceptional service during our stay. Loved how they offer yoga hosted by Alo every morning. It was such a great way to wake up & the view is amazing as you look out to the ocean. Some reasons why I didn't give 5 stars is due to the loud rattling sound from the AC & the fact that you the lounge chairs fill up quick so some days we left our belongings in the grass.

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    Eric

    We came to Ko'a Kea for our honeymoon and had the best time. We stayed in an ocean view room for 6 nights in the main building and wouldn't change a thing. The restaurant, Red Salt, is excellent and worth the price. Concierge and check in folks were super helpful. Great drinks (although expensive af ) at the pool bar. And the cleaning people always found a window to get in and straighten up our room. 10/10 would stay again. Great adult resort.

    Mixed Experience at an Otherwise Beautiful Location We stayed five nights at this resort in an oceanfront one-bedroom suite and are checking out tomorrow. There are some real strengths here, but also several issues that left us disappointed--especially given the price point. On the positive side, the staff are consistently professional, kind, and courteous, and the location on Poipu Beach is excellent. The setting is beautiful and convenient, and service interactions were generally pleasant. However, the hotel itself feels tired and in need of updating. The lobby in particular looks shabby, with worn furniture that does not reflect a luxury experience or justify the nightly rates. One of the most uncomfortable aspects of our stay involved overt and repeated religious messaging and symbolism. Importantly, this resort is not advertised as a religious or faith-based property. Had it been presented as such, we would not have chosen to stay here. While we expect--and are accustomed to--finding a Bible in a hotel room drawer, our room also contained a crucifix and a rosary, which felt intrusive and uncomfortable for guests who are not devoutly religious. In addition, we received daily text messages, sometimes more than once, inviting us to attend a Catholic Mass. We also noticed marigolds placed on desserts in the hotel restaurant, which to our understanding carry religious symbolism. This combination of messaging, in-room items, and presentation created an uncomfortable and exclusionary experience. At a resort positioned as a luxury destination for the general public, the environment should feel neutral and welcoming to guests of all backgrounds. The bedding quality was also far below expectations for a resort at this price point. The pillows were lumpy and uncomfortable, and when the down quilts were held up to the light, the filling appeared visibly dirty. Clean, high-quality linens should be a basic expectation at this level. Finally, the resort gave us a strong impression of nickel-and-diming guests. Despite spending over $6,000 for five nights, we were charged $100 for a two-hour late checkout on departure day. That lack of flexibility felt unnecessary and left a poor final impression. Overall, while the location and staff are strong, the property, policies, and approach to inclusivity do not align with the prices charged. With updates to the facilities, improved bedding, a more neutral approach to religious presentation, and more guest-friendly policies, this could be a much better experience.

    Peter H.

    Overall we enjoyed our stay at Ko'a Kea but there were some issues that I feel let us down. First, they skipped cleaning our room one day. Would not have been a big deal but I popped in at around 2 p.m. and noticed it hadn't been done and so I informed the front desk. They said it can be as late as 5, so I moved on. Got back to the room that night at 9 and it was still uncleaned. Front desk gave us a small credit but it didn't really resolve the issue. Next, we decided to get a "spa" treatment. They sell it on the website that there is a spa on property. This just isn't true. There are a couple of rooms they use to give massages. There isn't a spa area with saunas or a hot tub. This would be fine if it were advertised to that effect and the gratuity wasn't automatically added. The massage was ok but felt rushed to get in and get out. What we did like.... The food was great at breakfast and dinner. They have a program where a Priest is often at the property and conducts Mass every morning. I personally loved this. The location is fantastic and the beach is easily accessed. The pool bar team is fun and friendly. Overall it was an ok experience. We will probably go to a different resort when we return but will still enjoy a meal at Red Salt.

    View from our room
    Leslie T.

    Great intimate resort. Right on the ocean not overly crowded. Loved the pool and spa. Room was great and very clean.

    Room w a view
    Lisa M.

    We love Kauai, we pick a resort to stay in after our timeshare week. Loved this place so relaxing lovely and great service. We did get very bored with the food options as I'm vegetarian. I'd have ordered the veg burger twice but it wasn't available evenings. In fact, that's when food was hard here. Very very lovely spot but since only two nights we didn't want to drive out to a restaurant because we were drinking some and just wanted a pool beach lounge time. We'd come back but have to bring more actual foods instead of just snacks.

    Places to relax around the property
    Marcie S.

    We really enjoyed our stay at the Ko'a Kea Resort! It's a pretty location, and we were comfortable on the property. We had a ground floor, garden view room, which had a cute table and chairs, and was nice for morning coffee or evening drinks. Many rooms have ocean views, or pool views. We were greeted with lei, and cold water, and no check in lines. Sat at a desk for check in. Rooms are pretty and comfortable. Location of the hotel is great, near the beach, a variety of food places, and walking distance to Poipu beach to see the turtles. There is a kiosk on site where you can rent beach equipment or book outings. Staff was very pleasant and helpful. Only downside, pricy. Would definitely recommend a stay at Ko'a Kea. Shoutout to Erin in valet parking, and Liza who checked us in. They are both great.

    Sunrise from balcony
    Judge U.

    Enjoy the whole experience from checking in ( which they let us Check in an hour early since our room was ready) to the last day . The room we had overlooked the beach and the sunrise every morning was fantastic . The pool is clean and temperature of the pool water is perfect. We will be coming back

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    Very nice property and spacious room. Quiet and romantic. Clear view of the sunset from the garden area and the beach is easily accessible.

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    Came here for my honeymoon. Absolutely incredible in every way. Will come back in the future.

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    Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

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    We absolutely loved our stay at the Grand Hyatt Kauai. The hotel itself is lovely. Really gorgeous…read more It's large and expansive but it was easy for us to get to both the lobby and the pool area from where our room was located. The service was already really great overall. The staff went above and beyond and ensure we had an incredible stay. We used points which definitely made the cost a bit less painful, but I think even the cash price would be worth it to stay here. It was really sad for us to leave, but I hope to come back someday!

    We were booked at this hotel for a birthday and our 39th Anniversary…read more We were told we had a great room, facing the ocean. Our room location was the last room at the far end of our building, overlooking a parking lot and in a terrible location. Room #6146 We didn't want to question this as we were tired from our plane trip and we didn't want this special occasion to be damped by any negativity. We were highly disappointed in the room and the location. Our room was a bit dated and we were surprized that the Hyatt didn't offer us an upgrade under our circumstances, as we were very specific. We would have paid more if they had explained the room properly, as we were very specific and we would have upgraded. We relied on the Hotel's reservation desk to direct us. They made a huge mistake which effected our trip. All in all, the grounds were beautiful and the service was excellent. We spent alot of money and we were determined to make this a memorable occasion. We were very disappointed.

    Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas

    Sheraton Kauai Resort Villas

    (48 reviews)

    $$$

    (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.

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    Sheraton Kauai Resort

    (779 reviews)

    $$$

    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.

    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.

    Kuhio Shores Condos

    Kuhio Shores Condos

    (29 reviews)

    $$$

    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.

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