This was our first visit to the island of Kauai and wanted to stay in an area on the east side of…read morethe island. After looking at prices and reviews we decided on this location. We arrived early in the day so we're not able to get into our room but the staff held our luggage and recommended a few places to eat and watch football. Once able to get into our room which was on the 3rd floor looking over the pool area but far enough away from the noise. The room was quite large with a great kitchen area with granite counter tops and nice appliances. Also a large bathroom with tub and separate shower area as well as two toilets. It was a one bedroom. There was a small lanai off the bedroom and you could open the sliding door from the living room. There was also a washer/dryer in the room. The view from the room looked over the whole pool area which has a winding pool that you can walk around over to the main pool. They also had gas grills to use and many people did. One note is if you open the sliding door in the living room area and don't match up the line in the top of the doors, the air conditioning doesn't go on. We thought the air conditioning quit. After calling the front office someone came within an hour. Told us about the line. We also had an issue with the washer and after a call to the front desk a maintenance person was there within an hour. The staff we interacted with were very friendly and very helpful. Giving us recommendations for a place for fresh fish to grill. There is also a small restaurant which we tried a few nights for some drinks and appetizers. The views of the ocean are great. There are also chairs to sit on the beach area and enjoy the water. The beach is not large but very clean and nice to relax at. There is a shopping center across the street to buy things for the condo. We will stay here again next time in the area.

Beautiful, spacious condo with two master suites and 3 bathrooms. Views are gorgeous from the…read morebalconIES. It's a newer 2005 property that is well-maintained and our condo G302 had access to the most gorgeous sunrises. Beach is not recommended for swimming, but the complex has a beautiful pool that the kiddies will love. I appreciate having a well-appointed kitchen that gives you a lot of flexibility in planning your day. Safeway is conveniently across the street.

Nice place, excellent location, and we had everything we needed. We'd definitely stay again in the…read morefuture!

I had the opportunity to recently stay at the Hideaway Cove Villas in Poipu. I stayed in the 2…read morebedroom Villa called The Royal Palms Villa. It was absolutely beautiful, well appointed, and had everything I needed to enjoy a comfortable stay and respite. Parking was very easy right in front of the complex. It is located within a nice easy stroll from Brennecke's Beach and Poipu Beach. The Villa itself is the most private in the complex, and surrounded by lush landscaping. The grounds are very clean, immaculate and well-maintained. Trash and recycling receptacles are well hidden but still accessible. Inside the Villa, I was greeted with a pitcher of ice-cold and refreshing fruit juice. It was so delicious, and I'm glad I was able to enjoy it throughout my stay. The 2-bedroom Villa is beautifully furnished with newer kitchen appliances, dining table and chairs, ceiling fans, air conditioners, comfortable sofa and large screen TV, a queen bed in the Master, and a king bed in the second bedroom. There's also a TV monitor in the Masters bedroom. The centerpiece for me was the Jacuzzi hot tub, located in the master bathroom; the master bathroom is not very large, but the jacuzzi tub with rainfall showerhead head was my little slice of Heaven inside the Villa. It was also equipped with BBQ grill, beach chairs, and books to read. I treated myself to an in-room Lomi Lomi massage and facial. Call Vanessa at Garden Island Massage for more information! The innkeepers were not on the premises when I arrived or throughout my stay, as they were away, but they were always very communicative and responsive. Herb especially was very gracious. One suggestion for travelers, book ahead. I recently tried to make another reservation with short notice, and they were sold out. I hope to return one day soon. As a Kamaaina, I feel very welcomed here.

Do NOT stay here it's not safe, homeless all around. Someone knocked on our door at 4am. Lucky we…read moreare smart & wouldn't open the door. Told him we were going to call the police then he left. No security on property after midnight. This place is not recommended.

The hidden gem of Kaha Lani resort are the front office staff. Both Carlynn and Tia are welcoming,…read moreand personable. You need anything do not hesitate to go in and ask for whatever your need is. Recommendations for any service, any activity, where to go, what to eat, and everything in between. Let's not forget they can get you whatever you need to make your stay more comfortable. These two ladies run a tight ship, with beauty, grace, and kindness. Thank you Carlynn and Tia!

Beautiful condo on third floor with private elevator to unit. Our issue, no air conditioning on…read moreone half of the unit...made for unpleasant stay for half of the family. They put portable air conditioners in the three bedrooms but they were very noisy and I believe since we could not even open the lanai door wall windows that it was a drawback to our experience. We should have been offered some kind of compensation for this hassle since we paid premium dollars for our stay. Shame on you for not making this offer available to us.

Pros: The 3 bed/3 bath villas are very spacious and…read moretastefully decorated. There are ceiling fans on all the rooms which really helped keep the rooms cool with the AC. Large kitchen fully stocked with most utensils (although no aluminum foil or plastic wrap). It's less than a ten minute walk to Poipu beach. It's family friendly, and a pack and play and high chair we're set up (as requested upon booking). There is also an elevator for the stroller. No issues with parking right outside our unit. Cons: The property boasts luxury, however there were things in our unit that were broken, missing and worn out. The bathtub didn't have a stopper so we had to request one to be able to bathe the baby. The drapes were stained. The dryer handle looked as though it would fall off any minute. Poolside villas get a lot of noise. Thankfully most people were respectful of the pool/quiet hours and that our bedroom faces the pool and not the baby's room. Even though they call these villas, they are essentially small apartment buildings with 3-4 units to a building and the older building + not great subfloor and hardwood flooring makes it so you will hear everything your neighbors above (and below) are doing, such as, playing basketball, drilling, laundry at 5:30am and just generally stomping around. Although the kitchen has a great selection of cooking utensils, it only has salt, pepper and sugar packets, so if you plan on cooking you'll have to get basic things like oil or spices which is unfortunate and would have been nice to have. The pool was pretty chilly, even for constant 80 degree days. The website made the property seem like it had a really great selection of beach gear/toys/etc you can borrow and take to the beach, however when we checked on multiple days, it was empty save for two broken snorkel masks and a couple random fins. People clearly get things and keep them for the duration of their stay, or, according to a groundskeeper we asked, "people break stuff and throw it out." We were able to use two beach chairs on one day, but just rented snorkel gear down at the beach. Overall, the stay was nice, however at the price it's nowhere near a luxury property.

It's a dump. Our unit was old, worn, and needs fixing. After three days of jerking around trying to…read morefix our TV they brought in a new one. The drapes are falling off the drapery rod. Paint peeling on the dorr frame of the bathroom. The guests above us constantly made noise even after we asked them to quiet down after 11pm. Even notified the management company. There are much better places. avoid this one

Best spot in kapaa. Very fun baby beach and walking distance to many restaurants. I have stayed in…read more3 different units and some are better than others. It is definitely a hidden gem and the ocean front views are spectacular

I realize there is already a listing for Outrigger & Castle, but since so many of these are…read moreprivately owned and you can rent them through the owner via VBRO or other venues I thought it important to start one of these separate since the amentities are slightly different. 1) I stayed in Unit 422 in building 41. 2) http://www.vbro.com/178959 3) The owner uses Outrigger to checkin/checkout/cleaning First, these units are a great price for the value of being on the beach, availability of grills, beach chairs, beach towels, laundry, etc... Second, they have an Expedia desk that is VERY helpful in getting you hooked up with your activities. We booked our Luau on Maui, surfing in Kauai, Plantation Gardens reservation for dinner, and our helicopter ride on Blue Hawaiian through them. I have reviews on each of these separately in Yelp. Third, most of these do not have air conditioning. While most on the web say it is bearable in the rooms with fans... if you are used to air conditioning at home (let's say in TX or Florida) make sure you get a condo with AC. Last, be careful about where your unit is located. I will talk specifically about my unit below but depending on how you plan to spend your time you want to be aware of what the distance is to the beach, parking, etc... About our unit. -Ground level -BBQ grill directly across the lawn in back -NO view of the ocean, no peek of the ocean, long walk to the ocean -furthest away from Outrigger registration and the Planation Gardens Restaurant (only Bldg 42 is further) -4 (?) sets of towels in the unit at checking [important since there are NO towel services with the room unless you pay $10 to Outrigger] Overall for what we paid you can't complain about the location and value of the condo. The resort is on a beautiful beach, up the street from Poipu Grill (hole-in-the-wall with fantastic burgers) and only a 30 minute drive from the airport. Make sure you stop at Walmart/Costco, etc... for supplies before you get here. The kitchen is empty but has everything you need to cook in terms of pans and dinnerware. We did not cook or use the grill as planned. We did not look at cable, but the DVD player does in fact work and we watched a movie on it. The shower is tiled but I was missing my showerhead at home. Might have been easier to get the sand off :) You can hear the people above you walking around, slamming doors, etc... We really needed an air conditioner the first two nights, tonight it rained so it is okay. However, I will never book another condo without AC again. We survived, but being hot on vacation isn't any fun. Supposedly phone calls are expensive. I didn't really pay attention to the Outrigger rep when she started to explain because we have cell phones and really don't need to talk to anyone, but she said EXPENSIVE. They have beach chairs and boogie boards in the unit along with a small lunch type cooler. Keeping all this in mind do not hesitate to use the VBRO above to book this condo. Unless you book in the hottest days of summer and hate being hot like me or REQUIRE being really close to the beach there really isn't anything to complain about.

The condo itself was well appointed with respect to the furnishings, towels, toiletries,…read moreappliances, and they even left us a little snack. The view was not of the water, but of the cactus garden below. It was a bit dated but everything was in good repair. The problems that troubled me were: mosquitoes every night. My arms were completely covered with mosquito bites both nights. I would post a photo but don't want to gross people out. Five huge bites on my right arm, four on my left. My friend got a bite on her eyelid the first night. Also, the floors are paper thin. You can hear every footstep above. As all the windows are screens and open, you can hear everything. The check out time is also very early 10 am and they were completely unwilling to entertain any sort of a late check out. I don't know about others but I like an 11 am check out and better yet a late check out at 12 when I am on vacation. The doors are also all plantation style like the windows, so you can hear everything from the bathroom in the living room (if you know what I mean). The good side, the beach was close, the restaurant was good (although they close very early at 9 pm), and the staff friendly. For the price, I expected a much nicer place, a reasonable check out time, and not to be bitten head to toe by mosquitoes.

We had an amazing experience with our young kids and their grandparents. It'll be a memory we'll…read morecherish for a long time. Luckily our cottage was without major issues, and the fact that there were geckos and some wildlife in and around the cottage at times didn't bother us. This is in fact a tropical island and Kauai, after all. Still tremendously well kept properties. The set up is ideal for families and/or folks interested in golf trips. The property is sprawling, picturesque, and tremendously available. You can walk or golf cart wherever you'd like. We found it without major crowds even during peak child/summer break visiting times. This is likely due to the high number of owners who don't rent and the higher price cost. It was very peaceful but just enough other families around. There's a few adult only areas (pool, etc) for those honeymooning or getting away from their kids. The pool area next to the lodge/club and the spa are the two shinning stars. The pool is actually multiple pools, none too deep, and two different hot tubs of differing temps. The small tube slide is a hit for kids and adults. There's no lifeguard so beware but the average 3' depth makes it easier for parents to relax more (but still monitor!). The spa experience was amazing. It was one of the best massages I've ever had -- probably number two! -- and amazing spa benefits and layout, too. Believe it or not the $75 per day cost just to use the facilities is worth it between the steam room, sauna, hot and cold pools, and awesome treats. Highly recommending going through the self-guided multiple step traditional treatment. Don't worry the gym is free! Btw, they have a full selection of their own Peloton shoes. You don't need to bring your own. Tons of classes and personal trainers if you'd like. The daily activities are fun for kids. Make sure to sign up in advance. The club restaurant is fairly good as is the pool restraunt and bar but it's worth adventuring and cooking in -- the farm/farm stand has lots of free bounty each day. Go visit it! The staff were all super welcoming, friendly, and helpful. It's a laid back place but attentive (e.g., every 3rd day house-keeping). You'd do best to seek them out if you need it, and know it's not going to be immediate texts back to concierge. It's island-life style but still luxury stay vibes. Cottage is great set-up for in-laws/grandparents with separate Ohana king beds. Second bedroom in cottage itself can be made into twin beds. Very nice kitchen and living areas. Showers awesome and fun outdoor showers if geckos don't weird you out. Only wishes are for longer hours on the gym (closes at 6pm or 7pm some days, one day early at 5pm), and some easier EV hook-ups. This was a great use of our Hyatt points. We stayed her previously in a Villa for non-points, and it was wonderful for our family there, too. We'll be back!

Although beautiful, VERY dirty. We are in Villa 1. $7K a night. Cockroaches, King Spiders,…read moreBeetles. Non stop. The GM, Andy, of Destination Hyatt, is of no help. They said they sprayed for pests and cleaned but we came home to more bugs. Including one in my bed. I find them crawling on my clothes that are hanging. It is incredibly sad and frustrating. This villa is not well kept. Our amazing vacation is ruined. I've stayed in Hawaii many times and never encountered this. Do not stay here! I asked him to move us to another villa or to the Hyatt down the street. He emphatically said no. Poor management. I am so so upset.

I am a frequent traveler and I hate to leave bad reviews but I just have to say that this place is…read moreabsolutely terrible. While the views itself are beautiful (the only positive I can think of), there was no mention on the website that this unit did not have air conditioning. In the US, air conditioning at hotels is a standard. The unit was very HOT and uncomfortable, especially for the guests I was traveling with who have medical conditions that made the unit absolutely unbearable. We asked for a portable air conditioner which they did not have, only electric fans which do not help lower the temperature of the unit. They did not offer to place us in an alternative unit with AC. I spoke with the staff and manager at the property and they refused to give me a full refund even though we left the property within 1 hour of checking in. We had to find a different hotel with actual air conditioning. I do not recommend this unit nor do I recommend the staff and manager who have poor customer service and are unaccomodating. Additionally, the rooms are very dated and old. It doesn't appear that any of the appliances, bathrooms, or bedrooms have been updated. If you want views, this place has it. But everything else was just uncomfortable and awful.

The location and views were outstanding. This is a dated resort in need of TLC. Simple things like…read moresigns need replaced and tiles in the pool need replaced. The pool should be refurbished. The parking spaces are too small for vehicles unless you drive a compact car. The staff was very friendly. The manager's communication of A206 was difficult at best. Emails between the manager and the HOA were conflicting. Calling the manager always was met with a voice mail stating, "If this is an emergencies call 911" That was a new one! Continuing the voice mail gave a completely different number to reach the manger which resulted in another voice mail. bottom line we won't return.