Vibes: secluded, quiet, charming B&B…read more The stay at Valley View: - The spacious lanai provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the Lawai Valley. Absolutely enjoyed reclining in the lounge chairs (one has a mosquito net) and snacking at the table with a cup of coffee in hand while soaking in the greenery and sounds of nature (mostly rooster crows) - Appreciated being able to use the washer/dryer as well as borrow snorkel equipment, beach chairs and towels - Loved that Alexis kept a well-stocked fridge and snack bar for guests easily accessible from our room. - Wished we had the chance to use the pool! - Appreciated the light housekeeping while we were gone each day The breakfast: - Served 7:30-9ish on the common lanai - Comprised a self-serve bar replete with fresh cut fruit, local granola, hot drip coffee, homemade bread and pastries as well as an entree created by Alexis Other notes: - Alexis is the most gracious and generous host. She made sure we had supplies to pack out snacks, provided maps for trails, offered showers even after check-out time so that we could make the most out of our trip all the way to the very end. - Thankful for Robbie, the activities coordinator, for providing tips on local snorkeling and arranging our ATV tour. - The property is just a short drive from Poipu Beach Impression: one of the greatest gems of Kauai, will never choose to stay anywhere else when we visit!

Very nice B&B. Each room has a spacious lanai, and private bath. Stunning views of Lawai Valley. A…read moreshort distance to beaches, hiking, shopping and restaurants. The rooms are nicely decorated with all the comforts you need. The innkeepers are fabulous and fantastic cooks. Don't miss Saturday brunch for guests and friends.

Hale Kua is awesome! It's about 10 min from the beach and 20 min from the airport. You feel like…read moreyou're out in the tropics but everything you need is close by. It's very peaceful and beautiful. We didn't have the pleasure of meeting Cathy but Bill was very kind. The Mango room had plenty of space. Although there is not breakfast served here, you could easily make meals in your suite. Very reasonably priced. Would come here anytime!

Great stay overall, with a few highlights slash special notations…read more 1. This is not your traditional B&B in that you are served breakfast in the morning around a huge table with a local host. Perhaps better--this place is literally a one-bedroom apartment. No formal breakfast in the morning, but... 2. With a kitchenette (i.e., no stove or oven), you can literally make whatever you want for breakfast (just not fried eggs--don't do what we did & buy a dozen eggs from the store, ya can't cook em). But wish a full size fridge, a microwave, and a toaster oven, you can get pretty creative & make one helluva meal before you head out. 3. This is on the "quiter" part of the island, the south side. That said, we did find some great nearby food options: Kalaheo Cafe & Coffee for breakfast AND lunch, then Bobbi's for bbq pulled pork platters/sandwiches. Those places will *not* let you down. 4. The place can be tricky to find, especially at night since it's tucked up away into the hills a bit, without much, if any, street lights. Do your best to try to find it the first time in the daylight. 5. Yes, the hiking trails nearby may require an SUV to drive up them, but not this place; your regular car is fine. Just make sure the headlights work. 6. I'm not sure there's any a/c here, though opening the windows at night cooled the place off just fine for us. Beware of the roosters in the morning though; those bad boys wake up around 5am, and if your windows are open, you'll be awake too. We just shut the windows at that point, no big deal. 7. Any beach gear you could need is here; umbrella, 2 beach chairs, tons of beach blankets, a cooler, and 2 boogie boards. Super, super helpful. 8. And last but *definitely* not least: A full size washer & dryer. Literally the life-saver of the trip. 9. Runner-up life-saver: the hiking book tucked away on their bookshelf. Updated in 2014, so a newer edition, and another *huge* help. We didn't leave the apartment without it.

Terrible experience. Started with the toilet being turned off and the toilet tank empty when we got…read morethere. Reached out to the property manager and they said everything was working fine before we walked in the door??? Took them 18 hours (8:51 p.m. to 3:03 p.m) to fix it so we didn't have a working toilet through the night. I had to find a bucket on my own to use to fill with water and get it to flush. We also could walk about 8-10 minutes down to the beach and use those filthy toilets or ask the local restaurants. Next issue was a concern of our privacy in the bathroom. There was a large hole in the wall (partially covered with a picture) and I mean LARGE that led to a closet/storage area. If someone was in the closet, they could see directly into the shower. The hole was big enough to where someone could tip the picture out and literally grab you. Pictures attached. When I raised this with the property manager (who you never actually see on site), they simply said that nobody was in the closet so don't worry about it. Lastly was the bathroom was disgusting. More pictures attached. I asked for a partial refund and they said they would mail us a check (even asked for the mailing address). No check ever arrived and they stopped responding to my follow-ups.

The host, "Pete", double booked our room, shut the door in our face when we arrived and refused to…read moregive a refund. We arrived the day after the start of our rental agreement. He claims we "No Showed", but we clearly showed up and stood face to face with him as he fumbled through an explanation as to why it was our fault that he rented our room to someone else. VRBO failed to honor their rental guarantee which states we 'have the right to enter the rental for the ENTIRE duration of our rental term'. Throughout the process of trying to get a refund, Pete repeatedly sent multiple inappropriate text messages to my wife telling her to "F$#% You"... "Sh@# Head". He only stopped after we filed a harassment report with Kauai Police. We are considering pressing charges. Pete is very two faced and what he says to in front of you is not how he feels or what he thinks about you when he is behind a computer screen. Don't let him SCAM or BULLY YOU. GO ELSEWHERE

We decided to stay with friends at Dans & Lynettes famous Bed and Breakfast on Kauai…read more To make it short: it was awesome. The rooms are great with nice bathrooms. Outdoor showers included. The backyard and the pool: beautiful. Sometimes we decided to hang out at the pool the whole day. One day Dan came over and we picked fresh coconuts from the palm tree. For our stay at the beach, they handed out boogie boards and fins. Kila gave us the sports, playing in the garden. But beware, you will never catch her. ^^ Lynettes breakfast is amazing, with home roasted coffee, eggs, pancakes and her famous banana-syrup. She surprised us every morning inclusive a self made chocolate-espresso birthday cake. Wow. Poipu itself is the most beautiful spot on Kauai and Dan, Lynette & Kila gave us an unforgettable stay no hotel can do. Thanks so much guys!

Very nice place to relax. Waves are little bit tricky....do not go for swim if you are not good…read moreswimmer. My crazy kids were jumping from Shipwrecks .... great adrenaline rush for them and me as well. Do you like hiking with beautiful views....that try to go from Shipwreck Beach to Gillin's Beach. Enjoy and have fun!

I found this place on Frommers.com and agree it is a great deal for the price in a wonderful…read moreneighborhood. Five minutes walk to two beaches, which is heavenly. You can hear the surf pound as you fall asleep. Two items about which I wish I had been aware: 1- No air conditioning. It was OK without it, but I wasn't expecting it. 2- The bed in the orchid room is mushy, mushy, mushy. And also, not at all firm. Neither of us slept great because of it, and that was a bummer. It was really nice to have a kitchenette, access to beach chairs and laundry. The neighborhood was quiet. Overall, we had a great stay.

Great place to relax!…read more So I am terrible at traveling. I am an anxious traveler, so I get my hubby to do all the planning. I just pack our bags and show up for the flight. He tries to give me updates during the planning process, but I trust his judgement. This year we used AirBnB to book this lovely studio. We love Kauai and it's our first time staying in the sunny South. We've stayed in the North, but most of the things we want to do and see are in the South... Salt Pond (RIP Uncle Louie), Hanapepe Art Walk, Poipu Beach for night photos. Poipu Beach Surfsong is in a great neighbourhood. Of course we rented a car because you need one to get around here, but there are so many things within walking distance. We walked along the road to the Beach House Restaurant. We walked up the street to Kukui'ula Shopping Centre a couple times, once for the Culinary Market--- a must see. If you need to sprawl out on a beach, Baby Beach is just across the street. My hubby who loves to walk would have made many more things "within walking distance", but I was satisfied with what was around... I wasn't going to walk to Poipu Shopping Centre. I am on holidays. The studio suite itself was just the right size for the two of us. There was a futon-y thing in front of the window, but that just held whatever we threw on it... our clothes, souvenirs. I sleep like the dead so I can't really say how comfy the bed was... it was comfy enough for me. There are fans and lots of cross ventilation because of the windows on both sides. There is an eating area outside and a table and stools inside. There's a coffee maker, and a fridge to hold my ice cream. From the pictures, we thought there was a microwave, but we didn't see one. We only ate breakfast in our room. Otherwise we ate out or got ready made food... there are glasses, plates and cutlery. I thought the shower water pressure was really weird until I actually turned on the shower properly. You don't know how dumb you are until you try to turn on someone else's shower. There is also a shower outside for rinsing all the sand off. One of the people staying upstairs said he comes back every year to the same suite. It's not new or fancy. It could do with some renovations, but that would ruin the vibe of it. It would be great to rent the whole house and have a get-together there... there's an area in the back behind the laundry room--- I only poked my head in. I would definitely come back. When we arrived, there was a box of chocolates and local bananas for us. Yum!

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!

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.

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.

Got sick during this leg of the trip so could not enjoy as much as i wanted to, but wanted to…read moreshoutout special people who made this stay was worth it. These are special employees who go above and beyond who need raise or promotion. Already sent this to Hyatt feedback but hope management at Kauai sees this: Morgan front desk, immensely appreciated her help prior to arrival in making sure our stay was as celebratory and comfortable as possible, very nice and accommodating on phone, she was pivotal in making our stay enjoyable as i got sick during trip and spent majority in room Mylene at spa, truly exceptional massage, prior 32 yrs experience shines and this was the best massage of my life. She is also the sweetest and you should request her for your massage. Despite being the last client of the day for her, she totally exceeded expectations and i am so glad i met her Jayden at pool desk, went out of his way to run and find my sunglasses in the housekeeping basement as quickly as possible before i had to rush to check out, so very grateful for him

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.