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    Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

    3.4 (222 reviews)
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    View of the front from a nice shaded bench spot looking out to a palm grove.
    Phil R.

    Good hotel location as a jump off point to different activities -- however definitely catches wind. Rooms were a little run down and we had to ask to get the filter changed for our A/C unit, which they did. The filter they removed looked like a science experiment from a 2nd grader on how much dust they could pack into it and make it stick... let alone the dust it flung into the air during the replacement process. Pool is really nice and plenty of gathering spots for parties of all sizes.

    Neo Naomi T.

    I'm so glad I spent my week here! I was looking for a stay near Kapa'a and this Sheraton happened to be part of the Costco Travel bundle with rental car and flight so I gave it a try. They have ample parking, the lobby is large and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and helpful! The pools are spacious and hot tub is clutch. I also loved their direct access to the beautiful beach. Their wrist band room keys were very convenient. My room was perfectly furnished and the features were clearly well kept. I would definitely book again.

    Outside
    Gene T.

    It was a pleasant visit. Nice open layout. You can feel the outdoors! Pleasant pool. Nice outdoor bar and restaurant. Staff is nice. Not luxury. However very pleasant. Restaurant was nice. Food was good. Staff was great.

    Hotel view from the room

    This hotel turned my disappointment of hospitality on the island around. The hotel staff from the housekeepers to the front desk were a 10/10. The welcome was upbeat when I arrived with welcome drinks true spirit of Aloha! Kekoa who checked us in, had that old school Marriott spirit to serve. Patrick and Paul the bellmen were so friendly helping with my mom's mobility scooter in and out of the car. They were never grumpy or asking why. They were both warm and gracious to those who had low mobility, which I appreciate. On the last day, I met Lissa and Tarih at the front desk who sent us off well. The hotel is truly diversity-friendly. It didn't matter what you looked like or where you came from; you could feel that everyone was genuinely welcomed and treated with kindness and respect. The hospitality was warm, personal, and inviting. It honestly felt like being welcomed into someone's home rather than just checking into a hotel. That feeling of comfort and acceptance really stood out to me and made the experience even more enjoyable. I would definitely stay here again! Amenities included with resort fee 10/10. -action camera -bikes -beach chairs/umbrella/towels so many more things The beach in front of the hotel was amazing!

    By the pool
    Alek H.

    Amazing staff, very clean and steps from the beach. Restaurants, bikes, and other fun stuff to do at the resort. I stayed in two different rooms and neither of them ever cooled off. That was my only complaint.

    Chloe W.

    Stayed here for the first two nights of our stay on Kauai, and I'm so glad we did! The aloha hospitality, ocean views, and poolside atmosphere were the perfect welcome. Since we only stayed a couple nights, we didn't have the chance to try any of the on-site dining, but there are tons of great options nearby. There is even a drugstore within walking distance that was super helpful in purchasing forgotten toiletries and snacks. Our only negatives were the loud A/C at night, and the fact that the resort fees did not include all the activities on property. Based on the proximity to the shoreline, and the great amenities, the Sheraton Coconut Beach is likely your best option for the east side of the island!

    Mold behind our second bottle of conditioner - 0 shampoo provided until requested
    Katy C.

    Bathrooms are infested with mold and we saw mice at the Crooked Surf for dinner in addition to the nonstop cranes that drove by the pool all day. The attached photo was finally taken on my fifth sighting of the crane after I could no longer ignore the noise. We had to ask for body soap, shampoo, towels, and robes multiple times throughout our stay. Sheets were changed twice throughout our whole week of visiting. Truly disappointed and will never return. Especially for our honeymoon and first ever Bonvoy experience.

    Marcus L.

    From start to finish, Karen from concierge and Heidi from room attendants to porters, cooks and staff. You made our 20th wedding anniversary so memorable. Mahalo!

    Beatrice R.

    We stayed at Sheraton Coconut Beach Resort for 4 nights to celebrate our anniversary, and it truly felt special from the moment we arrived. The welcome was so thoughtful -- we were greeted with beautiful leis, a box of cookies, and complimentary champagne. When we walked into our room, they had decorated the bed with towel swans and spelled out "Happy Anniversary." It was such a sweet touch and made the trip feel even more memorable. The property itself is beautiful. We really enjoyed the complimentary bicycles, and the pool and jacuzzi were both relaxing and well maintained. It was the perfect place to unwind. On our last night, the AC went out in the entire building, which was obviously unexpected. But the staff handled it the best they could -- they brought fans to help keep us comfortable and were very kind and communicative about the situation. They also gave us complimentary 2pm late checkout, which we appreciated so much, and they held our bags securely until 6pm when we came back before heading to our next stay. That flexibility made our travel day much smoother. It's definitely not an inexpensive stay -- there are daily resort fees and self-parking fees -- but the staff truly make it worth it. Everyone we interacted with was welcoming and accommodating. I also appreciated being able to get free hot water for my thermos at the coffee shop every morning without any issue. Overall, we had a really lovely experience and felt very well taken care of. We'd absolutely stay here again.

    The Sheraton Coconut Beach is a lovely hotel. The beds are super comfortable and the cleaning staff does a great job making the beds and making the rooms feel cozy. It is within walking distance to an ABC store which was our kids favorite part. Now the negatives, the bar drinks are not very strong, and the lanai's are very small. We paid for an ocean view room and you can only see the ocean if you stand in the very corner or our tiny lanai. Overall it is a great hotel for families.

    Special touch by staff!

    Staff has been more than helpful. Needed extra pillows and a towel rack repaired and they supplied with no problem. Most of all, I celebrated my birthday during the stay and they helped me celebrate with chocolate strawberries and room decorations!

    Pool area. Small pool. Pray for not to many screaming kids.
    Naomi L.

    Checked in for our staycation/vacation. Got a upgrade to beach front. Check in was quick and efficient. I always was curious about these beach front units. Entered and did my usual room inspection. Clean! Did the bed inspection, pass! Bathroom, clean. No bugs, no hairs, etc. No leaks, mold etc. Impressive! Wifi works well. Like our room, very peaceful and right on the beach. A/C world great, bed comfortable. Used the pool today, water was nice. Pool is small, luckily not to much kids. More lucky to find lounge chairs available for us. Pool side service was attentive. We've stayed here many times before. Only thing I wish they had a spa for massages, it would be perfect.

    Expensive Old Fashion on the beach.
    Mark H.

    This location isn't the better of the ones on the island. While it isn't in shambles, it isn't in the best of shape. The bathrooms were actually pretty poorly remodeled and left something to be desired. The beach is pretty limited, not a lot of space to hang out. Pretty pricy for what you get, the current rating is 3.8 stars and I'd say that's accurate. Staff was more about what they couldn't do for us and not really accommodating. We are Bonvoy Members and it meant absolutely nothing!!! For instance, check out is 11 and you cannot check in until 4. So you have a lot of time where you paid for a hotel Room and cannot use it. We asked for late check out (our flight wasn't until 10:30 that night) and the kind young gentleman said he could let us have 11:30. When we got to our room there was a notice we had til 10 am to be out because the exterminator would be treating the room. Restaurant and bars are pretty good, but pricy! The breakfast buffet is $35/pp and you can get a pretty good breakfast. The coffee bar onsite is good and the staff friendly. Again, not bad, but not great for the money. Feel like hospitality died of COVID and you're a number at most hotels. Sheraton used to be special, but pretty much just another money grab.

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    2 months ago

    It's pretty good but the elevators were slow other than that pretty nice views and people

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    We are vacationing here now and I love this hotel. Location is walkable and the front desk has been helpful. Overall would recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort

    What are the amenities in the room? Fridge? Microwave?

    Refrigerator, no microwave. There's also a hair dryer, iron and ironing board. They have microwaves on every floor where the vending machines and ice makers are.

    Do they have a laundry room?

    Yes, every other floor. They also leave detergent in your closet.

    Do the rooms have kitchens?

    No kitchens. Beautiful property with a great staff though.

    What is the deepest they have in the pool?

    I was able to do swim laps in the pool every morning but I believe the pool was approximately no more than 4 feet. They also have a separate kids pool that is about one foot deep.

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    My husband and I have to say, our trip to Hawaii, staying at the Sheraton Coconut Beach resort was truly fabulous.

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    Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa Kauai by Outrigger - Sunrise Greeters

    Waipouli Beach Resort & Spa Kauai by Outrigger

    (181 reviews)

    Upon arrival we were greeted by an amazing and friendly staff. The rooms are beautiful. The views…read morefrom the lanai is stunning. We had breakfast on the lanai each morning. The kitchen has modern, high quality appliances. I can only wish my fridge/freezer was this big at home. Ice maker kept with our demands. The onsite restaurant, Oasis By The Sea, had good food and fabulous drinks. Drinks poolside is hard to beat. The beach is enjoyable, but not for swimming. The pool more than makes up for that. My little one loved the kiddie area in the pool.

    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.

    Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy

    Kauai Coast Resort at the Beachboy

    (141 reviews)

    $$

    This a Shell/Wyndham resort timeshare property. It has nice studio and kitchenettes. Most do not…read morehave elevators and it is 22 short steps to each floor. When you check-in, they will take a credit card for incidentals and charge about $18/day resort fee on top of other costs. Then they will direct you across to the concierge/1st timeshare contact to get first sales pitch. You can skip and just leave after getting key. I listened to others get the standard offer to get gifts to sit thru a pitch. My room was studio 3rd floor, 44 steps to top. No kitchen, but microwave and fridge. Interesting note is that AC unit is connected to sliding door. If open, it shuts off. Patio is nice, overlooking grass area with BBQ spots and tikis. Grill equipment is in room. Main lobby has bar and restaurant. Coffee in AM and juice is early PM. Good middle spot on the island so you can go north or south when exploring. Due to (prior?) homeless issue (I had no issue), they only have ice at the main desk, also you can get other items like coffee refills there as well. Limited gift, food shop area, but there is a nearby store with all you need. We had no significant issues, other than avoiding the timeshare pitch. Nice location, clean, it is a humid location because it is near the beach and it rains regularly. There are sometimes they leave remodeling items in parking lot, which fills quickly after dark, and the outside trash can also fill quickly. Lots of chickens, which you can't avoid in the islands. I would return in the future.

    Check in was a breeze until they told us we must go to the concierge for our wristband keys. What…read moretranspired was an aggressive interaction in which the concierge misled us into believing we were required to sign up for a "safety briefing" which is "required for all guests" staying at the resort. She insisted that all guests go through the process to maintain the "safety and security" of the resort which was completely false and untrue. Instead of feeling the Aloha spirit we felt intimidated and unwelcomed. Aside from the timeshare aggressive pressure sales pitch from the concierge the resort was great. The units have a full kitchen, large living room, separate dining area and comfortable bedrooms. The ice maker in the freezer does not work but ice is provided at the front desk. The pool and hot tub is beautifully maintained and the grounds are groomed daily. The housekeeping and grounds staff are very helpful and friendly.

    Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay - Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay - Pool

    Hilton Garden Inn Kauai Wailua Bay

    (390 reviews)

    $$

    stayed here for 1 night before our 4 day backpacking trip on the kalalau trail. super relaxing…read moreafter a 5 hour flight- it was nice to walk to the neighboring beach to stretch out before our trek. they were able to keep some of our bags safe as well- when we came back, they were still there! friendly front desk tons of sitting area as amenities- if you are rolling up with a big group, this is a great area to reconvene. love that a water dispenser is available here too

    From the perspective of a lifetime Hilton loyalist who has stayed in many Hilton Garden Inns in my…read moretime, this is better than most. It has all of the requisite HGI necessities such as clean, standardized rooms, available breakfast made to order, and a price point that does not break the bank compared to big resorts on Kaua'i. I had a comfortable stay here with easy parking, a comfortable room, and good wi-fi. It doesn't hurt that you can see the ocean from some rooms and that the property grounds have some unexpected nice touches such as a koi pond water feature, a spacious airy lobby open to the outside, and easy self parking for a fee. In this genre of Hilton portfolio hotel, it hits a bit above its expected weight. What keeps it in the 4-star range (instead of 5) is its location. It is relatively near Lihue and the airport (about a 12-15 min drive) but far from any of the major resort spots that Kaua'i is really known for (like Poipu or Princeville). Its location is just a couple of minutes drive outside of Kapa'a and if you are not looking for a high end vacation resort experience, this will suffice as a place to lay your head with confidence while helping you respect a moderate budget. It is not cheap by most HGI standards but it is reasonable by local Kaua'i lodging standards. A rental car is a must if you choose to stay here because there really is nothing around you within easy or safe walking distance. That is a problem if you are here to be a tourist and see some sights and places that The Garden Isle is known for. It is this location that keeps the pricing here down but the inconvenience factor high. I liked this property for what it was and I would stay here again if my reason for coming to Kaua'i was for anything other than a higher end resort experience. I'm sure there are even cheaper places to stay on this island but then again, I don't think that the Salvation Army has a loyalty program or a koi pond.

    Aston Islander on the Beach - pool and hot tub area

    Aston Islander on the Beach

    (292 reviews)

    Loved my time here. Older hotel, but we'll taken care of. They even have a DVD machine we're i…read morecould grab a movie, old or new, to close out the night. Location is absolute perfection. The beach is the best on Kauai as far as im concerned. No crowds, peaceful, beautiful. And your surounded by everything you need. An amazing restaurant and bar, little shopping center, even a longs drug store. Perfection.

    I recently had the pleasure of visiting Kauai for the first time and stayed at the Aston Islander…read moreon the Beach. Booking through Costco was a breeze, and I felt like I got a good deal. Overall, I'd give my experience a solid three stars. First off, the staff was wonderful. Peggy at the front desk was the sweetest and made us feel right at home. The hotel grounds were stunning, with a beautiful pool area and lush surroundings. And those chickens? They were everywhere! A fun surprise for a first-timer like me. We had a garden-facing room on the third floor that still offered a decent ocean view. The room was a bit dated, but I loved having a little kitchenette with a fridge, microwave, and sink. Plus, the DVD rental in the lobby was a nice touch since every room has a DVD player. There were a few surprises, like no elevator, so lugging our bags up three flights was a workout. Our room wasn't ready when we arrived, but we got two free drink tickets for the Tiki Bar, which made the wait more enjoyable. However, the Wi-Fi in our room was spotty, and there wasn't much help available. Luckily, I managed to hop onto the neighbor's Wi-Fi to stream Netflix, though the local TV never worked, which was a bit of a bummer. The early morning rooster calls were definitely new for me, but I came to appreciate them as part of the island charm. Parking was tricky if we got back late, but on the bright side, the location was fantastic. We could walk to the Coconut Marketplace, and the vouchers and coupons we received were a nice perk. Overall, despite some hiccups, the beautiful island setting and friendly service made my stay memorable.

    1 Hotel Hanalei Bay - Mountain View Two Queen

    1 Hotel Hanalei Bay

    (164 reviews)

    $$$$

    Had a really good overall experience here…read more View/location is obviously spectacular. Room: Ocean view studio suite is nothing short of incredible. High floor with a perfect view of the bay. Open layout with a large bathroom and huge walk in closet area. Service: Was overall really impressed . Wife had an allergic reaction to something one evening. We called the front desk who unlocked the on site shop to get her allergy medication after the shop had closed for the night. All of our servers at the restaurants were very friendly, pleasant, and warm. Housekeeping was slow and did not make up our room during the few hours we were out from morning to early afternoon, but we called the service team and it was made by the time we got back from dinner. Fitness center was spacious and had plenty of equipment/machines - never felt crowded despite being busy. Restaurant food: The breakfast buffet and dinner meal we had were very good. The buffet in particular was great - so many dishes, omelet station, delicious Hawaiian coffee, etc. Main complaint is that the hotel felt quite packed (including the pool and beach area). We went during peak season so I guess this is to be expected. Tough to avoid though given this will always be a popular destination for non hotel guests as well. It's expensive for what it is, especially compared to international resort destinations at the same price level (a function of proximity to CA I guess) but overall was a worthwhile stay. 5 stars for the views and service t(hat went above and beyond).

    Ever since I saw Jurassic Park and watched that little dinosaur with the popped collar spit in…read moreNewman's face, I knew I wanted to visit Kauai. Now, was that scene actually filmed there? Who knows. I was a child, and a guy who lived down the street that my mom made me call "Uncle" told me it was. I've trusted that man with absolutely zero credentials for over 30 years. Well, I finally made it to Kauai, and let me tell you... it is absolutely gorgeous. Lush. Green. Rainy. And now I also look like Newman from Seinfeld. The circle of life. I spent four nights at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, and it was... nice. Let me start with the good. My room was beautiful, the views were incredible, and the grounds are spectacular. Tropical plants everywhere, waterfalls pouring down the mountains, and postcard views in every direction. Now... the not-so-great. The food was aggressively mediocre. By day three I was fantasizing about a microwave burrito like it was a Michelin starred meal. I would've fought someone for a Cup-O-Noodles. I think it's called 1 Hotel because it's the one hotel around, and they know you've got nowhere else to eat. Unfortunately, all three restaurants seemed to have the exact same menu. Room service, The Sandbox, and the sushi restaurant all blurred together into one very expensive wagyu smashburger. The staff? Honestly, I can barely review them because I hardly interacted with anyone. Nobody bothered me, which some people probably love. The pool is beautiful... but there are nowhere near enough lounge chairs. Every morning it looked like the midwest trophy wives stormed the pool deck at 6:00 a.m. to reserve every chair with towels. If you want to sit within eyesight of the water, you're going to need an alarm clock and the competitive spirit of a suburban mother on vacation. Which brings me to... the kids. Look, if you have kids, that's wonderful. They're just not for me. Splashing. Screaming. Running. Falling. Crying. Parents yelling at their kids. Parents yelling at other people's kids. Kids somehow yelling at adults. It was like spending the afternoon inside a Dave & Buster's that happened to overlook the Pacific Ocean. If you're looking for a quiet couples getaway, I'd probably avoid summer break. There is an adults-only pool, but it's pretty small and mostly occupied by guys taking "business calls" while crushing Michelob Ultras. There's also a tiny beach area that's... ehhhhh. Now the spa? That's where this place shines. The second you walk in, it smells incredible. The kind of smell that immediately convinces your brain you've become a much healthier, more emotionally stable person. I got one of the best massages I've ever had from an amazing therapist who somehow found muscles I didn't even know existed and negotiated a peace treaty with all of them. I walked out feeling completely relaxed, refreshed, and significantly less judgmental about everything else. I'd absolutely go back for another massage, and next time I'd definitely book a facial too. My biggest surprise was the cleanliness... or lack of it. For a luxury resort, it never quite felt polished. Dead flies sat on windowsills around the property. The carpets always looked a little grimy. There was a half-finished iced coffee sitting outside my elevator that stayed there for a day and a half. None of it was a huge deal individually, but after a while you start noticing all the little things. Overall, I had an amazing trip because Kauai itself is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. Would I go back? Absolutely. Would I stay at 1 Hotel again? Probably not. For what they're charging, I expected luxury. Instead, it felt like I paid luxury prices for a really nice hotel that still needed someone to walk around with a rag and a trash bag. If I'm spending that kind of money again, I'd probably book the Four Seasons.

    The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

    The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas

    (493 reviews)

    $$$

    I wanted to check out our old stomping ground. I used to own the Princeville Westin, transferred it…read moreto Maui. We haven't been here since 2012 so it has been a while. They have valet parking and parking for guest staying here. It's even great that they have a parking lot just outside the front entrance for the public access to the beach. So I was able to park and walk into the facility without paying anything. They have updated their facility and remodeled a lot of the units. The lobby area was nice and downstairs. I remember from before that all of the food and restaurants are downstairs. The pool area was really clean and that they also had redone some of that surfacing. It wasn't too crowded, which was nice and we walked around all of the different building areas. They have added a lot more units and it was very big compared to long ago. There wasn't any beach access like before I think you had to go around to the other area to enter that area to access the beach. Facility is clean and very nice. It was so much fun to reminisce and go back to the old complex.

    5 stars are for the grounds. Swimming pools and fountains are amazing! I am a bit bias, because my…read moreson did the re-tiling of their pools; resurfacing of their koi ponds, etc. But everything on their property is really beautiful and peaceful. This place is more sedate than a party atmosphere. Their employees were quite pleasant and helpful.

    Luau Ka Hikina - The entrance from the hotel side

    Luau Ka Hikina

    (17 reviews)

    We really enjoyed this Luau. It was very well organized,…read morethe service was good, great views of the beach and the food was really good! The show was great, beautiful dancing, the MC was fun, and the women playing the guitar on stage had a beautiful voice. I would highly recommend this Luau over others in the area. There is plenty of free parking.

    The view is -- WOW! The beach right there. Gorgeous. My…read moreissue was the heat. It's an open restaurant with no doors and being steps from the beach it should've been breezy, especially New Year's Day. They had fans over head but were not using them. I asked if they could turn them on and the lady said she would and never did. That was horrible. Trapped heat and me do not agree. The other thing is the bathroom. It's in the hotel and when asking where it was, I was told "that way" with a point. I went that way and entered the first doors but those were the hotel rooms. I left and went in the next doors and there they were. There was no sign. The "that way" direction was not helpful besides knowing which way not to walk. I've been to a few luaus and they usually split up the different islands in dance and it's apparent. Here, I was lost. It felt rushed and the story didn't -- well ?what story? Really. It was still a wonderful night. We celebrated my son getting engaged that day. Nothing could've killed our night. There is another one on Kauai that is more authentic. I forget which one since it was in 2012 when we went but it was amazing. One thing that was very disappointing was being steps away from the beach yet no viewing of the pig being unearthed. That's a huge part of the luau experience and that was the biggest disappointment. My sister, nephew and (now) daughter-in-law had never been and we were excited for them to see it.

    Garden Island Properties - Garden Island Properties conveniently located in Kapa'a for over 31+ years.  Aloha!

    Garden Island Properties

    (21 reviews)

    1 Star -- WARNING: This property management company will take your money and put your family at…read morerisk. We booked a week at Mele Kai (March 11-18) for two families, including kids, one of whom was celebrating a birthday on the island. Nearly $8,000. On March 10, with a massive Kona storm bearing down on Kauai, we reached out to Garden Island Properties to discuss our options. Our VRBO messages went unanswered. Our phone call went unanswered. When we finally got a text response, they told us the rain is what gives Kauai its nickname "The Garden Island" and suggested we bring "a flexible plan and rain gear." We weren't being difficult. We wrote back and told them we weren't opposed to being rained on -- our concern was flooding, loss of power, or being stuck on the island. I asked them directly: "Will my family be safe during this massive storm in your place?" Their response? They told us, "I don't mean to downplay the news coverage, but this is fairly typical winter weather for Kauai." They assured us the rental was "not located in a flood zone." Fairly typical winter weather. Not in a flood zone. Here's what actually happened: The Governor declared a STATE OF EMERGENCY. Roads in Poipu -- the exact neighborhood of this house -- were closed due to flooding. Ho'one Road and Ku'ai Road, right by this property, were shut down. The islands were hit with up to 44 inches of rain and 135-mph winds. Schools and government offices closed. Over 120,000 customers lost power across the state. Beaches were closed under brown water advisories warning of sewage overflow and hazardous bacteria. The Red Cross and Salvation Army mobilized relief efforts. Residents were evacuated into emergency shelters. So much for "fairly typical winter weather." So much for "not in a flood zone." And here's what makes it worse: the forecast they themselves included in their own message showed 90-100% chance of rain with thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 50 mph for EVERY SINGLE DAY of our trip. Their own evidence showed this was not typical. They sent it to us and still told us to come. We never made it to Kauai. We couldn't. It would have been dangerous and irresponsible to bring our families -- our kids -- into that situation. Garden Island Properties refused any refund. VRBO has been contacted twice by phone, was promised a resolution email both times, and as of this writing we've received nothing. $8,000. Gone. For a house we never stepped foot in, on an island we never reached, during a declared state of emergency that the property manager called "fairly typical." This is not a review about the weather. Nobody controls the weather. This is a review about a property management company that had every piece of information -- including their own forecast -- telling them this was a dangerous, historic storm, and they still chose to encourage a family with children to fly into it rather than do the right thing. I asked them point blank if my family would be safe. They couldn't even answer the question. They chose profit over safety. Period. If you are considering booking with Garden Island Properties, understand this: when things go wrong -- and in Hawaii, weather can go very wrong -- this company will not have your back. They will take your money, send you a canned aloha, and wish you luck.

    I never leave reviews, but once in a blue moon I do business with a company that's so exceptional,…read moreand whose staff is so above and beyond that I find myself looking for outlets to let others know of my experience. This is the case with the people at Garden Island Properties. A week prior to our departure, we sadly had to cancel our travel to Kauai Island because our daughter was hospitalized. I had already paid in full for our three week rental (60 days prior to our departure date) and I did not purchase insurance. This could have been the end of the story because everyone had already been paid. But, the people at Garden Island Properties worked tirelessly to find another renter so we could recover some of our money. The humanity they showed, and the effort they made on our behalf has made me a loyal customer, and I plan to use them to help me with future rental properties going forth. I will also purchase travel insurance!

    Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort - hotels - Updated September 2026

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