Fantastic Place to stay, old Hawaii!! View of mountains were incredible. Staff was the highlight of 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 read more

This was the only place with openings when I was stranded by American Airlines. 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! read more

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Location, pricing, vibe & atmosphere are great! Very relaxing. Not crowded& pricy like big resorts. 24 hour Management & staff so helpful. It's tucked away at end of Nawiliwili Harbor. Free delicious breakfast at 7-9am daily. Pool towels provided. Spacious rooms with microwave @ fridge. Turns out the Inn was the first hotel started in 1890. Will be coming back again @ telling all our family @ friends. Aloha from Oahu!!! read more

I really enjoyed my time here. I stayed for 8 nights recently and some highlights: the view was awesome, free breakfast was very convenient, free water, free beach towels and toys, ample parking, live music and movies on site, friendly staff, and the animals were so fun to watch and interact with. Be wary of the cats, some are super bold in trying to get your food but they are still a joy to be around. The rooms themselves are outdated, which is the case for a lot of hotels on the island. Honestly, if you're spending a lot of time outside of the hotel, it doesn't matter. The bed was comfy, we could log into all streaming apps on the TV, the bathroom was functional if small. Neighbors weren't noisy at all. I will note that the bathroom windows and walls are thin, so sometimes people walking past your room can hear you talking. I really liked sitting on the patio also. The AC is very loud, but it kind of acted like white noise for me to sleep to lol. The normal road to get to Kauai Inn has been closed for some time now, meaning that we had to take the long scenic drive (maybe 7 minutes?) every time, which can be scary at night but was overall still pretty and there's even a great lookout on the way. Overall, I'd recommend staying here and I'll probably be back :) read more

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Delta Airlines put us up in this quaint inn. The service rivaled the best hotels in terms of attentiveness and an eagerness to please. Every single employee was friendly and helpful. They genuinely want you to enjoy your stay. This is the oldest hotel in the islands according to the proprietor Phillip. While it was showing its age in areas, the room was spacious and clean. The beds were comfortable, and everything in the bathroom was in working order. We enjoyed the lush foliage on the property and the mountain views. A continual breakfast of bagels, yogurt, Kauai coffee and fresh fruit was a great start to our days. They also offered complimentary towels, chairs and umbrellas for our beach day. In the evening, there was live music. I very much enjoyed my stay at the Kauai Inn. read more

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A small but island-chill place to stay. The charm, feel, and ambience of the inn were just what I needed. It was a home-y island kind of feel especially at night. The lights and music in the courtyard with all the beautiful plants were lovely. (We checked-in late and fell in love with the place, and saw a cat. A cat? A cat, you say? Why, yes! Have you not heard? They're just one of many animals around this Inn. Peacocks, peafowl, cats, chickens, roosters, chicks, lizards! I had a fabulous time just hanging out and watching them all in our grass area out the back door. We got in and one of our lights was out which was fixed right away. We noticed after we were just about to check out the AC on the wall unit was dripping inside the room. Staff was very friendly but so is everyone really. When we needed it, they helped quickly. Great place for the price point. read more

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UPDATE: After posting this review they called and left us a voicemail that we need to return the key (for the room we're still stuck paying for, for 2 nights!). This is on the same night as check in. First review: Rough start to our honeymoon. Being a manager myself in the service industry. I understand the challenges and things that may come up. I also understand what good customer service looks like. This isn't it. We arrived at check in time to be told the room was not ready. We waited an additional 20 minutes, were offered a bottle of wine for our honeymoon which was nice. Once we were able to check in the room was less than ideal. The photos are very mis-leading. The counters and sink are stained. Very dated 60s room. Nothing like what was pictured. Not exactly a great way to start a honeymoon. When talking with the front desk we were told too bad, we already checked in and there was nothing they could do. Was told it was through Expedia and would have to take it up with them. But we never booked with Expedia. They refused to do anything for us or allow an early checkout. We will be paying for this stay and going elsewhere during this time. P.S. your bottle of wine and glasses are sitting in the room untouched. read more

We had a wonderful stay at the Kauai Inn. This is a unique place to stay with its own character and charm, the staff is extremely nice, and it offers a great value. To set expectations, know that it's not a resort. It's more like a little motel village, tucked away within a valley surrounded by towering green mountains and lush Hawaiian foliage. If you like animals, you will love this place. There are numerous wild chickens, roosters, cats, and peacocks that roam the property and will be happy to be fed (or steal) any spare food you might have. The property does ask guests not to feed the animals, as some might consider them a nuisance. Full disclosure, a chicken did steal a croissant off our breakfast table one morning, which we thought was hilarious. Don't worry too much, though - staff patrol the area with squirt guys at the ready to fend off any would-be thieves. There is ample parking, a small swimming pool area, and a 24/7 Keurig coffee bar. The continental breakfast is pretty decent as well, with fresh fruit, croissants, bagels with cream cheese, muffins, high-protein yogurt, and cereal. My wife and I wanted eggs for extra protein, so we went to the local Costco our first day and got some microwaveable egg bites. The rooms come equipped with fridges and microwaves, so that worked out perfectly. Room service is really fast. They have outdoor movie nights on Saturday evenings using a projector and giant screen, which we could see as fun for families with kids. Lastly, we appreciated that the property offers free beach supplies during your stay. They provided us with beach towels, chairs, and an umbrella that proved extremely useful during our trips to the beach. Why not five stars? There are a couple of things the property could improve upon. First, the lodging is a bit dated and could use some refurbishing, which it looks like they're in the process of doing. It seemed pretty clean, just well-worn. Additionally, the air conditioning units for each room are quite loud, to the point that we considered sleeping with ours off, even though we were hot. Lastly, roosters like to wake up at 3:00am and they believe everyone else should too, so you may want to bring earplugs, though it didn't bother us. All in all, we very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back! It's a great value and felt like home by the time we had to leave. It's not the Ritz, and in this case, that's a good thing. Mahalo! read more

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This lovely retro hotel is quaint and charming. The owners and the help are very personable and accommodating. They serve a very nice continental breakfast. We had the Mountain View king room. Beautiful view. Live music three nights a week and a movie night are all complimentary. read more

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A solid cheap stay near the airport. Challenged by closed roads, renovation issues and age (it's woody and buggy) but the friendly service and old-school Hawai'ian vibe totally make up for the minor detractions. A stay more suited for the tolerant and adventurous to be sure, but I like it. read more

King Room was clean and spacious. Breakfast here was nice and simple, liked the fruits and 24/7 coffee and tea! Wifi connection is amazing was able to scroll online w no problems. View of mountain was beautiful and pretty upkept for being one of the oldest hotels on kauai! read more

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This place is a gem, as soon as I got here the hospitality was unmatched. Cool atmosphere and friendly staff, Elton has been super helpful all around and really made us feel at home. Can't wait to come back. read more

DO NOT STAY THERE! The room was moldy and dusty. The bathroom was especially moldy, and the room fixtures had a thick layer of dust. It also smelled really musty. The room looked nothing like the pictures online. The free breakfast was basically Costco items. The front desk staff was not friendly. None of the staff I encountered seemed happy to be there. The very old air conditioning unit is so loud, as well as the chickens at all hours. read more

This place is very humble and charming. Away from the city but not too far. Dated rooms but I liked them. The view of the mountain behind was very beautiful. Breakfast is provided, with coffee, tea, pastries, toast, yogurt, and apple sauce. I would give the place 5 stars, but... 1. There are chickens all over the place, and the roosters will wake you up every morning likely before you would want to. I imagine this is an issue throughout the island. 2. We came back one night and our room key did not work. I went to the lobby wondering why we couldn't get in our room, and was told that they changed the locks and was given a new key. We had gone to the lobby earlier that day and they didn't feel like giving us a heads up apparently. read more

The Kauai Inn - Peacock on the breakfast patio - Hotels Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

This hotel had everything we needed and what we were looking for. Elton checked us in and he was great. He answered all our questions. He was a great resource for local attractions, trails to hike and places to eat. The hotel was built in the 1930's I believe. You can tell the age by the style and design. If you're looking for the ritz or Hilton go somewhere else. If you're looking for a clean place that has all you need and located in a great spot with a good value, then this is it. They have a small pool and many tables and chairs. They offer beach towels if you want to walk to the beach, they have a nice fruit and bagel breakfast, laundry room, parking very close to your room and even had an outdoor movie theatre on Saturday night. They play nice Hawaiian music pipes throughout the courtyard. We felt safe here with the 4 "motel style" buildings in a rectangle formation with a beautiful courtyard in the center. The staff was all friendly and had anything we needed. The rooms have been updated over the years, the bed slept great, the A/C worked well. We would recommend for anyone that has common sense normal standards of living. Again, not "Hilton fancy" so if you're one of those people, move on, but if you want good breakfast, clean rooms, great staff and easy to get to, this is a fit for you. read more

Older hotel that you could call "retro", but it's just an older facility that has been updated as required to meet the needs of the guests. The rooms are clean and well kept, and even though the styles are not the latest, everything works as it should. Located right next to a mountain range about 15 minutes from the airport, it's a quiet, comfortable place to be. Whether you're relaxing by the pool or exploring other parts of the island and just some back to sleep, you can enjoy free breakfast, WI-FI, entertainment and many other amenities the larger hotels offer, and one they don't: outstanding personalized service. The owners treat you like you're friends and familiy, and bend over backwards to ensure you have a good time. read more

If you're headed to Kauai , why would you stay anywhere else? The wifi is weak here and it looks nothing like the city which you're likely in need of a vacation from. Sure you could stay at a chain hotel and have nicer amenities - but who goes to Kauai for amenities? Go to Kauai and live the slow Aloha island life and do it with a stay at the Kauai Inn where your alarm clock are the roosters and your gym/amenities are the breathtaking scenery which surrounded you. read more

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Kauai Inn is a dump!!! Do NOT stay here! We paid $2,321.99 for 6 nights ($387 avg per night). The bathtub/bathroom was disgusting. When we entered the room, it had a really bad smell. There was so much furniture in the small room we couldn't even walk around the beds. They had 2 large tables and a large chair on the left side of the king size bed. If you wanted to put your clothes in the dresser drawers you had to move the twin size bed AND large chair to access it. The photos online don't look anything like what our room looked like. I think someone is putting A LOT of fake reviews online. I don't see ANY way possible that many people can give this hotel over 4 stars. This place was so bad we checked out after 2 nights and we couldn't get our money back because we had to pre-pay in advance. Now I know why. When you look at reviews online look at the ones with 1 star. This is more accurate of our experience. Even the 1st floor rooms have stairs to get up to the room. I'm posting photos online of our room on the websites that allow reviews with photos. read more

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It was a great place to stay! Everything was clean and all the staff were really friendly. Watch out for the chickens at breakfast, they are BOLD read more

wife and I spent a week here. the stay was very nice. This is not a big resort but a place that has a real island feel and the folks there make your stay very nice. The local fauna is everywhere Roosters will wake you and cats chickens, ducks, peacocks, geckos and frogs will join you by the pool. You get to know the staff and other guests at bfast and evening music. Not a fancy place but very clean nice rooms. read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place, the owner (Philip), and his staff! I was there with my husband for three nights, and I liked the place better and better each day! We encountered at least seven staff members during our stay, and all of them were very professional and friendly! This is not a fancy hotel. It's cute, quaint, inviting, retro, comfortable, and cozy. If you like super modern, sleek, austere, sterile, colorless rooms with industrial-style decor, that's not the Kauai Inn. My husband and I loved this place because it feels homey. The beds are comfortable, and the amenities are many. The staff and owner are extremely accommodating! Also, I was surprised to see that they have beach towels available to borrow for free! There is a large yard behind the hotel where you can play games like cornhole, tetherball, and Frisbee golf. They also have a putting green back there. The view of the mountain behind the hotel is spectacular! I really felt like we were staying in a remote area, even though the town of Lihue is very close by. Other reviewers complained about the industrial area near the hotel. If you don't want to drive by that area, you can enter the hotel from the other side. There is a back road you can take that offers views of island trees and greenery instead of the Nawiliwili Harbor and surrounding area. One of the things I enjoyed most are the animals on the grounds. There are a couple of resident cats (Capone is very friendly!), and of course roosters and chickens. Free earplugs are available in the lobby if you don't want the roosters to wake you up. I also saw a mama duck and 15 ducklings in the field behind the hotel. She crossed the road with her ducklings right next to a sign that reads, "Duck crossing." It was very amusing and entertaining to watch that scene! There are peacocks living across the street, and I enjoyed hearing their "meows." They sounded like cats to me. Sometimes the music near the pool was a bit loud for my taste, but we could barely hear it from our room, which was #201. If you don't want to hear the sounds near the pool, just ask for a room that isn't close to it. The Kauai Inn was a fun experience for my husband and me because it felt like stepping back in time a bit. We don't care for the ultra-modern, cookie-cutter hotels. The Kauai Inn has character, and that's a rare find these days. We definitely plan to return to the Kauai Inn, and hope to stay longer next time! read more

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We stayed at the Kauai Inn for 5 days. When I checked in, I got a warm aloha welcome from Phillip, the owner, and Chris, the GM. Every staff member we encountered was warm and friendly. Keira, the young breakfast attendant, is great! Nothing fancy about this hotel, but the room was homey and comfortable, and the customer service was first rate. We loved sitting by the pool in the evening, listening to live music. Adding to the charm of the Inn, there were the ubiquitous roosters and hens, along with peacocks, peahens, and several resident cats. If you're lucky like we were, they might even come visit you in your room. Thanks to Phillip and the staff for a wonderful stay! read more

Stayed 2 nights here, October 2025. I live around the corner and was having home termite fumigation. Parked family Tahoe there and awoke next morning......Police car abandoned sticker...on my Tahoe front windshield!!! The Kauai Inn owner says "i didn't know!!??".... read more

Very nice place tucked away near the Nawiliwili Harbor in Lihu'e. Staff are amazing and super accommodating. The Standard Room - Lanai that I stayed in certainly did not disappoint. Small refrigerator, microwave, big screen TV, queen bed, and so forth. They have coffee and tea 24 hours a day, and their continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM There is oatmeal with spices, honey, sugar, and other condiments available, plus packaged pastries, granola and cereal bars. There is also a smaller pool available, guest laundry room, and the property grounds also include some games (which I didn't have time for). I'd certainly consider staying here again down the road. read more

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The place is away from hustle and bustle close to Nāwiliwili Harbor. It's quite and green! There's wild Peacocks in the area also a horse and donkey in the neighbors property! Room Had everything you need and very clean! We got it on a special price of $200 on Expedia well worth it! read more

Great little Kauai gem! We've stayed at a few places on Oahu and Kauai over our trip and this one was right up there for us. We stayed at the Aulani on Oahu just to check out the hype (the hype is burning your money) and we weren't even offered a drink of water. This place offers free breakfast and a GREAT coffee bar. Like, I've never seen this amount of extra when it comes to a hotel coffee bar except maybe one hotel I've been to in Peru. The towels for the beach are free to borrow as is snorkel gear. Lots of games, a pool, even on site laundry if you need to do some washing. We love the old charm and it reminds of this chic hotel we stayed at in Santa Monica near the beach that had a very 70s sitcom beach it and retro vibe. And, the people are super chill and give off all the Aloha. Def will return on a trip back to Kauai. read more

We were looking for a good place to stay that was local and not the same cookie cutter hotel that everywhere has while not also breaking the bank. This place is located by the harbor and was very relaxing. You have a pool and big yard area to play around. The night we arrived they were having live music with drinks and popcorn. They also had cornhole and plenty of places to sit and just enjoy the breeze and music. The breakfast is included and includes pastries, fruit, oatmeal, and juice. One of the great things they have (besides the cats, but I will get back to them in a minute) is a room full of chairs, towels, umbrellas, and beach toys that you can borrow (that's right borrow not rent!!!). Places all over the island rent them out but you can borrow and just return them to the desk. Definitely saves you from having to pack them when traveling to the island, buying them at the store, or renting by the beach. The staff is friendly and they have two cats that are friendly and you will probably only see one roaming around as the other one is mostly just "guarding" the front office laying by the computer all day. read more

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The hotel and staff were great. Need an Uber or Taxi? 5-10 minutes away. Very clean rooms and a great breakfast. The AC in the room was awesome. Humble-Glam in terms of price. Great value. read more

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Want to start this review by singing the praises of Brianna, who was working the desk tonight. I've been laid up puking all day, and after keeping a bottle of water down I thought I could handle some oatmeal from the continental breakfast bar and some lemon and chamomile tea with honey. The breakfast wouldn't be open for another 12 hours, but Brianna got the keys and unlocked the oatmeal for me. She also helped me carry my water bottle upstairs to my room, because I've been weak as a kitten. She was very tender and caring and I am so grateful that she was here and on duty. Rooms are nice, amenities are plentiful and nice, pool is nice, and the soap is somehow better than the soap at the other 6 places I've stayed in my time in Kauai. I even like the layout of the bathrooms. Couldn't have asked for a better place to recover. read more

The Kauai Inn - Here lies a laid up traveller with a weak stomach. Couldn't have asked for a better place to recover. - Hotels Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Couldn't complain as this is a quiet sucleded hotel in nawiliwili. Pretty good value especially in these times where nights at other hotel are way more. Loved the fact the there was a lot of amenities and a nice continental breakfast. Great value for island hoping read more

The Kauai Inn - Hotels Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Cute hotel in Lihue. Comes with a free breakfast and all day Kauai Coffee and tea. Room was clean and staff was friendly. Pool was not huge but my kids had fun. Hotel grounds included some games: corn hole and a practice frisbee golf hole. The hotel provides guests with coolers, beach chairs, towels, umbrellas and snorkel gear for a day at the beach. It also provides some fun board games for the evening. It's about 5 minutes from some decent restaurants and good food trucks. The staff really made this place nice, and I would not hesitate recommending it to a family who is looking for a couple nights in Lihue. read more

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Very pleasantly surprised at this gem. A clean quiet room, larger than expected and very much Priced right!!! Free continental breakfast and parking. Microwave, mini fridge, Friendly helpful staff, and a comfortable room. Best is that it is spotlessly clean even if a bit dated. Heck we didn't come here to be wowed by decorations. A small pool and nice patio. Easily accessible read more

Where do I begin.. When we called the front desk, the lady said that they have some rooms available for $400/night. I checked Expedia, $300. Of course, I booked through Expedia. Upon arrival, the lady at the front desk was welcoming. When we walked into our room.... we thought, "oh, it's nice for an inn" but we quickly noticed a significant amount of bugs on the ceiling and on the walls. I guess someone left the windows open, but still, there are window screens so we were unsure of how the bugs got into the room. We tried killing all the bugs (sorry bugs), and thought we successfully did but when I went to close the drapes, there were more bugs! We decided to go back to the front desk and get a new room. When I went back to the front desk, I told the lady what happened and she just smiled and didn't say much about the situation. It almost seemed like she thought I was full of it. She handed me another key, out of the many I saw available, that opened the door to a very old, scary looking room. At this point, I feel like she put us in this room on purpose. The room was for handicapped people. Which is sad, because.. The bathroom looks like an old hospital bathroom. The sliding mirrors were off the tracks. The sliding door to the lanai was off the tracks. They had beach chairs outside, facing the fence like it was an adult "time-out". I couldn't sleep because I felt scared in that room. And if someone is above you, you will for sure hear every single step they take. I put two stars because they offer breakfast, (with fruit now) and because the view of the mountains are pretty. I don't usually write bad reviews but I definitely couldn't let this one pass because the experience could've been much better. read more

Had such an amazing time at The Kauai Inn. Recently stayed for 2 nights and 3 days. The hospitality and service is like nothing I have ever experienced before. They really are the definition of the "Aloha spirit". The staff was so laid back and helpful. All they wanted was for us to have a good time and enjoy their island and everything it had to offer. It's a cozy hotel with a pool and coffee bar right next to it. They served oatmeal in the mornings with small pastries, muffins, and energy bars to start your day perfectly. There is also a park across the street which is a nice place to watch the sunrise. I will definitely be staying there again if I ever go back to Kauai. I truly had an unforgettable experience, thanks to them. read more

The Kauai Inn - Sunrise from across the street of the hotel - Hotels Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

What a little piece of paradise! Loved my stay for two nights. The location and grounds are beautiful, loved seeing the kitties, roosters and peacocks each day. The room was clean, cool and comfy. 24 hr coffee/snacks and hearty breakfast was great. The staff was so friendly and accomdating. Felt like you were staying with friends. Next time I am back in kauai I will only be staying here and recommended it to my friends and family. read more

What a wonderful place to stay in staff is very friendly even the other guests are friendly. Had an amazing time at the Tiki bar awesome such a great atmosphere with amazing live music. Wish we could have stayed longer. You will truly love it here. read more

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This place is a gem!! Clean room, a bit dated but charming. A/C available. Basic toiletries supplied. No ocean view but the mountain view is STUNNING and it is central to all the big attractions nearby. Richard is the manager/owner and he was so incredibly friendly and welcoming. Pool was clean and refreshing. Corn hole and even a disc golf basket available for outdoor fun. You can tell these guys have been hit hard with the lack of tourism (it's pretty empty right now everywhere on kauai) but they are doing everything to make it a great stay for their guests. In the morning, there was coffee available and breakfast pastries which is a treat when the roosters wake you up at 6am but that's anywhere you go here! Overall GREAT PLACE ESPECIALLY FOR THE PRICE, amazing value for groups as they do have a 5 person room available (2 Queens and a twin bed). Wish we were staying longer! read more

The Kauai Inn - Behind the pool toward the mountains - gorgeous grassy "quad" with corn hole, lounge chairs, and a disc golf basket - Hotels Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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What a nice find. We needed one night after leaving our timeshare in Poipu. Only about 5 minutes from the Costco area but this is down in a valley, quite nice and quiet. 24-hour reception, a nice breakfast included. Comfy room. We'd come back! read more

I think the service of this place was amazing. The small amenities were very nice - the coffee available 24/7, breakfast, beach towels, beach chairs, snorkels, etc. The check in was really easy as well. We stayed memorial weekend so it was pricey (~$250 a night but it was the cheapest option compared to the rest of the hotels on Kauai). I see from other reviews that they are usually cheaper (sometimes even $99 a night) so definitely worth it for that price but not what we paid for it. Either way, I did enjoy the stay and if I was traveling on a budget again, I would 100% stay here over the expensive resorts. Also, I see reviews making claims of bed bugs? That is a huge claim to make. I did not see any and for those not familiar with Hawai'i, you will learn that termites are everywhere and inevitable. It is likely those people saw termites and were getting hit by mosquitos. read more

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This place is awesome, very clean and well taken care of. Linda is very accommodating and easy to fix your schedule around your needs. The rooms are very clean and they have amazingly fast Wi-Fi. The grounds are kept very neat and clean. It's just a very nice quiet place to rest while you tour the island. read more

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