We made a mistake... We booked just one night to be close…read moreto our early am excursion for the last day of our visit, and as soon as we walked into our room we knew we had made a mistake by not staying here for our entire stay on the island. Don't make the same mistake...book it for multiple nights and enjoy your time!

We loved our stay at the West Inn. The room was squeaky clean, stocked with a variety of…read morecomplimentary snacks, quality coffee, friendly check in with local recommendations for food and shopping. Highly recommended.

This was the perfect spot for our first time in Kauai as a family of 5! We…read moreLoved our little kitchen, the beds were so comfy, the showers spacious, and the grounds of the resort were amazing! There is a restaurant on site, no air but good food! The beach sunsets were amazing and it's nice to have access to laundry. My only recommendation is to get bigger outdoor tables so a family of 5 or larger can sit together for a meal. It would also be nice for a cozy sofa or hammock on the patios! Overall I would stay here again!

There aren't enough good words to say about this place. I'm almost afraid to rave about it too much…read morebecause I don't want it to be booked up when I come back! This place is beautiful, amazing, peaceful, and incredibly relaxing. In my opinion, it's even better than a "luxury" resort. It feels like you've stepped back in time to an era before technology took over, while still having all the comforts you could want. Each cottage has air conditioning, ceiling fans, and a TV, along with a full kitchen equipped with almost anything you could think of--a rice cooker, microwave, toaster, coffee maker (with coffee!), tea kettle, and even a blender. And if you choose, you can leave the screen door open and fall asleep to the sound of the waves crashing all night. It's truly a special place, and I can't wait to come back!

We had a great time staying in the bamboo suite, it was very comfortable. We very much enjoyed…read moreWranglers Steakhouse which is just a stone throw away and greatly appreciate the complimentary drinks after our room was not cleaned when we arrived but we left for the day and it was beautifully cleaned when we came back after a long day of walking the beach. We snorkled at Poipu which is a beautiful scenic 25-30 min drive and saw incredible fish, turtles and monk seals and the complimentary beach chairs and towels were wonderful from the hosts. Mahalo nui loa for everything.

The Historic Inn Waimea is a great and convenient two-story place to stay at if you are planning to…read moredo activities in and around West Kaua'i (instead of having to come all the way from Lihu'e or even the South Coast). Four suites in the house overall, and it's right across the street from the Big Save Supermarket and several restaurants, plus within walking distance to other eateries and points of interest. Plus, next door to the beach. I stayed in the Hibiscus Suite and it was a great value overall and very clean. One bedroom, one bathroom, and then the living room with a mini-refrigerator, a sofa, two soft chairs and a TV (which I did not use the majority of the time I was there because I was out and about during the 2 days/nights). There is on-site parking available and also out in front right off the road. To check-in, you will want to go to the West Kauai Lodging offices located at 9600 Kaumualii HWY #MC2, Waimea, HI 96796. It's right next door to the only traffic light in Waimea Town. They will give you the keys to get into the main entrance and then into your room. For security reasons, they want you to lock the bolt every time you go in and out. If I stay in West Kauai, I would certainly consider staying here again!

Luxe cleaning fulfilled all my expectations! They responded quickly to a request for service and…read morethe owner herself came to the location to review and price the job requested. Used them back in March for a move out clean and to save some the time and energy of doing it on my own. The quality of work was appreciated and they also completed the work on a weekend and within the contacted 2 hours. Thank you Luxe Cleaning and staff!

Angel was lovely to work with! We used the cleaning service during our one week trip to Kauai while…read morewe were staying at an Airbnb. Before arriving, Angel was easy to coordinate with and discuss our needs. When we arrived, the cleaning was thorough and it was a great way for us to feel like we were staying at a hotel, all while enjoying the perks of staying in our private Airbnb! I would highly recommend using her cleaning service.

Madi and her team are the most professional and amazing cleaning crew I have ever dealt with. From…read morethe first conversation about needing cleaning to actually coming to the house to give us a bid, to setting the appointments and of course the actual cleaning, I was thoroughly impressed and so thankful. Madi set expectations right away and executed every detail professionally . My husband and I have lived on island for 20 years and own a local business. We had Deep Serene deep clean our house and we were so impressed with their attention to detail we are having them clean our local business as well. Pricing is more than fair, especially for the amazing work they do. Mold was removed from walls. All windows and mirrors cleaned (with no streaks) , closets organized, carpets cleaned, fans dusted, gecko poop gone, bathtub white again. Oven, microwave, anir fryer - Spotless! Even plants were watered and cleaned up.Our house has never been as clean as after Madi and her crew got down and dirty! If you want the best on Kauai,100% go with Deep Serene.

We love Maddy and her team! We use them as the cleaning service for our rental unit at Kiahuna…read morePlantation, and they have done an amazing job keeping our guests satisfied (all 5 star reviews :-)). They are a good value, helping us keep our cleaning fees down. They keep us well informed how our unit is doing and let us know when there is anything that needs attention. We love their linen and amenities program, reducing stress on us to make sure our place is always equipped for our guests. Maddy has personally gone above and beyond helping us with tips since we are new vacation rental owners and is super communicative, always getting back to us quickly when we have an issue, request, or a question.

The best if you are able to stay here. The prices in this entire state are sky high. Not sure how…read morethe locals survive. The base have less expensive gas but only premium. If you want to save money shop the chain stores, but that hurts the local business, just like where you live. Much of the local stuff comes from China. Local work at the chain stores so it is good and bad. Groceries compared to where we live were doubled or more at local stores and even on the base. Best prices were at Target and Costco because of bulk buying power i.e. Amazon. Base does have a great restaurant. This island does have something you cannot buy, weather, but just prepare for sticker shock and bring plenty of plastic. My thing is to go to the beach, get sun and pick up trash. Some of God's best work so please treated it kindly. MAHALO!

This place is a gem for military families. I didn't even realize that there were military…read moreaccommodations in Kauai, until some friends mentioned it. Luckily, when I called, they had one cottage left, not renovated, oceanside. I took it and thank goodness I did. Location - This is as far as you can go west in Kauai (in civilization) before you hit the State Park and then Napali Coast. Even though it is the furthest point, Kauai is not that big, so don't deter the location from booking. Waimea is about 10 mins away! Also, bonus, our cottage was one of the non-renovated ones so our rate was even cheaper. Score! Pros: - Price can't be beat. - Stand alone cottage and we got ocean front. Our view was the beautiful ocean and the Forbidden Island, The Island of Ni'ihau and the other little island. The sunsets here are gorgeous (we, unfortunately only had one good day as the rest of our vacay, it was raining). - Full Kitchen (microwave, coffee maker, full stocked kitchen), 2 Closed Bedrooms (1 queen in one and 2 Full in the other), Stacked Washer and Dryer, TV, AC - the deck to go out and look at the beautiful sunset or early morning or just going out there to hear the ocean waves crash - the NEX on post has a commissary section in their store. Not a lot to choose from, but that's just Kauai. Cons: - the little bugs are ridiculous at night! Looks like fruit flies and they just get through the screen. During the day is fine. They just love to come out and play at night. - the moaning of the Wedge tailed Shear Water birds. They have started a colony and they are protected. Every time they dig a hole, the military puts up a wooden shelter over it. They just have the weirdest moaning noises and they only do this at night. We thought it was our own kids fussing to go to bed. No, it's those birds. So, this isn't really the PMRF's problem and more their effort to protect these birds! Overall, you can't beat the price and the best view on land of Ni'ihau. Can't get any closer unless you take a boat tour. Also, the convenience of being able to use your benefits of gas station and NEX is a no brainer. Also, this will be another review post, but the on post restaurant Shenanigans had really great food for the price (closed Mons)! We ate there 2 nights as it was right there on post!

we stayed at Lae Nani condos, unit 331 in Kauai. We have stayed there for over 20 years and in…read morethis unit many times. Blue Jade bought the business about two years ago from a gentlemen who had handled the rentals at Lae Nani for many years. The unit has gone way downhill since the last time around 2 years ago when we were there. The front lanai had sand all over it, front picture window had something sticky on it, the front bedroom windows were absolutely filthy with dirt and bird stuff, along with the screen having a big tear. But the major issue was the bedroom lanai where pigeons had been roosting and the lanai had pigeon stuff all over. It appeared someone had tried to sweep it but this was months of dried up nasty stuff that had seeped into the deck. With the bedroom slider opened it smelled like a barn in the bedroom. I cleaned everything including scrubbing the bedroom lanai so we could have the door opened. At $500+ a night this seemed like something I shouldn't be doing. Just before we left I contacted Blue Jade to let them know the issues with the condo and asked to speak to Tina. She never responded! This is not a good organization, they are not taking care of their rentals and do not care about their customers. There are several better vacation rental agencies to choose from and you should do so.

I rented Lae Nani 331 from Blue Jade in January 2026 and had a fabulous experience. Tina Funk and…read morethe others who work for Blue Jade are responsive and helpful. I've rented from them several times over the years and have no complaints. Lae Nani condo complex is aging and is still my favorite place to stay on Kauai. the grounds are immaculate, filled with tropical flowers and plants that rival any botanical garden. look close and you'll see tiny colorful lizards flitting about. Unit 331 has corner picture windows that provide a panaramic view of ocean and beach from the living room. we hosted family dinners on our balcony most nights of our two week stay. the master bedroom balcony is small and separated from the bigger balcony. there's another medium size balcony at the front door that overlooks the swimming pool and grills. yes, pigeons roost on the small master balcony. that was not a big issue for us. the perks of the Lae Nani location more than made up for it. we start every morning there taking a short 100' walk to the beach in front of the Lava Lava Beach Club to watch sunrise. after that we walk to our choice of coffee and bakeries. another short walk away is Coconut Grove Marketplace with farmers market twice a week, shave ice and a bicycle rental shop with easy access to the islands 12 mile pathway. imagine riding your bike along the beach and spotting for whales at the same time. I highly recommend renting from Jade Rental to enjoy the paradise that is Lae Nani.

This was hands down one of the highlights of our trip! We had the most perfect weather, and the…read moreviews along the Nā Pali Coast were some of the most incredible we've ever seen. Pictures truly don't do it justice. My wife and I loved exploring the sea caves, seeing the waterfalls up close, and taking in the breathtaking scenery. It was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Captain Ren and crew member Kelly were absolutely fantastic. They went out of their way to make sure everyone was comfortable, getting great photos, and enjoying every minute of the ride. My wife and I have talked several times since the tour about what an incredible job Ren did navigating the inflatable raft through the caves and along the coastline. Her skill and confidence made the experience even more exciting while still making us feel safe. If we ever make it back to Kauaʻi, this tour will be at the top of our list. We would book it again in a heartbeat and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!

100/10 recommend…read more The Blue Ocean rafting tour along the Nā Pali Coast was honestly one of those core memory experiences for me and my man. Absolute adventure from start to finish. We saw whales, dolphins, insane coastline views, jumped off the raft, and rode waves in a way that had us screaming and laughing the whole time The captain (I'm SO mad I forgot his name... maybe Andy? ) handled that zodiac raft like a pro. Seriously unreal. And Steve was amazing too -- at one point he said he barely even needed to play music because we were all just vibing, talking, and having such a good time together. If you love adventure, adrenaline, ocean views, and experiences that feel unforgettable... this is IT. Loved loved loved every second