Though part of Po‘ipu Kai, it’s more upscale condo property than the rest of the complex. The resort was built in two phases (the older section—buildings 1 through 5—is described under Po‘ipu Kai Resort). Only buildings 6–9 (phase II) are described here. Units from...
The Hyatt’s an easy Real Gem, and their awesome grounds put them in a class by themselves. It’s hard for us to review this resort without sounding like drooling sycophants. But the reality of the Hyatt is that they did almost everything right. Put simply, it’s our...
In weighing the pros and cons of this condo/timeshare resort, two very prominent pros stand out: room size and quality of its beach. The rooms are mostly good-sized 2/2s, which are heavily decorated and quite comfortable. They have large bathtubs and extra sofa...
This was originally the Po‘ipu Beach Hotel built in the 1960s and whacked by hurricane ‘Iniki in 1992. It was left abandoned until the current owners rebuilt this upscale boutique-type hotel on the original footprint of the old buildings in 2009. The resort is airy...
Kiahuna is popular with repeat visitors to Kaua‘i. The condos were grandfathered into being allowed to build right up to the beach. Buildings 1, 2, 30, and 31 really are beachfront. Kiahuna exudes a relaxed, old world, plantation feel. The grounds are lush,...
The Sheraton is the perfect complement to the Hyatt. While the Hyatt excels at gorgeous and exotic grounds, the Sheraton boldly embraces the ocean. The hotel went through an extensive $20 million change in 2018-19 and converted the garden wing of the property to...
This condo resort is an easy Real Gem and one of our faves on the south shore. It's 25 acres, run like a hotel and was completed in 2017, but opened in phases beginning in 2011. Units are wholly owned, but some remain part of the vacation rental pool. Furnishings...
Sometimes we're so busy looking at rooms, we forget how really pretty and well-kept the grounds are at this condo property. Some of those views are quite lovely with small streams and peaceful waterfalls. Lots of privacy and large units here. The rooms are rated by...
Tucked away in a residential area of Po‘ipu, this lovely condo property sits on a serene, rocky point. The grounds are well-manicured, and the pool setting is outstanding. Though individually owned and decorated, units are well-furnished with koa wood doors and...