by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
This condo developer seems to have spared… well, lots of expenses, actually. Like the endless concrete stairs at every turn, cheap-looking fixtures, etc. Some of the units are fairly nice inside, some are not. We’ve never felt very warm toward Makahuena but the...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
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 beds,...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
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 new owners rebuilt this upscale boutique-type hotel on the original footprint of the old buildings in 2009. The resort is airy and...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
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,...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 13, 2012
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 renovation and converted the garden wing of the property to all...
