by Andrew Doughty | Mar 12, 2012
A trendy boutique Kaua‘i hotel that is popular with young travelers. Kaua‘i Shores has a nice oceanfront location next to the Coconut Marketplace, though you don’t really get a feel for the ocean here the way the buildings are oriented. Their beach is not a great...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 12, 2012
Wonderful open, plantation-style resort adjacent to Wailua Beach with very relaxing grounds. The Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau buildings are fairly close to the ocean, allowing you to fall asleep to the sound of the surf. Grab a beverage from the poolside bar (3–9 p.m.) and sip...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 12, 2012
No sounds of the ocean can be heard at these Kaua’i condos, but you may hear traffic from the Kapaa highway in some rooms. The furnishings have been updated and they are pleasant, but the Plantation Hale Suites rooms still smelled musty to us. Distant ocean views from...
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 12, 2012
Nice centrally located resort with a good attitude, this is the most recently renovated resort on the east side. It has been through a lot of changes over the years, and this one makes all the others pale by comparison. The feeling is mid-century modern meets Hawai‘i....
by Andrew Doughty | Mar 12, 2012
These two three-story buildings were gutted and converted to condos in 2015. The front building (A) consists of units surrounding a small pool and overlooking the ocean. There is not much beach here, and most of the time the swimming is marginal, so plan that activity...
