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When choosing a hotel in Kauai, it's important to consider the vibe of each resort area. Poipu is a family-friendly stretch of mostly chain hotels (Hyatt, Sheraton) on the south shore; Hanalei, on the north shore, is a moneyed hippie enclave; Kapaa is a booming town on the eastern side, where you'll find the Outrigger Waipouli hotel.
Short-term private-home rentals are a popular option on Kauai, and in some cases a better value than a hotel. Plus, they give you a chance to live like a local. One rental property is Kauai Chill, a two-bedroom modern Hawaiian home right on the beach at Hanalei Bay with glass-tile bathrooms, an outdoor shower, a sleeping loft, a lanai, and an excellent view of the area's surfers. Maid service, catering, and massages can be arranged, but you'll need to book six months to a year in advance (4378 Hee Rd.; Hanalei; 808-826-7244; www.kauaichill.com). Another great rental is the Secret Beach Hideaway, three one-bedroom retreats, set well apart from each other on 35 acres, surrounded by another 60 acres of state-protected ironwood trees, ravines, and waterfalls. You're on your own for housekeeping and meals, although there is a gourmet kitchen (and catering can be arranged). The same company owns a three-bedroom villa with a media room, pool, and spa on five acres of land (2908 Kauapea Rd.; Kilauea; 808-635-6184; www.secretbeachkauai.com). Those who want the services of a hotel, but the privacy of a home should book instead with Pure Kauai.
The Grand Hyatt is easily the most extravagant resort on Kauai's always sunny south shore, with 602 rooms and amenities that make it family-friendly yet elegant...more
This collection of 48 condos in Haena (a 15-minute drive west of Hanalei) has one major draw: views so idyllic that they almost look Photoshopped. From...more
The Marriott is a place even locals choose for a honeymoon, because of its authentic Hawaiian style and desirable location on the golden sands of Kalapaki...more
Located between several large chain resorts on Poipu Beach, the 121-room Koa Kea hotel is a partially hidden gem. (It can be hard to find if you don't know that...more
Opened in 2006, this 190-room condo resort on the beach in Kapaa, a budget-friendly local's town on the east coast with a slightly bohemian vibe, is remarkable....more
You can't control which direction the trade winds blow, but you can specify almost every other aspect of your Hawaiian vacation when you're working with this...more
The Sheraton Kauai, the first resort built on Poipu Beach, is often overshadowed by the much larger Grand Hyatt Kauai nearby. But there is a lot of charm in the...more
The crowning glory of the St. Regis Princeville hotel, located in the private community of Princeville, near groovy Hanalei town, is the breathtaking view of...more
Composed of 62 individual cottages built in the early 1900s for plantation workers, this 30-acre property is a great alternative to frenetic resorts. There's...more
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