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Kiahuna Plantation Resort
(800) 688-7444 or (808) 742-6411
(800) 367-5004 or (808) 742-2200
2253 Poipu Rd.

333 units, sand-lined pool and spa, 10 tennis courts, free room safes, daily maid service, bbq areas, restaurant, free hi-speed Internet access, coin-op laundry only at one remote least end location. Kiahuna is popular with repeat visitors to Kaua‘i. They 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, well-groomed and mature. You’ll see ancient monkeypod trees with huge bromeliads as well as lots of orchids. (Not to mention Kiahuna’s trademark cactus and orchid garden.) Kiahuna is also blessed with being on a world-class beach, Kiahuna Beach. It’s backed by a huge lawn. In fact, the entire resort is paved with bountiful grass.

Though we used to give this resort a Real Gem rating, for this edition we felt it may have lost its edge for a few reasons. The room quality is so variable; some units are great while others are in need of updating. The pool and tennis courts are actually across the street at the Kiahuna Tennis Club, so you’ll most likely want to take your car, especially if you have small children. The pool isn’t large enough for the number of units, and the hours are short, often closing at 6 p.m. (or earlier in winter). Most of the units have wood jalousies, which tend to make the rooms a bit dark. Oddly, the two-bedroom units have the living area upstairs with no bathroom on that level. You may find that stairs are the norm here to get to your unit, though a few are available on ground level. Local calls are $1.

There is a larger than usual spread in prices depending on proximity to, and view of, the ocean. 1/1 units (880 sq. ft.) are $340–$590, 2/2 units (1,770 sq. ft.) are $490–$640. The top phone numbers listed are for Outrigger management, which has most of the rentals; the bottom numbers are for Castle Resorts whose rates are comparable.

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