Frommer's Kauai - Jeanette Foster [100]
Kahlili Makai St. (P.O. Box 723, off Kuhio Hwy. at mile marker 22), Kilauea, HI 96754. 80 8/828-1513. Fax 80 8/828-0805. www.northcountryfarms.com. 2 cottages. $150 double. Rate includes fixings for breakfast, plus fruits and veggies from organic farm. Extra person $10. Children under 18 stay free in parent’s room. No credit cards. In room: Hair dryer, kitchen.
Princeville Bed & Breakfast Golfers take note: This large home, which looks like something out of Architectural Digest, fronts 480 feet of the fairway and the 6th hole of the Makai Golf Course at Princeville. In addition to discounts on greens fees at both the Prince and the Makai courses, the former Hale ’Aha (“House of Gathering”) offers luxury accommodations in a beautiful Princeville setting, where every detail is thought out: No guest rooms have adjoining walls, thereby ensuring all their visitors peace and privacy. The four rooms range from the well-priced Bali Hai Room, with an ocean view, a private entrance, and a refrigerator; to the Penthouse Suite, where you can splurge in the 1,000-square-foot suite with a whirlpool tub in the bathroom, a private lanai, and 360-degree panoramic views of the golf course, mountains, and ocean. All units get complimentary breakfast, consisting of pancakes or an egg casserole with plenty of fruit, coffee, tea, and pastries. Not appropriate for children.
3875 Kamehameha Dr. (the 3rd street on the right past the entrance to Princeville), P.O. Box 3370, Princeville, HI 96722. 80 0/826-6733 or 80 8/826-6733. Fax 80 8/826-9052. www.kauai-bandb.com. 4 units. $135–$145 double; $205–$300 suite. Rates include full breakfast. 3-night minimum. MC, V. In room: A/C, TV/DVD, hair dryer, kitchenette (in suite), hair dryer, Wi-Fi.
SUPER-CHEAP SLEEPS
YMCA of Kauai–Camp Naue Attention, campers, hikers, and backpackers: This is the ideal spot to stay before or after conquering the Na Pali Trail, or if you just want to spend a few days lounging on fabulous Haena Beach. This Y campsite sits right on the ocean, on 4 grassy acres ringed with ironwood and kamani trees and bordered by a sandy beach that offers excellent swimming and snorkeling in the summer (the ocean here turns really rough in the winter). Camp Naue has two bunkhouses overlooking the beach; each has four rooms with 10 to 12 beds. The facilities are coed, with separate bathrooms for men and women. There’s no bedding here, so bring your sleeping bag and towels. Large groups frequently book the camp, but if there’s room, the Y will squeeze you into the bunkhouse or offer tent space. Also on the grounds are a beachfront pavilion, and a campfire area with picnic tables. You can pick up basic supplies in Haena, but it’s best to stock up on groceries and other necessities in Lihue or Hanalei. Remember, this is the Y, not the Ritz: They only have one employee who handles all the bookings, plus everything else related to the Y activities. The best way to find out if they have space available is to call a few months before your trip (do not e-mail, do not send a letter, keep calling as they cannot return long distance calls). They will let you know if there is space in the campsite or if the bunkhouse will be available.
YMCA, P.O. Box 1786, Lihue, HI 96766. 80 8/246-9090. On Kuhio Hwy., 4 miles west of Hanalei and 2 miles from the end of the road, Haena. 50 bunk beds (with shared bathroom), 1 cabin, tent camping. $15 per bunk; $15 tent camping. No credit cards.
Chapter 6: Where to Dine
Where to Dine in Lihue
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