Frommer's Kauai - Jeanette Foster [93]
900 Kuhio Hwy. (between mile markers 7 and 8). Reservations c/o Garden Island Properties, 4–928 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa, HI 96746. 80 0/801-0378 or 80 8/822-4871. Fax 80 8/822-7984. www.kauaiproperties.com. 84 units. $150–$165 1-bedroom; $160–$175 2-bedroom. Cleaning $98–$115. Reservation fee $40. 7-night minimum Dec 15–Jan 5. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Outdoor pool with hot tub whirlpool; complimentary tennis courts. In room: TV/VCR or TV/DVD, Internet in some rooms, kitchen.
Kauai Country Inn Run to the phone right now and book this place! Mike and Martina Hough, refugees from the fast life of running an international advertising agency in Los Angeles, have taken their considerable creative talents and produced a slice of paradise on 2 acres nestled in the rolling hills behind Kapaa. Each of the four suites in this old-fashioned inn is uniquely decorated in Hawaiian Art Deco, complete with hardwood floors, private bathrooms, kitchen or kitchenette, complimentary laundry, your own Mac with Wi-Fi connection, and lots of little amenities that will make you break out into laughter at the Hough’s sense of humor. Everything is top drawer, from the “rain” shower head in the bathroom to the subzero refrigerator. They recently added a two-bedroom country cottage for families with young children. The grounds are immaculate, and you can pick as much organic fruit as you want from the abundance of mango, guava, lilikoi, star fruit, oranges, and lemons. Beatles fans take note: Mike has been collecting memorabilia for decades and has the only private Beatles Museum in the state (including a Mini Cooper S car owned by Brian Epstein, the Beatles manager; original paintings by John Lennon; and a host of books, records, movies, tapes, T-shirts, and other interesting and unusual rare items). And for those missing the family pooch, Annie, the staff golden retriever, personally greets each guest like her long-lost friend.
6440 Olohena Rd., Kapaa, HI 96746. 80 8/821-0207.www.kauaicountryinn.com. 4 units. $129–$179 1- and 2-bedroom suites double; $249 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage for 6. $30 extra person in suites. 4-night minimum suites and cottage. Discount car rentals available. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Barbecue facilities; complimentary use of beach toys; hot tub; kayak rentals available. In room: TV/VCR/DVD, computer, hair dryer, kitchen or kitchenette, Wi-Fi.
Kauai Sands These modest motel-style accommodations will do just fine for budget travelers who want a basic, clean room with a central location. Right on the ocean, next door to the Coconut Marketplace, the Kauai Sands is located near tennis courts and a golf course. The small rooms have simple furniture (two doubles or twin beds), ceiling fans, tiny TV sets, desks/chairs, and small refrigerators; most have tiny lanais.
420 Papaloa Rd., Kapaa, HI 96746. 80 0/560-5553 or 80 8/822-4951. Fax 80 8/882-0978. www.kauaisandshotel.com. 200 units. $78–$108 double. Extra person $20. Children 12 and under stay free in parent’s room. MC, V. Amenities: Nearby golf and tennis; small exercise room; 2 small outdoor pools. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, kitchenette (some units).
Mohala Ke Ola Bed & Breakfast Looking for a healthy, relaxing, rejuvenating vacation at frugal prices? Here’s the place. Acupuncturist and massage therapist Ed Stumpf hosts this three-room B&B in a luxurious house with spectacular views of waterfalls and mountains in the residential area of Kapaa. He offers his services of various healing techniques that include acupuncture and Hawaiian lomilomi massage. The rooms are all light and airy with private bathrooms. Complimentary breakfast (pastry, fruit, cereal, coffee, tea, and juice), a big swimming pool, and a hot tub are the extras that make this place well worth the money.
5663 Ohelo Rd., Kapaa, HI 96746. 888/GO-KAUAI