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Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu BeachvsHalekulani Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Halekulani Hotel scores significantly higher than Koa Kea Hotel & Resort. Halekulani Hotel is ranked #1 in Hawaii with recommendations from 17 sources like BlackBook, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach
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2251 Poipu Road, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
From $429/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"Everything seems to run like clockwork at this jewel box of a hotel, hidden between the sprawling Kiahuna Plantation Resort and the densely built Marriott Waiohai Beach Club." Full review
"This low-key beachfront boutique resort offers a tranquil modern vibe in its idyllic spot on Poipu Beach."
"A self-contained beachfront oasis in the sunniest part of Hawaii’s lush Garden Isle." Full review
Luxury
"This 121-room Poipu boutique hotel offers five-star features." Full review
4.3
"Those seeking a "romantic getaway" could not "ask for a better experience" than a stay at this "intimate", "secluded" 121-room "boutique" resort."
"This boutique property offers a high-end experience without the bustle of many larger resorts, making it a great place to forget it all, and a perfect romantic getaway." Full review
"Has more sedate pleasures: an unadorned swimming pool tiled in deep blue, a sophisticated restaurant/lounge with a sashimi tasting menu, and an expansive lawn overlooking a cove." Full review
8.0
"Ko’a Kea’s dreamy south Kauai location, on the former grounds of Sixties-era Poipu Beach Hotel, has been popular for decades." Full review
"The tranquil property offers a more intimate escape than nearby mega-resorts, and because it was constructed on the footprint of a 1960s hotel, it has a superior location that’s closer to the ocean." Full review
Recommended
"This upscale home-away-from-home has an understated elegance that maintains a modern tropical style. " Full review
Halekulani Hotel
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2199 Kalia Road, Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
From $530/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Since opening in 1917 on this prime Waikiki beachfront spot, the Halekulani has grown to 454 rooms—but it still manages to feel like the most intimate, peaceful hotel on the island."
"A heavenly Waikiki Beach hotel with an award-winning spa and five restaurants and lounges." Full review
"From the moment you step into the lobby, the attention to detail and impeccable service wrap you in privilege at this beachfront location away from Waikiki's bustle." Full review
Upscale
"One of the island's best hotels... formal, understated elegance." Full review
"Elegant and upscale, the Halekulani - 'House Befitting Heaven' - is Waikiki's only true luxury hotel." Full review
"Service rules at this recently renovated 5-acre Waikiki Beach beauty, which has existed for nearly a century." Full review
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"Located on the beach, the Halekulani defines elegance. It has manicured tropical grounds, tastefully simple decor, a spa, superb cuisine at La Mer and its signature “orchid pool.”"
"Like a diamond on a rhinestone cap, this exceptionally elegant hotel is a standout in the heart of Waikiki." Full review
"One of the top hotels in the world, the graceful Halekulani presides over the shores of Waikiki Beach like an elegant grande dame."
"Nestled along historic Gray's Beach in Waikiki, this hotel is widely known as one of the best on the island."