Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu BeachvsThe Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
Both Koa Kea Hotel & Resort and Kaua'i Marriott Resort are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort ranks significantly higher than Kaua'i Marriott Resort. Koa Kea Hotel & Resort comes in at 82 with praise from 8 reviewers like Frommer's, Zagat and Condé Nast Traveler.
Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach Show All Reviews
2251 Poipu Road, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
From $429/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"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
Gayot
"This low-key beachfront boutique resort offers a tranquil modern vibe in its idyllic spot on Poipu Beach."
Jetsetter
"A self-contained beachfront oasis in the sunniest part of Hawaii’s lush Garden Isle." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This 121-room Poipu boutique hotel offers five-star features." Full review
Zagat
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."
Fodor's
"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
Condé Nast Traveler
"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
The Telegraph
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
Travel + Leisure
"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
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"This upscale home-away-from-home has an understated elegance that maintains a modern tropical style. " Full review
The Royal Sonesta Kaua'i Resort Lihue
3610 Rice St, Kalapaki Beach, Lihue, Kauai, HI 96766
From $339/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"This 345-room, 11-suite resort is a laidback property with plenty of activities for all ages."
Condé Nast Traveler
85.8
"Built on Kalapaki Beach, the Marriott’s 800-acre Kauai resort is a good fit for families and business travelers alike." Full review
Frommer's
"This 10-story, multiwing hotel—the tallest on Kauai since opening in 1986...superlatives include Kauai’s largest swimming pool, a sort of Greco-Roman fantasy that would fit in at Hearst Castle" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Anyone looking for a classic Hawaii resort experience won't be disappointed here." Full review