Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach

Top 2% of hotels in Hawaii

8/10

“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.”

– Travel + Leisure

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

Forbes Travel Guide

Recommended

"This upscale home-away-from-home has an understated elegance that maintains a modern tropical style. " Full review

Lonely Planet

Top Choice

"This romantic boutique hotel occupies a unique niche in Poʻipu. It's a bold exploration of design instead of the Hawaiiana leitmotif of so many other hotels." Full review

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