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Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu BeachvsMauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection
Both Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows and Koa Kea Hotel & Resort are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows scores marginally better than Koa Kea Hotel & Resort. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows scores 88 with accolades from 12 reviewers including Fodor's, Gayot and Frommer's.
Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach
Frommer's
Gayot
Jetsetter
Oyster
Zagat
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Forbes Travel Guide 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
OysterLuxury
"This 121-room Poipu boutique hotel offers five-star features." Full review
Zagat4.3
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection Jetsetter Frommer's Gayot Oyster
DK Eyewitness Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine Fodor's The Telegraph
Hideaway Report Show All Reviews
68-1400 Mauna Lani Drive, Puako, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
From $328/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Jetsetter "Big resort perks with a small resort heart, including two golf courses, a turtle sanctuary and a Hawaiian-inspired spa." Full review
Frommer's "After a $30-million renovation that wrapped up in late 2013, the posh guest rooms once again gleam with understated elegance." Full review
Gayot "Even if you weren't familiar with this hotel's longstanding reputation for quality service and unforgettable surroundings, you'd be impressed the minute you walked through the door."
OysterLuxury
"This beautiful luxury beach resort on the Kohala Coast is chock-full of excellent features: top-rated dining, golfing, tennis, fitness training, and spa experiences." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The rooms here are large and all but 27 have ocean views. Every room has a lānai (veranda), air-conditioning, robes, coffee, and other high-end touches."
Condé Nast Traveler "Built atop a lava flow, this eco-friendly resort is famed for its sea turtle rehabilitation program." Full review
Afar Magazine "A tree for shade, sand, tide pools to explore, a canoe house (hale) covering a koa canoe nearby, and a friendly turtle (honu) who feeds here are all part of what could be a perfect day." Full review
Fodor's "One of the most romantic settings on the Kohala Coast, this landmark restaurant near the ocean showcases the inventive cuisine of chef Allan Nagun." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The breezy arrow-shaped Mauna Lani Bay Hotel points seaward from a white sand promontory within view of three volcanoes." Full review
Hideaway Report91.0
"Dramatic resort-estate in a beachfront setting on the Kohala Coast." Full review
