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Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu BeachvsNapili Kai Beach Resort

Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort is the choice of most professionals compared to Napili Kai Beach Resort. Koa Kea Hotel & Resort has a TripExpert Score of 88 with approval from 11 sources including Lonely Planet, Gayot and Oyster.

Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu Beach
8/10
2251 Poipu Road, Poipu, Kauai, HI 96756
From $429/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's 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 Gayot
"This low-key beachfront boutique resort offers a tranquil modern vibe in its idyllic spot on Poipu Beach."
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"A self-contained beachfront oasis in the sunniest part of Hawaii’s lush Garden Isle." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"This 121-room Poipu boutique hotel offers five-star features." Full review
Zagat 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 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 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 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 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 Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"This upscale home-away-from-home has an understated elegance that maintains a modern tropical style. " Full review
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Napili Kai Beach Resort
7/10
5900 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, Maui, HI 96761
From $465/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Gayot Gayot
"This unusual 163-unit facility is actually half hotel and half condo complex --- located right on the sands of one of the island's best snorkeling beaches, Napili Bay."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Spread across 10 beautiful acres along one of the best beaches on Maui, the Napili Kai with its old Hawaii feel draws a loyal following to its Hawaiian-style rooms that open onto private lanai." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This older, spacious and graceful property commands one of the best beach locations on the island."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Napili Kai Beach Resort is what you dream of for family vacations on Maui." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This resort offers average amenities and services, but the experience—chilled-out old Hawaii—is more than the sum of its parts." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The weekly mai tai and golf putting parties are blasts from the past, but the modern conveniences in each unit and startling ocean views will focus you on the splendid here and now. " Full review
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Note: There’s no resort fee.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This low-key yet sophisticated resort covers 10 acres at the northern end of Napili Bay." Full review

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