Ko`a Kea Resort On Poipu BeachvsMaui Inn
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Koa Kea Hotel & Resort is preferred by most reviewers compared to Old Wailuku Inn at Ulupono. Koa Kea Hotel & Resort ranks #13 in Hawaii with endorsements from 11 reviews such as Jetsetter, The Telegraph and Fodor's.
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
Maui Inn
2199 Kahookele Street, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793
From $265/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Gayot
"One of the very few legal Maui County private vacation rentals, this Wailuku inn offers an upscale casual setting and is finished in wonderful Hawaii designer decor."
Fodor's
"Built in 1924 and listed on the State of Hawaii Register of Historic Places, this home with knowledgeable innkeepers offers the charm of old Hawaii." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1924 by a wealthy banker as a wedding gift for his daughter, this historic home has been lovingly restored by hosts Tom and Janice Fairbanks."
The Telegraph
8.0
"Lush Island greenery, quick-to-the-airport location and the thoughtful charms of a historic building combine for a peaceful and cosy stay." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Though the house was built in 1924, impeccable restoration has allowed this plantation-style home to include all the modern comforts." Full review
Frommer's
"Rooms in both the inn and the three-bedroom Vagabond House are decorated with native ohia wood or marble floors, high ceilings, and traditional Hawaiian quilts." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Hawaiian hospitality is a highight at this elegant period home." Full review