The Room
The room overlooks Nukoli'i Beach & Park and has a beautiful ocean view from the lanai ( See Photos ). The room is in one of the few areas on the resort where you can hear the ocean 24 hours a day without the artificial pool noise in the garden area. You have a tranquil, romantic, direct view of the ocean with no distractions. Just the sun, the waves and natural vegetation of Hawaii. The air-conditioned room has a comfortable king bed, a child sized ottoman, coffee maker, mini-fridge and free Wi-Fi. The bathroom includes a tub with shower and is appointed with travertine tile and marble counter top. The room is newly renovated, carpeted and painted. The room is on the ground floor of building three, so No Stairs or Elevators to slow your 30 second walk to the beach or pools. We have a second room( Vrbo# 1809090 ) next door if you have a party of more than three. Book early if you want both rooms for your group.
The Resort
Kauai Beach Resort is a gem among Kauai hotels. It has class, style and genuine value alongside the many more expensive choices available on Kauai. Kauai Beach Resort is a former Hilton resort renovated and converted to a 4 Star condo/hotel resort. You enter the property through a tunnel of trees from the Kuhio Highway, just three miles from the airport. As you pass the coy pond you enter the open air lobby. Here you will experience the friendliest hotel staff you have ever met, reminding you that you are indeed in Hawaii.
Set on 25 lush acres in an area with little development other than KBR itself, with no other hotels, condos or other clutter to mar your view, the resort is surrounded by nature. The resorts rooms surround a central garden which contains four pools, two hot tubs, waterfalls, a water slide and a sand bottom pool surrounded with sand. Overlooking the sand bottom pool and ocean is the Driftwood Bar & Grill. Relax in the sun on the beach lounges around the sand surrounded pool as the Driftwood folks refill your drinks and bring you snacks. Or cool down with a shaved ice, a Hawaiian tradition from Ko Shave Ice. All this just a 20 second stroll to the beach and 20 seconds to your room.
The Resort Location
Centrally located on Kauai’s Coconut Coast, the resort hotel is a great base for exploring both the north and the south shores.
• Less than 6 miles to Lihue on the south(shopping, restaurants, activities)
• Less than 6 miles to Kapa’a on the north(shopping, restaurants, activities)
• 3 miles to the airport, take off point for helicopter tours of Kauai
• 17 miles to the Poipu area and Poipu Beach Park on the south shore
• 28 miles to Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor, take off point for most Na Pali coast tours
• 29 miles to Hanalei and Hanalei Bay on the north shore
• 36 miles to Kalalau Trail on the north shore, start of the Na Pali coast
• 45 miles to Kalalau Lookout at the top of Waimea Canyon on the Na Pali coast
The Resort Amenities
In the central garden area you will find:
• A tropical landscape of lava cliffs, cascading waterfalls and exotic lagoons
• Driftwood Bar & Grille offers casual dining in a pool and ocean side atmosphere
• Ko Shave Ice and Local Treats, its name says it all
• Four Pools, two of the pools surround a rock garden island with waterfalls that meet in a lava cavern
• The third is a sand bottom pool surrounded with sand and beach lounges, connected to a fourth pool with children’s swim area and 75 ft water slide, all this next to The Driftwood Bar & Grill and Ko Shave Ice
• Two hot tubs, one in a shaded grotto with waterfall, the other in the bright Hawaiian sun
Inside the resort’s lobby building you will find:
• A high ceilinged lobby area that captures the natural light and balmy ocean breezes
• The beautifully appointed lobby is accented with modern tropical furnishings and its contemporary design is accented by natural woods, Hawaiian art, and intimate seating
• Concierge and valet parking. On site car rentals. Activities and tour desk
• Gift and Convenience store and Starbucks Coffee shop
• Naupaka Terrace, the hotel's signature restaurant
o Offers both indoor and outdoor seating
o A great breakfast buffet plus menu items
o For dinner, premium-choice aged beef and local seafood
• Shutters Lounge,
o Indoor and outdoor seating
o Outdoor fire pit
o Specialty drinks and appetizers.
o Live music every night
• Hawaiian Rainforest Spa offers sauna, spa treatments, facials, massages
• Free 24-hour fitness center offers cardio machines, weights, and other equipment
• Fully equipped business center
• Room service
• Guest coin laundry & dry cleaning
• ATM and vending machines
• Banquet and meeting rooms
Everywhere on the resort you will find:
• Free Wi-Fi throughout resort and guest rooms
• The friendliest and most helpful resort staff
The Room Amenities
Private lanai with an ocean view, as well as the lush tropical landscaping.
• King size Serenity bed and Ottoman that can sleep a child
• 43” flat screen TV with local and extended channels
• Large 4.5 cubic ft. mini-fridge with freezer
• Blow dryer, ironing board
• Kureg-Duo Coffee maker and complimentary coffee and tea.
• Bathroom outfitted with granite vanity and travertine tile.
• Cooler, snorkel equipment, and beach chairs for your outings
The Beach
Three miles of pristine open beach with no other resorts to disturb your view.
While the beach is scenic, it is not considered a swimmable beach as it has quite a bit of coral and lava. However, the coral and lave makes for some beautiful breakers. The surf can also be pretty challenging for most. It does have some sections with soft sand for swimming and wading; however, it's best to go to one of Kauai's famous beaches for swimming. Lydgate Beach, just north of the golf course, is the closest to the resort and has great facilities for picnicking, a children’s playground and protected beach areas for swimming. You can walk the beach to Lydgate State Park and Beach from the resort, about 2 ½ miles, or drive, about 3 miles. You will also want to visit other popular Kauai beaches which include Poipu Beach, Anini Beach, Kalapaki Beach, Shipwrecks Beach (great hiking trail), Waioli Beach Park on Hanalei Bay and many more.
The Island
Kauai is Hawaii's fourth largest island and is called the Garden Island. The oldest and northernmost island in the Hawaiian chain is draped in emerald valleys, sharp mountain spires and soaring jagged cliffs of the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon (Grand Canyon of the Pacific) all aged by time and the elements. Centuries of growth have formed tropical rainforests, forking rivers and cascading waterfalls! Some parts of Kauai are only accessible by sea, air or trail, revealing views beyond your imagination. More than just dramatic beauty, the island is home to a variety of outdoor activities. You can kayak the Wailua River and see the beautiful Fern Grotto, snorkel or surf on Poipu Beach, hike the trails of Kokee State Park, bike along the Coconut coast from Kapa’a, hike up Waimea Canyon and savor panoramic views of the Grand Canyon of the Pacific, explore white beaches on Kauai’s Coconut Coast, one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet, and play in the emerald blue ocean. But, it is the island's laid-back atmosphere and rich culture found in its small towns that make it truly timeless. Explore the regions of Kauai and make your escape to discover the undeniable allure of the island.
• Kayak the Wailua River and see the beautiful Fern Grotto
• Snorkel or surf on Poipu Beach
• Hike the trails of Kokee State Park
• Bike along 4 mile path on the Coconut coast from Kapa’a
• Hike up Waimea Canyon and savor panoramic views of the Grand Canyon of the Pacific
• Hike along the south coast from Shipwrecks Beach
The Fees
The resort mandates a onetime resort fee of $100 due at check in, we will pay this for you.
If you have a car, the resort charges $35 per day for parking which is due at check out.
Both of the fees provide other resort amenities:
• Daily Valet or Self-Parking
• Wi-Fi throughout Resort and guest rooms
• Fitness Center access
• E Komo Mai Reception on Tuesdays( Live Hawaiian music and hula show )
• Nightly live entertainment in Shutters Lounge
• Preferred pricing on select Expedia Tours & Activities
• Hertz Car Rental exclusive pricing and on-property rentals
• Business Center access
• Local and Toll-Free Calls
Optional cleaning for stays over 7 days $75
We charge a $150 cleaning fee which is billed with your VRBO payment
The Hawaii tax on accommodations is 20.962% which is also billed with your VRBO payment
Our Hawaii Tax number is TA-064-042-8544-01
The Rules
• Check-in time is 3:00 PM / Check-out time is 11:00 AM
• Rooms and premises are smoke free, except for a few designated areas
• Only service animals and chickens are allowed on the resort
• No glass containers are allowed in the pool areas
• We are not in the hotel rental pool, so our guests aren't able to take part in the occasional craft activities and complementary Mai Tais at the hula show on Tuesdays
No Surprises
Kauai Beach Resort is a condo-hotel. This means that the hotel rooms are individually owned. Most of the owners have the hotel management provide the normal hotel/resort services. A few like me manage our own rental property. This creates a big opportunity for our guests to save the cost of daily maid service ( $75 per day ). We provide extra towels, trash bags, toilet paper. Trash bins are right on your path to the parking lot.
The Process
After booking you will receive a confirmation message including my contact information and booking contract. When you arrive at the airport, if you do not rent a car, contact Uber or Lyft for your trip to the resort(3 miles). When you arrive at the resort, check in at the front desk with your confirmation number, name and credit/debit card. You will receive room access cards and parking permit($35 per day) if you have a rental car.
