Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Beach Bungalows - Koloa

Room was clean and spacious, close to beach, restaurants, shopping and the Canyon.

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Loved our stay at Kiahuna Plantation and Beach Bungalows. The grounds, beautifully landscaped, were impeccable. The view...stunning. Just what you would hope for on your Hawaiian vacation. The room was newly redecorated and tasteful. The restaurant, Plantation Garden, is actually in the old plantation home, and is our favorite on the island. We don't […] ever visit Kauai without staying here part of the time. Read more

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we stayed their only one night before being able to check into a vacation home, but enjoyed the great location, ability to have the full suite and extra room. The grounds are just beautiful and walking distrance to the beach

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Rented a 1 Bd Grdn view for 5 d/4 n 1 day before going to Kauai. The front desk check in staff was friendly. The property is beautiful. Ground level condo. I would highly suggest this if you have kids because they can just open the glass doors and play on the lawn to their hearts content while you are able to keep an eye on them . Unit #87 was in okay. […] I was really disappointed when we first walked in because the decor was obviously from the 80's, but I grew to not care. It served us fine. We were able to eat almost exclusively at the condo with great fresh meals or make lunches to take. Great gas BBQ's. People were friendly. The walk to the beach was awesome. It was very easy for my 3 year old to do and we were at the back of the property so no big deal. There were no creepy crawlies on the property that I could see, but lots of little birds. The beach was beautiful. Wonderful sand and surf and even snorkeling right there! Loved it.We spent most of our time here. Beautiful pool and uncrowded. Awesome beach. If I could afford it, I would definitely get an ocean view. If I go back here I will look for another property just to try something different but wouldn't be sad if we ended up staying here again. Also, I would really like to know the exact place I am staying before I get there.Castle should have exact pictures of the condo. The roosters and chickens are overly abundant and annoying all over the entire island!! None on the property at least. Read more

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This place was wonderful!! Loved everything from location, close to beach and extras.

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The hotel is very comfortable. It is a condo place so it has very few services like room service. The room gets cleaned once a week, bed made and towels exchanged every day. Towels, chairs and other beach needs are attended to. The location is fun with nearby restaurants.

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Nice grounds but far from pool or beach. Some condos haven't been updated and they are not acceptable. The remodeled once are ok, but the general layout of the condos is rahter old fashioned,

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very pleasant hotel : quiet, good location, great garden and beach however it needs to some renovations ; bathrooms and kitchen could be more modern laundry is expensive

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We enjoyed our stay at the Castle Kiahuna Plantation condo - the location was perfect, the condo was spacious and just right for our family of five adults. We especially appreciated the two full bathrooms and the fully equipped kitchen. Our unit had a nice TV with DVD player which we used with rented movies from just across the road. The guest services […] were good, we had everything we needed for our short stay. The property is very well maintained although the furniture and carpets in our unit were a little worn. However, it suited our family just fine - nothing to worry about ruining. The lanai off the living area on the second level was very large and had a nice view of the garden below. Read more

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Beautiful grounds. The unit was at the back of the property but we still had an ocean view as we were on the top floor. The staff came every day to clean, we had everything we needed in the unit. Across the street was a great little shopping center. The beach was fantastic with snorkeling we even saw a turtle. I would have no hesitation staying here […] again. Read more

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The Kiahuna Plantation was in a great location and the beach in front was wonderful. We saw lots of colourful fish and even some turtles!

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The condo is a nice place to unwind after sightseeing. The room is large and well equipped with everything you'd expect- a kitchen with all basic pots and pans, utensils microwave, dishwasher with detergent, etc. there was also a grocery store less than two miles away, so cooking homemade meals is a realistic and inexpensive option. There are nice restaurants […] closeby, however. Legendary Poipu Beach is also steps away. The only thing I'd note is to request a top level end unit. There is less foot traffic near you and over your unit. We could hear children running around upstairs in our second floor unit. Also, first floor units open to outside grassy fields, which could be a safety issue. The absence of AC was a little disappointing to me when I booked, but turned out to be unnecessary in November-- it was very cool during day and night. Read more

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The rooms are very nice and the property is pretty. The pool is across the street at some kind of aquatic center which was not convienant. We had to unplug the shower drain and the water did not get hot for quite some time during the day.

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The grounds are really nice! The meandering gardens, ponds, beach, lawn, bridges, and history were great. The rooms themselves were quite comfortable too. However, there is a fatal flaw to the design.... All the "windows" were just screens with plantation shutters over them. No glass on them at all. So while it allowed for good air flow, it also meant […] there was no way to close out the noise! You heard every conversation that walked by your room... every neighbor coming or going... every sneeze or cough.... Luckily we were there during the "off season" because I can't even imagine it during peak season! If you like quiet, you won't find it here. I was SO glad we didn't have our little kids with us on this trip because I'm not sure how we would have ever kept them quiet enough for our neighbors not to kill us or to get them to sleep with the noise around us. I definitely wouldn't recommend this place for families.... Read more

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Loved this place!! Room was big and very confortable. Some how are room was only cleaned the first day. Other than that, the stay was great, the room was awesome. The facilities are great. Loved the pool. Great for small children. Will go back again!!

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Beautifully maintained grounds. Friendly staff and a short walk to some of the best beaches on the island. Overall, a very pleasant and enjoyable experience and a very good value. Short drive to a local grocery store in the town of Koloa if you want to save some money and do your own cooking.

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The staff were all friendly. The condo was clean, and all amenities were taken care of. It was a short walk to the beach, and the gardens are beautiful. It was just a short drive to many attractions.

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We love this place for families. But we also stayed here without kids and it was great. Very secluded -- yet close to the hotels with restaurants and amenities. Beautiful beach at Poipu.

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My husband and I just went to Castle Kiahuna for our honeymoon. We had a great time! If you are looking for complete luxury accommodations, these are not it. But if you are looking for a more laid back, comfortable, clean condo style hotel, this is the place! We stayed in a garden room on the outskirts of the property, but it was only a 4 minute walk […] to the best beach in Kauai. The grounds are beautiful and well taken care of. Our room service was always prompt, and we always had clean towels and a made bed. We really liked the space that the condo offered. Instead of being crammed into a small hotel room, we had a good size bedroom, large bathroom, living room, kitchen, dinning space, and lanai. More than enough room to spread out. The only possible negative would be if you were staying next to someone with loud kids. Since there is no AC, the plantation style shutters stay open to let the breeze in. We had no noise problems, but as we were leaving, some people with loud kids checked in next door and we could hear them. If that would bother you, just ask to be relocated. Other than that, we really enjoyed our stay here. We loved the location on Piopu beach, the Expedia Local Expert on site was very helpful, the hotel offers complementary towels and beach chairs, and the resort is across the street from a nice shopping village with good restaurants, shops, and a general store to buy some groceries. We will definitely plan to stay here next time we come! Read more

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we were there when weather was VERY muggy (Kona winds)- lack of air conditioning was a big minus! Swimming pool's location across the street was inconvenient too, Beautiful grounds and very well maintained. Friendly staff too.

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The Plantation was clean, comfortable and well appointed. It fronted on Poipu Beachand was close to all of the South Shore amenities. What more could be asked!

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The rooms were very nice, but the surrounding noises were extremely loud. We were constantly waken throughout the night by the loud traffic.

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Overall, our stay at the Castle Kiahuna was great! BEAUTIFUL grounds! Very close to Poipu beach and the resorts. My only complaint is they didn't offer free coffee for the entire stay - you get a free sample the first day then have to buy it for the rest of the trip. Other than that, we LOVE this place. It has a kitchen, so you can go the BIG Save (cheap […] groceries!) and stock up for the week to save some money on eating out. They also have community BBQs, which we did a couple of the nights. We will be back (even if we have to bring our own coffee ;) Read more

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The resort is great, the room location may be the best of the resort, the beach is wonderful and the access is very good. However, the bed was horrible to try to sleep on, the screen door kept falling off, and the housekeeping staff was not too concerned about actually cleaning the room or emptying the trash. I would recommend the resort but stay away […] from unit 194. Read more

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Great place to rest your head at night, wake up in the morning go for a run, make breakfast and head back out to venture the island. Didn't spent to much time at the resort. So for what it is it was perfect.

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The setting was absolutely remarkable. We felt we had the privacy yet very open view. The room had all that one could ask for, comfortable furniture, roomy and nice kitchen area.

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The property grounds are beautiful and the hotel is situated right on the beach, although this beach is not the best for swimming it is near the best beach on Kauai - Poipu beach. We upgraded our room to have a nicer garden view and the ocean was just about 200 yards away, a nice view of green courtyard and gorgeous trees and flowers. There are not […] a/c units in the rooms and I could see this being uncomfortable during some of the hotter days on the island. The beds were not comfortable at all and the rooms might need a bit of a make-over although I believe every unit is different and privately owned. I would definitely return to this hotel for the location and the beauty, the property is quiet (we had a newborn baby staying under us and that was NOT quiet but not the hotel's fault.) One major downside was the pool across the street (far away) and the hours - they closed at 6pm. We wanted to use the hot tub after a long day out adventuring but were unable to because it was closed which was really inconvenient. Read more

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was perfect! thanks.

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Hotel and grounds were just perfect. The only down side for me was that there is NO POOL on the property as it is located across the street at the tennins club. No air conditioning which really is not needed with the tropical breeze that is almost every hour of the day & night. Enjoyed the time in Kauai and will return

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This is a gorgeous and well-maintained property. The grounds are breathtakingly beautiful, and our stay was extremely relaxing. We enjoyed the full kitchen and access to outdoor gas grills which were cleaned daily by the housekeeping staff. What we wish we had known beforehand: We didn't realize that it is actually a property management arrangement […] - with Castle serving as the broker for individual condo owners who rent the units as vacation rentals. We would have liked to have had a better sense of this and the layout of the property, price and situational differences between "garden view" units and other options. All in all we were very satisfied. We found the beachside concierge kiosk, staffed by Expedia Local Experts to be extremely friendly and helpful. Read more

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I ran the marathon and wanted to stay at hotel that is close to the start and finish lines. The Poipu Shopping Village is at walking distance to do your shopping and dining with other nearby restaurants in the Poipu area. Also, the beach is also at close walking distance. Since Kauai is a rural island, be aware that there are chickens running around […] the island. But overall a nice, scenic marathon run and great hospitality by the community. The Kiahuna Plantation are condo units which come with your own kitchen and bath, and a balcony or lanai which you can leave you sliding door open and feel the cool trade winds blow from the beach. Although my unit was located adjacent to Poipu Road, I barely could hear the noise of passing cars; so, a very quiet and peaceful experience. I'll definitely return should I run the Kauai Marathon again. Aloha! Read more

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Great area, close to everything. But, very hot. Not great breeze(off the water).

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The room needs new carpet or even better a flooor i don't think having a carpet is a good idea. The bathroom needs work, new pots and pans. I had to buy my own. I love the people working there and the location.

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Overall it was an awesome place to stay. As a matter of fact, I got tips from other people on this site on which building to ask for and to make sure and get a refurbished unit. I did just that and the people were very kind to accommodate us. The one downside was, we tried to get a two bedroom, but there weren't any available. We have two girls, an […] 18 and 21 year old. So the pull out couch bed was horrible. If they would put better quality mattresses on those, it would have made their nights more restful. I wish the pool wasn't across the street, it just felt like it was part of a different complex. It took a few days for the maids to get a hang of how many towels to leave, otherwise it was an awesome vacation! Read more

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This is for Unit 448 of Building 42, which may or may not be representative of other units as they are apparently condos separately furnished by the owners. Dark and shabby. Carpets stained. Nail holes in walls. The rattan furniture was horribly uncomfortable. The blinds separating all of the rooms were dusty. We turned on the ceiling fan and all began […] to sneeze. Due to the lack of real walls (again, every division in the condo is separated by blinds for ventilation purposes) there is no privacy in the bedroom or bathroom and every noise outside is heard as though it is in your room. On top of all that, the complex had all sorts of rules about towels and towel cards, ID's, etc. like some sort of retirement home in Florida. I wouldn't go back. Read more

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Amazing hotel with beautiful rooms and breathtaking grounds. We were pleasantly surprised that our room was so large and included a kitchen! Staff was nice and helpful. Close to all tourist attractions!

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Great vaca. Nice bugaloes. could have Used a)c. Kitchen was great for eating in

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Love this place! The grounds are beautiful! Lots of grass for kids to run around & play or take nice walks. The condo's are clean & everything you need. The beach out front is beautiful & fun

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Kiahuna Plantation fills expectations for those visiting Kauai for an old Hawaiian experience. This is not a canned representation of a flashy hotel which may be anywhere in the world. The indigenous and elegant gardens and rolling lawns invite kids to play outside, toddlers to run (and fall) and couples to stroll. If you are planning on laying back […] this is the place-you won't need anything more than your thongs and t-shirts or if you must, your holiday clothes and a smile. Read more

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The grounds are beautiful, but because each unit is individually owned, you never know what the decode will be like. Some have new appliances or mattresses; some are old and marginally functional. Do NOT get a unit on on the street side of the complex. Because this is Hawaiian plantation style architecture, there are no glass windows or solid front […] doors to keep out the street noise. Rather, the units have screens and wooden louvres for more air flow. I'm sure the interior garden view or oceanfront units are not so noisy, but still be prepared to hear every outside noise- birds, roosters, gekkos, neighbors, ocean, traffic, etc. You can't beat the location and the beautiful landscaping, but the management company, while friendly, is just not first class. For example, they wanted to charge me $2 per page to print out my airline boarding passes, while the Outrigger front desk printed them for nothing. I will stay here again (with ear plugs at night) but I will book with Outrigger instead of Castle. Read more

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Everything was great, the only complaint I had was no one came to replace our towels. We used the towel for the floor in the bathroom and it was soaked with water, the shower curtains were not water proof so water kept shooting out.

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Our unit was close to the beach and away from traffic. It had a nice view of the garden and a little bit of the ocean. It is great for family with a good kitchen and amenities. However, I was wishing to have more dining accessories and kitchen items so I did not have to run the dishwasher frequently. Our family was happy with the stay anyway!

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We had an awesome time in Kauai this past weekend. We are coming back to stay at Castle Kiahuna Plantation & Bungalows. The staff are great (reception, security, cleaning staff & beach personnel) our suite was recently renovated, has fins for us to use :)

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A great family hotel. Good value, clean, good conditions, great location. Would go again. Wish the pool area were closer to the beach, more integrated o the rest.

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Unit needs updating, too much street noise and this was an upgrade!

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Room was spacious, clean and welcoming. The grounds and beach was outstanding. Only drawback was that the pool was across a busy highway, granted only 2 lanes but not really 'on the grounds'.

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pool-rather small was across a busy street. Older buildings, nicely remodeled.

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Good condo/tel for a couple wanting to stay in Poipu.Families beware that it is slightly gereratic and the beach/surf can be treacherous.The hotel itself has beautiful grounds and lawn seating for watching the sun set behind the Sheraton.

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